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OPINION: How realistic are Moldova’s bold energy independence ambitions?

20 October 2024

Amid the geopolitical chaos generated by the war in Ukraine, Moldova has begun to take the first steps towards weaning itself from Russia’s energy blackmail.

EC says Europe ready for cut-off of Russian gas transit through Ukraine

18 October 2024

European Commissioner Kadri Simson said this week that the European Union is ready for the gas transit agreement between Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom to expire at the end of this year.

Half the world’s food production at risk due to mounting water crisis

18 October 2024

More than half of the world’s food production is at risk of failure within the next 25 years as a rapidly worsening water crisis threatens global agricultural systems, according to a new report.

From coal to clean: The green energy transition in SE Asia

18 October 2024

As the world grapples with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, the shift to clean energy is no longer a luxury-it is a necessity. Southeast Asia, with its vibrant cultures and rapidly growing economies, is stepping up to this challenge.

Romania’s Hidroelectrica unveils four-year, €280mn investment plans

17 October 2024

Romanian hydropower group aims to spend €281mn on upgrades, modernisations and acquisitions.

Japan set to restart first boiling water reactor since Fukushima

17 October 2024

Chugoku Electric Power Company is gearing up to restart unit 2 of its Shimane nuclear power plant, marking a significant milestone as it prepares to become Japan’s first boiling water reactor to resume operations since the Fukushima disaster.

Serbia signs landmark deal with Hyundai and UGT Renewables

16 October 2024

Deal on the construction of solar power plants is a significant step towards boosting Serbia's renewable energy capacity.

Turkey stays out in front as Europe's largest coal-fired electricity producer

16 October 2024

Country has surged ahead of Germany and Poland. Generation of inevitable CO2 emissions also up.

Russia’s Rosatom to support nuclear projects across Africa at AEW2024

16 October 2024

Rosatom, now building Egypt's first nuclear power plant, has announced a strong pipeline of projects across Africa, having signed agreements with Burkina Faso, Congo and Guinea while making inroads in Kenya and beyond.

Kyrgyzstan’s giant Kambarata hydro ambition awaits World Bank feasibility, cost updates

15 October 2024

To verify cost-effectiveness, estimated price tag of $4.5bn-5bn will be revised in line with latest market situation.

Don't hold your breath for Central Europe to give up Russian oil any time soon

15 October 2024

Hungary and Slovakia’s reluctance to quit Russian oil is consistent with their broader defence of continued economic ties with Russia.

Mongolia copper-gold discovery hailed for “globally significant” prospects

14 October 2024

Study shows Kharmagtai a world-class asset that could be important provider of energy transition metals as world economy decarbonises and electrifies.