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A US-sanctioned LNG vessel docks at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal

The Voskhod vessel, under US sanctions, docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant in Russia, marking the second visit by a sanctioned ship to the site this year, according to maritime tracking data.

OPEC Cuts Forecasts but Anticipates Rising Oil Demand

OPEC slightly adjusts its production forecasts for 2025-2026 while projecting stable global demand growth, leaving OPEC+ significant room to increase supply without destabilizing global oil markets.

European Union struggles to agree on new Russian oil price cap

Talks between European Union member states stall on the adoption of the eighteenth sanctions package targeting Russian oil, due to ongoing disagreements over the proposed price ceiling.
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Serbia seeks new US sanctions waiver for NIS amid geopolitical tensions with Russia

Belgrade is engaged in complex negotiations with Washington to obtain a fifth extension of sanctions relief for the Serbian oil company NIS, which is majority-owned by Russian groups.

European Union finalises agreement to lower Russian oil price cap

European Union ambassadors are close to reaching an agreement on a new sanctions package aimed at reducing the Russian oil price cap, with measures impacting several energy and financial sectors.

Iran Relaunches Nuclear Dialogue to Negotiate with the United States, Russia Supports a No-Enrichment Deal

Tehran agrees to reopen its nuclear facilities to the IAEA, aiming to resume negotiations with Washington, while Moscow pushes for a “zero enrichment” agreement without getting involved in supervision.
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Slovakia targets European agreement on end of Russian gas and sanctions by Tuesday

The Slovak government is seeking guarantees from the European Union to secure its supplies as talks continue over ending Russian gas and adopting a new round of sanctions.

Tatneft Accelerates TANECO’s Transformation with a New Hydrocracking Unit

Commissioning of a 1.2-million-ton hydrocracking unit at the TANECO site confirms the industrial expansion of the complex and its ability to diversify refined fuel production.

EU imposes secrecy on national strategies for Russian gas phase-out

European Union member states have requested to keep their national strategies for phasing out Russian gas by 2027 confidential, citing security concerns and market disruption risks, according to a document revealed by Reuters.
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Three researchers win the 2025 Global Energy Prize for technological advances

Three scientists from China, the United States and Russia are laureates of the 2025 Global Energy Prize, honoured for their work on high-voltage power lines, fuel-cell catalysts and pulsed energy technologies.

Egypt: Supplementary agreements signed for the El Dabaa nuclear power plant

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi oversaw the signing of new agreements for the construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, thus strengthening the strategic cooperation between Egypt and Russia.

Empty reservoir explodes at Lukoil-Perm facility: no casualties reported

An empty reservoir exploded at a Lukoil-Perm oil facility in Russia, causing no injuries according to initial assessments pointing to a chemical reaction with oxygen as the cause of the accident.
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EBRD Lends €400 Million to Moldova to Secure Energy Supply

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lends €400 million to JSC Energocom to diversify Moldova's gas and electricity supply, historically dependent on Russian imports via Ukraine.

Sonatrach and ENI Seal $1.35 Billion Contract in Algeria

Sonatrach and ENI have signed a $1.35 billion production-sharing agreement aiming to extract 415 million barrels of hydrocarbons in Algeria's Berkine basin, strengthening energy ties between Algiers and Rome.

Russia-Saudi Arabia trade increases by 60% to USD 3.8 billion

Trade between Russia and Saudi Arabia grew by over 60% in 2024 to surpass USD 3.8 billion, according to Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, who outlined new avenues for industrial cooperation.
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BRICS Advocate for Energy Market Stability Amid Sanctions

Meeting in Rio, BRICS nations urge global energy market stability, openly condemning Western sanctions and tariff mechanisms in a tense economic and geopolitical context.

OPEC+ Significantly Raises Oil Quotas with Additional 548,000 Barrels

Major oil producers accelerate their return to the market, raising their August quotas more sharply than initially expected, prompting questions about future market balances.

Egypt accelerates El-Dabaa national grid connection for 2026

Cairo is stepping up connection works for the planned 4,800 MW El-Dabaa nuclear plant, developed with Rosatom, to feed the grid from 2026 with output equal to about seven % of national electricity.
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BRICS: solar production exceeds 50% of global total in 2024

Emerging economies from the BRICS group now account for more than half of global solar electricity production in 2024, driven mainly by China, India, and Brazil, according to a new report by the organisation Ember.

