FSUOGM - Former Soviet Union Oil & Gas

20 February 2024

Russia in talks to build oil refinery in Uganda

19 February 2024

Uganda is in talks with Russia on the construction of an oil refinery and the advancement of its nuclear power industry.

Who produces oil and gas in Uzbekistan?

19 February 2024

Uzbekistan is not a major exporter of energy resources, unlike neighbouring Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, though it is home to quite substantial hydrocarbon resources.

Analysis finds months-long methane mega-leak in Kazakhstan

19 February 2024

One of the worst such releases ever recorded said to have been caused when a blowout ignited a fire that burned for over six months.

Azerbaijan's gas exports surged by 660% in January 2024

19 February 2024

According to the latest State Customs Committee data, Azerbaijan's gas exports surged by 660% in January, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.

10 countries bought oil from Azerbaijan in January 2024

19 February 2024

Declared exports of oil from Azerbaijan in January 2024 amounted to 1.462mn tonnes, which is 34.9% lower than in January 2023, the State Customs Committee said.

Ukrainian biomethane producers halt production amid export issues

15 February 2024

Ukrainian biomethane producers are halting production due to unresolved export issues, with the cost of production far exceeding that of natural gas, according to industry insiders.

Kazakhstan’s TCO transports 2,000 tonnes of LPG to Finland by rail in January

15 February 2024

Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil (TCO) transported approximately 2,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Finland via rail last month, signalling the company's efforts to explore new markets, Reuters reported citing industry sources.

Azerbaijan saw a decline in oil production by 8.3% and increase in gas production by 0.6%.

15 February 2024

Oil and condensate output in January 2024 reached 2.468mn tonnes, marking an 8.3% decrease compared to January 2023, according to the State Statistics Committee. Specifically, commercial oil and condensate production was 2.463mn tonnes.

Austria, Slovakia drop plans for Druzhba spur

15 February 2024

Austria’s OMV and Slovak firm Transport have, to little surprise, abandoned plans for a pipeline project that would have delivered Russian crude from the Druzhba system to the Schwechat refinery outside Vienna.

Azerbaijan exported about 1.9 bcm gas from Shah Deniz in January

14 February 2024

Exports of Azerbaijani gas from the Shah Deniz field in January 2024 amounted to 1.878 bcm, which is 0.9% lower than in January 2023, the State Statistics Committee said.

Sanctions-related issues solvable with time: interview

14 February 2024

International sanctions have created various challenges but these problems “all have a solution” and are a “matter of time and possible discounts."

Fuels produced from Russian oil continue flowing to UK: CREA

14 February 2024

Millions of barrels of fuel produced from Russian crude are still being imported into the UK.

Russia's dependence on trade with Asia rose sharply in 2023, US shadow fleet sanctions begin to bite

14 February 2024

Russia's dependence on trade with Asia rose sharply in 2023, while its business with European markets plunged and US sanctions on Russia’s oil shadow fleet of oil tankers began to bite.

Poland pledges oil supply if Germany's Schwedt refinery nationalised

14 February 2024

Poland has committed to continue delivering oil to the Schwedt oil refinery in Germant in the event that Berlin nationalises the majority Rosneft-owned plant.