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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.

Trump budget proposal sparks outcry over deep cuts to US weather and climate research

The Trump administration is seeking a sweeping overhaul of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with a dramatic proposal that would gut its research operations and reallocate key functions across other federal agencies.

Turkmenistan invites participants to an environmental dialogue: registration now open for the international scientific and practical conference TESC 2025

Registration is available via the official TESC 2025 website.

Kazakh oil output drops in April but remains well above OPEC+ quota

Kazakhstan’s oil production fell during the first half of April but remains well above its OPEC+ quota, following months of non-compliance with the output limits set by the alliance.

Kazakhstan risks gas shortages without price reform to spur investment

Kazakhstan risks facing a natural gas shortage unless it urgently reforms its pricing policy and attracts investment into infrastructure and production.

Heads of leading international energy organisations to address at TEIF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur

Registration for in-person participation in TEIF 2025 closes on 15 April 2025.

Managing methane emissions in the Trump era: interview

Beyond an earnest desire to minimise the environmental impact of operations, it also pays for investors to take the issue seriously, Clayton Nash, the director of emissions solutions at Colorado-based Tegre, tells Newsbase.

Hungary's Viktor Orban discusses energy issues with Erdogan in Ankara

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for bilateral talks in Antalya, which focused on energy issues and developing bilateral economic, military and defence cooperation.

Taiwan looks to cut US trade deficit with more LNG imports

As with most other US trading partners, Taiwan has been hit with an increase in tariffs by US President Donald Trump. To avoid those tariffs, Taiwan is proposing larger purchases of US LNG.