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Putin tells Scholz Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure inevitable, rejects Biden’s call for talks
Speaking to a Western leader for the first time since September, Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure were “inevitable,” and rejected US calls for talks.
Swiss engineering giant ABB to pay South Africa over $144mn in punitive reparations due to corrupt Eskom contracts
Swiss engineering giant ABB agrees to pay ZAR2.5bn in punitive reparations to South Africa over corrupt Eskom contracts
JSE-listed diversified miner Exxaro Resources sees increased European demand for South African thermal coal continuing
Energy efficiency investment turns the corner in 2022, but more is needed
Global investment in energy efficiency could rise by 16% to $560bn in 2022, the International Energy Agency said, as governments and consumers respond to fuel supply disruptions and record-high energy prices.
Bboxx signs €11mn deal to boost electrification in Togo
London-listed Contango Holdings moves to begin thermal coal exports from Zimbabwean asset in 2023
South African synthetic fuels maker Sasol's half-year performance to December marred by flooding, poor coal quality
South African coal miner Seriti Resources expanding into green energy via Windlab SA acquisition
Germany and Poland sign Schwedt refinery supply deal
Romania’s Hidroelectrica helps Moldova with 100MW
US grants Chevron partial waiver from sanctions on Venezuela
The US Treasury Department has given Chevron limited authorisation to resume oil production in Venezuela.
ING: Europe faces stiff competition for natural gas
The collapse in European natural gas prices in recent months has created a false sense of security. While the current winter appears to be more manageable, the region will find it more difficult to build adequate storage for the 2023/24 winter.
Aramco makes two gas discoveries
LNG in Europe: ready or not?
With the reliable supply of Russian gas to Europe a thing of the past since the eruption of war in Ukraine, many European countries have been scrambling to find alternative sources of energy. Many have turned to LNG.
German Uniper sues Gazprom for €12bn for failed gas supplies
Black Friday blackout in Ukraine
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid caused Ukrainian retail to lose 30% of sales on Black Friday, Interfax Ukraine reported on November 30.
Ukraine lacks 27% of its electricity needs as blackouts continue to plague the country
Ukraine currently lacks 27% of its electricity needs and blackouts prevail across the war-torn country, Interfax Ukraine reported on December 1.
Massa says Argentina’s government is drawing up new LNG export bill
Argentina's government is drawing up new legislation with the aim of fostering the establishment of LNG export infrastructure and terminals.
The EU dependence on Russian energy charted
While the US already banned imports of Russian energy in March and April shortly after the country's invasion of Ukraine, the EU as one of Russia’s crucial trading partners is taking longer to ween itself off Russian gas, oil and coal.
NorthAmOil: ExxonMobil, MHI to deploy CO2 capture technology
ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have joined forces to deploy MHI’s CO2 capture technology as part of ExxonMobil’s end-to-end carbon capture and storage (CCS) solution for industrial customers.
TC Energy approved to expand Nova Gas Transmission Line system, but some pipeline costs are rising
Canada’s TC Energy has been approved to expand its Nova Gas Transmission Line (NGTL) gas pipeline system, which connects some 75% of Canada's overall production to domestic and export markets.
OPEC output drops in November after cut pledged
Enbridge, Oxy subsidiary to explore building a CO2 pipeline and sequestration hub near Corpus Christi, Texas
Canada’s pipeline company Enbridge and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, a subsidiary of Occidental, will work towards jointly developing a CO2 pipeline and sequestration hub near Corpus Christi, Texas.
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