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Eni signs MoU with YPF on Argentina LNG project

Italian energy firm Eni has signed a memorandum of understanding with Argentina’s state-run energy company YPF to assess partnering in the country’s flagship Argentina LNG project.

Coal remains vital for India despite robust growth in renewables

The Indian government is of the view that coal-based power will remain extremely vital, with its share estimated to be at 55% by 2030 and 27% by 2047.

China to boost Russian LNG imports in 2025, ambassador confirms

China is poised to expand its intake of Russian liquefied natural gas in the coming year, according to its ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui.

IEA projects 25% growth in Europe's LNG imports this year

The IEA has forecast a 25% year-on-year increase in European LNG imports in 2025, driven by reduced pipeline deliveries and rising domestic demand across the continent.

Russian captain in court over North Sea collision

The Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in a fatal collision in the North Sea has appeared before a London court accused of gross negligent manslaughter.

Zimbabwe gold miner Caledonia sells 12MW solar plant to Kenyan firm CrossBoundary Energy for $22.35mn

Major countries okay climate tax for shipping

In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

US energy envoy urges Europe to lock in long-term LNG deals with American suppliers at Budapest LNG summit

The United States is ramping up diplomatic efforts to expand its liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, with a clear objective of regaining energy dominance on the global stage.

Trump budget proposal sparks outcry over deep cuts to US weather and climate research

The Trump administration is seeking a sweeping overhaul of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with a dramatic proposal that would gut its research operations and reallocate key functions across other federal agencies.

Turkmenistan invites participants to an environmental dialogue: registration now open for the international scientific and practical conference TESC 2025

Registration is available via the official TESC 2025 website.

Kazakh oil output drops in April but remains well above OPEC+ quota

Kazakhstan’s oil production fell during the first half of April but remains well above its OPEC+ quota, following months of non-compliance with the output limits set by the alliance.

Kazakhstan risks gas shortages without price reform to spur investment

Kazakhstan risks facing a natural gas shortage unless it urgently reforms its pricing policy and attracts investment into infrastructure and production.

Heads of leading international energy organisations to address at TEIF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur

Registration for in-person participation in TEIF 2025 closes on 15 April 2025.

Managing methane emissions in the Trump era: interview

Beyond an earnest desire to minimise the environmental impact of operations, it also pays for investors to take the issue seriously, Clayton Nash, the director of emissions solutions at Colorado-based Tegre, tells Newsbase.

Hungary's Viktor Orban discusses energy issues with Erdogan in Ankara

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for bilateral talks in Antalya, which focused on energy issues and developing bilateral economic, military and defence cooperation.

Taiwan looks to cut US trade deficit with more LNG imports

As with most other US trading partners, Taiwan has been hit with an increase in tariffs by US President Donald Trump. To avoid those tariffs, Taiwan is proposing larger purchases of US LNG.

Aramco makes new oil and gas discoveries

The discoveries, made in the Eastern Province and the Empty Quarter, include six oilfields, two oil reservoirs, two natural gas fields and four natural gas reservoirs, underscoring the vast hydrocarbon potential of the Kingdom.

US strikes mineral deals with Uzbekistan – Tashkent report

Nuclear energy cooperation also in play.

COMMENT: Could the US strike a deal to restart Nord Stream gas pipeline?

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to do business with Russia and tap into its vast raw material resources. But restarting the Nord Stream gas pipeline is the only US-Russian business project that looks viable.

Tajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope

World Bank’s financing role facing scrutiny.

Gasoline prices in Turkey down 1% as Trump’s tariffs hit oil prices

Despite annual decline, gasoline price in Turkey still compares a few times higher than the seven liras seen in 2021.

South African National Petroleum Company starts operations as subsidiary of CEF

The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) has begun operations under the umbrella of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group, a state-owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).

Ghana’s labour unions reject plans to privatise electricity firm, call for economic overhaul

Ghana’s largest labour federation renew warning against any plans to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), underscoring its long-standing opposition to foreign or private sector control of key national assets.

Thailand launches solar-powered smart pier to boost green mobility on Chao Phraya River

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport on April 10 inaugurated the Rama VII Smart Pier, a solar-powered facility aimed at advancing sustainable water transport along the Chao Phraya River.

Siberian permafrost melt acceleration could release two times more CO₂ into the atmosphere than all of humanity since the dawn of history

Forget the damage US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” will do to the international trade system or slowing global growth. The real threat to global economic activity is his decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.