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FPRI BMB Ukraine: Ukraine facing a potential energy crisis this winter

The geopolitical conflict over energy, particularly gas with the impending (though temporarily suspended) certification of Nord Stream 2, is spilling over into the coal and electricity sector, putting Ukraine on the verge of a potential energy crisis

ENERGO: Finland's Fortum to supply green energy to Uralkali

REM: GE’s new energy company will face a tough market as renewable energy booms

When General Electric Co. spins off its power business in 2024, the US conglomerate’s renewable-energy business will attract investment because of its reputation – but it will also face a cutthroat market from European and Chinese competitors.

Ardova buys Enyo, becomes Nigeria’s largest publicly listed indigenous downstream firm

Sberbank extends additional $800mn in 7-year loans for Turkey's first nuclear plant

Pace of construction said to have reached next level. But controversies at the building site have become a matter of everyday news for Turks.

AsiaElec: Southeast Asia & Pacific to benefit from COP26

ExxonMobil, SBM reportedly discussing fourth FPSO for Stabroek

US-based ExxonMobil is reportedly in discussions with the Dutch contractor SBM Offshore on the construction of a fourth FPSO vessel for installation at the Stabroek block offshore Guyana.

DMEA: Borouge expansion announced

MEOG: Eridu plans and Kuwait’s transition

LatAmOil: ExxonMobil, SBM discussing fourth FPSO for Stabroek

US-based ExxonMobil is reportedly in discussions with the Dutch contractor SBM Offshore on the construction of a fourth FPSO vessel for installation at the Stabroek block offshore Guyana.

Russia strikes deal on Iran's multi-trillion dollar Chalous gas field as ‘final act securing control over European energy market’

Tehran said to be expecting geopolitical payoff by giving up control of field that makes Iran holder of world’s biggest gas reserves.

AsianOil: Petronas signs raft of CCUS agreements

Malaysia’s state-owned Petronas has signed a number of agreements this month with international partners that focus on developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology.

GLNG: Details disclosed of Cheniere’s LNG supply deal with France’s Engie

Leading US LNG producer Cheniere Energy struck a deal to supply the super-chilled fuel to France’s Engie earlier this year, according to a letter to the US Department of Energy whose details have now been made public.

NorthAmOil: Freeport LNG announces CCS plan amid news of stake sale

Freeport LNG Development has partnered with Talos Energy to jointly develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility to serve the Freeport liquefaction terminal. Meanwhile, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is selling its stake in the plant.

AfrOil: Shell, Equinor resume talks on Tanzania LNG project

Tanzania’s Energy Minister January Makamba confirmed last week that his country’s government had resumed talks with several international oil companies on the Tanzania LNG project.

EurOil: Germany hits back against nuclear

AfrElec: South African business leaders back besieged Eskom management after power cuts

German regulator Bundesnetzagentur suspends the approval of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, gas prices spike

In a surprise decision, the German Bundesnetzagentur, responsible for awarding the certification that would allow the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, has suspended the process, killing off hopes for an early start to the pipeline's work.

FSUOGM: Sechin warns of energy “super cycle”

Russia’s state-owned Rosneft has followed other oil and gas majors in reporting a surge in profits in the third quarter on the back of higher prices, with its CEO Igor Sechin predicting a “super cycle” in energy markets.

Serbia set to exempt major polluters from environmental permits for three more years

Emissions from coal power plants in Serbia and other Western Balkan countries have been found to cause widespread damage to health both within the region and in nearby countries.

Cabinet fires GarPok director allegedly for attempt to pay to all green energy producers

Cabinet fires GarPok director allegedly for attempt to pay to all green energy producers

Uzbekistan: People no longer in the dark about power shortages

Until now, officials had been silent about ongoing power cuts, even calling them a thing of the past.

AFrElec: UK funding to support developing cities and regions transition to net zero by 2050

The UK government has announced GBP27.5mn ($37.1mn) of seed funding to support the UK Urban Climate Action Programme in a bid to tackle climate change and reduce emissions in cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Climate change ‘destroying honey production in Kyrgyzstan’

Disappearing glaciers leading to a loss of meltwater, leaving beekeepers high and dry.

Uzbekistan tells COP26 it aims to cut emissions by 35% within decade

Deputy PM says climate in Central Asia changing twice as fast as in other regions due to the drying up of the Aral Sea.