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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.
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.

OPEC+ prepares for decisive debate on quotas amid surplus risk

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.
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Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.
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.

Transneft strategic site targeted in Russia strike

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.
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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.
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.

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.
Independent power producer R.Power is selling a 440MW ready-to-build photovoltaic portfolio in Poland, as political uncertainties drive a wave of divestments in the national renewable energy market.

Putin asks Slovakia to block energy flows to Ukraine

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.
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Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico met in China to address the war in Ukraine, regional security and energy relations between Russia and Slovakia.
Saudi and Iraqi exporters halted supplies to Nayara Energy, forcing the Rosneft-controlled Indian refiner to rely solely on Russian crude in August.

Rosatom prepares new nuclear projects in India and Turkey

Russian nuclear group Rosatom has confirmed advanced discussions with India and Turkey to launch new power plants, including advanced and floating reactor technologies.
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Five energy infrastructure projects have been added to the list of cross-border renewable projects, making them eligible for financial support under the CEF Energy programme.
Budapest plans to complete a new oil link with Belgrade by 2027, despite risks of dependency on Russian flows amid ongoing strikes on infrastructure.
Facing Russian dominance in the Akkuyu nuclear project, Turkey accelerates international negotiations, aiming to mitigate risks related to energy dependency and potential strategic conflicts of interest.
The European Union has expanded its measures against Russia by targeting nearly 200 new vessels illegally transporting oil, as part of its 17th sanctions package.

European Union pushes G7 to lower Russian oil price cap to $50

Brussels aims to persuade the G7 to reduce the Russian oil price cap to $50 per barrel, as part of negotiations on the next sanctions package targeting Moscow’s energy revenues.
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Russia has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), deeming it discriminatory and protectionist towards its strategic commodity exports.
Emmanuel Macron is visiting Vietnam as the country expands its nuclear partnerships, signing today an agreement with the American company Westinghouse, following recent cooperation with Russia, intensifying competition in this strategic market.

BRICS Warn of Energy Risks Linked to Economic Sanctions

The BRICS denounce economic sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by Western countries, warning of their consequences on global energy markets, especially regarding supply chains and financial stability in the energy sector.
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TotalEnergies sold 50% of Polska Grupa Biogazowa to HitecVision for €190mn to accelerate biogas development in Poland and reach 2 TWh of biomethane by 2030.
The European Commission releases data on the REPowerEU plan, confirming a sharp drop in Russian fossil fuel purchases and announcing new legislative measures by June.

OPEC+ Opens the Taps, IEA Forecasts Rebound in Global Oil Stocks

The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant rise in global oil stocks due to slowing demand in developed economies and OPEC+'s gradual production increases starting in 2025.
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The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions targeting 345 vessels suspected of helping Russia circumvent restrictions on crude oil and refined product exports.
The small modular reactor (SMR) pipeline increased by 42% in Q1 2025, reaching 47 GW, driven by the growing demand from data centres, according to a report from Wood Mackenzie.

Iliad signs four new contracts to strengthen its energy supply in Europe

The iliad Group signs four new renewable electricity purchase agreements in France, Italy and Poland, bringing its total number of European energy projects to eight.
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Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy, confirms that the EU will continue its ban on Russian gas imports, regardless of the outcome of peace negotiations in Ukraine, with legislative proposals expected in June.
The postponement of nuclear-produced hydrogen’s classification as a “low-carbon” fuel until 2028 is raising concerns among industry players, especially those backing this energy source.

Hanoi and Moscow accelerate nuclear power plant talks in Vietnam

Russia and Vietnam have signed a nuclear roadmap aimed at strengthening technological cooperation, including a commercial nuclear plant and a scientific centre by 2030.
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Belgrade aims to retain favourable pricing terms for Russian gas imports as the current contract nears its May 31 deadline.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russian oil production could reach a sustained level of 10.8 million barrels per day, supported by rising global demand and internal fiscal adjustments.

Axpo secures strategic contract to deliver 115 GWh of solar electricity to Auchan

Axpo will manage balancing and market delivery of solar electricity supplied to Auchan in Poland under a structured agreement with GoldenPeaks Capital.
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Oil prices climbed on Friday, supported by the signing of a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, reviving expectations of easing global tensions.
An agreement covering the exploitation of 57 types of natural resources is set for ratification by the Ukrainian Parliament, establishing a bilateral fund with Washington with no explicit military guarantees.