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Forget oil, forget gas. Kyrgyzstan has plans to power Central Asia with water

16 June 2024

Upstream nation sets out to become a regional energy hub based on hydro. The battle to find billions in funding has begun.

Kyrgyzstan sets itself a herculean hydro task in massive energy reform

15 June 2024

At special forum in Vienna, ministers present financial institutions with ambitious projects that could power growth across Central Asia.

Global temperature rise likely to exceed 1.5°C temporarily within five years, says WMO

12 June 2024

There is an 80% likelihood that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation.

KSE: Damages to Ukraine’s energy sector exceeded $56bn

12 June 2024

As a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, the energy sector suffered direct damages and indirect financial losses in the amount of $56.2bn.

How Masdar is transforming Azerbaijan's energy landscape

12 June 2024

The state-owned Masdar renewable energy company has just signed off on a solar power development in Azerbaijan.

Kazakhstan launches vanadium oxides production with eye on “green energy” batteries market

12 June 2024

Critical raw material also sought for micro-grids that ensure stable power.

OMV Petrom invests €560mn to produce sustainable fuels

12 June 2024

Southeast Europe's largest integrated energy producer to produce sustainable aviation fuels and biodiesel at Romania's Petrobrazi refinery.

PODCAST: Emerging Global with Bruce Pannier on Turkmenistan's troubles

11 June 2024

A country with the fourth largest gas reserves in the world is struggling to sell its natural bounty. Daniel Rad interviewed regional expert Bruce Pannier on its plight.

Ukraine looks to Europe to increase power imports this winter

11 June 2024

Russia has taken out 35 GW of Ukraine’s electricity generation capability since the beginning of the war, decreasing generation from 55 GW to 20 GW. Already Ukrenergo has introduced rolling blackouts in a dozen regions.

Woodside achieves first oil at Sangomar in Senegal

11 June 2024

Woodside Energy has successfully achieved first oil from the Sangomar field, marking a significant milestone for the Australian giant in offshore oil production for Senegal.

Norway’s Yara launches Europe's largest green hydrogen plant

11 June 2024

Leading Norwegian fertiliser producer Yara International has launched Europe’s biggest green hydrogen facility, which will be used to make green ammonia.