South Pars is on track for full completion in 2021. The Iranian operator has just announced the start of drilling operations for phase 11 of the gas field. Other phases will be completed over the next 6 to 9 months.
The interconnection of power grids in Southeast Asia has become a geopolitical issue, with China at the technological forefront. The United States is looking for alternatives, focusing on decentralized microgrids.
The normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel raises crucial questions about the oil agreement and the Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline. This potential agreement, which would make it possible to bypass the Suez Canal, could have major implications for oil supply routes in the Middle East, redrawing the region’s strategic balance.
Nagorno-Karabakh is once again in the grip of war. This disputed region is the scene of violent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Coal dominates the world’s electricity generation despite its decline in the West, while in Asia, particularly China, it remains the dominant fuel. The transition to clean coal remains a challenge due to the limitations of current technologies for reducing CO2 emissions.
EITI, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, was created 17 years ago to promote transparency in this sector, which is vulnerable to corruption. Although praised for its efforts, the real effectiveness of EITI remains a matter of debate. It aspires to become a global standard, with 55 member countries and extensive financial oversight.
Hydropower is growing rapidly in Africa, offering significant potential to meet growing energy demand while reducing carbon emissions. However, obstacles such as limited funding, climate-related challenges and geopolitical tensions still hinder its development on the continent.
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