Slovenské elektrárne has signed an agreement with Urenco for the purchase of enriched uranium for the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants, strengthening the diversification of its supply sources until the mid-2030s.
Naftogaz and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) have formalised an initial contract for natural gas delivery via the Transbalkan corridor, opening new logistical perspectives for Ukraine’s energy supply.
The Hague court has authorised the release of Gazprom’s shares in Wintershall Noordzee, following a judicial decision after several months of legal proceedings involving Ukrainian companies.
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.
The Global Energy Policies Hub shows that strategic reserves, gas obligations, cybersecurity and critical-mineral policies are expanding rapidly, lifting oil coverage to 98 % of world imports.
Terna and NPC Ukrenergo have concluded a three-year partnership in Rome aimed at strengthening the integration of the Ukrainian grid into the pan-European system, with an in-depth exchange of technological and regulatory expertise.
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.
Energoatom signed strategic agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, aiming to establish nuclear fuel production and small modular reactor capabilities in the country.
The European Commission is launching a special fund of EUR2.3bn ($2.5bn) to boost Ukraine’s reconstruction and attract private capital to the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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.
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.
Naftogaz announces the launch of a natural gas well with a daily output of 383,000 cubic meters, amid a sharp decline in Ukrainian production following several military strikes on its strategic facilities.
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 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.
Sasol International Chemicals concludes a virtual contract with Akuo to supply half of the electrical needs for its Lake Charles industrial complex in the United States, via a solar plant scheduled for 2026.
Budapest and Bratislava jointly reject the European Commission's proposal to ban Russian energy supplies, highlighting significant economic risks and a direct threat to their energy security, days ahead of a key meeting.
Maire S.p.A and Newcleo form strategic partnership to industrialise the development of 200 MW modular nuclear power plants, via a joint venture majority-owned by Nextchem.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant remains immobilised by armed conflict, dependent on a single fragile power line and groundwater wells to cool its reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Gazprom increased its daily natural gas exports to Europe via the TurkStream subsea pipeline, reaching 46 million cubic metres per day in May, according to Reuters calculations.
Washington and London impose historic sanctions on the Russian energy sector, targeting Gazprom Neft and a fleet of 200 ships. Moscow accuses the U.S. of global destabilization, while Biden defends the strategic impact.
With 124 billion m³ of gas produced in 2024, Norway consolidates its position as Europe’s primary supplier, replacing Russia in a tense geopolitical context.
Russia has suspended gas deliveries to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, intensifying energy and political tensions in Moldova. The European Union denounces a maneuver aimed at destabilizing the region.
Moldova and Gazprom are at odds over a debt estimated between $9 million and $700 million, exacerbating Transnistria's energy crisis. The separatist region faces the risk of total power outages in the midst of winter.
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers caused an unprecedented 9,200-ton oil spill impacting the Kerch Strait and Sevastopol. This crisis highlights significant technological challenges and geopolitical tensions in the region.
The end of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine plunges Transnistria, Moldova's separatist region, into a severe energy crisis, leading to power cuts for its residents and increasing tensions with Chisinau.
The oil spill in the Kerch Strait caused by the shipwreck of two Russian tankers has contaminated 73,000 tons of sand, raising concerns about the costs and environmental impact in Russia and Crimea.
Slovakia claims readiness for the halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine in 2025, despite financial costs and impacts on European markets. Reserves and alternatives ensure national energy security.
The interruption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine affects 14 billion cubic meters annually, triggering major political and economic consequences for Eastern Europe.
After years of focusing on renewable energy, the European Union is channeling resources into developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and strengthening its nuclear infrastructure.
Gazprom suspends gas deliveries to Moldova starting January 1, citing a $700 million debt dispute. This interruption, in the midst of political tensions, underscores the country's energy dependency.
The halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine threatens energy supplies in Eastern Europe. Slovakia could face a €150 million cost increase, amplifying political and economic tensions.
Ukraine, in its quest for energy independence from Russia, has received its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States. This marks a significant milestone in securing its energy supply.
Russia faces a major oil spill in the Kerch Strait. With 30,000 tons of soil already collected, criticisms are growing regarding the management and measures taken to mitigate the impacts.
Re-elected with 55% of the votes, Maia Sandu embodies the pro-European choice of Moldovans. This decision, however, faces external interference and a growing energy crisis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of rejecting alternatives to Russian gas, jeopardizing a €2 billion annual transit agreement with the European Union.
The sinking of two oil tankers in the Kerch Strait has caused an oil spill, threatening 200,000 tons of soil and severely impacting local coasts and ecosystems.
The fuel depot in Stalnoy Kon, Oryol region, Russia, was targeted by a drone attack involving 20 devices, intensifying tensions around strategic energy infrastructure.
The Swiss government proposes lifting the ban on new nuclear power plants to offset the imminent loss of 29% of electricity supplied by aging reactors.
