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NASA mission uncovers hidden driver of Arctic ice melt
NASA’s most ambitious Arctic research mission yet has uncovered unexpectedly high concentrations of ice particles in clouds over Greenland, potentially explaining the region’s accelerating ice melt.
MOL finds oil in southwest Hungary
New oil field discovered with a potential production capacity of 1,200 barrels per day.
INTERVIEW: Biomethane can make up Ukraine’s gas shortfall - Ukraine Bioenergy Association
Ukraine is rapidly developing its biomethane sector with ambitions to become a major European supplier. Georgii Geletukha told bne IntelliNews that Ukraine has the potential to produce up to 20bn cubic metres per year.
Wind energy development in South Africa is gaining momentum, says SAWEA
South Africa is advancing its renewable energy sector development, with wind power generation leading the way, according to a 2024 industry analysis by the South African Wind Energy Association in collaboration with the Global Wind Energy Council.
Nakilat marks cutting of first steel on LNG carriers
Qatar's Nakilat has held a steel cutting ceremony for eight of its new LNG carriers at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard.
Red Sea tensions escalate as US and Houthis launch attacks
The US and Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks amid growing concerns over the safety of Red Sea shipping routes.
Bulgaria to build €15mn H2START hydrogen valley
Bulgaria's Stara Zagora to become one of only two hydrogen valleys in Europe, producing 500 tonnes of hydrogen annually.
Mongolia goes for megaprojects to broaden economy
Ulaanbaatar has big plans to end dependence on raw mineral exports.
Ecuador's oil future at a crossroads as presidential candidates seek divergent paths
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa's plan to revitalise the country's largest oil field appears to be unravelling amid his challenging re-election campaign ahead of the April 13 runoff vote.
LNG and AI to drive US natural gas use to new records
Demand for US natural gas is expected to continue climbing to record highs amid increased use of LNG and AI.
IEA says battery costs have plunged by 75% since 2015
You might have noticed that batteries are everywhere these days. They power phones and many other gadgets, but also more and more cars, bikes, scooters and vans.
Petrobras begins talks on long-term LNG deal with US suppliers
Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras is in the midst of discussions with US LNG suppliers on a long-term import agreement.
EU to soften gas storage rules to avoid price spikes
EU member states are considering softening the bloc’s binding gas storage targets in order to avoid sending gas prices soaring again ahead of what is anticipated to be a difficult year.
Eurasia will be key driver to global gas production growth over coming decades: GECF
The Eurasian region will be one of the key drivers of natural gas production growth over the coming decades, according to the latest outlook report by the Global Exporting Countries’ Forum.
West threatens to ratchet up sanctions on Russia to force a ceasefire in Ukraine
The G7 nations on March 14 stressed the need for strong and credible security arrangements to support any ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning Moscow to match Kyiv’s willingness to halt hostilities or risk additional sanctions.
Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia
Call on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects.
The countries improving air pollution most – Statista
Countries in Central and Southeast Asia as well as in Eastern and Southern Europe have improved their air quality most since before the pandemic, a newly released report by IQAir among 93 countries and territories has found, Statista reports.
Belarus asks Russia for a second nuclear power plant
Belarus has formally requested Russia's assistance in building a second nuclear power plant within its borders as electricity consumption rises.
Global Solar Council forecasts Africa solar capacity to double in four years
The Global Solar Council (GSC) has released its Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV 2025-2028 with an in-depth analysis of the continent’s solar photovoltaic (PV) growth in the next four years.
US imposes sanctions Iran’s oil minister
The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad and several entities involved in transporting Iranian oil to China.
Iran expedites solar panel imports to tackle electricity blackouts
Iran is fast-tracking solar panel imports to expand its clean energy capacity as it grapples with a growing electricity shortfall.
Iranian petchem companies under fire for failing to return export proceedings
Iran’s petrochemical companies are being criticised by economic experts and the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for failing to calm a hard currency crisis that has exacerbated the country’s inflation problem.
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