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If Russian gas transit through Sudzha stops, who are the winners and losers?

21 August 2024

Russia generates approximately $11bn annually from exporting oil and gas through Ukraine, while Ukraine earns only $1bn from transit fees, according to Serhiy Makogon, former Director of the Ukrainian Gas Transmission System (GTS) Operator.

Poland's Orlen strikes one-year oil supply deal with BP

20 August 2024

BP supplies are set to cover 15% of the annual demand of the entire Orlen group.

Croatian authorities halt hydropower plant construction on Una river

20 August 2024

Decision follows weeks of protests against construction of hydropower plant that raised concerns about water supply disruptions and potential environmental impact.

China rolls out a raft of new green energy laws and projects to cement its global lead in the green transition

19 August 2024

China rolled out a tidal wave of new legislation and action plans to bolster its drive to switch from fossil fuels to green energy, as early indicators suggest it has reached peak emissions six years early.

China’s move to restrict “bullet material” antimony exports to boost Tajikistan, Turkey and Myanmar

18 August 2024

Move explained by Beijing as a national security issue set to push up prices for critical mineral to new highs.

IMF: Carbon emissions from AI and crypto are surging and tax policy can help

16 August 2024

What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry and that is increasing emissions.

West Asia swelters in record-breaking heatwave as mega pilgrimage begins

15 August 2024

The Middle East is grappling with a heatwave of unprecedented intensity as temperatures in Iraq and Iran soar to nearly 50°C (122°F), causing a series of electricity failures across the region.

India's renewable energy capacity concentrated in just seven states

15 August 2024

India's renewable energy capacity is predominantly concentrated in just seven states in the south and west of the country, Construction World reports.

Bulgaria temporarily freezes Chiren gas storage expansion amid EPPO investigation

15 August 2024

The EPPO is probing Bulgartransgaz and three other companies in a probe into suspected fraud related to the Chiren expansion project that is funded by the EU.