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Will Europe's energy supply allow it to make it through the winter?

20 October 2022

Europe has filled its gas storage facilities to close to 95% of capacity, and prices are substantially down from previous spikes. How the continent’s energy system will fare this winter, however, will depend on a number of factors.

Iran unrest spreads to sugar factory, gas workers might be striking too

20 October 2022

Reports indicate that, while persistent, protests have become scattered. Widespread industrial action would give protesters fresh momentum.

NorthAmOil: Diamondback to acquire FireBird for $1.6bn

19 October 2022

Diamondback Energy has announced a major Midland Basin acquisition, having agreed to purchase the Permian driller FireBird Energy for $1.6bn in cash and stock.

Nigeria’s Oilserv shows interest in building gas pipelines to Morocco, Algeria

19 October 2022

Oilserv, one of Nigeria’s largest oilfield services providers, is ready to participate in either of the two major natural gas pipeline projects that the national oil company (NOC) is considering.

Most of Europe still dependent on oil and gas for fuel

18 October 2022

Europe is hoping to wean itself off Russian gas and turn to renewables but only a few countries rely on hydropower for the majority of their energy needs, while most of the rest of Europe relies on oil and gas.

Food waste apps gain users as cost of living soars

17 October 2022

With food prices rising at rates not seen in a generation or more, food waste apps active in Central and Southeast Europe have seen a sudden upturn in the number of users.

LatAmOil: Ecuador plans to auction offshore gas blocks in 2024

17 October 2022

Ecuador’s government is drawing up plans for an offshore licensing round for natural gas blocks in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Energy Minister Xavier Vera has said.

DMEA: Iraq takes downstream path to OPEC+ compliance

17 October 2022

Iraq has decided to carve out a path towards compliance with OPEC+ production targets through the downstream sector rather than the upstream sector in November.

AfrOil: Tanzania, Kenya agree to fast-track gas pipeline

17 October 2022

The governments of Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to fast-track plans for the construction of a natural gas pipeline that will eventually connect Dar es Salaam to Nairobi.

Russia moots plan for making Turkey a major hub for its gas supplies

15 October 2022

Russia's President Putin has proposed establishing Turkey as a hub for delivering gas supplies to the EU, in response to multiple leaks that have rendered the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines inoperable. The proposal has been warmly received in Ankara.

Will Ukraine suffer in darkness this winter? DTEK's Timchenko believes the energy sector can pull through with help from friends

13 October 2022

Russia’s extreme strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this week have caused international outrage and concerns that the war-torn country will suffer a cold and dark winter.