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Global electricity demand is surging faster than expected, warns IEA

22 October 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that global electricity demand is surging faster than expected and that keeping climate change in check may thus become harder.

Iran's Pezeshkian mulls raising gasoline prices

22 October 2024

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian once again slammed the government's heavy subsidy on petrol, calling it a “challenge” in drawing up the country's annual budget, amid widespread rumours about a fuel price hike.

Mexico set for energy shake-up as Sheinbaum rewrites the rules

21 October 2024

Mexico’s energy landscape is set for a major transformation as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government seeks to balance the power of state-controlled companies with the need for private investment.

MOL warns of fuel delivery disruptions to Czechia

21 October 2024

The head of MOL’s Czech subsidiary has warned of potential disruptions to fuel deliveries after the EU's exemption on the import of Russian oil-derived products expires in December.

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.