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Pakistan to buy more electricity from Iran

8 August 2023

Pakistan will buy more electricity from neighbouring Iran, a finance ministry statement said on Tuesday, 7 August, as reported by Reuters.

Bolivia’s YPFB makes significant gas discovery

8 August 2023

YPFB, Bolivia's state-owned energy firm, has made a significant discovery of a fresh natural gas reservoir. Situated in the Santa Cruz department, the gas field has an estimated 0.7 trillion cubic feet of gas, and 52mn barrels of liquids.

Indonesia's presidential team to ensure progress of largest gas field development in East Java

8 August 2023

Indonesia's Chief of Presidential Staff, Moeldoko, has assured that the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) will continue to support and oversee the progress of the Gas Field Development Project of Jambaran Tiung Biru (JTB) by Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC).

Europe identified as top buyer of Guyana's Liza and Unity Gold crude

8 August 2023

Europe has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Guyana’s Liza and Unity Gold crude, as revealed by S&P Global Commodity Insights’ oil pricing and news expert Patrick Harrington. This comes as Europe turns to alternative sources of energy.

Siemens backs $2.9bn green hydrogen project in Chile

8 August 2023

Siemens, the German multinational technology conglomerate, has signed a $2.9bn agreement with Verano Energy, the Chilean renewables energy firm, to develop a ground-breaking green hydrogen-production complex in Chile.

Saudis back construction of solar energy plant in Belize

8 August 2023

The government of Belize and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) have signed a loan agreement for $77mn to finance construction of a solar power plant with 60MW of installed capacity.

APA says appraisal drilling confirms extent of Krabdagu oilfield at Block 58

8 August 2023

US-based APA Corp. says appraisal drilling confirms that reserves at the Krabdagu field at Block 58 off the coast of Suriname extend significantly beyond the initial discovery site.

APA discovers extension of oil resources in Suriname

8 August 2023

APA Corp's exploration of a recent appraisal well in Block 58 off Suriname's coast led to the discovery of an extension of oil resources 14 kilometres from the discovery well.

France’s M&P set to exit Namibia’s Walvis basin

8 August 2023

France’s Maurel & Prom (M&P) intends to discontinue its operations in Namibia, where it has majority stakes in two offshore blocks in the Walvis basin.

Austria prepares for alternative gas routes as Ukraine will not renew contract with Gazprom

8 August 2023

Ukraine has warned Austria that it will not renew its contract with Russia’s Gazprom next year once the agreement has expired, Ukranews reported on August 4, citing Deutsche Welle expert Andriy Gurkov.