A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.
Naftogaz urges the European Union to use Ukraine’s gas storage capacity as part of a strategic reserve system, while calling for the end of storage filling obligations after 2027.
The United Nations nuclear agency is urging Ukraine and Russia to establish a local ceasefire to repair damaged power lines at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which remains on alert after losing all external power supply.
China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of crude oil per day in September, supported by higher refining rates among both state-run and independent operators.
Moscow strengthens industrial joint ventures with Tajikistan by leveraging hydropower, agriculture, and mining in a strategy based on mutual interest and economic complementarity.
The construction of Uzbekistan’s first small modular reactor (SMR) is underway, with 1.5mn m³ of earth being excavated in Jizzakh, marking a major milestone for the nuclear project led by Rosatom.
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.
Polish authorities have 40 days to decide on the extradition of a Ukrainian accused of participating in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
The European rearmament plan intensifies pressure on critical metals supply chains, dominated by China, and in direct competition with other key industrial sectors.
State-owned oil group Rosneft has taken over the exploitation licence for the Tomtor rare metals deposit, marking the entry of hydrocarbons into a mining sector largely abandoned by private investors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia and Vietnam have signed a nuclear roadmap aimed at strengthening technological cooperation, including a commercial nuclear plant and a scientific centre by 2030.
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.
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.
During a visit to France, the Saudi Minister of Industry presented the kingdom's titanium and aluminium as levers to reach agreements with French manufacturers and support the country’s industrial diversification.
The increase in tariffs between the United States and China is radically reshaping China's petrochemical supply flows, threatening to raise costs and intensify supply challenges in an already strained strategic sector.
