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Trump issues anti-wind executive order

President Donald Trump quickly issued an unexpectedly sweeping executive order that prevents federal government involvement in permitting of all offshore and onshore wind projects, including on private onshore land.

Guyanese economy grows 43.6% in 2024, offshore discoveries rise

Guyana's economy surged 43.6% in 2024, marking its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth, driven primarily by expanding oil output and exports.

INTERVIEW: REnergy Dynamics eyes 175 tonnes per day in compressed biogas projects in India

India’s Noida-based clean energy company REnergy Dynamics expects to develop compressed bio-gas (CBG) projects with a combined capacity of 175 tonnes per day (tpd) in the near future

Indian refiners pivot to Middle East following fresh US sanctions

New US sanctions pushed Indian state refiners to request Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) to price its crude on a delivered basis on 21 January, after freight rates rose sharply this week.

Wizz Air stops refuelling at Belgrade airport to comply with US sanctions

Recent US sanctions targeted oil and gas company NIS, the sole supplier of aviation fuel in Serbia, which is majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft.

Trump's return to White House draws polarised Latin American response

Latin America has split over Donald Trump's White House return, with a handful of leaders rushing to embrace the new president while others eye his protectionist agenda with alarm.

Lukashenko mulls building a second nuclear power plant

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is mulling the idea of building a second nuclear power plant (NPP) to improve the country’s energy security and earn more money from exports to Russia.

PetroSA deal with Gazprombank Africa to revive Mossel Bay refinery reportedly nearing collapse

PetroSA's deal with Gazprombank Africa to restart its dormant gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery in Mossel Bay is reportedly nearing collapse as the Russian bank has failed to meet its financial commitments.

Santos delays Australia's $1.9bn Dorado oil project

Australian oil giant Santos has postponed its $1.87bn Dorado oil and gas project in Western Australia, triggering a significant 23% drop in the share price of junior partner Carnarvon Energy.

India on the brink of a new oil shock

India is facing the very real threat of an oil shock as new US sanctions targeting Russian crude come into force.

Hong Kong firm to build 150-MW wind power plant in Cambodia

Hong Kong-based HK OASIS Power Energy Development Co., Ltd. has received approval from Cambodia's government to build a 150-megawatt wind power plant in Mondulkiri province, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said on January 17

Chinese power projects under CPEC leave Pakistan struggling with debt

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once hailed as a transformative initiative for Pakistan’s economy, has left the nation grappling with substantial debt and soaring electricity costs.

Trump says United States does not need Venezuelan oil

Trump indicated that the US could halt oil purchases from Venezuela as part of efforts to weaken Maduro’s regime, declaring: “We don’t need it.”

Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement

President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20.

Five Canadian banks join exodus from Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Five of Canada’s biggest banks have pulled out of a global climate coalition for the financial sector.

Croatian robot boat to tackle microplastics in the Adriatic

Equipped with advanced sensors, Jadranko v1.0 is designed to detect, collect and analyse microplastics in marine environments.

Traders divert six US LNG cargoes from Asia to Europe

Higher European prices and poor demand in Asia for LNG have resulted in traders diverting at least six US LNG cargoes already this month.

China raises imports of Russian LNG by 3.3% in 2024

China has increased its reliance on Russian LNG with imports rising 3.3% to reach 8.3mn tonnes in 2024.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1

US President Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1, citing concerns over immigration and fentanyl flows into the United States, while also taking steps to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

COMMENT: Trump demands Europe import more US LNG, as the EU proposes banning Russian LNG completely. Neither will happen.

US President Donald Trump wants Europe to buy more US gas or face tariffs, and ten EU member states have again called for an end to all Russian imports. Neither of these things are going to happen. Europe remains hooked on Russian gas.

Africa’s Just Energy Transition: AEC shares insights from South Africa and Senegal

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, shares Just Energy Transition (JET) lessons learnt from two African countries with different power generation contexts.

Kenya revives oil exploration amid long-standing Turkana project challenges

Kenya is ramping up efforts to harness its oil and gas resources, unveiling a comprehensive strategy to overcome setbacks tied to the stalled Tullow Oil-led Turkana project.

TotalEnergies, Eni announce main oil discoveries in Libya

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and foreign energy companies including TotalEnergies, Eni, OMV, Repsol and Nabors outlined significant milestones to enhance oil and gas production in Libya.

Iraq discovers largest oil reserve in central region

Explosion rocks refinery in Germany's Bavaria Province

An explosion at an oil refinery in southern Germany late on January 16 injured four people and triggered a fire, according to police reports.