The European Commission is preparing a new sanctions package including an accelerated ban on Russian liquefied natural gas, with negotiations already underway among member states.
Port congestion in Australia has boosted Russian and Indonesian coal exports to South Korea, with both now dominating the market due to lower prices and reliable delivery schedules.
A new analysis estimates that existing oil fields could yield up to 1,000 billion additional barrels without major new discoveries, using proven methods supported by artificial intelligence.
Russian producer Novatek rerouted part of its gas condensate output to the port of Novorossiisk, following a temporary shutdown at its Ust-Luga complex after a drone attack caused a fire.
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 United States is funding a new high-voltage line to integrate Moldova into the European electricity market, following the cutoff of supplies from the separatist Transnistria region.
Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.
The European Commission and the United States plan to intensify their economic measures against Russia, targeting the energy sector and cryptocurrencies in a new sanctions package.
Russia and Indonesia overtook Australia as South Korea's top thermal coal suppliers in August, driven by lower prices and more reliable logistics amid persistent Australian shipment delays.
A Ukrainian national arrested in Italy will be extradited to Germany, where he is suspected of coordinating the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
ACWA Power secures the NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar-storage project in Morocco, outbidding European and Emirati competitors, with decisive backing from Gotion High-Tech’s storage technology.
The Iris carrier, part of the Arctic LNG 2 project, docked at China’s Beihai terminal despite US and EU sanctions, signalling intensifying gas flows between Russia and China.
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.
Re-elected with 55% of the votes, Maia Sandu embodies the pro-European choice of Moldovans. This decision, however, faces external interference and a growing energy crisis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of rejecting alternatives to Russian gas, jeopardizing a €2 billion annual transit agreement with the European Union.
The European Union strengthens its energy sanctions against Russia by banning natural gas liquefied (LNG) transshipments in its ports from March, as part of its efforts to eliminate Russian fossil fuels by 2027.
Amid geopolitical volatility and oversupply, OPEC+ must navigate critical decisions to stabilize oil prices while preserving market share against hesitant demand.
The sinking of two oil tankers in the Kerch Strait has caused an oil spill, threatening 200,000 tons of soil and severely impacting local coasts and ecosystems.
The fuel depot in Stalnoy Kon, Oryol region, Russia, was targeted by a drone attack involving 20 devices, intensifying tensions around strategic energy infrastructure.
Crude oil deliveries to Belarus via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed, impacting several European countries after a disruption caused by a technical incident.
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, demands increased European imports of oil and liquefied natural gas, threatening the European Union with tariffs, a move that could disrupt global energy trade.
Argentine President Javier Milei has unveiled plans to build a modular nuclear reactor to address a 9% increase in energy demand in 2024, largely driven by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Driven by favorable public policies and growing energy demand, the global nuclear energy market is projected to reach USD 44.71 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. Major powers are intensifying investments in the sector.
A Carbon Tracker study reveals that major global oil and gas players are struggling to align their strategies with the Paris Agreement, despite increasing risks related to energy transition and regulations.
Sanctions against Gazprombank drive Turkey to boost LNG imports. December sees a 33% rise, highlighting a strategic move to secure energy supply for winter.
Amid uncertainty over Russian gas deliveries to Transnistria, Romania commits to ensuring Moldova's energy security this winter, with emergency measures for electricity and gas supplies.
The European Union strengthens its sanctions against Russia by blacklisting additional ships and entities linked to Rosneft to combat evasion of the G7 price caps on Russian oil exports.
Faced with the threat of Russian gas cuts, Moldova is enacting a 60-day state of emergency to safeguard its energy security and prevent a humanitarian crisis during one of the most critical winters for its energy independence.
Under international pressure, Bosnia passes a key law to diversify its natural gas supply, reducing total dependence on Russian gas through a connection to Croatia’s LNG terminal.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns of imminent US sanctions against NIS, majority-owned by Gazprom Neft and Gazprom. A decision that could escalate geopolitical tensions in Europe.
The Austrian group OMV has terminated its long-term contract with Gazprom, ending nearly six decades of energy dependency on Russia after a series of contractual violations.
The European Union strengthens sanctions against Russia by targeting new tankers involved in the transport of Russian oil and expanding its blacklist of entities supporting Moscow's military effort.
