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Gazprom starts extracting white hydrogen in East Siberia

Russia’s national gas company Gazprom has produced its first so-called “white” hydrogen from the Kovyktinskoye gas condensate field in Eastern Siberia.

What impact will Trump’s tariffs have on US’ green transition progress?

US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the 2015 Paris Agreement again had already dealt a heavy blow to any hope of keeping temperature rises to 1.5C, but now his tariff war with China makes that goal all but impossible to meet.

Oil companies and governments bet on carbon capture and storage technology to solve the Climate Crisis. It’s not going to work.

As the Climate Crisis accelerates faster than scientists predicted and emissions continue to soar to beyond all-time record highs companies are betting on carbon capture and storage technologies to reverse global warming, but progress is slow.

Iraq signs three MoUs with Chinese SEPCO for petrochemical projects in Karbala

The agreements cover the construction of four petrochemical plants, infrastructure development and the operation and maintenance of production units.

BP announces first cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project in Mauritania, Senegal

BP has safely loaded the first cargo of liquefied natural gas from the offshore Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project on the maritime border between Mauritania and Senegal.

Enhanced geothermal, the next frontier: interview

The administration of President Donald Trump is sceptical about much renewable energy, but not about enhanced geothermal, which is also known as next-generation geothermal.

Pantheon spells out hopes for Alaskan oil assets

Pantheon Resources is optimistic that it is in the right place at the right time as it sets out plans to develop its oil acreage in Alaska.

BP announces Gulf oil discovery with Far South

BP has made an oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Romania braces for Easter electricity oversupply driven by prosumers and renewables

If Easter Sunday is sunny, Romania will experience very high production of solar energy and extremely low electricity consumption.

Google backs Taiwan’s geothermal future in landmark Asia-Pacific energy deal

Google has confirmed its first geothermal energy agreement in the Asia-Pacific, partnering with Baseload Power Taiwan to advance sustainable energy efforts on the island.

Yasref, Aramco, Sinopec sign agreement for petchem expansion

Saudi Aramco, Yasref and Sinopec have signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) to prepare for the expansion of a petrochemical facility at the Yasref refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Moscow April temperature highest in a century

Moscow experienced an unprecedented high temperature on April 16, 2025, setting a new record for the warmest day since records began in 1920.

Nigeria reveals plans for petroleum products stockpile

Nigeria is planning to create a national strategic petroleum products stockpile in 2025 to protect its economy from any potential volatility in global markets.

China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia

Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink.

British Columbia adjusts net-zero requirements for Canadian LNG projects

The British Columbian provincial government on Canada’s west coast has downgraded its net-zero requirements for planned LNG projects in the wake of mounting uncertainty surrounding hydroelectricity supplies.

Tullow Oil to exit Kenya with $120mn Gulf Energy deal

Tullow Oil Plc has agreed to sell its Kenyan business to Nairobi-based Gulf Energy Ltd for at least $120mn, effectively ending its upstream operations in the country, the company announced on April 15.

TotalEnergies agrees to 15-year Dominican LNG deal with ENADOM

French energy giant TotalEnergies has signed a heads of agreement with Energia Natural Dominicana that will see the company supply the joint venture between AES Dominicana and Energas with 400,000 tonnes per year of LNG.

Eni signs MoU with YPF on Argentina LNG project

Italian energy firm Eni has signed a memorandum of understanding with Argentina’s state-run energy company YPF to assess partnering in the country’s flagship Argentina LNG project.

Coal remains vital for India despite robust growth in renewables

The Indian government is of the view that coal-based power will remain extremely vital, with its share estimated to be at 55% by 2030 and 27% by 2047.

China to boost Russian LNG imports in 2025, ambassador confirms

China is poised to expand its intake of Russian liquefied natural gas in the coming year, according to its ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui.

IEA projects 25% growth in Europe's LNG imports this year

The IEA has forecast a 25% year-on-year increase in European LNG imports in 2025, driven by reduced pipeline deliveries and rising domestic demand across the continent.

Russian captain in court over North Sea collision

The Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in a fatal collision in the North Sea has appeared before a London court accused of gross negligent manslaughter.

Zimbabwe gold miner Caledonia sells 12MW solar plant to Kenyan firm CrossBoundary Energy for $22.35mn

Major countries okay climate tax for shipping

In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

US energy envoy urges Europe to lock in long-term LNG deals with American suppliers at Budapest LNG summit

The United States is ramping up diplomatic efforts to expand its liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, with a clear objective of regaining energy dominance on the global stage.