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EU seeks €30bn for Ukraine and weighs Druzhba pipeline repairs to unblock aid
The EU is seeking up to €30bn in additional funding for Ukraine and is considering helping repair a damaged oil pipeline to overcome a political impasse that has delayed a major aid package for Kyiv.
Moldova’s state energy trader buys gas for two months through newly established exchange
Energocom Trading, a subsidiary of Moldova’s state energy trader Energocom, has carried out the first transaction on the domestic unregulated natural gas market, intended for the production of thermal and/or electrical energy in April-May.
Central Asia shaken by fears of huge acid rain cloud heading to region from Iran
Officials struggle to convince inhabitants that the science shows Israeli bomb strikes on Iranian oil depots cannot lead to such a nightmare.
US LNG bound for Ukraine arrives in Lithuania
A cargo of US LNG intended for Ukraine has arrived at Lithuania’s Klaipeda terminal and will be sent onward to Ukraine in the near term.
Kazakhstan plans to offer 25 new gas blocks to investors this year
Kazakhstan plans to add 25 new prospective subsoil plots to its gas exploration programme in 2026 as it seeks to expand the country’s natural gas resource base.
Moldovagaz gets extra time to supply gas to Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria
This is after the country’s energy regulator extended the company’s authority for a further three months.
Gazprom unit targets undeveloped gas at Lunskoye field off Sakhalin
Sakhalin Energy, the Gazprom-controlled operator of the Sakhalin-2 project, has launched work to bring previously undeveloped reserves at the Lunskoye oil and gas condensate field into production.
Slovakia's SPP eyes increase in Russian gas imports despite EU phase-out
Slovakia’s national gas company SPP is in talks with Gazprom to increase imports of Russian natural gas above 2025 levels this year and next.
Relations between Ukraine, Hungary worsen amid money laundering dispute
Relations between Hungary and Ukraine have deteriorated after Budapest detained seven Ukrainian citizens, prompting Kyiv to accuse the Hungarian authorities of “taking hostages.”
Azerbaijan delegation discusses Baleine oil and gas project as SOCAR expands into Côte d’Ivoire
A high-level delegation from Azerbaijan held several meetings with senior officials from Côte d'Ivoire's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the energy sector to discuss the Baleine oil and gas project.
Russian shadow fleet LNG carrier idle near Suez Canal after attack on sister vessel
A Russian LNG carrier linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project has been idling near the northern entrance to the Suez Canal for several days after another vessel from the same logistics chain was attacked in the Mediterranean.
European gas prices surge further on Hormuz crisis
European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Brent was trading at over $108 per barrel as of 06:30 GMT today, up from the early $70s prior to the US and Israel launch of strikes against Iran on February 28.
"Now it's business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze.
US gives India 30-day waiver for Russian oil
India’s available reserves of around 100mn barrels would therefore last for only about six weeks, reportedly leaving New Delhi with limited alternatives to Russian supplies despite previous commitments to reduce purchases.
US eases sanctions on Russian oil to keep markets supplied
US signals possible easing of sanctions on Russian oilThe US could remove sanctions on additional Russian oil supplies as Washington reassesses energy flows as Operation Epic Fury triggers the start of a global energy crisis.
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s gas storage drawdown slows as heating season ends, but EU will struggle to refill tanks this summer
Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm.
LNG shipping rates surge as Hormuz disruption sends shock through energy markets
Charter rates for liquefied natural gas tankers have surged more than sixfold in less than a week as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, sending a shock through global energy markets.
Shell subsidiary to carry out geological exploration at Zhanaturmys field in Kazakhstan
Shell’s Kazakhstan subsidiary and the country’s Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement to carry out geological exploration at the Zhanaturmys field in Aktobe Region, the ministry announced on March 5.
Hormuz crisis: oil markets move from disruption to chaos
The global oil market is sliding from disruption into what could become a full-scale crisis, as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz leaves Gulf exporters unable to ship crude and running out of storage capacity.
COMMENT: Hormuz disruption unlikely to drive sustained oil price surge – Fitch
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran is unlikely to persist long enough to trigger a sustained surge in global oil prices, according to Fitch Ratings.
Kazakhstan notified of arbitration appeal by Kashagan shareholders over $4.6bn environmental fine
Kazakhstan has been formally notified of an international arbitration appeal filed by shareholders of the Kashagan oil project over a KZT 2.3 trillion ($4.6bn) environmental fine imposed on the operator of the country’s largest offshore oil field.
Australia's Worley secures long-term contract to support operations at major Kazakh oilfield Tengiz
Worley (ASX: WOR), an Australian provider of engineering and energy services, has secured a long-term contract to support operations at Kazakhstan’s giant Tengiz oilfield, the company said in a statement.
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. At the outbreak of hostilities international insurance companies canceled war-risk coverage.
Iran threatens pipeline that carries nearly a third of Israel's oil, putting Georgia on alert
Europe’s gas crisis deepens as Putin turns the tables on Europe, threatens to cut off supplies early
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to capitalise on the chaos on the energy markets by threatening to cut off Russian gas supplies to Europe, which is already facing a gas crisis that will amplified by the escalating war in Iran.
Ukraine under pressure to allow EU inspection of damaged Druzhba pipeline
Ukraine is facing mounting pressure from European partners to allow inspectors to examine a damaged section of the Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian crude to Central Europe, as a dispute grows over the extent of damage caused by an air strike.
Bulgaria says Azerbaijan covers nearly 40% of gas needs under long-term deal
Azerbaijan supplies nearly 40% of Bulgaria’s natural gas under a 25-year contract, providing price stability and uninterrupted deliveries amid volatile energy markets.
Russian shadow ship becomes first LNG carrier ever lost at sea, with Moscow blaming Ukrainian drone strike
The Arctic Metagaz tanker, under both UK and US sanctions as part of a so-called shadow fleet of vessels servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG-2 project.
Daily output at Kazakhstan's Tengiz drops by 30% at beginning of March
Production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, the country’s largest, dropped sharply in early March, falling roughly 30% below February’s average, Reuters reported on February 3, citing two industry sources.
EU seeks stronger energy partnership with Azerbaijan as Southern Gas Corridor expansion advances
The European Union has called for deeper energy cooperation with Azerbaijan amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as officials confirmed further expansion of gas infrastructure under the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC).
Russian coal miner Raspadskaya in red in 2025
$194mn upgrade of refinery aiming to lower Kyrgyzstan’s fuel import reliance nears completion
A $194mn upgrade and modernisation of Kyrgyzstan’s largest oil refinery should conclude at the end of July, according to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.
Hormuz crisis offers Moscow short-term gains, but long-term losses if regime falls
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies.
Kazakhstan’s oil output surges by 43% in February
Kazakhstan’s output of oil and gas condensate reportedly surged by around 43% in February from the previous month as production at the giant Tengiz field continued to recover from a major outage.
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