Two biggest US oil majors report rising production in third quarter amid supply glut forecasts

Their role powering the growth of key industries means we cannot ignore economic security risks

Buyer had close ties to Moscow and was co-founded by close associate of Vladimir Putin

FTSE 100 energy company boosted by gas trading rebound and launch of Canada LNG project

Aid groups warn Islamist insurgency is intensifying and restart of investments by oil majors could inflame tensions

Cheniere Energy and Venture Global among operators of terminals in violation of Clean Air Act

Chancellor seeks assurances from industry that the move would boost investment in North Sea

Statement follows FT reporting on crude purchases that had been transported on sanctioned vessels

Transaction has attracted criticism from groups that say it will reinforce Beijing’s control of critical metals market

European policymakers are racing to secure raw materials after Beijing imposed export controls earlier this month