Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy.

The assessment showed that pressures on Australia’s financial system from a surge in climate-related disaster claims could lead to a “plausible worst-case scenario” whereby insurers and lenders pull out of highly-exposed communities.

Brent rose 15 cents to $83.11 a barrel, WTI rose 18 cents to $79.31 a barrel.

These voluntary cuts are calculated from the 2024 required production level as per the 35th OPEC Ministerial Meeting held on June 4, 2023, and are in addition to the voluntary cuts previously announced in April 2023 and later extended until the end of 2024.

These curbs on supply have helped prop up the price of crude for the past 18 months but left Saudi Arabia, which has cut its production by 2mn barrels a day, shouldering most of the cost.

The deal will further facilitate Australia's exports of coal and liquefied natural gas to Vietnam, the ministry said in a statement, noting that Australia is now a key coal supplier to Vietnam, accounting for 44% of its total coal imports.

Brent fell 3 cents to $82.77 a barrel, WTI fell 11 cents, to $78.63.

Россия осуществит дополнительное добровольное сокращение добычи и экспорта нефти совокупно на 471 тыс. баррелей в сутки в II квартале 2024 года в координации с некоторыми странами – участницами ОПЕК+.

Ample supplies have anchored international oil prices near $80 a barrel this year, even as conflict in the Middle East disrupts regional shipping.

Brent fell 30 cents, or 0.36%, to $83.35 a barrel, WTI dropped 28 cents to $78.59 a barrel.