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Turkey accused of bombing critical civilian infrastructure in Syria during October drone blitz

27 October 2023

Human Rights Watch says millions enduring water and electricity disruptions as a result of military campaign targeting Kurdish-held territories.

Turkmenistan: Homage to Anatolia

27 October 2023

Turkey will be key to ensuring Turkmenistan can get its gas riches to customers in Europe. This and more in this week's Eurasianet Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

World Bank approves $1bn loan to advance energy sector reforms in South Africa

26 October 2023

The World Bank’s board has approved a $1bn development policy loan (DPL) to help South Africa reform its energy sector.

Iran overestimating oil sales leads to $8bn budget deficit

26 October 2023

Iran has been ramping up its oil production and exports this year, but it has overestimated the volume and value of sales leading to an $8bn hole in its budget

Major companies seek COP28 deal on quitting fossil fuels

26 October 2023

More than 130 companies – including Bayer, eBay, Heineken, IKEA, Nestle, Mahindra Group and Volvo – are calling for a timeline for the phase-out of unabated fossil fuels.

IEA predicts fossil fuel will peak globally by 2030

26 October 2023

Major shifts underway will result in a considerably different global energy system by the end of this decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s new World Energy Outlook 2023.

Bulgaria to start building two new reactors at Kozloduy NPP

25 October 2023

Bulgaria to expand Kozloduy with new nuclear reactors as it seeks to end dependence on Russian energy imports.

Study shows increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting is 'unavoidable'

25 October 2023

Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting is unavoidable, according to a study by the British Antarctic Survey. The resulting rise in global mean sea level will be enough to submerge major cities from New York to Mumbai and Shanghai.

War in Gaza won’t change the outcome for East Med Gas Pipeline (EMGP) project

25 October 2023

War in Gaza won’t change the outcome for EMGP, which lost too much momentum before the Mideast fell into conflict.

“Don’t sanction Russia’s oil: tax it,” says ex-Naftogaz chief Kobolyev

25 October 2023

Sanctions on Russia’s oil exports aren’t working. Russia has found too many partners in the global south that are willing to process or re-export its oil, and Moscow has too many ships in its shadow fleet that can avoid sanctions. So tax it.

Montenegrin NGOs urge European Commission not to build LNG terminal at Port of Bar

24 October 2023

Critics accuse European Commission of actively encouraging higher fossil gas consumption across the Western Balkans.

Kazakhstan: Government does hard sell on nuclear, but public remains wary

24 October 2023

It also remains to be worked out how the authorities intend to fund a project that could end up costing $12bn.

Bulgaria, Turkey gas supply deal could be coverup for Russian gas imports, US ex-diplomat says

23 October 2023

European Commission already probing deal between Bulgargaz and Turkey’s Botas.