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Turkey plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon, says energy minister

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.

Geothermal investment jumps 85% driven by new technologies

North America registers record funding of $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven by emerging innovative techniques exploiting previously inaccessible geothermal resources, according to recent analysis by Wood Mackenzie.

Turkey’s Eren Energi seeks 375,000 tonnes of thermal coal before December

Turkish power producer Eren Energi Elektrik Uretim has launched a tender to buy 375,000 tonnes of thermal coal to be delivered in five shipments starting from August 2025, according to a document seen by Platts on June 27.
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Ignis Energy secures $13.6mn to accelerate global geothermal projects

Ignis Energy closes its $13.6mn Series A funding round, gathering international players to finance geothermal projects in the United States and Türkiye, now entering the technical maturity phase.

Iraq Suspends Oil Projects Amid Regional Conflict and Strained Logistics

The Middle East conflict forces Iraq to delay certain oil developments, disrupting field operations despite temporary stability in production and exports amid growing logistical tensions.

Libya Denounces Greek Oil Exploration off the Coast of Crete

Libya officially contests Greece's allocation of offshore oil permits, exacerbating regional tensions over disputed maritime areas south of Crete, rich in hydrocarbons and contested by several Mediterranean states.
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Kremlin Warns of Global Impact from New Russian Oil Price Cap

The Kremlin condemns the European proposal to lower the price cap on Russian oil to $45 per barrel, asserting that this measure could disrupt global energy markets, as the G7 prepares for decisive discussions on the issue.

Stargate Hydrogen opens modular electrolyser factory in Estonia

Stargate Hydrogen launches 140 MW factory in Estonia with modular expansion model amid cautious hydrogen investment climate.

Azerbaijan restarts oil exploration with ExxonMobil, BP and MOL

Baku signs multiple deals with major industry players to boost exploration as oil reserves decline and ACG production slows.
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Mirova grants $10mn loan to EDF for solar projects in Africa

EDF will strengthen its off-grid platform in Africa with a $10mn loan from Mirova to expand electricity access to 5 million people by 2030.

Savannah Energy increases revenues by 19% and strengthens oil assets

Savannah Energy recorded a 19% rise in revenues in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the integration of a new asset in Nigeria and improved cash flows.

Turkey faces Russian control over its nuclear future at Akkuyu

Facing Russian dominance in the Akkuyu nuclear project, Turkey accelerates international negotiations, aiming to mitigate risks related to energy dependency and potential strategic conflicts of interest.
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Cameroon plans two new gas power plants totaling 500 MW

Cameroon has announced the upcoming construction of two gas-fired power plants totaling 500 MW in Bekoko and Douala under public-private partnerships, contingent upon gas supply assurances from the National Hydrocarbons Corporation.

Tower Resources accelerates drilling of NJOM-3 well in Cameroon

British company Tower Resources is intensifying preparations for drilling the NJOM-3 well on the Thali block, awaiting government approval for a license extension and a farm-out agreement with Prime Global Energies.

Cameroon: Launch of the Selection for the Kikot Hydroelectric Dam (500 MW)

Cameroon opens the initial selection for companies to participate in the construction of the 500 MW Kikot hydroelectric dam. The financing, estimated at over one billion euros, will involve the World Bank and other partners.
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Baghdad and Erbil: the oil agreement in the background of a budget debate

Negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad officially focus on salary payments. Meanwhile, the Iraq-BP agreement to increase production in Kirkuk fuels speculation about a possible resumption of oil exports.

Qatar pledges technical support to rebuild Syrian infrastructure

Qatar announces technical assistance to restore essential infrastructure in Syria, severely affected by years of conflict. This aid includes an energy contribution as well as support for the electricity sector, which is undergoing restructuring.

Cameroon finalizes a 15-million-dollar oil agreement with Tower Resources

Cameroon welcomes a new strategic agreement between Tower Resources and Prime Global Energies, mobilizing 15 million dollars to develop the NJOM-3 well, a key offshore oil project planned for 2025.
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Cameroon establishes a 94-hectare military camp to secure the Nachtigal dam

A 94-hectare military camp will be set up to enhance the security of the Nachtigal hydropower dam, now in its final construction phase with 98% completion.

