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PANNIER: Why the Turkmenistan, Iran gas “friendship” is back on
In tough struggle to find new export markets, Turkmen even agree to Iranian contractors building infrastructure in tightly controlled Central Asian country.
Iran to add 500MW solar capacity by year-end, targets 4GW expansion
Iran plans to add 500MW of solar power capacity by the end of the current Iranian year, as part of a broader initiative to expand its renewable energy infrastructure by more than 4,000MW by next year.
AfrElec: Aba Power to deliver 20-MW power line to Nigeria's Owerrenta Industrial Zone in January 2025
The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan
The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.
IEA: Access to energy improving worldwide, driven by renewables
Having a reliable electricity supply is something many of us take for granted – including for sending and reading emails like this one. But hundreds of millions of people around the world today don’t have access to electricity.
Czech EPH signs agreement with Italian Enel to buy its stake in Slovenske Elektrarne
Italian utility sells out to politically well-connected partner EPH after years of rowing with Slovak government over country's main power group.
Fukushima's forgotten victims as Japan shifts back to nuclear power
A controversial shift in Japan's energy policy has sparked outrage among those still reeling from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
World Bank approves $350mn as Tajikistan bids to fund completion of $6.3bn Rogun mega hydro project
Funding agreed despite environmentalists warning “biggest dam in the world” investment “will turn into a nightmare”.
Iran boosts oil, gas output amid US crackdown on sales
Iran’s oil and gas output has ramped up over the past three months, Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bovard said on December 18, as the country is poised to face heightened pressure under a second Trump administration.
INTERVIEW: FLNG and FSRUs are key to meeting gas demand growth
As natural gas demand continues to rise and countries increasingly prioritize energy security, the FLNG and FSRU sectors are well positioned to grow, taking advantage of the flexibility, speed of construction, and leasing options they provide.
Russia sells stakes in Kazakhstan uranium JVs to China
Move kicks off debate on whether move illustrates a loss of Kremlin influence in Central Asia.
Iranian official jumpstarts country's delayed solar programme on energy crunch
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has announced emergency plans to develop 30,000 MW of solar power capacity.
Slovak, Hungarian, Austrian and Italian groups sign declaration backing continued gas transit through Ukraine
Russia’s contract to transit gas through Ukraine is due to expire at the end of this year, putting 14 bcm per year of gas supply to Europe at risk.
Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoff, plans commercial pilot
Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from national giant Aramco's oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot programme for direct extraction soon.
Tajikistan: Officials announce discovery of major rare earth deposits
Still a way to go before rare earths will generate revenue.
Czech government to push against ETS 2 emissions trading system implementation
The Czech government is also opposing the European Commission’s proposal to lower emissions in 2040 by 90% compared to 1990 and wants to revise EU goals on phasing out combustion engines in the car industry.
Hungary's state utility giant buys E.ON’s energy supply operations in Romania
MVM will acquire a 68% stake in E.ON Energie Romania, which has close to 3.4mn customers, and a 98% stake in regional service provider E.ON Asist Complet.
Balancing growth and sustainability: Southeast Asia’s energy dilemma
With its rapidly growing economies, booming populations, and increasing urbanisation, Southeast Asia is witnessing a tremendous surge in energy demand
China’s leftover “gutter” cooking oil becomes bio-sustainable aviation fuel wonder
China’s notorious “gutter oil” was once a source of food safety scandals, but has undergone a green revolution that has made it worth more than kerosene.
World Bank must wake up to Rogun mega dam “nightmare” in Tajikistan, say activists ahead of financing vote
Institution urged to listen to civil society.
AfrOil: Libya to launch new round of gas exploration bids shortly
Drilling of two gas wells in Egypt Zohr Field to start next week, says petroleum minister
More help needed for Ukraine’s ravaged energy sector
A multi-million-euro fund launched by Ukraine’s European allies to help the war-ravaged energy sector is running low on cash as power providers struggle to keep the lights on this winter.
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