Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says

By: David Yaffe-Bellany and Michael Forsythe

15 September 2026 at 18:29

Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.

What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Lauren McCarthy

14 September 2026 at 20:58

President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

Diesel prices in the United States are up about 65 percent since Feb. 28, when the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran began.

How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips

NYT - Technology

By: Ana Swanson · Paul Mozur · Tripp Mickle and Keith Bradsher

8 September 2026 at 02:54

Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military. But the company’s subsidiary kept shipping Nvidia’s best chips to feed China’s leading A.I. firms.

The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan Fields

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Julie Turkewitz and Leanne Abraham

5 September 2026 at 17:39

A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.

Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil Riches

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott

2 September 2026 at 17:20

The U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production there.

Oil infrastructure in Cabimas, Venezuela. Chevron’s expansion is separate from President Trump’s deal for control of oil reserves in the country.

What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Aruni Soni and Lazaro Gamio

1 September 2026 at 18:54

The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Anatoly Kurmanaev and Edward Wong

31 August 2026 at 15:59

The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.

Venezuela is believed to have one of the world’s largest reserves of oil but it produces very little oil because of mismanagement, corruption and U.S. sanctions.

Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Simon Romero and Edward Wong

30 August 2026 at 16:08

The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.

An oil refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, in 2021. Venezuela’s president, Delcy Rodríguez, said a U.S. oil deal would have a “significant impact on our nation’s revival.”

These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Ruth Fremson and Leanne Abraham

30 August 2026 at 16:04

Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Simon Romero · Anatoly Kurmanaev and Lisa Friedman

28 August 2026 at 22:30

President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.

A Chevron-chartered oil tanker was anchored near Maracaibo, Venezuela, in February. Chevron is the only U.S. oil company with a major footprint in the country.

How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa

NYT - Technology

By: Paul Mozur · Adam Satariano and Aaron Krolik

5 August 2026 at 21:41

In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.

The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing and Jim Tankersley

2 August 2026 at 01:58

The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.

A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week

NYT - Science

By: Selam Gebrekidan

31 July 2026 at 13:57

Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?

U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference

NYT - Technology

By: Remy Tumin

30 July 2026 at 20:53

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Keith Bradsher

30 July 2026 at 13:13

As increased rain makes grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that once were deserts, the world’s largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant by expanding domestic herds.

A herder taking her cows to graze in mountain pastures in northern China’s Hebei Province.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Lazaro Gamio and Samuel Granados

22 July 2026 at 13:17

Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.

Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

13 July 2026 at 19:00

For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.

A tanker at a crude oil terminal in Qingdao, China. Typically the world’s largest oil importer, China slashed purchases this spring.

Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

8 July 2026 at 19:45

Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

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