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      <title>What the Itron hack reveals about critical infrastructure security </title>
      <description>Sam Thornton, Chief Operating Officer at Bridewell, comments on the recent cyberattack on American energy technology company Itron, and what it reveals about critical infrastructure security.</description>
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      <title>Iran conflict drives rise in short-term PPAs as buyers seek protection from energy price shocks</title>
      <description>Heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict are driving renewed interest in short-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), as European energy buyers look to shield themselves from price volatility and supply shocks, according to new analysis from Montel.</description>
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      <title>International Gas Union marks 20 years of global gas market transformation in landmark 2026 Wholesale Gas Price Survey</title>
      <description>The Survey concludes that global natural gas markets are entering a new era defined by increased market-based pricing, expanding LNG flexibility and intensified geopolitical risk, as the world experiences its second major natural gas price shock in just four years. </description>
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      <title>ROSEN wins Business Innovation Award for NIPA at the Gas Industry Awards 2026</title>
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      <title>Strait of Hormuz closure risks greatest global energy supply shock in decades, Wood Mackenzie warns</title>
      <description>Oil prices could reach US$200/bbl in worst-case scenario as more than 11 million bpd of Gulf crude and condensate supply remains curtailed.</description>
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      <title>Europe to source two-thirds of its LNG imports from US in 2026 as dependence deepens</title>
      <description>IEEFAº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s updated European LNG Tracker and EU Gas Flows Tracker show that Europeº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s imports of US LNG more than tripled between 2021 and 2025, as countries reduced their reliance on Russian pipeline gas. </description>
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      <title>STATS Group signs strategic European distribution deal with Patriot</title>
      <description>The distributorship agreement will see Patriot support the roll-out of STATSº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™ proven technology, including weld test tools, pipe end plugs (internal and external) and mechanical pipe connectors.</description>
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      <title>Gas supply in the age of AI: can Africaº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s natural gas power the continentº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s digital future?</title>
      <description>As AI-driven data demand accelerates, Africaº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s vast natural gas reserves are emerging as a critical enabler of data centre growth º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø“ placing gas at the centre of discussions at African Energy Week 2026º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s AI and Data Centre Track.</description>
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      <title>Australia: statement on domestic gas reservation policy</title>
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      <title>With renewable power generation still at 2.3%, Bangladeshº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s fossil fuel imports rise by 14.8% in four years</title>
      <description>Heightened risks of global supply disruptions, fiscal burden, and increasing costs underscore the importance of fostering Bangladeshº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s energy transition.</description>
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      <title>UK drilling and pipeline specialist positions itself for future growth with restructure</title>
      <description>Leading UK drilling and pipeline specialist, Stockton Group, has unveiled a major strategic restructure designed to sharpen its market positioning, strengthen brand clarity and support continued growth across the UKº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s infrastructure and energy sectors.</description>
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      <title>Rystad Energy: US-Iran deal would delay, not end, supply crisis</title>
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      <title>Orbital Eye expands into North American market, appoints Marc Fleck as General Manager North America</title>
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      <title>World º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø interview at ptc 2026: Premier Coatings Ltd on longevity, and lessons from the field</title>
      <description>Elizabeth Corner, Senior Editor of World º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, interviews Andy Stuart and Chris Winn, from Premier Coatings Ltd, live at ptc 2026.</description>
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      <title>UK corrosion conference establishes a vision for autonomous asset integrity</title>
      <description>Leaders from across the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors gathered for the inaugural Cambridge Corrosion Conference 2026 this month, to explore how the industry is progressing towards more autonomous corrosion management practices, supported by digitalisation, predictive monitoring and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø interview: Krohne launches new PipePatrol NEO solution</title>
      <description>Elizabeth Corner, Senior Editor of World º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, interviews Maximilian Ihring, Global Sales Support Manager &amp; Sales Manager Europe º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø“ Pipeline Management Solutions, and Daniel Vogt, Global Business Unit Manager º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø“ PipePatrol Pipeline Management Solutions, Krohne, at ptc 2026.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wood Mackenzie: UAE exit rattles OPECº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s grip on the oil market and increases risk of medium-term oil price decline from 2027 as market share competition emerges</title>
      <description>The United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC, effective 1 May 2026, represents the most significant fracture in the organization's 66-year history and increases the risk of oversupply weakening prices, according to analysis published today by Wood Mackenzie.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wood Mackenzie: the global LNG market faces disruption of 80 million tpy of Gulf supply, yet power prices in Europe held stable at €90/MWh</title>
      <description>The Middle East conflict disrupted 80 million tpy of Gulf LNG exports, yet power markets absorbed the shock through fuel diversification.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Penspen awarded Hydrogen Transition Pathways for Industrial Clusters study</title>
      <description>Study to define actionable outputs for UKº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s industrial cluster decarbonisation strategy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IEEFA: Europeº£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø™s electricity prices are still tied to gas, making geopolitics a structural vulnerability</title>
      <description>The 2026 Iran war and the disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased global gas price volatility, which has fed directly into European power markets.</description>
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