Cambodia and Thailand are sitting on billions of dollars worth of untapped oil and gas reserves, but territorial disputes and regulatory hurdles are blocking access, leaving enormous energy potential waiting to be unlocked, reports Forbes

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Cambodia and Thailand are sitting on billions of dollars worth of untapped oil and gas reserves, but territorial disputes and regulatory hurdles are blocking access, leaving enormous energy potential waiting to be unlocked, reports Forbes

In a compelling report, The New York Times uncovers the urgent fallout from dwindling gas supplies, spotlighting transportation chaos, economic ripple effects, and the critical race to find alternative energy solutions

Helium is already deemed critical in Canada and the EU, while Asia depends heavily on supplies from Qatar. With rising demand and tightening resources, experts debate which nation will next classify helium as a critical mineral.

Syrian forces have seized major oil and gas fields in eastern Syria, security sources report. The move marks a strategic gain amid ongoing regional conflicts and shifts in control over energy resources.