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Lukoil could sell Bulgarian refinery after halt of Russian oil imports, expert says
Raisi no-show suggests Iran irked by Turkey’s "words not action" posture on Gaza
Turkish companies provide Israel with 40% of its oil and at least 7% of its electricity. Tehran would like to see that stop.
Jordan explores gas alternatives with Gulf states amid concerns over Israeli reliability
The government of Jordan has reached out to Gulf states as it seeks potential alternative gas sources amid concerns about Israel’s reliability as a supplier, in the wake of the outbreak of its war against Hamas.
Serbian ministry presents spatial plan for construction of 10 HPPs on Ibar River
Serbia’s Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has unveiled a draft proposing amendments and additions to the spatial plan of the special-purpose area for the construction of a hydropower plant system on the Ibar river.
Zorlu Holding sells additional 1.4% stake in Istanbul-listed Zorlu Enerji via private placement to institutional investors
Iraq greenlights Nahr Bin Umar gas project
Iraq’s Cabinet this week approved the development of gas resources at the Nahr Bin Umar oil and gas field, which lies to the east of the supergiant Rumaila oilfield in the south of the country.
Iran’s petroleum sector 25.6% up in Q2, official data shows
Iran’s petroleum industry grew 25.6% in the second quarter of the Persian calendar year (June 22-September 22), contributing 16% to gross domestic product (GDP), official figures reveal.
KMG takes 60% stake in Kazakhstan's Dunga oilfield
Kazakhstan’s national oil company, KazMunayGas, has acquired a 60% stake in the country’s Dunga oilfield, which contains an estimated 106mn tonnes of oil and more than 6bn cubic metres of gas.
Guyana's European oil exports soar to 215,000 bpd in H1 2023
Guyana increased its share in the European oil market during the first half of 2023, exporting 215,000 barrels per day (bpd). This comprises 63% of Guyana’s total exports during the period, compared to 50% last year.
India to blend biogas into natural gas for domestic use
India's government has decided to blend compressed biogas into natural gas for use throughout the country under a compulsory mandate. It expects the move to reduce national dependence on foreign gas imports and boost domestic demand.
Chinese independent refiners 'in disarray' as US eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil
The unexpected lifting of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil has unsettled China's independent refiners, prompting a pause in new purchases due to significant discrepancies in offer prices, according to trading sources.
Iran stores 3 bcm of natural gas amid shortage concerns in winter
Iran has stored about 3bn cubic metres of natural gas to “partially alleviate supply concerns” ahead of a fast-approaching winter, Deputy Oil Minister Mohsen Khojasteh-Mehr says.
Siemens Energy buys Croatia’s Pro Integris
UAE’s Dragon Oil to move to zero gas flaring in Turkmenistan by 2027
Scandlines launches new zero direct emissions freight ferry from Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard
Kenya seeks consultants for 40-MW floating solar project tender
Kenyan Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is accepting feasibility study applications for the development of a 40-MW floating PV array, backed by German funding.
Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline to begin constitution in 2024, Abuja says
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) will begin construction in 2024, Nigeria's energy minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said.
Indonesia's renewable energy investment challenges in viable projects and policy barriers
Ernst & Young, a global auditing institution, has conducted an assessment of the challenges hindering investments in new renewable energy projects in Indonesia
Indonesia establishes Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) launched by Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)
Indonesia has marked the official establishment of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership
Indonesian Independent Power Producers welcomes the launch of Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan
Independent Power Producers of Indonesia are expressing optimism about the prospects brought by the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan under the Just Energy Transition Partnership
PLN's solar power plant in Indonesia's new capital gears up for operation in February 2024
State-run electricity company PT PLN has announced that the solar power plant under construction in Indonesia's new capital city Nusantara, East Kalimantan, is set to commence operations in February 2024.
Indonesian PT Bukit Asam boosts coal exports to counter global price decline
Indonesian company PT Bukit Asam Tbk, a member of the state-owned mining industry holding company MIND ID, is set to intensify coal exports by the end of this year to mitigate the adverse effects of the decline in global coal prices
COP28: Western Balkan countries need better strategies to phase out coal, says CAN Europe
Reliance on outdated and inefficient coal-fired power plants in Bosnia, Kosovo and Serbia complicates the transition to renewable energy.
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