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Russia plans to ship 2.1 million barrels per day from its western ports in September, revising exports upward amid lower domestic demand following drone attacks on key refineries.
OPEC+ begins a new phase of gradual production increases, starting to lift 1.65 million barrels/day of voluntary cuts after the early conclusion of a 2.2 million barrels/day phaseout.

Two sanctioned Russian LNG carriers deliver to China despite restrictions

The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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Sweden's Minesto begins a SEK25mn ($2.26mn) tidal microgrid project in the Faroe Islands, targeting integration with local applications such as electric vehicle charging and industrial processes.
Eight OPEC+ members will meet to adjust their quotas as forecasts point to a global surplus of 3 million barrels per day by year-end.

Greek shipowners cut Russian crude links under new compliance rules

Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.
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The Ukrainian president demanded that Slovakia end its imports of Russian crude, offering an alternative supply solution amid ongoing war and growing diplomatic tensions over the Druzhba pipeline.
A key station on the Stalnoy Kon pipeline, essential for transporting petroleum products between Belarus and Russia, was targeted in a drone strike carried out by Ukrainian forces in Bryansk Oblast.

Lyten restarts Northvolt operations in Sweden with former executive team

Following its acquisition of Northvolt’s assets, US-based Lyten has appointed several former executives of the Swedish battery maker to key roles to restart production in Europe.
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Rosneft Germany announces the resumption of oil deliveries to the PCK refinery, following repairs to the Druzhba pipeline hit by a drone strike in Russia that disrupted Kazakh supply.
ABO Energy maintains its annual targets despite a drop in half-year profit, relying on cost-cutting measures and early project sales to secure cash flow.

Russia targets 30 million tons of coal transported via Pacific Railway by 2026

The new Russian railway line linking the Elga mine to the Sea of Okhotsk port will reach full capacity in 2026, after an operational testing phase scheduled for 2025.
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India increased its purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products by 15% over six months, despite new US trade sanctions targeting these transactions.
Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a binding memorandum to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas per year to China via Mongolia.

T Plus to maintain electricity production at 57.6 TWh in 2025

Russian group T Plus plans to stabilise its electricity output at 57.6 TWh in 2025, despite a decline recorded in the first half of the year, according to Chief Executive Officer Pavel Snikkars.
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Indonesia will finalise a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union by year-end, paving the way for expanded energy projects with Russia, including refining and natural gas.
During a meeting in Beijing, Vladimir Putin called on Slovakia to suspend its energy deliveries to Ukraine, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as justification.

Moscow and Bratislava discuss the Ukrainian conflict and energy cooperation

Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico met in China to address the war in Ukraine, regional security and energy relations between Russia and Slovakia.
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Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has appointed Matthias Taft as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Paul Stormoen, who led the company since 2011 and will now join the board of directors.
Saudi and Iraqi exporters halted supplies to Nayara Energy, forcing the Rosneft-controlled Indian refiner to rely solely on Russian crude in August.
The European Commission will extend until the end of 2030 an expanded state-aid framework, allowing capitals to fund low-carbon technologies and nuclear power to preserve competitiveness against China and the United States.
The preliminary agreement launches planning and site assessment for a tailored AP1000 reactor, following two years of feasibility study, and enlists Westinghouse and Hyundai to support Fortum’s regional nuclear expansion.

Foreign Investor Submits Offer for Northvolt Following Bankruptcy

Northvolt, recently placed under judicial administration, has received an indicative offer from a foreign investor to acquire its Swedish assets, signaling a potential imminent restart of its battery production units.
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The Russian company InterRAO anticipates a 4% annual reduction in electricity exports, primarily impacted by a significant decrease in shipments to China due to limited hydroelectric production and rising domestic demand.
Statkraft refocuses investments on flexible Nordic hydropower and reduces commitments in offshore wind and hydrogen to lower operating costs, amid an uncertain economic environment and pressured profitability.

Hungary and Slovakia jointly oppose European ban on Russian energy

Budapest and Bratislava jointly reject the European Commission's proposal to ban Russian energy supplies, highlighting significant economic risks and a direct threat to their energy security, days ahead of a key meeting.
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Russia strengthens its economic presence in Mali with new agreements, notably in nuclear energy and gold refining, consolidating strategic cooperation within a rapidly evolving geopolitical context.
Following US strikes in Iran, international energy companies partially evacuate their teams from Iraq as a precaution, while Lukoil maintains its entire personnel on southern oilfields.

Chinese Refineries Cautious Amid Iran-Israel Tensions Threatening Oil Supply

Chinese independent refineries remain cautious amid rising Iranian crude prices driven by escalating Iran-Israel tensions, potentially threatening access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Gazprom, affected by a historic $6.9bn loss in 2023, is offering Pakistani state-owned firm OGDCL its petroleum assets in Nigeria to strengthen its presence in Asia’s energy market, according to Pakistani sources.
Russia positions itself to supply liquefied natural gas to Mexico and considers expanded technological sharing in the energy sector, according to Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov.

France: Moratorium on renewables; warning about immediate industrial impact

French Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher condemns the parliamentary moratorium on new renewable energy installations, warning of the potential loss of 150,000 industrial jobs and increased energy dependence on foreign countries.
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The United Kingdom tightens sanctions against Russia's oil sector by targeting twenty tankers operating in the "shadow fleet" and Rosneft Marine, amid rising crude prices exceeding the G7-imposed price cap.
Swedish company Minesto obtains a loan of SEK 22 million from Fenja Capital to support working capital and clearly identify future funding needs amid imminent market opportunities.

ORLEN boosts LPG import capacity with major investment

ORLEN Paliwa has doubled storage capacities and increased annual LPG handling by 65% in Szczecin, now reaching 400,000 tonnes following an investment exceeding PLN 150 million ($36.5mn).
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Belgrade is currently finalising a new gas contract with Russia, promising Europe's lowest tariff, according to Srbijagas General Director Dusan Bajatovic, despite Europe's aim to eliminate Russian imports by 2027.
After several months of interruption following a major political upheaval, Syria's Banias refinery has shipped its first cargo of refined products abroad, marking a partial revival of its energy sector.

European Union Sets Precise Timeline for Russian Gas Import Ban

The European Union has announced a detailed schedule aiming to definitively halt Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, anticipating internal legal and commercial challenges to overcome.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will meet Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg this week to discuss civil nuclear cooperation, defence, and security, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral economic and strategic relations.
Ukraine’s national operator Ukrhydroenergo announces an ambitious two-phase reconstruction plan to swiftly restore the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam, destroyed during the conflict, at an estimated cost of up to one billion dollars.