Russia remains the fourth largest source of gas imports for the EU in 2025, despite the intention to ban imports completely at the start of 2027.

Russia still a top four gas supplier to EU in 2025

FSUOGM - Former Soviet Union Oil & Gas
By Ben Aris in Berlin 11 January 2026
Russia remained the fourth-largest supplier of natural gas to the EU in 2025, exporting nearly 38bn cubic metres despite ongoing efforts by the bloc to reduce energy reliance on Moscow following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ugam-1 Hydroelectric Station in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region.

Uzbek officials adapting quickly to growing water deficit

Energo - CEE/FSU Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By Eurasianet 10 January 2026
Solar and wind power generation surging.
The remarks came during discussions with executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Spain's Repsol and Italy's Eni as the administration develops plans to reconstruct Venezuela's oil sector following the January 3 capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces.

Trump invites China and Russia to buy Venezuelan oil under US control

LatAmOil - Latin America Oil & Gas
By bnl editorial staff 10 January 2026
US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales following Nicolas Maduro's ouster.
Venezuela’s rusting hydrocarbon infrastructure is causing some of the worst methane emissions in the world. That is going to be a problem for operators and investors as the Trump administration attempts to revive its oil production

Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans

LatAmOil - Latin America Oil & Gas
REM - Renewable Energy
By Ben Aris in Berlin 9 January 2026
Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production.
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