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COMMENT: Russia coal mine explosion also highlights environmental tragedy

1 December 2021

A methane explosion killed 52 people at a coal mine in Siberia on November 25 – the worst accident in a decade. But coal mine methane has a profound impact on the environment too. But fixing the problem could generate hundreds of millions of dollars.

Kenya dismisses rumours on LAPSSET land acquisition, says surveys will begin soon

1 December 2021

Kenya’s government is seeking to deny reports that it has already begun the process of land acquisition in Turkana County for the Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline (LLCOP) project, a component of the LAPSSET initiative.

Turkmenistan: Door to Hell slammed shut

1 December 2021

As hopes for an Afghanistan gas pipeline fade again, there is more upbeat news to the west.

ENGIE Mobisol rebrands to ENGIE Energy Access Kenya

1 December 2021

ENGIE Mobisol has changed its name to ENGIE Energy Access Kenya (EEA Kenya) as the firm plans to increase access to affordable solar energy kits.

Loan guarantee for Bosnia’s Tuzla 7 coal plant confirmed as illegal

1 December 2021

Further blow for Bosnian Federation's plans to update coal-fired power plant with Chinese loan after US supplier GE pulled out in June.

Naftogaz generated UAH2.5bn net profit in Q3 2021

1 December 2021

Naftogaz Generated UAH 2.5bn Net Profit in Q3 2021

GarPok asks Cabinet to decide on DTEK-dedicated UAH3bn ($111mn) cash

1 December 2021

GarPok asks Cabinet to decide on DTEK-dedicated UAH3bn ($111mn) cash

Naftogaz breaks gas contract with Firtash’s Ye Energy

1 December 2021

Naftogaz breaks gas contract with Firtash’s Ye Energy

NorthAmOil: Canadian regulator rejects Enbridge’s Mainline contracting plan

30 November 2021

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has rejected Enbridge’s proposal to change how it allocates capacity on its Mainline system.

LatAmOil: Eco hopes for light oil find at Orinduik

30 November 2021

UK-based Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas is optimistic about the prospects for a major discovery at the Orinduik block offshore Guyana, noting that the eastern section of the site is very close to ExxonMobil's Liza oilfield.

GLNG: McDermott reports completion of net-zero LNG construction study for Shell

30 November 2021

McDermott International said this week that it had recently completed a study for Shell Global Solutions International, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the construction of LNG projects.