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Russia’s falling power demand highlights growing stagnation
It’s a classic proxy for economic growth: Russia’s demand for power in 2025 turned negative for the first time in four years underscoring a self-inflicted economic slowdown that threatens to turn into a recession this year.
Tanzania seeks international investment to expand geothermal power sector
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to attract foreign investors to its geothermal energy sector as it advances plans to exploit its vast resources to provide affordable and reliable electricity
TotalEnergies exits Nigerian Renaissance JV in $800mn deal, retains gas interests
TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its 10% non-operated stake in Nigeria’s Renaissance Joint Venture to local energy company Vaaris in a transaction valued at $800mn
Kazakhstan braces for potential water shortages in agriculture in southern regions
Kazakhstan is facing the stark prospect of reduced water availability for agriculture in its southern regions this year,
Kazakhstan to allocate $470mn to 20 geological exploration projects over next three years
Kazakhstan plans to channel KZT 240bn ($470mn) over the next 3 years into a large-scale geological exploration programme covering 20 projects, seismic surveys in underexplored sedimentary basins & the development of modern geological infrastructure.
Ukraine seeks to reassure consumers after power strikes disrupt retail operations
Ukraine’s government has moved to calm fears of a looming collapse in the retail sector after a wave of power disruptions sparked widespread speculation that major supermarket chains were being forced to shut down.
Kazakhstan appeals to US, Europe to stop drone attacks on its Black Sea oil shipping
Officials feel country unfairly bearing brunt of a battlefront in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Slovak Eustream discusses better use of gas imports via Poland
Slovak gas transmission utility Eustream and GAZ-SYSTEM, operator of the Polish gas transmission network, discussed better use of gas imports into Slovakia, Ukraine and other countries in Central Europe via Poland.
Hamaoka NPP dealt another setback in Japan
Japan’s nuclear regulator has escalated scrutiny of Chubu Electric Power after concluding that the utility submitted falsified seismic data during safety checks for the restart of reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
TagEnergy expands into Japanese energy market
TagEnergy, a renewable firm headquartered in Portugal, has officially launched its operations in Japan.
Indonesia and UAE explore strategic projects in data centres, clean energy and logistics
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks to advance a range of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral economic cooperation, including projects in data centre development and waste-to-energy solutions
Indonesia moves to revise geothermal law to revive investment and accelerate clean energy growth
Indonesia is preparing to amend its Geothermal Law after investment in the sector declined over the past two years, while also fast-tracking discussions on several key regulations, including the Renewable Energy Bill, revisions to the Electricity Law
Bahrain and TotalEnergies establish joint oil trading enterprise
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, a collaborative venture split equally between the French energy giant and the Bahraini state firm.
Oman launches strategic three phase transport decarbonisation plan
The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled an ambitious environmental strategy designed to eliminate carbon emissions from its transport sector by 2050.
Qatar gas sector contracts double to $12.3bn in 2025
Energy infrastructure in Qatar experienced a massive boost throughout 2025 as the value of gas-related agreements surged to $12.3bn.
NLC India ties up with Gujarat for $2.77bn renewable energy push
State-owned NLC India Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in the state
India’s oil firms strike onshore crude in Abu Dhabi
India’s state-run oil companies have recorded a new overseas upstream milestone with an onshore oil discovery in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the country’s push to strengthen energy security through international exploration
Colombia launches monitoring plan for strategic gas projects
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched an institutional monitoring plan for strategic gas projects, aiming to safeguard fuel supply and ensure the reliable operation of the energy system, the ministry stated
Tajikistan signs $250mn investment deal with Ayon Energy for country’s first major solar power plants
Tajikistan and Ayon Energy on January 13 signed a $250mn investment agreement for the construction of the Central Asian country’s first major solar energy project.
Former oil minister says Venezuela can restore output without full industry overhaul
The former official said the technical and legal structures required to sharply raise output are already in place.
China’s Venezuelan oil intake set to drop after US blockade disrupts tanker flows
China’s purchases of Venezuelan oil are poised to decline sharply from February as US enforcement measures disrupt tanker movements following Washington’s assertion of control over the OPEC producer
Trump threatens to cut Venezuela oil lifeline to Cuba after Maduro ouster
The comments mark a sharp shift from remarks days earlier, when Trump suggested Cuba’s government could collapse on its own following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Petrobras' Tupi/Iracema field returns to 1mn bpd output in Brazil
Petrobras' Tupi/Iracema field in the Santos Basin pre-salt has returned to producing 1mn barrels of oil per day (bpd), matching its 2019 record and giving the Brazilian state-owned oil company two fields with this production capacity in the region.
Venezuela oil shipments stir as tankers leave after export freeze
Venezuela’s oil trade showed early signs of movement after weeks of near standstill, with at least two supertankers departing the country on January 12 carrying crude, according to shipping data
Venezuela stocks rally to records as investors bet on post-Maduro shift
The benchmark IBC index has risen more than 130% since January 3, building on a surge that delivered gains of 1,644% in 2025
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