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Russia’s Rosatom plans legal action over non-delivery of Siemens Energy parts for Turkey’s first nuclear plant
Germany's refusal to budge on issue forced Moscow to turn to China for required equipment.
US imposes toughest oil sanctions ever on Russia to improve Ukraine and Trump’s leverage in mooted ceasefire talks
The Biden administration has unveiled its most extensive sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas business yet in a bid to give Ukraine and the incoming Trump admiration more leverage in widely expected ceasefire talks that may start soon.
FSUOGM: Rosneft surpasses Sberbank in market cap
EurOil: US gains most from "energy market redivision" in Europe, says Russian foreign ministry
AsianOil: India's oil, gas demand to stay robust: stable outlook for downstream firms
Slovakia’s Fico steps up anti-Ukraine rhetoric over gas cut-off
Slovak premier threatens to veto Ukraine votes at EU level.
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
GLNG: Shell lowers LNG estimates for fourth quarter of 2024
German electricity prices highest in Europe, 70% above the European average, with Hungary's the lowest
Germany has been identified as the European country with the highest electricity prices at €416.20 per MWh, the Swedish price comparison company Finansvalp said in a comment emailed to bne IntelliNews on January 9.
Iran may shift economic capital to Makran coast
Moving Iran's capital from Tehran is not feasible, but the country could relocate its economic centre to the Makran coastal region if proper infrastructure is developed, the head of Iran's Supreme Council of Provinces said on January 9.
BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova
Energy crisis threatens to undermine confidence in the pro-EU government in Chisinau, paving the way for a Kremlin-backed party to take power after the 2025 general election.
US to remove barriers to nuclear collaboration with India
The United States will eliminate barriers that have hindered collaboration between Indian nuclear organisations and American firms, according to US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Red Sky Energy, ANPG sign contract for Block 6/24 in Kwanza Basin offshore Angola
Australian oil and gas exploration and development company Red Sky Energy has signed a risk service contract (RSC) with the Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) for offshore Block 6/24 in the Kwanza Basin.
Kazakhstan’s transit of Russian oil to Uzbekistan and China amounts to 10.2mn tonnes in 2024
South Africa's Eskom highlights municipal debt, electricity theft as major challenges
South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, has singled out electricity theft and failure by municipalities to clear their debts as its main challenges.
Mizuho Securities breaks new ground with tokenised renewable energy investment
Japan’s Mizuho Securities has launched the country’s first tokenised infrastructure private equity fund for renewable energy.
Singapore’s PacificLight Power embarks on $735mn hydrogen power plant project
Singapore’s energy leader, PacificLight Power, is advancing clean energy initiatives with a $735mn hydrogen power plant on Jurong Island, slated for completion in 2029.
Energy crisis in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria escalates
Russia-backed separatists step up their propaganda blaming the pro-EU government in Chisinau for the crisis.
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas reportedly bids for Lukoil’s Bulgarian asset
Lukoil aims to sell Bulgarian refinery and petrol stations after Sofia banned imports of Russian crude oil.
Smog back with a vengeance in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s government seeks to act swiftly in face of protests. Suspicion falls on quality of coal briquettes in circulation.
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