East Mediterranean LNG Prices Decline Amid Weak European Demand

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices in the Eastern Mediterranean are falling, impacted by weak European demand and reduced shipping costs while gas reserves remain high.

Heat intensifies competition on Mediterranean LNG markets

LNG prices in the Eastern Mediterranean are at a two-month high, surpassing those in the Western Mediterranean, as demand soars due to heat waves.

EU forecasts historic drop in coal demand by 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 19% reduction in coal demand in the EU, reaching 287 million tonnes in 2025, due to increased adoption of renewable energies.

Statkraft writes down assets in Europe and India as profitability declines

Statkraft announces significant asset write-downs in Europe and India, in response to high interest rates and falling electricity prices, impacting its profitability.
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Indonesia: Pertamina turns to Russian oil after years of absence

For the first time in ten years, Pertamina includes Russian oil in its September tender.

Iraq boosts energy security with Turkish electricity imports

Iraq inaugurates a power line to Turkey, boosting its energy supplies and diversifying its sources to compensate for chronic power cuts.

Turkey launches oil exploration mission in Somalia with Oruç Reis

Turkey plans to deploy its research vessel Oruç Reis to explore for hydrocarbons off the coast of Somalia, thus strengthening its energy presence.

OPEC+: Closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia

Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirm their commitment to the OPEC+ agreement to stabilize the oil market, despite geopolitical challenges and Western sanctions.

Turkey: Trillion Energy increases Gas Production at SASB Field

Trillion Energy announces a sharp rise in gas production from the SASB field in Turkey, thanks to successful perforations.

Stopping gas transit via Ukraine redefines LNG routes

The end of Russian gas transit via Ukraine is forcing Europe to reorganize its LNG and pipeline supplies.
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JinkoSolar Partners with RELC and VI for 10 GW Plant in Saudi Arabia

JinkoSolar, RELC and VI announce a $1 billion investment for a solar cell and module production plant in Saudi Arabia with an annual capacity of 10 GW.

Iraq acknowledges overproduction in OPEC+ and promises compensation

Iraq acknowledged that it had produced 184,000 barrels per day (b/d) above its OPEC+ quota in June, and pledged to offset this surplus by September 2025 through further production cuts.

Goodyear Luxembourg teams up with EDP for 7 MWp solar project

Goodyear Luxembourg and EDP are launching a 7 MWp solar project to power the Colmar-Berg plant, with the aim of producing 6,500 MWh per year and reducing CO2 emissions by 3,000 tonnes.
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First barrels of Senegalese oil on their way to Europe

The first shipments of Senegalese crude oil from the Sangomar project are on their way to refineries in the Netherlands and Germany, marking a new era for the Senegalese economy.

Corruption scandal at Bourbon, two-year suspended sentence

Bourbon Group CEO Gaël Bodénès receives a two-year suspended prison sentence and is banned from managing businesses in Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Nigeria.

Turkey and Iran profit from Kurdish oil via parallel trade

The illegal export of Kurdish oil to Iran and Turkey, accelerated by the closure of an official pipeline, is raising major economic and political concerns in Iraq.
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Bulgaria claims 400 million euros from Gazprom for gas cuts

Bulgargaz is claiming 400 million euros from Gazprom for cutting off deliveries in 2022, following EU sanctions against Russia.

Russian gas exports via TurkStream fall in June

Russian gas exports via TurkStream fell in June due to planned maintenance, reducing flows to zero for five days.

Climate Pressure, 80% of the World’s Population Demands Action

An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
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Scatec expands its solar projects in Cameroon with a further 28.6MW

Scatec has signed two new agreements with ENEO, increasing solar and storage capacity in Cameroon. The extensions will add 28.6 MW of solar and 19.2 MWh of storage, bringing total capacity to 64.4 MW of solar and 38.2 MWh of storage.

ANDRITZ equips 160MW hydroelectric power plant in Turkey

Devlet Su İşleri (DSI), the Turkish water authority, has chosen ANDRITZ to supply the electromechanical equipment for the new 160 MW hydroelectric power plant in Silvan, Turkey.