Energy
Cuba experienced another large-scale blackout due to the shutdown of its energy system. The country is suffering from fuel shortages and the blocking of oil supplies from the US.
Donald Trump announced the defeat of the Iranian navy and air force. The US President threatens to destroy Iran's power plants within 48 hours over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen recommends that EU countries gradually start filling their reserves to reduce demand amid the war in the Middle East. The return of liquefied natural gas production in Qatar to pre-crisis levels may prove to be long-term.
The government plans to create 4 GW of distributed generation by the heating season. Preferential loans for the purchase of energy equipment are available to support businesses.
On the left bank of the capital, there were power and water outages due to a technical accident. Energy workers have already started repair work to restore services.
Energy workers are eliminating the consequences of attacks on facilities in Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions. Repair work is underway to restore electricity.
Libyan NOC engaged Italian Eni to tow the Arctic Metagaz vessel. The unmanned tanker poses a threat of a large-scale environmental disaster.
No electricity restrictions are forecast for the population and industry in Ukraine on March 22. Citizens are asked to turn on appliances between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
The Slovak Prime Minister supported Viktor Orban and criticized the halt of oil supplies. Fico called himself not a suicide bomber for a visit to Kyiv.
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen called on EU countries to start filling storage facilities early to avoid a price surge. Governments are being offered to lower their targets.
Russian troops struck infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia. The city experienced power outages, and windows in nearby buildings were damaged.
Gas supplies have been restored to 5 million cubic meters per day after an attack on the field. Iraq's energy system has stabilized electricity production.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba stated that a change of power is impossible for the sake of an agreement with Washington. The country's political system is not a subject of bargaining with the US.
The Defense Forces hit an oil processing unit and a tank at a plant in the Russian Federation. The enterprise supplies fuel to the occupation forces; the damage is currently being assessed.
The President of Serbia warned of a global conflict due to raw material shortages. He does not rule out the use of tactical nuclear weapons in future clashes.
Due to the halt of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq has stopped oil exports. Production in Basra has decreased from 3.3 million to 900 thousand barrels per day.
An air fryer allows you to cook healthy food without oil thanks to air convection. The appliance has a limited bowl volume and consumes a significant amount of electricity.
A Russian attack on an object in Nizhyn district left 430,000 subscribers without electricity. Critical infrastructure and transport switched to generators.
The Sea Horse tanker with Russian diesel fuel changed its destination after updated US sanctions. Cuba remains in an energy crisis without oil supplies.
Donald Trump announced US military dominance in Iran and refused a ceasefire. He expects the Strait of Hormuz to open on its own.
IEA head Fatih Birol announced record gas and oil losses due to the conflict. Restoration of supplies from the Persian Gulf will take more than six months.
The enemy damaged the infrastructure of the Naftogaz Group in two regions. The equipment has been shut down, fortunately, no personnel were injured, and the fire has already been extinguished.
Hourly electricity restrictions will be introduced in all regions from 08:00 to 22:00. The reason for this is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy system facilities.
The government will finance the purchase of batteries and generators for elevators and systems in Kyiv's buildings. The Kyiv City State Administration must form a list of objects within 30 days.
Over 113,000 proceedings have been registered in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions. Collecting evidence of attacks on infrastructure will be a priority for 2026.
The US Treasury Department has added Cuba to the list of countries prohibited from unloading Russian oil products. The island is suffering from fuel shortages and an energy blockade.
The US administration is considering occupying the Iranian island to restore oil exports. Three Marine units have already been dispatched to the region.
Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan includes the protection of critical infrastructure and 200 MW of generation. Svyrydenko instructed to finalize the document regarding heat supply by April 2026.
The International Energy Agency recommends reducing speed limits on roads and avoiding air travel. The measures are due to the war and fuel shortages.