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World Bank agrees Afghanistan CASA-1000 power project restart amid neighbouring nations’ “stranded asset” fears

25 February 2024

Attempts to attract private financing get nowhere. International financing institution says work resumption will be “ring-fenced” to safeguard construction payments and future revenue.

Uzbekistan plans $500mn investment to boost Russian gas imports

22 February 2024

Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted.

Indications grow Turkey-Russia trade hit by tightened US sanctions

22 February 2024

Turkish exports to Russia sank 30% in January. Turkey’s banks facilitating payments wary of being shut out of US financial system.

World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060

22 February 2024

New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

22 February 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

22 February 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

PANNIER: There’s 21st century "gold" in them thar Central Asian hills

22 February 2024

Poor nations Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan hoping for a critical raw materials bonanza.

Fusion another step closer?

21 February 2024

Fusion, the holy grail of the energy transition, is closer than ever before. But it’s still unclear whether it can be commercialised in time to ward off the climate crisis.

Hyundai E&C picked to build new reactor at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP

21 February 2024

Bulgaria plans to boost energy security by expanding the Kozloduy NPP, which has only two working units dating back to the Soviet era.

Turkmenistan: Sowing the seeds

21 February 2024

TAPI pipeline recurrences, wheat woes and dreaming about satellites. This and more in this week's Eurasianet Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Emission coupon dealer Belektron becomes Slovenia’s top company for sales

20 February 2024

Founded in 2008 outside of the main European financial hubs, Belektron generated sales revenues of €3.16bn in 2023, according to Podjetna Slovenija's ranking.

Tajikistan: Rogun dam budget spiral to make authorities sweat

20 February 2024

Environmentalists are urging financial institutions to demand more assessments before giving any more money.

EU says no need to extend Ukrainian gas transit deal

20 February 2024

The European Commission finally states position on future of Russian gas transit via Ukraine.

Amazon faces “tipping point”, say researchers

20 February 2024

The Amazon rainforest could face “large-scale collapse” by 2050, says new research.

Middle Eastern investors pour into Africa

19 February 2024

Middle Eastern investment into Africa is becoming one of the most important sources of new capital, with projects valued at more than $53bn announced in 2023.