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Europe still can’t shake off Russian LNG habit

18 November 2022

Russian exports of LNG to the Europe rose a staggering 50% in the first nine months of 2022, according to EU figures, even as volumes of pipeline gas fell 80%, as Europe’s need for gas trumped the EU’s efforts to cut dependence on Russian gas.

India set for 3.6 GW of green open access capacity in 2023

18 November 2022

India could add a record 3.6 GW of open access renewable capacity in 2023 as industrial consumers look to lower electricity costs and meet sustainability goals.

Russia launches more missiles targeting gas production and Ukrainian enterprises

17 November 2022

Russia concentrated attacks on Ukraine’s gas production and enterprises days after a massive attack on its energy facilities, Ukrainian Pravda reported on November 17.

Guyana names CH4/Lindsayca consortium as top bidder for onshore GTE construction contract

17 November 2022

Guyana has named a consortium established by two US companies as the top bidder for a contract to build the onshore components of its planned gas-to-energy (GTE) network.

Renewable energy investments at record low in Africa despite positive global trend, BNEF report shows

17 November 2022

Investment in renewable energy in Africa plummeted to the lowest level recorded in the last decade, despite a global upward trend and the continent's abundant natural potential, according to a report released by the research group BloombergNEF.

Pemex agrees to work with EPA to formulate plan for reducing methane emissions

17 November 2022

Mexico's Pemex has agreed to work with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases.

Trinidad and Tobago hopes to wrap up deepwater bidding round soon, energy minister says

17 November 2022

Trinidad and Tobago hopes to wrap up its deepwater bidding round soon, Energy Minister Stuart Young says.

Suriname opens new deepwater bidding round by offering six blocks on Demerara Plateau

17 November 2022

Suriname has officially launched a new licensing round covering some 43,956 square km of deepwater acreage on the Demerara Plateau.

African NGOs call for suspension of Tema LNG project in Ghana

17 November 2022

A group of African non-governmental organisations has called for the suspension of the Tema LNG project in Ghana, arguing that the deal could end up costing the country $1.5bn

Melbana to drill two appraisal wells at Block 9

17 November 2022

Australia’s Melbana Energy said on November 15 that it had decided to drill two appraisal wells at Block 9, the licence area onshore Cuba that it is developing under a production-sharing contract.

Turkmenistan: Send in the clowns

17 November 2022

The president’s father (the former president) is stealing the show. Plus, the latest on efforts to get Turkmen gas to Europe. Eurasianet’s weekly briefing.