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Kazakhstan, China expand oil and gas ties with raft of new deals

18 June 2023

Kazakhstan has struck a number of deals this month to expand co-operation with China in the oil and gas industry, as Astana seeks closer ties with Beijing while reducing its reliance on Moscow.

Gazprom strikes deal on gas supply to Uzbekistan

18 June 2023

Russia’s Gazprom has signed a contract for the supply of natural gas to Uzbekistan, the company announced on June 16, with shipments potentially ranging between 4-10 bcm per year.

Russian President Putin said Russia is “getting off the needle” of raw material exports

16 June 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is “getting off the needle” of its raw materials export dependency during his keynote speech at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 16.

As US confirms indirect talks with Iran, devil or cherub is in hidden detail

14 June 2023

Some reports talk of Israel being able to live with a “mini deal” between Tehran and Washington, rather than a nuclear deal mark II.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant can meet cooling needs with artesian well water, says Russia-installed governor.

14 June 2023

The Zaporizhzhia NPP in Ukraine, which is currently under the control of Russian forces, may use artesian wells as an alternative water source for cooling if the water level in the Kakhovka Reservoir drops below a critical level.

bneGREEN: Turkmenistan responds to calls for action on immense methane leaks

13 June 2023

One initiative approved by president will pave way for remote nation to join the Global Methane Pledge.

The EU’s will fight the energy crisis by storing more gas in Ukraine

13 June 2023

The EU’s will fight the energy crisis by storing more gas in Ukraine. With gas storage tanks in the EU already approaching full capacity and already over 70% full, the EU is considering making use of Ukraine’s extensive gas storage tanks.

ICC launches investigation into Kakhovka dam destruction

13 June 2023

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation into the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, as the crisis leaves 700,000 people with limited access to drinking water and causes billions in damage