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Russia plans to ship 2.1 million barrels per day from its western ports in September, revising exports upward amid lower domestic demand following drone attacks on key refineries.
OPEC+ begins a new phase of gradual production increases, starting to lift 1.65 million barrels/day of voluntary cuts after the early conclusion of a 2.2 million barrels/day phaseout.

Two sanctioned Russian LNG carriers deliver to China despite restrictions

The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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Eight OPEC+ members will meet to adjust their quotas as forecasts point to a global surplus of 3 million barrels per day by year-end.
Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.

Zelensky urges Slovakia to stop buying Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline

The Ukrainian president demanded that Slovakia end its imports of Russian crude, offering an alternative supply solution amid ongoing war and growing diplomatic tensions over the Druzhba pipeline.
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A key station on the Stalnoy Kon pipeline, essential for transporting petroleum products between Belarus and Russia, was targeted in a drone strike carried out by Ukrainian forces in Bryansk Oblast.
Rosneft Germany announces the resumption of oil deliveries to the PCK refinery, following repairs to the Druzhba pipeline hit by a drone strike in Russia that disrupted Kazakh supply.

Russia targets 30 million tons of coal transported via Pacific Railway by 2026

The new Russian railway line linking the Elga mine to the Sea of Okhotsk port will reach full capacity in 2026, after an operational testing phase scheduled for 2025.
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India increased its purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products by 15% over six months, despite new US trade sanctions targeting these transactions.
Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a binding memorandum to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas per year to China via Mongolia.

T Plus to maintain electricity production at 57.6 TWh in 2025

Russian group T Plus plans to stabilise its electricity output at 57.6 TWh in 2025, despite a decline recorded in the first half of the year, according to Chief Executive Officer Pavel Snikkars.
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Indonesia will finalise a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union by year-end, paving the way for expanded energy projects with Russia, including refining and natural gas.
During a meeting in Beijing, Vladimir Putin called on Slovakia to suspend its energy deliveries to Ukraine, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as justification.

Moscow and Bratislava discuss the Ukrainian conflict and energy cooperation

Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico met in China to address the war in Ukraine, regional security and energy relations between Russia and Slovakia.
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Saudi and Iraqi exporters halted supplies to Nayara Energy, forcing the Rosneft-controlled Indian refiner to rely solely on Russian crude in August.
Russian nuclear group Rosatom has confirmed advanced discussions with India and Turkey to launch new power plants, including advanced and floating reactor technologies.

Hungary launches pipeline with Serbia despite regional supply tensions

Budapest plans to complete a new oil link with Belgrade by 2027, despite risks of dependency on Russian flows amid ongoing strikes on infrastructure.
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Hungary has imported over 5 billion cubic metres of Russian natural gas since January via TurkStream, under its long-term agreements with Gazprom, thereby supporting its national energy infrastructure.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Beijing before receiving Volodymyr Zelensky in Bratislava, marking a diplomatic shift in his relations with Moscow and Kyiv.
Japan is reviewing its energy policy to achieve a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, in line with COP28 targets.
The average gas bill for the French rose by 11.7% in July, mainly due to higher network maintenance costs. This increase comes against a sensitive political backdrop.

DOE invests $2.7 billion to strengthen its nuclear fuel system

The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $2.7 billion to increase domestic nuclear fuel production, reducing dependence on Russian imports.
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Kazakhstan will hold a referendum this autumn to decide whether to build a nuclear power plant, a crucial project to diversify its energy mix and reduce CO2 emissions.
Labour promises to transform the UK into a leader in renewable energy, while facing criticism over the economic and social impacts of this transition.

Gazprom and Iran reach strategic agreement on Russian Gas Supply

Gazprom has signed a memorandum with the National Iranian Gas Company for the supply of Russian gas to Iran, strengthening their energy cooperation despite US sanctions.
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Gasum will stop importing Russian LNG from July, following new European sanctions targeting Russian gas exports.
Iran has overtaken Iraq in 2023 to become the world's second largest gas flaring emitter after Russia, reveals a World Bank report.

Norway and the USA: pillars of European gas supply

The United States and Norway dominate liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Europe, despite unfavorable economic conditions.
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In May, China and India became the main buyers of Russian fuel oil and vacuum gas oil (VGO), representing a significant increase in Russia's seaborne exports. These exports, which totalled around 4 million tonnes, are the result of the end of seasonal maintenance work.
In the midst of geopolitical tension, oil markets remain cautious, affected by conflicts in the Middle East and Russian-Ukrainian relations.

EU imposes sanctions on 19 Russian ships, including LNG tankers

The European Union will sanction 19 Russian vessels, including LNG carriers, as part of its 14th package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at restricting trade in liquefied natural gas.
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ITER revises its timetable, aiming for a first phase of deuterium-deuterium fusion operations in 2035, marking a crucial step forward for nuclear fusion.
EU invests 10 million euros to develop a European fuel solution for VVER reactors run by Framatome, boosting energy security.

Vietnam-Russia agreement for a Nuclear Technology Center

Vietnam and Russia sign a memorandum to build a Nuclear Science and Technology Center and discuss modular reactors.
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Solar panel installations are multiplying in Ukraine to counter the power cuts caused by the Russian strikes, becoming vital for hospitals and schools.
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.

Russian offensive damages Ukrainian energy infrastructure

A massive Russian attack has severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, injuring seven employees and exacerbating power cuts across the country, according to DTEK and the Ministry of Energy.
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The EU has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at restricting access to technology and reducing Moscow's energy revenues.
The containment dome for unit 4 of the Xudabao nuclear power plant has been installed in a single stage, marking a significant step forward in the project.