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SOFAZ acquires 49% of a 14-plant solar portfolio held by Enfinity Global in Lazio and Emilia-Romagna, reinforcing its long-term stable investment strategy.
Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria’s and plans to begin supplying gas for power generation in the coming weeks, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

Egypt secures 290 LNG shipments to meet summer demand

In response to rising summer electricity consumption, Egypt signs import agreements covering 290 shipments of liquefied natural gas, involving major international firms, with financial terms adjusted to the country’s economic constraints.
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Italiana Petroli, in negotiations with three potential buyers, is expected to finalize the total sale of the group for around €3 billion by late June, according to several sources close to the matter speaking to Reuters on Thursday.
Baku signs multiple deals with major industry players to boost exploration as oil reserves decline and ACG production slows.

COP29: The Future of Carbon Markets Under Article 6 Between Hope and Challenges

At COP29, world leaders established the foundations for carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, but major challenges remain regarding integrity, demand, and national implementation.
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COP29 marks a milestone for carbon markets with the adoption of crucial rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These advancements promise transparency and attractiveness for international carbon credits.
At COP29 in Baku, NGOs criticized the G20 for lacking leadership on energy transition. Despite progress on climate finance, the absence of commitments on fossil fuels provoked sharp disappointment.

Masdar and SOCAR finalize financing for 760 MW solar projects in Azerbaijan

Masdar and SOCAR Green have closed the financing for two solar parks with a total capacity of 760 MW in Azerbaijan, a strategic project valued at USD 600 million and supported by multiple international financial institutions.
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COP29 in Baku highlights the massive presence of fossil fuel representatives. Between lobbying and energy necessity, the debate on their role in the climate transition intensifies.
At COP29, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné defended the oil industry's commitment to reducing methane emissions, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress in addressing the climate crisis.

Oil and gas companies spend $61 billion per year on exploration, says NGO

Despite growing calls to reduce hydrocarbon production, a report by the NGO Urgewald reveals that the oil and gas industry has invested an average of $61.1 billion annually in exploration over the past three years.
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At COP29, Azerbaijan urges negotiators to swiftly adopt Article 6 rules, a critical issue for international carbon credit markets. Talks are intensifying in Baku, but obstacles remain.
Just days before COP29, the International Energy Agency (IEA) sounds the alarm: progress in energy efficiency remains well below the goals set in 2023, jeopardizing the reduction of fossil fuel usage.

COP29 under Tension: Climate Commitments Threatened by Fossil Fuel Interests

As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, tensions emerge as climate ambitions clash with economic realities, and vulnerable nations express growing impatience.
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As COP29 approaches, a UN report highlights that current climate commitments will not suffice to limit global warming to 1.5°C, endangering economies and human lives.
The body overseeing Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement has adopted unprecedented standards for project methodologies and carbon removals, facilitating the operationalization of global voluntary carbon markets.

Sultan Al Jaber calls for ambitious NDCs before COP29

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber calls on governments to submit ambitious NDCs to accelerate global decarbonization, relying on technology investment and innovation to reach the 1.5°C climate target.
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ICGB and DESFA strengthen Europe's energy infrastructure with a new interconnection agreement, facilitating gas flows in Greece, Bulgaria and beyond, in a context of diversification of supply sources.
Gas transit talks between Ukraine and Azerbaijan have failed to reach agreement. Both countries deny any negotiation concerning the use of Ukraine as a transit route to Europe after the end of the current contract with Gazprom.