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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 announces significant asset write-downs in Europe and India, in response to high interest rates and falling electricity prices, impacting its profitability.
Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirm their commitment to the OPEC+ agreement to stabilize the oil market, despite geopolitical challenges and Western sanctions.
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 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 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.
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.
Bourbon Group CEO Gaël Bodénès receives a two-year suspended prison sentence and is banned from managing businesses in Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Nigeria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
