# Пов'язані статті щодо Energy Security

Центр новин HTX надає останні статті та поглиблений аналіз на тему "Energy Security", що охоплює ринкові тренди, оновлення проєктів, технологічні розробки та регуляторну політику в криптоіндустрії.

Will the Continued Shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz Trigger an Oil and Gas Supply Crisis?

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, is evolving from a military conflict into a severe stress test for worldwide energy trade. Despite a ceasefire, transit remains minimal due to persistent threats from Iran, which uses drones, small boats, mines, and a new transit permit/fee system to effectively control the strait. Daily vessel traffic has plummeted from about 135 to under 10 ships, trapping over 1500 commercial vessels. The U.S. has initiated "Project Freedom" to escort ships, but Iran condemns it as a violation. The crisis is forcing a fundamental re-pricing of risk and cost for using this route, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies. Even if a political deal is reached, restoring full, trusted transit will be slow due to mine clearance needs, security concerns, and eroded market confidence. Major oil producers like Saudi Arabia are using alternative pipelines, but capacities are limited and routes are also vulnerable. Iran has signaled its intent to institutionalize control over the strait post-conflict, leveraging it as a geopolitical tool. The standoff underscores how Iran can paralyze this vital passage without a traditional navy, creating a lasting impact on global energy security and trade logistics.

marsbit05/08 16:15

Will the Continued Shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz Trigger an Oil and Gas Supply Crisis?

marsbit05/08 16:15

The Oil Order is Breaking Apart: What Happens Next in the Middle East?

The article analyzes the breakdown of the longstanding implicit bargain that underpinned Middle Eastern oil and security order: the U.S. would not target Iran's regime, and Iran would not disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. This equilibrium shattered after a U.S.-Israel strike on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025, which Iran viewed as crossing a red line. In response, Iran initiated a "selective blockade" of the Strait in 2026, allowing some ships (e.g., Chinese, Russian) passage while blocking others. The U.S. military buildup, including deploying a "lightning carrier" and planning a potential ground assault on Iran's oil terminals, has failed to reopen the Strait. The crisis is reshaping global alliances, as Iran uses transit permits as diplomatic leverage. Key structural shifts are underway: the Saudi activation of alternative oil pipelines, the erosion of the U.S. security guarantee, and a challenge to dollar-denominated oil trade. Two potential paths are outlined: a major ground war or a de-escalation through deterrence and backchannel talks. Regardless, the conflict is expected to be prolonged, with lasting impacts on energy routes, global inflation, and the petrodollar system.

marsbit03/26 10:48

The Oil Order is Breaking Apart: What Happens Next in the Middle East?

marsbit03/26 10:48

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