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.
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.
Wanted by Germany for his alleged role in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a Ukrainian has been arrested in Poland and placed in provisional detention pending possible extradition.
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.
In September 2024, China imported a record volume of coal, driven by the decline in international prices and growing domestic demand, particularly in electricity production and the chemical industry.
India Intensifies Efforts to Increase Crude Oil Purchases from Brazil Despite Competition from Discounted Russian Oil and Logistical Challenges Related to Maritime Transport
Fortum, a major player in the Finnish energy sector, is confronting a surge of cyberattacks and suspicious surveillance activities around its facilities in Finland and Sweden, likely orchestrated by Russian actors, heightening geopolitical tensions in the region.
Russia has unveiled its first domestic gas turbine, the GTD-110M, at the Udarnaya power plant. This development, intended to replace Western technologies, marks a crucial step towards its energy independence.
The uncertainty of the European Union's policy on Russian nuclear fuel imports is strongly affecting Orano's investments and the sector, threatening Europe's energy security.
The expiration of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine highlights the energy and economic challenges for the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine, exacerbating Europe's dependence on Russian gas and geopolitical tensions.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister announces that the decision to increase oil production by OPEC+ in December remains uncertain, due to market fluctuations and global demand.
The Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan, operated by Chevron, sets a production record in October, escalating the country's tensions with OPEC+ over production quota compliance.
Moscow has confirmed that no negotiations are underway with Baku to use Russian infrastructure to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, thus replacing Russian gas transiting through Ukraine.
Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine reached 1.26 billion cubic meters in September, representing 39% of the contractual volume. The transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine will expire at the end of the year, raising concerns about European supply.
Natural gas consumption in the United States increased by nearly 5% over the first nine months of 2024, despite federal initiatives to promote renewable energy, reinforcing the country's key role in the global energy sector.
Europe makes significant progress in securing its gas supplies for winter, even with the imminent end of the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
The Ukrainian army claims to have struck the main oil terminal in Crimea, causing a fire. This attack is part of a series of actions aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces controlling part of Ukraine.
Russia has filed a lawsuit against several Shell entities for energy projects on Sakhalin Island. This initiative could reflect an attempt to consolidate national resources after the company’s withdrawal in 2022.
The escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran threatens the stability of the global oil market. OPEC+ must assess its capacities in the face of a possible supply shock.
