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Orlen to receive fuel from Czech state reserves after WWII bomb shutters its Litivnov refinery

29 August 2024

The WWII bomb found in the Litvinov plant weighs 250 kilogrammes and includes 100 kilogrammes of explosives.

Bangladesh owes over $1bn to Indian power companies, including $800mn to Adani Power

29 August 2024

Five Indian power companies supplying electricity to Bangladesh are owed more than $1bn.

Citgo teeters amid Venezuela crisis and $20bn creditor claims

28 August 2024

The future of Citgo, once a crown jewel in Venezuela's overseas oil empire, hangs in the balance as the company grapples with mounting losses and legal challenges.

Fortis Energy and PowerChina to jointly develop wind and solar projects in Serbia

28 August 2024

Partnership between Fortis Energy and PowerChina aims to develop projects with a combined capacity of over 850 MW.

Brazil unveils $361bn energy transition plan to boost green economy over decade

28 August 2024

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the National Energy Transition Policy during an extraordinary National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on August 26, as a group of ministers gathered to advise the presidency on energy matters.

US Westinghouse and French EDF file complaint with Czech anti-trust office over nuclear tender

28 August 2024

Westinghouse argues that tender winner KHNP does not have the right to export its technology.

Taiwan sees surge in green electricity transactions as market expands

28 August 2024

Taiwan's green electricity market has experienced a notable uptick in transactions, reflecting the island's deepening commitment to sustainable energy.

In Turkey's dance of the dead, Istanbul-listed Mega Polietilen files for bankruptcy protection

27 August 2024

Trade ministry “regulatory forbearance” measures continuously extended to “zombie” companies since 2018 lira crash mean the dead don’t die.

The Nord Stream mystery: a timeline

27 August 2024

The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines in autumn 2022 marked an explosive end to a chapter in Russia-European energy ties.

Ukraine rocked by power outages after the largest Russian drone and missile barrage of the war

27 August 2024

Russia launched one of its most massive missile and drone assaults on Ukraine early August 26, targeting energy infrastructure across the country. Earlier plans to export electricity will likely be put on hold as Ukraine grapples with power outages.

Expedition discovers rapid, unprecedented melting of Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor glacier

26 August 2024

Shrinking of largest glacier in Tashkent region reinforces urgent climate crisis concerns.

Hungary sets ambitious targets in reviewed National Energy and Climate Plan

26 August 2024

Hungary prepared a draft of its NECP in the summer of 2023 and will submit the final version in the autumn of 2024, after getting feedback from the European Commission.

India adds 14.9 GW of solar capacity in 1H 2024

26 August 2024

India added 14.9 GW of solar capacity in the first half of the calendar year 2024, marking a 282% y/y increase

Russia faces possible power shortage due to the impact of sanctions, but plans 11 new nuclear power stations to meet demand

25 August 2024

Moscow may face blackouts and significant electricity shortages in the coming years thanks to sanctions unless major investment is made into expanding generating capacity, according to a development scheme prepared by Russia's System Operator.