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.
Nala Renewables strengthens its position in Finland with the acquisition of a battery energy storage portfolio exceeding 250 MW from Swiss developer Fu-Gen AG.
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.
Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.
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.
Nel Hydrogen US will supply a containerised electrolyser to H2 Energy for a hydrogen production facility commissioned by the Association for Waste Disposal in Buchs, Switzerland.
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.
Russia faces a major oil spill in the Kerch Strait. With 30,000 tons of soil already collected, criticisms are growing regarding the management and measures taken to mitigate the impacts.
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 disruption on the Druzhba pipeline, connecting Poland to Germany, halts 20% of Germany’s Kazakh oil supply, with a resumption expected by year-end.
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 Bundestag has approved the elimination of the controversial neutrality tax on cross-border gas flows, a long-awaited change that will impact energy exchanges across Europe starting January 2025.
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.
The EPR of Flamanville symbolizes the challenges of French nuclear energy: delays, cost overruns, and loss of expertise. As the future shifts toward EPR2, the revival of this strategic sector remains fraught with uncertainties.
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.
The Swiss-Swedish group ABB acquires strategic activities from Gamesa Electric, consolidating its business strategy in renewable energy through equipment for wind, solar, and storage.
Sanctions against Gazprombank drive Turkey to boost LNG imports. December sees a 33% rise, highlighting a strategic move to secure energy supply for winter.
EPH, a Czech group owned by Daniel Kretinsky, acquires a majority stake in Slovenske Elektrarne for 150 million euros, consolidating its presence in the European nuclear energy market.
Axpo and its partners have started construction of a hydrogen plant in Bürglen. This facility will produce 260 tonnes of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.
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.
