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Nigeria to launch 2025 oil licensing round on December 1, says regulator
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2025 oil licensing round will be officially launched on December 1.
Taiwan village flooded after storm pushes creek beyond banks
Mingli Village in Hualien’s Wanrong Township was submerged after water from Matai’an Creek overflowed following intense rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Fung Wong, according to Taiwan's Water Resources Agency.
UN says climate crisis is intensifying typhoons impacting the Philippines
The United Nations cautioned that intense storms such as Typhoon Fung wong, locally called Uwan, are likely to increase as rising sea temperatures around the Philippines fuel extreme weather.
China’s green capital powers Indonesia’s 100-GW solar ambition
Indonesia’s vision to build 100 GW of solar energy is gathering real momentum, fuelled by growing Chinese investment under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Aramco reportedly pauses Safaniya onshore tender
Saudi Aramco is reported to have extended the bid deadline for its Safaniya onshore oilfield development project, according to industry publications
Nigerian crude earnings fell 43% in 2024 despite higher output
Data from Nigeria’s Budget Implementation Report for Q4 2024, published this week, has shown that profits from the country’s oil and gas sales plummeted by 43% in 2024, despite production increasing on average.
South Sudan’s president reverses petroleum ministry reshuffle amid heightened export security risks
South Sudan's petroleum ministry undersecretary has been reinstated a week after his removal. The move comes amid Sudan's warning that continued RSF drone attacks near key infrastructure could force a shutdown of the pipeline to Port Sudan.
INTERVIEW: Seonghoon Woo - Amogy CEO and a global leader in ammonia powered energy solutions
Ammonia is fast emerging as a key player in the global transition to cleaner energy systems, particularly across Asia where it offers a versatile and potentially carbon-free solution for storage, transport, and power generation.
Kyrgyz leaders past and present attack each other over power crisis
President Japarov, meanwhile, claims enemies are trying to bring him down, warns: “From now on, you will only see a coup in your dreams."
Iran announces emergency restrictions in Tehran over air pollution
Tehran governorate imposes 24-hour emergency restrictions on mining and school sports across 10 districts due to severe air pollution, whilst keeping schools and offices open on November 11.
Russia in talks to buy 1,000t of Niger uranium amid Sahel realignment, fading French influence
French security assessments cited by Le Monde indicate Russia is negotiating a $170mn deal to acquire 1,000 tonnes of uranium from Niger, in a move that would redirect one of the Sahel’s strategic resources away from long-standing European buyers.
Russian Lukoil declares force majeure on Iraqi oil
Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, has declared force majeure on its operations at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq due to the impact of US sanctions
Water shortages reported across Iran's capital as day zero approaches
Iran's water industry spokesman says any planned water restrictions for Tehran residents will be announced in advance. Policy is to manage pressure from midnight to morning, with 10% consumption reduction target through public cooperation.
Russia unleashes massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy grid, crippling thermal plants and gas sites
Russia launched one of its heaviest air assaults in months overnight, striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones and causing widespread blackouts across major cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Bulgaria and Romania seek to delay sanctions against Lukoil
Sanctions imposed by US authorities on Lukoil's global operations expected to cause costly disruptions at the Russian group's local refineries.
Energy Transfer seeks equity partners for Lake Charles facility
Energy Transfer will not move ahead with a final investment decision for its Lake Charles LNG facility until at least 80% of the project has been sold to equity partners.
Japan commits to monthly LNG purchases to safeguard against supply shocks
Japan will take added measures to ensure the country is insulated from LNG supply shocks.
Iran’s oil sales hit seven-year high despite tougher US sanctions
Iran’s crude oil exports have climbed to their highest level in seven years in defiance of tightening US sanctions, maritime tracking service TankerTrackers said.
Russian oil output sees growth in October, but federal revenues crash
Russia’s crude oil output increased modestly in October even as state revenues from the oil and gas sector continued to decline sharply.
US slams “Kremlin puppet’s” Gunvor Lukoil asset deal
The US doubled down on its latest sanctions by appearing to cancel Gunvor’s deal with Russian oil major Lukoil, labelling the trader a “Kremlin puppet.”
Fitch affirms Taipower’s top credit rating amid mounting transition costs
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the financial strength of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), assigning a ‘AAA(twn)’ rating to the state-owned utility’s proposed TWD16.1bn ($520mn) bond issue, underscoring the company’s vital public role.
Trump signals possible India visit amid evolving energy pivot
The US President, Donald Trump, has indicated that he may visit India next year, signalling a potential deepening of ties between Washington and New Delhi and raising questions over energy and geopolitical strategy.
Turkey arrests directors of fuel retailer TP after SOCAR complaint
Police describe around 18,500 tonnes of fuel as "missing".
Poland plans to become US gas hub to supply Slovakia and Ukraine
Poland will seek to become a regional distribution centre for American gas to supply neighbouring Slovakia and Ukraine, President Andrzej Nawrocki said while on a visit to Bratislava.
IEA pledges major role in climate finance as COP30 opens in Brazil
The International Energy Agency is taking on an expanded role in accelerating clean energy investment as global leaders gather in the Amazonian city of Belém for the COP30 climate summit.
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