A train carrying over 1,200 tonnes of gasoline produced in Azerbaijan entered Armenia on December 19, marking the first commercial operation since recent conflicts, with concrete implications for regional transit.
Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.
Botaş lines up a series of liquefied natural gas (LNG, liquefied natural gas) contracts that narrow the space for Russian and Iranian flows, as domestic production and import capacity strengthen its bargaining position.
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Russian company Russneft has shipped its first oil cargo to Georgia’s newly launched Kulevi refinery, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Moscow and Tbilisi.
The Ministry of Energy will initiate talks with developers of small nuclear reactors after signing a cooperation agreement with the United States to conduct preliminary studies on their deployment.
Adnan Ahmadzada, a former senior figure at SOCAR, has been placed in pre-trial detention in Baku on suspicion of large-scale embezzlement and threatening the country's economic security.
A new three-year gas import agreement will be signed between Belgrade and Moscow, as Serbia’s energy ties face growing diplomatic scrutiny from the West.
KazMunayGas has resumed oil shipments to Turkey through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, following a stoppage due to a contamination issue resolved at the Aktau terminal.
The Italian government is demanding assurances on fuel supply security before approving the sale of Italiana Petroli to Azerbaijan's state-owned energy group SOCAR, as negotiations continue.
Azerbaijani energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine raises concerns over the security of gas flows between Baku and Kyiv, just as a new supply agreement has been signed.
The two countries end 37 years of conflict with a 43-kilometer corridor under American control for 99 years. The infrastructure will transport 50 million tons of goods annually by 2030.
Turkey has begun supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, marking a key step in restoring Syria’s energy infrastructure heavily damaged by years of conflict.
Naftogaz and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) have formalised an initial contract for natural gas delivery via the Transbalkan corridor, opening new logistical perspectives for Ukraine’s energy supply.
SOFAZ acquires 49% of a 14-plant solar portfolio held by Enfinity Global in Lazio and Emilia-Romagna, reinforcing its long-term stable investment strategy.
Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria’s and plans to begin supplying gas for power generation in the coming weeks, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
In response to rising summer electricity consumption, Egypt signs import agreements covering 290 shipments of liquefied natural gas, involving major international firms, with financial terms adjusted to the country’s economic constraints.
Italiana Petroli, in negotiations with three potential buyers, is expected to finalize the total sale of the group for around €3 billion by late June, according to several sources close to the matter speaking to Reuters on Thursday.
As it prepares to host COP30 in 2025, Brazil, a major oil producer, aims to play a key role in the energy transition by promoting a global discussion on the gradual reduction of fossil fuels.
C5 Capital and Sibanye-Stillwater join forces to develop advanced nuclear energy projects in South Africa, the United States, and beyond, supporting the global energy transition with innovative solutions.
Amid international tensions and limited progress in Baku, France stresses the importance of reaffirming the goal of phasing out fossil fuels, highlighting crucial financial and climate stakes for the future.
At COP29, Japan aligns with the EU on climate finance contributions and adopts a measured approach to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), while reviewing its long-term energy objectives.
At COP29 in Baku, NGOs criticized the G20 for lacking leadership on energy transition. Despite progress on climate finance, the absence of commitments on fossil fuels provoked sharp disappointment.
Masdar and SOCAR Green have closed the financing for two solar parks with a total capacity of 760 MW in Azerbaijan, a strategic project valued at USD 600 million and supported by multiple international financial institutions.
During COP29 in Baku, Al Gore criticized the organization of climate conferences in petro-states and called for a reform of the selection process for host countries and participants, accusing these nations of conflicts of interest.
COP29 in Baku highlights the massive presence of fossil fuel representatives. Between lobbying and energy necessity, the debate on their role in the climate transition intensifies.
At COP29, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné defended the oil industry's commitment to reducing methane emissions, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress in addressing the climate crisis.
North Macedonia strengthens its energy security with an agreement with SOCAR, aiming at the diversification of natural gas supplies and innovative projects like gas cogeneration.
The Chinese vice premier announced revised commitments aimed at achieving carbon neutrality before 2060, while pledging increased financial contributions to support developing countries in addressing climate challenges.
Indonesia and Japan establish a historic collaboration for carbon credit trading under the Paris Agreement, enhancing transparency and international environmental standards.
At COP29, Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva responded to the Azerbaijani president's remarks, advocating for the measured use of natural resources, especially oil, while affirming Brazil’s climate commitments.
Nexans aims for increased financial performance by 2028, supported by significant investments in global electrification and a strategy focused on energy transition and recycling.
Despite growing calls to reduce hydrocarbon production, a report by the NGO Urgewald reveals that the oil and gas industry has invested an average of $61.1 billion annually in exploration over the past three years.
At COP29 in Baku, the United Kingdom unveiled an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035, asserting its leading role in global climate diplomacy.
Facing the threat of surpassing the 1.5 °C warming threshold, COP29 calls for an ambitious energy transformation. IRENA emphasizes the need to triple renewable energy capacities by 2030 to keep the energy transition on track.
Despite escalating tensions and the preparation of a Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region, Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine continue as usual, according to data from GTSOU.
On the eve of a possible Trump presidency, the United States seeks to reassure its partners on its climate commitment at COP29, amidst North-South tensions and a debate on financial aid for developing countries.