Iran: Oil Dependence Limits Alliances with Moscow and Beijing

Despite strong ties, Iran's dependence on oil revenues limits its ability to secure substantial strategic support from Russia and China amid current international and regional crises, according to several experts.

Ukraine: Strategy to protect energy infrastructure from Russia

Faced with Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, Ukraine is strengthening its defenses and seeking more support from its international partners.

China: Coal expansion and methane emissions threaten climate

The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).

Lukoil to resume exports via the Druzhba pipeline in October

Lukoil resumes oil exports via the Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia and Hungary after concluding transit agreements with MOL, bypassing Kyiv's sanctions.
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Methane emissions soar, jeopardizing climate targets

Despite international reduction commitments, methane emissions are rising at a record pace, posing major risks for global climate and energy policies.

Uzbekistan processes Afghan crude: strategic energy cooperation

Uzbek refiner Saneg begins processing Afghan crude oil at its Fergana refinery, a move designed to alleviate Afghanistan's energy shortages under Taliban rule.

Fukushima: Tepco restarts extraction of radioactive debris

Tepco initiates a new attempt to remove radioactive debris from Fukushima, a major step in the complex process of dismantling the nuclear power plant, more than ten years after the 2011 accident.
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The EU must step up collective gas purchasing to stabilize prices

The Draghi report calls for a more coordinated EU gas purchasing strategy to reduce exposure to spot prices and curb speculation on gas markets.

Russia: oil and gas revenue forecasts revised upwards

The Russian Ministry of the Economy forecasts $239.7 billion in revenues from oil and gas exports in 2024, up $17.4 billion on previous estimates.

Lukoil: Slovakia and Hungary step up imports despite sanctions

Following sanctions on Lukoil, Slovakia and Hungary are increasing their imports of Tatneft crude via the Druzhba pipeline, underlining the complexity of energy security in Central Europe.
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Algeria: Tebboune re-elected, strengthens energy strategy between Europe and Russia

Re-elected with 95% of the vote, Abdelmadjid Tebboune is strengthening his strategic alliances with Russia and Italy, and stepping up investment in gas, nuclear and renewable energies. But this approach raises questions about economic sustainability and the risks of dependency.

IAEA: Increased risks for Kursk and Zaporizhzhzhia nuclear power plants

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warns of threats to the Kursk and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants, which are exposed to military tensions in Russia and Ukraine.

Sovcomflot maintains its share of Russian non-G7 oil exports at 80%.

Despite Western sanctions, Sovcomflot retains a significant share of Russia's non-G7 crude oil exports, exceeding 80% in August. New U.S. sanctions increase pressure to reduce Russian revenues.
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Sanctions: Russian maneuvers to exploit the Arctic fail

The United States is stepping up its pressure on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project by imposing new sanctions against companies and vessels involved, further complicating Moscow's liquefied gas export capabilities.

Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, but to what effect?

The announcement that Russian gas transit via Ukraine will cease in a few months' time is changing the energy dynamic in Europe and redefining supply and diversification strategies. This article analyzes the economic, geopolitical and logistical consequences for the various players involved.

OPEC+ Extends Production Cut to Stabilize Oil Prices

Under pressure from falling prices, OPEC+ decided to extend the production cut by 2.2 million barrels per day until December 2024 to maintain market balance.
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Brent crude falls to a 9-month record low: Markets in a state of uncertainty

Brent crude prices fell sharply on expectations of a rapid resumption of Libyan exports and possible adjustments to OPEC+ production cuts.

Ukraine: IAEA warns about the safety of nuclear power plants in conflict zones

The IAEA expresses its concerns about the safety of the Kursk and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants, threatened by armed conflict in Ukraine, during a meeting between Rafael Grossi and Volodymyr Zelensky.

Orano establishes new uranium enrichment plant in Tennessee

Orano, a leader in the French nuclear sector, chooses Tennessee to develop a uranium enrichment plant, strengthening the United States' energy autonomy in the face of geopolitical risks linked to Russia.
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Russian oil exports down on Asian demand

Exports of Russian petroleum products fell sharply in August, to a level not seen since the pandemic, due to weaker demand in Asia and a shift towards the domestic market.

Fortum reduces Russian dependence with Westinghouse nuclear fuel

Fortum now uses fuel from Westinghouse Electric Company for its Loviisa reactors, a strategic move to diversify supplies and strengthen Finland's energy security.