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Slovenia’s GEN-I signs long-term deal to optimise Romania’s Scornicesti battery storage project
Kyrgyzstan launches its first ever utility-scale wind power project
Kyrgyzstan has launched electricity generation at its first ever utility-scale wind power project.
Russia ups ante by flying own flag on oil tankers
Russia reportedly started flying its own flag on “shadow fleet” tankers to increase the political risks of intervention and seizure.
Azerbaijan sends new energy aid shipment to Ukraine under ‘warmth for Ukraine’ initiative
Another shipment of energy equipment provided by organisations, enterprises and private citizens in Azerbaijan has been sent to Ukraine under the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s “Warmth for Ukraine” initiative.
Kosovo’s KEK maintains extraordinary output with five generating units amid high demand
UAE ready to help Serbia develop nuclear programme
Serbia lifted a 35-year ban on nuclear power in November 2024, opening the door to new projects as electricity demand is projected to quadruple by 2050.
Latvian startup and state company partner to pilot smart battery system
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China reshaping Central Asia's Russia-dominated nuclear landscape
A Eurasianet partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
Uzbekistan aims to produce 10mn tonnes of coal in 2025-2026 autumn-winter season
Uzbekistan plans to produce 10mn tonnes of coal in the 2025-2026 autumn-winter season, 1.3mn tonnes more than was produced in the previous season, according to the presidential press service.
Household solar subsidies in Uzbekistan rise nearly 17-fold in 2025
Uzbekistan expanded state subsidies for household solar energy in 2025, with more than UZS 209bn ($17.1mn) paid to individuals supplying electricity from rooftop panels to the national grid.
Ukraine secures new EBRD-linked financing for energy sector as attacks strain power system
Angola oil production likely to increase by 65% this year compared to 2025, consultancy says
Angola’s oil output is likely to rise to 114mn barrels per day (bpd), 6.5% higher than the average 1.07mn barrels it produced per day in 2025, according to Oxford Economics.
Saudis to construct solar facilities in Turkey with value of $2bn and capacity of 2,000 MW
Saudi Arabia is to construct two solar farms with a combined value of $2bn and total capacity of 2,000 MW in Turkey, the Turkish energy minister said on February 3.
Hungary contests EU’s Russian gas phase-out
Ukraine plans to move parts of energy sector and defence industry underground
Ukraine is planning to relocate parts of its energy infrastructure and defence industry underground as part of its reconstruction efforts, seeking to better protect critical facilities from continued Russian attacks.
Extreme cold grips Ukraine as power outages follow Russian attacks
Ukraine braced for another day of extreme cold on February 2, with temperatures in some regions expected to plunge as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius, even as emergency power outages were imposed in the capital.
Kazakhstan to build a second nuclear power plant in Almaty region
Kazakhstan has approved plans to build a second nuclear power plant as part of its broader push to diversify its energy mix and ensure long-term energy security.
Kazakhstan’s uranium output up by 11% y/y in 2025
Kazakhstan lifted uranium output by 11% in 2025, according to an operations and trading update released by the world’s largest uranium producer Kazatomprom on February 2.
Serbia in talks with France to develop nuclear energy programme
Serbia lifted a 35-year ban on nuclear power in December 2024, opening the door to new nuclear projects.
TotalEnergies plans to take FID on Namibian oil find Venus this year
French oil supermajor, TotalEnergies aims to make final investment decision for its Venus discovery in Namibia this year, it said in a release on January 30.
Angolan oil company Sonangol orders $245mn LNG carrier from South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho
Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has contracted South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho (HD Hyundai) to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel with delivery scheduled for June 2028.
North Macedonia’s 2026 energy plan targets €5.7bn in investments
CBS Group rejects Russian bid for full Telasi ownership
Carlyle looks to UAE backing in $20bn Lukoil asset takeover
ASX-listed RBR Group eyes opportunity as TotalEnergies resumes $20bn Mozambique gas project
Australian training and staffing solutions provider RBR Group (ASX: RBR) has said TotalEnergies’ (EPA/NYSE: TTE) resumption of construction at its gas project in Mozambique opens a new frontier for commercial deals.
Romanian NuScale-based SMR project company recommends gradual investment decision
The project company RoPower Nuclear, set up by Nuclearelectrica and its partner for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) based on NuScale's technology, has issued a recommendation for a cautious and gradual investment approach.
Russian attacks on ports and cities strain Ukraine as EU sends emergency power equipment
Russian forces intensified attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and logistics infrastructure overnight, striking seaports and major cities as Kyiv struggles to maintain heat and electricity supplies during winter.
Bulgaria wins €1bn arbitration case brought by CEZ
Czech energy group CEZ had sought €967mn plus interest, alleging unfair treatment and arbitrary regulation of electricity prices.
Slovenia triples solar capacity in four years as renewable shift accelerates
Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy points to strong acceleration in the use of domestic renewable energy sources and a renewed push toward energy self-sufficiency.
Big freeze causes Russian regional power systems to collapse
Russia is being hit harder than most by the global big freeze that is causing its ageing regional power infrastructure to collapse.
Uzbekistan non-committal on Rosatom offer to build nuclear ‘cluster’
Russian nuclear entity trying to dispel perception of financial problems.
Turkish Aydem’s electricity grid operating unit sells $500mn five-year eurobond at 9.50% coupon
Turkey’s ADM Elektrik sold $500mn of a eurobond (XS3260262988 - US00710QAA13) due 2031 at a coupon rate and a yield-to-investor of 9.50% (priced at 100.00).
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