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Czech billionaire Karel Komarek considering cutting links with Russia's Gazprom
Czech government discussing how to remove Russian gas giant from MND storage joint venture.
FxPro Group says US restrictions on Russian oil imports could benefit Mexican economy
Cyprus-based FxPro Group Ltd has said that it expects the Mexican economy to reap benefits in the medium term from the US government’s decision to ban imports of Russian crude oil and natural gas.
PAET head calls for expanding use of CNG as automotive fuel in Tanzania
The head of Pan African Energy Tanzania Ltd (PAET), a subsidiary of Tanzania’s Orca Energy, has suggested that Tanzanian authorities take steps to expand the use of CNG as an automotive fuel.
Malaysia’s Kimanis crude exports to fall in May on maintenance
A preliminary loading schedule has shown that exports of Malaysia’s Kimanis crude are set to fall to six cargoes in May, from eight in April.
Sinopec keeps refinery operational rates fairly high
China’s Sinopec is reportedly running its refineries at operational rates that it has described as fairly high, but there have been warnings that Chinese refiners could scale back exports.
Pakistan, Russia reportedly close to agreement on Pakistan Stream
Pakistan and Russia are close to finalising a plan to build the Pakistan Stream pipeline, media reported this week.
ExxonMobil to expand Gippsland Basin gas production
ExxonMobil announced on March 17 that it had taken a final investment decision on an expansion of gas production in Australia’s Gippsland Basin.
Vestas secures 280 MW of orders in Latin America, Omega Energia secures rights to Brazil’s 1.5-GW Assuruá
Vestas has secured an 86-MW wind turbine order in Argentina with Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia for two projects, Mataco III and Vivoratá, near Bahia Blanca and Mar del Plata cities respectively.
Regulators approve almost 1 GW of solar and energy storage for Dominion Energy Virginia
The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved expansion of new solar and energy storage projects for Dominion Energy Virginia customers. The projects will total almost 1 GW.
US grants additional LNG export approvals to Cheniere
The US Department of Energy has authorised additional exports from Cheniere Energy’s two LNG terminals in a move that could benefit Europe.
Indiana Michigan Power calls for 1.3 GW of renewable energy
Indiana Michigan Power has issued a request for proposals for projects that will generate some 800 MW of wind energy and approximately 500 MW of solar power. The utility is owned by American Electric Power.
Portugal to hold first auction for floating wind projects this summer
Portugal will hold its first auction for floating offshore wind projects this summer, Reuters has been told by Environment and Energy Transition Minister Joao Matos Fernandes.
France issues call for tenders for floating wind projects
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has issued a call for tenders for floating wind farm projects. The two 250-MW projects, of about 20 turbines each, would be in the Mediterranean.
Chernobyl remains connected to grid
The IAEA said on March 16 that Chernobyl NPP remained connected to the national electricity grid two days after engineers succeeded in resuming regular power supplies.
UK to bolster renewable energy in response to economic impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Later this month, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a British Energy Security Strategy that will promote renewable energy, nuclear and hydrogen to boost energy independence and buffer the country from the economic impact of Russia’s war.
More damage at Zaporozhye NPP, IAEA says
The Zaporozhye NPP has lost connection to a third power line but two others remain available and there is no safety concern, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi said on March 16.
Canada considers ways to boost crude exports
Canada is examining ways of boosting exports of crude in a bid to help supply challenges caused by countries trying to reduce their reliance on Russian oil.
Range, US Well Services agree to electric fleet extension
US Well Services (USWS), a provider of hydraulic fracturing services, said on March 14 that it had finalised a deal with Appalachian producer Range Resources to extend an existing electric fleet contract that is due to expire this year.
LNG Canada receives first major inlet facilities module
LNG Canada has announced that the first inlet facilities module has arrived at its project site in Kitimat, British Columbia.
ConocoPhillips cuts output at Alaska site on ongoing gas leak
An uncontrolled leak of natural gas at an oil production site operated by ConocoPhillips in Alaska has remained ongoing as of March 16 after being discovered on March 4.
Brazil’s response to Russia-Ukraine conflict
South America’s largest economy is under pressure, both as an oil producer and as a major fuel consumer
Rowley said high oil prices won’t have much positive impact on Trinidad and Tobago
Keith Rowley, the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, said last week that he did not expect the country to benefit much from the recent increase in global energy prices.
Petroecuador’s oil trading manager says US buyers are eyeing Ecuadorean crude
Ecuador’s national oil company Petroecuador says that the US government’s decision to ban imports of Russian crude has generated new interest in Ecuadorean feedstock among US refiners and traders.
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