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Kyrgyzstan sets itself a herculean hydro task in massive energy reform

15 June 2024

At special forum in Vienna, ministers present financial institutions with ambitious projects that could power growth across Central Asia.

Global temperature rise likely to exceed 1.5°C temporarily within five years, says WMO

12 June 2024

There is an 80% likelihood that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation.

KSE: Damages to Ukraine’s energy sector exceeded $56bn

12 June 2024

As a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, the energy sector suffered direct damages and indirect financial losses in the amount of $56.2bn.

How Masdar is transforming Azerbaijan's energy landscape

12 June 2024

The state-owned Masdar renewable energy company has just signed off on a solar power development in Azerbaijan.

Kazakhstan launches vanadium oxides production with eye on “green energy” batteries market

12 June 2024

Critical raw material also sought for micro-grids that ensure stable power.

OMV Petrom invests €560mn to produce sustainable fuels

12 June 2024

Southeast Europe's largest integrated energy producer to produce sustainable aviation fuels and biodiesel at Romania's Petrobrazi refinery.

PODCAST: Emerging Global with Bruce Pannier on Turkmenistan's troubles

11 June 2024

A country with the fourth largest gas reserves in the world is struggling to sell its natural bounty. Daniel Rad interviewed regional expert Bruce Pannier on its plight.

Ukraine looks to Europe to increase power imports this winter

11 June 2024

Russia has taken out 35 GW of Ukraine’s electricity generation capability since the beginning of the war, decreasing generation from 55 GW to 20 GW. Already Ukrenergo has introduced rolling blackouts in a dozen regions.

Woodside achieves first oil at Sangomar in Senegal

11 June 2024

Woodside Energy has successfully achieved first oil from the Sangomar field, marking a significant milestone for the Australian giant in offshore oil production for Senegal.

Norway’s Yara launches Europe's largest green hydrogen plant

11 June 2024

Leading Norwegian fertiliser producer Yara International has launched Europe’s biggest green hydrogen facility, which will be used to make green ammonia.

European gas market remains exposed to gas supply shocks

11 June 2024

A recent unplanned outage in Norway has highlighted how the European gas market remains exposed to supply shocks despite high levels of storage.

South Africa: Customers in wealthy Johannesburg suburbs stealing power from the grid, says City Power

10 June 2024

City Power, a power utility fully-owned by the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality in South Africa, has identified “affluent” customers and businesses who are bypassing their smart prepaid meters to steal electricity.

Turkey hits Chinese cars with additional 40% tariff

9 June 2024

Move made ahead of expected EU targeting of imported electric vehicle exports from China.