Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder supported the Nord Stream 2 pipeline before an inquiry, dismissing criticism over his role and Russian funding linked to the project.
The Dutch Supreme Court has rejected Russia's final appeal, confirming a record $50bn compensation to former Yukos shareholders, ending two decades of legal battle.
Two European Parliament committees propose to advance the full halt of Russian hydrocarbon imports to 2026 and 2027, including oil, gas, and LNG, strengthening the European Union’s geopolitical position.
The rise of data centres, electrification, Asian industrialisation and military spending are reshaping global copper market dynamics, while insufficient mining investment could increase price volatility.
Beijing calls Donald Trump's request to stop importing Russian crude interference, denouncing economic coercion and defending what it calls legitimate trade with Moscow.
The United States has called on Japan to stop importing Russian gas, amid rising tensions over conflicting economic interests between allies in response to the indirect financing of the war in Ukraine.
India faces mounting pressure from the United States over its purchases of Russian oil, as Donald Trump claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to halt them.
The United Kingdom targets two Russian oil majors, Asian ports and dozens of vessels in a new wave of sanctions aimed at disrupting Moscow's hydrocarbon exports.
Major global oil traders anticipate a continued decline in Brent prices, citing the fading geopolitical premium and rising supply, particularly from non-OPEC producers.
A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.
Naftogaz urges the European Union to use Ukraine’s gas storage capacity as part of a strategic reserve system, while calling for the end of storage filling obligations after 2027.
The United Nations nuclear agency is urging Ukraine and Russia to establish a local ceasefire to repair damaged power lines at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which remains on alert after losing all external power supply.
China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of crude oil per day in September, supported by higher refining rates among both state-run and independent operators.
Moscow strengthens industrial joint ventures with Tajikistan by leveraging hydropower, agriculture, and mining in a strategy based on mutual interest and economic complementarity.
The construction of Uzbekistan’s first small modular reactor (SMR) is underway, with 1.5mn m³ of earth being excavated in Jizzakh, marking a major milestone for the nuclear project led by Rosatom.
Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.
Russia has unveiled its first domestic gas turbine, the GTD-110M, at the Udarnaya power plant. This development, intended to replace Western technologies, marks a crucial step towards its energy independence.
The uncertainty of the European Union's policy on Russian nuclear fuel imports is strongly affecting Orano's investments and the sector, threatening Europe's energy security.
The expiration of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine highlights the energy and economic challenges for the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine, exacerbating Europe's dependence on Russian gas and geopolitical tensions.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister announces that the decision to increase oil production by OPEC+ in December remains uncertain, due to market fluctuations and global demand.
The Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan, operated by Chevron, sets a production record in October, escalating the country's tensions with OPEC+ over production quota compliance.
Moscow has confirmed that no negotiations are underway with Baku to use Russian infrastructure to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, thus replacing Russian gas transiting through Ukraine.
Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine reached 1.26 billion cubic meters in September, representing 39% of the contractual volume. The transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine will expire at the end of the year, raising concerns about European supply.
Natural gas consumption in the United States increased by nearly 5% over the first nine months of 2024, despite federal initiatives to promote renewable energy, reinforcing the country's key role in the global energy sector.
Europe makes significant progress in securing its gas supplies for winter, even with the imminent end of the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
The Ukrainian army claims to have struck the main oil terminal in Crimea, causing a fire. This attack is part of a series of actions aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces controlling part of Ukraine.
Russia has filed a lawsuit against several Shell entities for energy projects on Sakhalin Island. This initiative could reflect an attempt to consolidate national resources after the company’s withdrawal in 2022.
The escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran threatens the stability of the global oil market. OPEC+ must assess its capacities in the face of a possible supply shock.
The global gas balance remains precarious in 2024, with modest LNG production growth despite record demand. Geopolitical tensions sustain price volatility in European and Asian markets.
The new Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece strengthens energy diversification in Eastern Europe, thereby reducing regional dependence on Russian gas and increasing supply security.
Russia’s oil and gas revenues are expected to decrease between 2025 and 2027 due to a reduction in Gazprom’s mineral extraction tax. This revenue decline poses a significant challenge to Russia’s budget, given the sector’s large contribution to the state’s finances.
The ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa in Yemen have been hit by Israeli airstrikes, disrupting regional maritime transport and exacerbating geopolitical tensions in a key area for global oil supply.
India has decided not to purchase gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project due to sanctions. This decision further isolates Russia from major Asian markets and could redefine LNG flows in the region.
