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EXPLAINER: US sanctions on Gazprombank and what they mean for Russian gas in Europe

9 December 2024

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

9 December 2024

Unrecognised republic faces heightened energy concerns as the current transit contract for Russian gas through Ukraine is set to expire on January 1.

COMMENT: European countries plan hydrogen import infrastructure to achieve climate goals

6 December 2024

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

6 December 2024

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

6 December 2024

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

5 December 2024

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

5 December 2024

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

4 December 2024

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

4 December 2024

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.

Polish energy stocks tank over fears government will ditch coal takeover strategy

4 December 2024

The previous Law and Justice government planned to spin off coal assets of PGE, Tauron and Enea to a new entity,

UN plastic pollution talks collapse as volume of waste escalates

4 December 2024

The failure of recent global talks in Busan, South Korea, to produce a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution, has underscored the complexities and challenges of addressing one of the planet’s most pressing environmental and climate issues.