Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.
The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.
Crude prices rose following the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to increase production only marginally in November, despite ongoing signs of oversupply.
The Ukrainian government is preparing to raise natural gas imports by 30% to offset damage to its energy infrastructure and ensure supply continuity during the winter season.
Rail shipments of Belarusian gasoline to Russia surged in September as Moscow sought to offset fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.
Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.
A night-time attack on Belgorod’s power grid left thousands without electricity, according to Russian local authorities, despite partial service restoration the following morning.
Eight OPEC+ countries are set to increase oil output from November, as Saudi Arabia and Russia debate the scale of the hike amid rising competition for market share.
Hungary has signed a ten-year agreement with Engie for the annual import of 400 mn m³ of liquefied natural gas starting in 2028, reinforcing its energy diversification strategy despite its ongoing reliance on Russian gas.
The potential removal by Moscow of duties on Chinese gasoline revives export prospects and could tighten regional supply, while Singapore and South Korea remain on the sidelines.
The containment structure over Chernobyl’s destroyed reactor lost power after a Russian strike, as Zaporizhzhia remains cut off from external electricity for over a week.
An unprecedented overnight offensive targeted gas infrastructure in Ukraine, damaging several key facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Vladimir Putin responded to the interception of a tanker suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, calling the French operation “piracy” and denying any direct Russian involvement.
France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.
After being intercepted by the French navy, the Boracay oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, left Saint-Nazaire with its oil cargo, reigniting tensions over Moscow’s circumvention of European sanctions.
Russian seaborne crude shipments surged in September to their highest level since April 2024, despite G7 sanctions and repeated drone strikes on refinery infrastructure.
A mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has assessed safety practices at the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant, operated by Rosatom. The audit highlighted advancements in operational safety while recommending targeted improvements.
Amid energy tensions with Russia, the European Union has announced a new €250 million financial aid package to support Moldova in 2025. This funding aims to stabilize the country’s energy supply while reducing its dependence on Russian gas.
China is imposing new tariffs on U.S. hydrocarbons and coal in response to Washington’s reinforced duties. This escalation intensifies trade tensions between the two powers and raises major strategic stakes in the energy sector.
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The recent changes in U.S. tariff policies could affect the global energy industry, particularly trade in key products such as natural gas and renewable energy equipment.
Saudi Aramco plans to raise its official selling prices (OSP) in March, driven by China’s economic recovery and the redirection of Russian oil flows. Asian refiners are adapting to these new dynamics, influencing premiums on Middle Eastern crude.
Ukraine has claimed drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, affecting strategic facilities of Gazprom and other players. These attacks raise questions about supply and market stability in the region.
At the heart of the vast northern expanses, Sami communities see their ancestral ways of life challenged by the rise of renewable projects. A factual narrative revealing the tensions between economic modernization and the preservation of millennia-old traditions.
The separatist authorities of Transnistria accuse Chisinau of diverting the European aid of 30 million euros intended for gas purchases. Disagreements persist over the distribution of resources amid the ongoing energy crisis following the halt of Russian deliveries.
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on OPEC to boost oil production. Between economic strategies and geopolitical stakes, global market balance remains fragile as OPEC+ takes a cautious approach ahead of key decisions.
Energy issues and political strategies are shaping relations between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky as negotiations over Ukraine could redefine the global geopolitical balance.
In the midst of prolonged tensions with Russia, Ukraine offers to provide free coal to Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, to alleviate an energy crisis worsened by the cutoff of Russian gas supplies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conditions the continuation of European sanctions against Russia on the restoration of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, citing the economic impact on Hungary.
Global natural gas markets will remain tight in 2025, with rising demand meeting slower supply growth. Geopolitical tensions could further exacerbate these market pressures.
Africa’s leading oil producer, Nigeria, relies on new partnerships to finance its infrastructure, diversify its markets, and integrate nuclear, solar, and gas projects into its growth strategy.
A Bosnian entity adopts a text to build a gas pipeline toward Croatia. This measure aims to diversify supply and reduce reliance on Russian gas, under the notable impetus of American diplomacy.
In 2025, nuclear energy will reach an unprecedented production level, driven by China and the growing global electricity demand. Former leaders, such as the United States and Europe, see their influence diminish amidst these changes.
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 caused massive methane leaks, estimated at 465,000 tons. These record emissions raise major strategic and environmental issues for the energy industry.
Global oil demand reaches 102.9 million barrels per day in 2024, driven by a cold winter. US sanctions on Russia and Iran weigh on supply prospects for 2025.
