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Mexico devises strategy to shield exports from US tariffs under Trump
Mexico is taking decisive steps to protect its trade interests with the United States amid growing concerns over potential tariffs on its exports under the incoming Trump administration.
INTERVIEW: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank financing Central Asia’s green future
The Chinese-owned multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has become a major player in Eurasia and a driving force between driving sustainable development in the region.
EurOil: TotalEnergies steps up efforts to tackle methane emissions
Polish company Hynfra plans $1.6bn green ammonia plant in Egypt
AfrOil: Ghana considers reducing stake in oil exploration amid regional competition
Czechia won’t pursue prolonging EU exemption on Russian oil imports ban
But neighbouring Hungary and Slovakia, which have made less effort to diversify their oil supplies, want exemption to be prolonged.
Moldova to face tough winter if Gazprom stops supplying free gas to Transnistria
Moldovan officials are heading for talks with Gazprom in Moscow ahead of the expected cutoff of gas supplies via Ukraine. n
REM: COP29 ends in failure
COP29 ends in failure
After what was supposed to be a pivotal UN climate summit and probably the last chance to avoid an environmental disaster, the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan ended on November 23 in failure.
DMEA: Iraq signs loan agreement for Basra refinery project
MEOG: ADNOC further extends BGP mega-survey
INTERVIEW: Mobilising private finance for a greener future
EBRD director of sustainable business Gianpiero Nacci details how MDBs are bringing in private investment to help close the climate finance gap.
Africa Oil acquires further interest in Impact to increase stake in Namibia’s Orange Basin
Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company Africa Oil has increased its shareholding in Africa-focused independent explorer Impact Oil and Gas to 39.5%.
COMMENT: Will COP29 become a milestone in Azerbaijan’s long-term energy strategy?
After years of reliance on fossil fuel exports, Azerbaijan is steadily switching to renewable energy sources.
Analysts outline three scenarios for Ukraine’s winter blackouts
Ukraine is facing a freezing and dark winter after Russia’s destroyed almost all of its non-nuclear power and heating capacity this year. Apartments will become unliveabily cold, which could drive another 500,000 refugees to flee the country.
Slovak government wants to launch new nuclear tender in 2027
The nuclear reactor would be located at the existing Jaslovske Bohunice nuclear power plant site, which already has two reactors, and is projected to cost €10bn.
Croatia’s Mezzanine Partner launches €100mn "dark green" energy fund
Fund to support renewable energy projects across the region, with a focus on solar and wind energy.
REM: As COP29 winds down, a new analysis says China’s cumulatiuve emissions now worse than EU's
As COP29 winds down, a new analysis says China’s cumulative emissions now worse than EU's
As COP29 nears an end, a new report reveals that China’s cumulative emissions within its borders have surpassed those of the European Union’s 27 member states.
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