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Controversial 10-GW hydropower project in Tibet greenlit by Beijing
China has given the green light to a 10-GW hydropower project on the lower Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet - known in China as the Xizang Autonomous Region since 2023 - marking a major step in its renewable energy transition and regional development
Moscow records the warmest year on record in 2024
Moscow recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average annual temperature of 8.2C, the highest in the city's 245-year history of meteorological observations, according to Moscow State University (MSU).
Russia cuts gas deliveries to Moldova in attempt to undermine political stability
Majority state-owned Russian company Gazprom discontinued its gas supplies to Moldova on January 1, saying Moldova failed to pay its bills.
Russian gas transit through Ukraine ends, with Europe meeting the new year with 5% less gas
Transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine ended in the early hours of January 1, depriving the EU of about 5% of its gas supply, after last-hope efforts led by Slovakia to ensure continued flow failed.
Slovakia faces cut-off of Russian gas pipeline supplies
Robert Fico’s attacks on Kyiv for ending gas transit have more to do with his close political ties with Orban and Putin, the cosy business links Slovakia has with Russia, and his domestic political problems, rather than energy security.
Energo: Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia is constructing over 10 nuclear power units on foreign soil to help capitalise on burgeoning energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and developing markets, a senior Kremlin envoy has revealed
COMMENT: The EU’s Green Deal is a “policy disaster”
Energy analyst Dr Tom O'Donnell has issued a stark critique of the European Union's Green Deal, describing it as a "policy disaster" that requires radical reform to prevent further industrial decline and to bolster energy security.
Moldova announces emergency measures as Gazprom set to halt gas supplies
Moldovan PM accuses Gazprom of weaponising gas supplies, introduces new measures to save energy.
GLNG: Chevron and Woodside trade Australian LNG assets
Taiwanese semiconductor maker expresses interest in Canadian LNG
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is looking to Canada for LNG as the world’s biggest producer of semiconductor chips experiences tremendous growth.
Nozomi Energy snaps up major solar portfolio in Japan
Nozomi Energy, a renewables platform focused on Japan and established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the acquisition of 12 operational solar projects in partnership with a Japanese co-investor
Argentina announces ambitious nuclear programme linked to AI development
Argentina's President Javier Milei has unveiled plans to position the country as a nuclear energy pioneer, linking the initiative to growing power demands from artificial intelligence.
Qatar joins regional powers in Damascus diplomatic outreach
Qatar has dispatched a high-level diplomatic mission to Damascus as it moves to engage with Syria's new administration.
Slovakia’s Fico in surprise visit to Putin in Moscow
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made a surprise trip to Moscow on December 22 to hold rare face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he seeks to secure gas deliveries ahead of the end of the Ukrainian gas transit deal next week.
Iraq halts oil exports to Syria amid regional instability
Iraq has suspended crude oil exports to Syria, citing regional instability, in a move that threatens to deepen Syria's fuel crisis
Turkey, Syria tandem could mean piped Qatari gas for Europe and a supercharged Middle East clean energy transition
Prize could be huge for Ankara and Damascus if the Syrian fighting is really over.
PANNIER: Why the Turkmenistan, Iran gas “friendship” is back on
In tough struggle to find new export markets, Turkmen even agree to Iranian contractors building infrastructure in tightly controlled Central Asian country.
Iran to add 500MW solar capacity by year-end, targets 4GW expansion
Iran plans to add 500MW of solar power capacity by the end of the current Iranian year, as part of a broader initiative to expand its renewable energy infrastructure by more than 4,000MW by next year.
AfrElec: Aba Power to deliver 20-MW power line to Nigeria's Owerrenta Industrial Zone in January 2025
The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan
The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.
IEA: Access to energy improving worldwide, driven by renewables
Having a reliable electricity supply is something many of us take for granted – including for sending and reading emails like this one. But hundreds of millions of people around the world today don’t have access to electricity.
LatAmOil: Trump's return could threaten Venezuela oil sanctions thaw
Czech EPH signs agreement with Italian Enel to buy its stake in Slovenske Elektrarne
Italian utility sells out to politically well-connected partner EPH after years of rowing with Slovak government over country's main power group.
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