KATCO, a joint venture between Orano and Kazatomprom, has started operations at the South Tortkuduk site, backed by a $190mn investment, targeting a production capacity of 4,000 tonnes per year by 2026.
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their bilateral partnership during a meeting between officials from both countries, with a particular focus on major infrastructure projects and energy cooperation.
South Korean company YPP and Kazakh Invest have signed a framework agreement for the development of a green hydrogen production project in Kazakhstan, with investments potentially reaching $3.1 billion.
Uzbekistan advances its nuclear project by signing a protocol with Hungary for the supply and local assembly of dry cooling systems, expanding its industrial partnerships in the region.
The rapid rise of solar energy is disrupting Pakistan’s electricity sector, forcing the government to revise its tariff policy and introduce new taxes on solar panel imports.
TCL Solar has concluded two exclusive partnerships in Suzhou with AU Solar and Madina Solar to supply 250 megawatts of photovoltaic modules to the Pakistani market, addressing rapidly growing local energy demand.
The Russian company InterRAO anticipates a 4% annual reduction in electricity exports, primarily impacted by a significant decrease in shipments to China due to limited hydroelectric production and rising domestic demand.
CNOOC Limited’s Hong Kong subsidiary and KazMunayGas have concluded a nine-year exploration and production contract covering nine hundred and fifty-eight square kilometres in Kazakhstan, sharing investment and operations equally.
Gazprom, affected by a historic $6.9bn loss in 2023, is offering Pakistani state-owned firm OGDCL its petroleum assets in Nigeria to strengthen its presence in Asia’s energy market, according to Pakistani sources.
Kazakhstan has selected Rosatom and China National Nuclear Corporation to build two nuclear power plants totaling 2.4 GW, a decision following a favorable referendum and coinciding with Xi Jinping’s upcoming strategic visit.
Italy’s Ansaldo Energia signed a memorandum of understanding with Uzbekistan’s Uzatom agency to cooperate on advanced nuclear technologies, with a focus on small modular reactors.
Blue Sky Uranium’s Ivana mining project in Argentina could begin production within three years, backed by an initial $35mn investment and an annual output capacity of 1.5 million pounds of uranium.
The Pakistani government is releasing 2,000 megawatts of power to support the development of data centres focused on artificial intelligence and Bitcoin mining, as part of a strategy to attract foreign investment.
A $150mn financing package, including $100mn from the World Bank, will support the modernisation of Uzbekistan’s power grid and integration of renewable energy in key regions.
Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna are collaborating to develop renewable energy and storage projects in Kazakhstan, targeting 500 MW of baseload energy and up to 2 GW of storage capacity.
Chevron reports a sharp decline in quarterly results, impacted by weak refining margins, stable production and exceptional charges in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Despite turbines priced 30 to 40% lower, Chinese manufacturers struggle to overcome credibility barriers hindering their progress in the European wind sector.
Masdar, supported by the United Arab Emirates, increased its energy capacity to 51GW in 2024, strengthening its global strategy through targeted acquisitions and key projects.
Facing water shortages worsened by climate change, Tajikistan invests in the Rogun Dam, a colossal infrastructure project that could become the world’s tallest hydroelectric dam and transform the country’s energy future.
A Kazakh court has ordered NCOC, an international oil consortium, to pay 6.6 million USD for excessive gas flaring at the Kachagan oil field, highlighting regional environmental challenges.
With an $80 million international investment, Uzbekistan launches a strategic solar power plant in the Khorezm region, aiming for an annual output of 240 MWh and significant CO₂ emission reductions.
With 228 million kWh generated in 2024, the Shelek Wind Farm contributes to diversifying Kazakhstan's energy sources in the context of energy transition.
Mongolia and Orano have reached a preliminary agreement for the exploitation of a strategic uranium mine, a $1.6 billion investment that could place the country among the world’s top 10 uranium resource holders.
The disruption on the Druzhba pipeline, connecting Poland to Germany, halts 20% of Germany’s Kazakh oil supply, with a resumption expected by year-end.
NextChem, a subsidiary of Maire, is developing a SAF plant in Sumatra using used oils and local biomass effluents, promising up to a 95% reduction in aviation emissions through innovative technologies.
The French group Orano initiates an international arbitration process following Niger’s suspension of its exploitation permit for the Imouraren deposit, a strategic resource estimated at 200,000 tons of uranium.
A project supported by the UNDP and the European Union aims to reduce energy losses and modernize Kazakhstan's electric infrastructure, the largest greenhouse gas emitter in Central Asia.
Kazakhstan announced the decontamination of over 360,000 m³ of oil waste inherited from the Soviet era, marking a major effort to reduce pollution on the Caspian Sea coast, which has suffered from decades of environmental degradation.
Kazakhstan is discussing its first nuclear power plant project with France. EDF, Framatome, and Arabelle Solutions represent France against competition from Russia, China, and South Korea.
OPEC+ adopts online meetings, centralizing the decision-making process. This transition raises questions about transparency and tensions among producers facing increasing pressure in the oil market.
Despite internal disagreements, OPEC+ decided to maintain its production cuts until March 2025, extending their gradual removal to avoid a price drop in an uncertain market environment.
Envision Energy signs an agreement with Samruk Energy and Kazakhstan Utility Systems to launch a local manufacturing plant, aiming to strengthen Kazakhstan’s energy capacity and reduce dependency on imports.
Despite commitments to OPEC+ to limit production, the United Arab Emirates shows oil export volumes well above quotas. This situation raises questions and rekindles tensions within the cartel.
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, six countries joined an ambitious declaration to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, bringing the number of signatories to 31, backed by major financial institutions.
Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy leader, signs an agreement to develop a 1 GW wind farm in Uzbekistan's Mingbulak region. This project aims to strengthen energy security and support the country's green transition.
