Western countries are seeking China's help to stem the flow of oil to North Korea despite UN sanctions. The ambassadors are calling for greater international cooperation to counter these maritime practices and ensure compliance with Security Council resolutions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping strengthens ties with Algeria during his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visit to Beijing, supporting Algeria's aspiration to join the BRICS. China is investing in Algeria's energy sector, strengthening cooperation between the two countries in this strategic area.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida strengthens energy relations with Gulf countries, in response to growing rivalry with China. Kishida's tour is aimed at ensuring a stable energy supply for Japan, which relies heavily on gas and oil imports from these hydrocarbon-rich countries.

Trade between France and the United Arab Emirates, as well as with Qatar, has increased, even exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels, thanks to strategic partnerships in the energy sector, particularly in the fields of hydrogen, renewable energies and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Cooperation in the energy transition, including electric cars, green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel, is at the heart of this growth in trade.

The Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, expresses his wish to resolve the historic dispute with Turkey over the delimitation of their maritime zones by applying to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. While acknowledging that reaching an agreement with Ankara will not be easy, he is keen to find a solution that will allow the International Court to intervene in this decades-old case, which concerns energy exploration rights in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

Russia has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Denmark and Sweden to express its dissatisfaction with the investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosion. Despite eight months of investigations, the responsibility for this underwater attack remains a mystery.

Africa and China come together to shape the continent's sustainable energy future. The African Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative brings together companies and experts from nine African countries and fourteen Chinese energy companies at a historic roundtable.

The European Commission is strengthening energy cooperation with Moldova, giving priority to integration into the EU market and security of supply. The EU's financial support and close collaboration aim to ensure a resilient and sustainable energy future for Moldova.

The critical lack of climate finance in Africa jeopardizes the continent's sustainable development and undermines global climate goals. COP28 President-elect Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urges a significant increase in public and private funding to combat climate change in Africa.

Elected officials from the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament are demanding the withdrawal of the nomination of an oil industry boss for the presidency of COP28 in Dubai. Despite his defense, the appointment of the Emirati Minister of Industry is strongly criticized.

Qatar's energy minister has warned that the worst is yet to come for oil and gas shortages in Europe, following a warm winter that has averted greater difficulties. Qatar is seeking to sign long-term contracts with European countries to compensate for the alternatives to Russian hydrocarbons.

Sri Lanka signs an agreement with Sinopec to open up its domestic fuel market, ending a 20-year Indian monopoly. This decision aims to resolve the financial crisis and fuel shortages that have led to market deregulation and restructuring of the national company.

Emmanuel Macron, the first French president in Mongolia, promotes an energy partnership during a symbolic visit to the country between China and Russia. He also defends Orano's bid for a uranium mining project and is committed to facilitating Mongolia's ecological transition.

The G7 made a controversial decision to support gas investments, drawing criticism from environmental activists and fueling debate about its impact on global climate goals.

Egypt and Norway are partnering on a major power interconnection project between Egypt and Europe via Italy. This ambitious project aims to export up to three gigawatts of electricity from Egypt to Europe via an undersea cable. This initiative strengthens the ties between Egypt and the European Union in the field of renewable energy.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a 20 billion euro investment package in the UK during his visit to Japan. However, concerns about the economic consequences of Brexit are being felt.

The China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an marks a turning point in regional relations, offering new opportunities for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.

The European Union warns India against reselling Russian oil in Europe as refined fuel. Concerns about this practice, which is considered a violation of the sanctions, are prompting the EU to call for strict measures.

Lebanon, facing a severe economic crisis, has reached agreements with Iraq to boost its fuel supply to alleviate energy shortages. These agreements offer a glimmer of hope for improving electricity production and alleviating the difficulties faced by the population.

Russian oil exports reach record levels despite Western sanctions, reports the IEA. Global oil demand is expected to continue to grow in 2023, according to the same source.

The EU is considering banning the import of Russian LNG, according to the Spanish Minister of Energy, underlining the political will of the EU and the consistency of member states in their efforts to reduce energy dependence on Russia.