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Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region opts for self-imposed energy blockade
Thousands hospitalised after days in freezing homes, but Tiraspol refuses help to ease energy crisis.
TSX-listed Sintana Energy in successful oil drill in Namibia
AEC addresses security concerns as Mozambique readies to unlock its LNG potential
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has emphasised the need for peace and stability in the region as Mozambique prepares to harness its vast liquefied natural gas (LNG) potential.
MEOG: Subsea7 picked for Abu Sa’fah work
Serbia braces for possible US sanctions on Russian-owned oil company NIS
Serbian government braces for the potential economic and political ramifications of the US' decision as it seeks to balance relations with Russia and the West.
Polar vortex brings Arctic weather to eastern US
A blast of Arctic air is chilling the eastern United States as a polar vortex moves southward. Sub-zero temperatures gripped the region with parts of the Gulf Coast and Florida at risk of freezing conditions.
Extreme weather surges in 2024
Extreme weather reached alarming levels in 2024, with record heat driving heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods that displaced millions and caused thousands of deaths
Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region hit by blackouts and industrial shutdowns after gas cut off
Gazprom ended gas supplies to Moldova including the breakaway pro-Russian Transnistria region on January 1.
Controversial 10-GW hydropower project in Tibet greenlit by Beijing
China has given the green light to a 10-GW hydropower project on the lower Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet - known in China as the Xizang Autonomous Region since 2023 - marking a major step in its renewable energy transition and regional development
Moscow records the warmest year on record in 2024
Moscow recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average annual temperature of 8.2C, the highest in the city's 245-year history of meteorological observations, according to Moscow State University (MSU).
Russia cuts gas deliveries to Moldova in attempt to undermine political stability
Majority state-owned Russian company Gazprom discontinued its gas supplies to Moldova on January 1, saying Moldova failed to pay its bills.
Russian gas transit through Ukraine ends, with Europe meeting the new year with 5% less gas
Transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine ended in the early hours of January 1, depriving the EU of about 5% of its gas supply, after last-hope efforts led by Slovakia to ensure continued flow failed.
Slovakia faces cut-off of Russian gas pipeline supplies
Robert Fico’s attacks on Kyiv for ending gas transit have more to do with his close political ties with Orban and Putin, the cosy business links Slovakia has with Russia, and his domestic political problems, rather than energy security.
Energo: Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia is constructing over 10 nuclear power units on foreign soil to help capitalise on burgeoning energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and developing markets, a senior Kremlin envoy has revealed
COMMENT: The EU’s Green Deal is a “policy disaster”
Energy analyst Dr Tom O'Donnell has issued a stark critique of the European Union's Green Deal, describing it as a "policy disaster" that requires radical reform to prevent further industrial decline and to bolster energy security.
Moldova announces emergency measures as Gazprom set to halt gas supplies
Moldovan PM accuses Gazprom of weaponising gas supplies, introduces new measures to save energy.
GLNG: Chevron and Woodside trade Australian LNG assets
Taiwanese semiconductor maker expresses interest in Canadian LNG
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is looking to Canada for LNG as the world’s biggest producer of semiconductor chips experiences tremendous growth.
Nozomi Energy snaps up major solar portfolio in Japan
Nozomi Energy, a renewables platform focused on Japan and established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the acquisition of 12 operational solar projects in partnership with a Japanese co-investor
Argentina announces ambitious nuclear programme linked to AI development
Argentina's President Javier Milei has unveiled plans to position the country as a nuclear energy pioneer, linking the initiative to growing power demands from artificial intelligence.
Qatar joins regional powers in Damascus diplomatic outreach
Qatar has dispatched a high-level diplomatic mission to Damascus as it moves to engage with Syria's new administration.
Slovakia’s Fico in surprise visit to Putin in Moscow
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made a surprise trip to Moscow on December 22 to hold rare face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he seeks to secure gas deliveries ahead of the end of the Ukrainian gas transit deal next week.
Iraq halts oil exports to Syria amid regional instability
Iraq has suspended crude oil exports to Syria, citing regional instability, in a move that threatens to deepen Syria's fuel crisis
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