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Russia's struggling shipbuilding industry seeks Chinese partnership

The struggles of Russia's shipbuilding industry have been no secret as it grapples with a series of challenges, including the impact of sanctions cutting off foreign components and expertise, workforce limitations and delays in project deliveries

Food production in Brazil is 74% of emissions, Climate Observatory study shows

Brazil’s food production made up 74% of the country’s emissions in 2021, according to a new study by Climate Observatory. Most of these emissions come from deforestation for farms and pastures.

REM: Biden administration okays largest offshore wind project in the US

GLNG: Bangladesh signs long-term LNG supply deal with Excelerate Energy

Tizeti secures debt financing to expand solar-based internet access in Nigeria

Iraq wants to spend $100bn in turning its economy green

Nizar Amedi, Iraq's Minister of Environment, announced on October 26 the country's commitment to sustainable green economy investments, eyeing a transformative value of up to $100bn by 2035.

Turkey fails to respond to Iran call for ban on shipping oil to Israel

At an Ankara press conference, Turkey’s top diplomat leaves boycott appeal voiced by his Iranian counterpart hanging in the air.

UAE's Masdar to build 1 GW of clean energy plants in Azerbaijan in first phase

The strategic agreements cover the first phase of a 10-GW pipeline of renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan signed in June 2022.

Iran looks to solar power to solve energy shortages

Subsidised prices, over-reliance on gas and oil, and a lack of investment (partly due to international sanctions) have led to worsening energy shortages.

Energo: Bulgaria to start building two new reactors at Kozloduy NPP

ENERGO: Turkey’s Calik to build thermal power plant on Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast

Oil continues to flow to Israel via Turkey despite Erdogan’s vehement speeches on plight of Gaza

Observers recall 2020 Netanyahu comment that Turkish leader “used to call me Hitler every three hours, now it’s every six hours but thank God trade with Turkey is up’”.

FSUOGM: Chinese ship focus on probe into Balticconnector gas pipe leak

AsianOil: Pakistan energy shortage prompts cancellation of PIA flights

EurOil: Germany’s SEFE continues to transport Russian LNG

AfrElec: Karpowership cuts power to Guinea-Bissau capital over unpaid bill

GLNG: BP’s expanded Indonesian Tangguh LNG facility ships first cargo

LatAmOil: Chevron enters Guyana

AfrOil: ExxonMobil in talks on return to Ghana following exit in 2021

NorthAmOil: Chevron to buy Hess for $53bn as majors bet on fossil fuels

AsiaElec: China’s solar tech may dominate but supply still fails to meet demand

DMEA: Kenyan cooking gas prices soar

MEOG: Iraq says ready to resume Turkey exports

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

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

Turkmenistan: Homage to Anatolia

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.