The accelerated arrival of Russian cargoes in China has lowered Asian spot LNG prices, but traffic is set to slow with the seasonal closure of the Northern Sea Route.
Shipments of liquefied natural gas and higher pipeline flows strengthen China’s gas optionality, while testing the sanctions regime and reshaping price–volume trade-offs for the next decade.
Brussels confirms its target to end all Russian energy imports by 2028, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with Nukem Technologies Engineering Services GmbH to benefit from German expertise in nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
The European Court of Justice annulled the European Commission's authorisation of Hungarian state aid for the Paks II nuclear project, questioning compliance with EU public procurement rules.
Donald Trump threatens to escalate US sanctions against Russia, but only if NATO member states stop all Russian oil imports, which remain active via certain pipelines.
A drone attack on a Bachneft oil facility in Ufa sparked a fire with no casualties, temporarily disrupting activity at one of Russia’s largest refineries.
The divide between the United States and the European Union over regulations on Russian oil exports to India is causing a drop in scheduled deliveries, as negotiation margins tighten between buyers and sellers.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb denounced fossil fuel imports from Russia by Hungary and Slovakia as the EU prepares its 19th sanctions package against Moscow.
Rosatom and China National Nuclear Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in talent development and skills training in the nuclear sector.
Solar growth in Central Europe has doubled that of the European Union since 2019, reshaping the energy mix and boosting battery manufacturing in the region.
The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
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.
Grenergy has secured $270mn in non-recourse financing to install 3.5 GWh of batteries in Phase 6 of the Oasis de Atacama project, marking a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity in Chile.
Spanish group Qualitas Energy inaugurated the Three Maids facility near Winchester, an anaerobic digestion plant able to produce 120 GWh of biomethane annually from agricultural waste.
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.
The European Commission has approved a joint acquisition between EEW Holding and Sumitomo, valued at €998 million, aimed at supporting the production of components for offshore wind farms.
An undersea cable linking Finland and Estonia has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Suspected of belonging to the Russian "ghost fleet," the tanker Eagle S is at the center of investigations, reinforced by a Swedish naval vessel.
In 2024, Germany set a new record with 59% of its electricity produced from renewable sources, marking a key milestone after the complete shutdown of nuclear power. A balance of ecological progress and energy challenges.
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers caused an unprecedented 9,200-ton oil spill impacting the Kerch Strait and Sevastopol. This crisis highlights significant technological challenges and geopolitical tensions in the region.
The end of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine plunges Transnistria, Moldova's separatist region, into a severe energy crisis, leading to power cuts for its residents and increasing tensions with Chisinau.
The oil spill in the Kerch Strait caused by the shipwreck of two Russian tankers has contaminated 73,000 tons of sand, raising concerns about the costs and environmental impact in Russia and Crimea.
The halt of Russian gas deliveries in Transnistria triggers a significant industrial decline, emphasizing critical energy and economic tensions in the unrecognized region.
In 2024, France achieved an unprecedented net electricity export level of 89 TWh, driven by a restored nuclear production and strengthened renewable performance.
Slovakia claims readiness for the halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine in 2025, despite financial costs and impacts on European markets. Reserves and alternatives ensure national energy security.
Recent U.S. strikes in Yemen targeted critical Houthi infrastructure, resulting in the destruction of seven drones and missiles amid heightened tensions over Red Sea maritime routes.
In 2024, renewable energy in Portugal accounted for 71% of electricity consumption, a record driven by significant growth in photovoltaic and hydropower production, according to the national grid operator REN.
A suspected sabotage of the EstLink 2 cable connecting Finland to Estonia results in travel bans for seven sailors. A thorough investigation highlights significant geopolitical implications.
The interruption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine affects 14 billion cubic meters annually, triggering major political and economic consequences for Eastern Europe.
After years of focusing on renewable energy, the European Union is channeling resources into developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and strengthening its nuclear infrastructure.
Katowice inaugurates a strategic hydrogen station, co-financed by the European Union, strengthening infrastructure for public and private transport in Poland.
A Rosatom factory in Ulyanovsk will produce 450 wind turbine blades annually, strengthening Russia's industrial capacity and supporting the development of the country's largest wind farm.
A Maersk vessel was struck by a drone attack claimed by Houthi rebels near Socotra, reigniting concerns over maritime security in the Red Sea amidst escalating regional tensions.
Gazprom suspends gas deliveries to Moldova starting January 1, citing a $700 million debt dispute. This interruption, in the midst of political tensions, underscores the country's energy dependency.
