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Izdemir sells 24% stake in coal plant unit via Istanbul IPO for 3bn lira

25 August 2023

Observed "from space", it may appear that Turks are rushing to buy shares in flotations. But no-one is actually checking whether the buyers are fake accounts run by puppeteers.

Terra Nova FPSO returns to site offshore Newfoundland and Labrador

25 August 2023

The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel serving the Terra Nova project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, in eastern Canada, has returned to its offshore location after four years offline.

OMV Petrom to delist GDRs from London Stock Exchange as Romania's capital market flourishes

25 August 2023

OMV Petrom said that the shares traded on the Bucharest Stock Exchange are now more attractive than the GDRs traded on the LSE in terms of liquidity.

Joining BRICS is a big win for Iran

24 August 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has flown to South Africa to begin talks on Tehran's integration into BRICS starting from January. The move could finally free Iran's economy from four decades of US sanctions applied since the 1979 revolution.

Albanian PM says Shell to invest up to €7bn in Shpirag

24 August 2023

PM Edi Rama says indications oil at Shpirag is of very high quality, paving the way for game changing investments in Albania.

bneGreen: Vietnam leads in SE Asia's boom into renewable energy investment

24 August 2023

Vietnam has taken the lead as investment into renewable energy gathers momentum in SE Asia as governments across the board introduce supportive regulation and attractive tariff policies that have attracted investment.

Russia sues fertiliser tycoon Melnichenko for Siberian energy assets

22 August 2023

Melnichenko’s case shows that domestic tycoons also risk falling victim to infighting between groups close to the Kremlin.

Turkish power producer Karpowership offers to cut controversial South Africa contract to 5 years from 20

21 August 2023

While Karpowership has offered to reduce its original contract period for providing emergency power to South Africa with its floating gas-powered plants, the shorter contract also suggests an increased price.

Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance

21 August 2023

Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe.