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MEOG: KOC tenders for Bahra expansion
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall
The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tonnes.
AfrElec: Tanzania’s $2.9bn Nyerere Dam goes online, power cuts projected to drop by 85%
EU's CBAM poses financial threat to Ukrainian producers during wartime
The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 could potentially impose big new financial strains on Ukrainian producers, costing them millions in lost trade, unless the EU offers exemptions due to the war
Energo: Russian Rosatom-linked firms seek ways to take part in Lithuanian N-plant projects
Gazli Gas responds to reports on Uzbekistan project, refutes any suggestion sanctioned individuals are involved
Statement explains restructuring that transferred Russian firm’s controlling stake in company to Hong Kong entity.
EU Commission agrees that German gas levy likely violates bloc rules
The European Commission agreed at an energy ministers’ meeting in Brussels on March 4 that Germany’s levy on natural gas exiting its territory probably violates EU law.
Iran confiscates US oil by court ruling in sanctions case
Iran confiscated $50mn worth of American crude from a tanker seized last year by order of a Tehran court.
Energy-related CO2 emissions increased last year, but slower than in 2022, says IEA
In 2023, global CO2 emissions from energy rose at a slower pace compared with the previous year.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life
The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds.
EU wants fossil fuel companies to help pay to fight climate change
The European Union plans to urge the fossil fuel industry to aid in combating climate change in less affluent countries under a United Nations objective, a preliminary document reveals.
Major Uzbek gas storage expansion project linked to Russian “stoligarch” and Putin friend Timchenko
News investigation also sheds light on involvement of Uzbekistan energy tycoon Bakhtiyor Fozilov. Russia plans to up gas deliveries to Central Asian nation fivefold.
Sarytogan “going nuclear” with Kazakhstan-sourced graphite purified beyond “five nines” level
High-grade carbon element used in fission reactors expected to fetch super-premium prices. Company share price surges on ASX.
Turkmenistan: Kabul market
Afghanistan wants to show it is open for business and is willing to be a good neighbour. This and more in this week's Eurasianet Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Turkish terminal freezes Russian oil business
Mediterranean facility Dortyol recently sprung to attention when US senators claimed “masked Russian oil” supplied via facility even ended up in US warships.
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