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BCPG to invest $945mn in power projects, prioritising clean energy
BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of Bangchak Corporation, plans to invest over THB32bn ($945mn) in 2025 to fund new power projects, primarily focused on clean energy sources
NorthAmOil: US-Canada trade war looming?
Bulgaria threatens to cut transit of Russian gas to Serbia
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov warns Bulgaria could end gas transit to Serbia to avoid breaching new US sanctions on Gazprombank.
Serbia allocates €1bn in first-ever green budget for 2025
Serbia's first green budget prioritises infrastructure and environmental protection.
Vietnam faces challenges in meeting carbon emission targets
Vietnam is facing significant challenges in meeting its climate change commitments, particularly in the area of greenhouse gas emissions
Where does nuclear power-use stand in post-COP29 Asia?
It is now a month since COP29 opened its doors to delegates from around the world in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11
EurOil: Harbour brings on stream UK's Talbot field
EXPLAINER: US sanctions on Gazprombank and what they mean for Russian gas in Europe
The sanctions have created some uncertainty and difficulties, but are unlikely to cause disruptions to gas flows, especially now that Russia has eased its own restrictions for payments.
Moldova's separatist Transnistria region prepares for the end of free Russian gas
Unrecognised republic faces heightened energy concerns as the current transit contract for Russian gas through Ukraine is set to expire on January 1.
DMEA: Port Harcourt refinery loading products daily
GLNG: Germany’s SEFE agrees to supply deal with Angola LNG
MEOG: Tethys begins flow testing at Omani well
COMMENT: European countries plan hydrogen import infrastructure to achieve climate goals
Talks between Greece's DESFA and several Southeast and Central European countries aim to establish a new hydrogen corridor to Germany.
Druzhba oil flow to Czechia is resumed
The oil flow through the pipeline stopped on Wednesday, leaving the country dependent on its reserves and the oil flow from the west.
Moldovan PM sacks energy minister, declares state of emergency in energy sector
Dorin Recean dismisses top energy sector officials for failing to secure enough gas ahead of winter.
Hungary asks for exemption from US sanctions for Russia's Gazprombank
Foreign minister says the sanctions could cause serious difficulties for Hungary, Slovakia, Turkey and Serbia, which use the bank to pay for Russian oil supplies.
Czechia to open oil reserves after Russia halts Druzhba pipeline flows
Russian move seen as reaction to Czech statement that it won't ask for the prolonging of its exemption from the EU ban on imports of petroleum products made from Russian oil.
Powering the future: Africa’s competitive advantage in the global battery market
Africa's vast critical mineral reserves – including cobalt, lithium and manganese – are now central to the global rush for battery materials.
South Africa: SAPVIA expects further growth for solar energy sector in 2025
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has said that electricity demand in 2024 and 2025 is projected to grow at one of the highest rates seen in the last two decades.
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