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.
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.
South Africa postpones the tender for a new 2,500 MW nuclear power plant, responding to demands for transparency and legal challenges from civil society and the new government coalition.
Bulgargaz is in talks with Botas to revise their gas agreement, essential to Bulgaria's energy diversification, in response to criticism of its efficiency.
Faced with growing demand in the Eastern Mediterranean, Croatia is establishing itself as an essential hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe, surpassing capacity in North-Western Europe.
Moldova is launching a call for tenders for wind and solar power installations, with the aim of strengthening its energy independence from Russia while increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy mix.
Vladimir Putin visits Azerbaijan to consolidate energy partnerships, in a tense geopolitical context marked by the reorientation of European energy flows.
The Polish government firmly denies accusations of complicity in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, claiming that this is a disinformation maneuver aimed at dividing NATO.
Rwanda strengthens its energy strategy with an agreement to develop modular nuclear reactors (SMR), positioning the country at the forefront of nuclear innovation in Africa.
In July 2024, Russian seaborne exports of petroleum products to Asia doubled to 1.1 million tonnes, with increased use of the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the Suez Canal.
The Ukrainian government categorically rejects the Wall Street Journal's accusations of possible involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, calling them "absolute nonsense".
Russian exports of thermal coal have risen sharply, boosted by strong demand in the Asia-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as well as a temporary reduction in export tariffs.
Ukraine is committing $20 billion to increase the share of renewable energies to 27% of the energy mix by 2030, in response to the damage inflicted by Russian attacks.
Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister and three accomplices arrested on corruption charges.
The operation is part of Ukraine's strategy to strengthen transparency and meet European Union requirements.
A fire in the cooling system at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhia nuclear power plant has been brought under control.
The IAEA confirms that there is no immediate nuclear danger, but continues to monitor the situation closely.
Glencore decided to retain its coal activities, despite shareholder and environmental pressure, while leaving the door open to a possible demerger in the future.
Spot LNG prices in Asia are at their highest level for seven months, driven by tensions over Russian supplies and rising demand amid extreme weather conditions.
In July, OPEC+ produced 437,000 barrels per day in excess of quotas, jeopardizing reduction plans and exacerbating the challenges facing an oil market already under pressure.
The imminent expiry of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine in 2024 could lead to major disruptions in energy supplies to several European countries, exacerbating current geopolitical tensions.
