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Russia-bound oil tanker sailing Black Sea calls for Turkish coastal guard assistance after suspected drone hit
A Russia-bound empty crude oil tanker sailing the Black Sea on January 8 reportedly called for assistance from the Turkish Coastal Guard after a suspected drone attack.
EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge
Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals.
Laos launches 300MW wind project to supply renewable energy to Vietnam
A 300-megawatt wind power project in Laos has officially entered operation, marking a significant step in cross-border renewable energy cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam expands gas power capacity with 1.6GW hydrogen-ready plant
GE Vernova Inc (NYSE: GEV) has announced the commercial commissioning of the Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant, a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) gas-fired facility located in Ong Keo Industrial Park, Dai Phuoc commune, around 70 kilometres southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Hydropower loses share in Turkey’s energy mix as wind and solar surge
Turkey’s electricity generation capacity reportedly continued to expand in 2025, with wind and solar power driving growth and hydropower losing ground in terms of its share in the energy mix.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery tackles shutdown rumours
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery released a statement on January 5 that production was ongoing, and that routine maintenance would not have an impact on output.
EACOP set to be finished this year as construction nears end
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is set to be completed by July 2026 after years of difficulties.
Western Balkans need to cut Russian energy ties and speed up EU power market integration, Bruegel says
Energy policy has become one of the most strategically important battlegrounds in the EU’s neighbourhood since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Croatia adopts bioeconomy strategy to 2035, earmarks €200mn through 2027
Zagreb plans to expand sustainable production and boost value added in sectors ranging from agriculture and forestry to biobased manufacturing.
Serbia considers raising NIS stake as MOL conducts due diligence
Serbia is considering increasing its stake in oil refiner NIS by at least five percentage points, while Hungary’s MOL has begun reviewing the company’s operations as part of talks over the possible purchase of the Russian-owned majority stake.
Georgia to boost state support for strategic hydropower projects
The measures may take the form of different tariffs or other forms of state assistance, and aim to encourage long-term investment in projects deemed essential for Georgia’s national energy strategy.
US to quit 66 international bodies in isolationist blow and climate fight set back
President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s retreat from global cooperation by withdrawing from 66 international organisations, including several key institutions responsible for coordinating global climate action.
Denmark’s Impact Fund backs Africa GreenCo with $6mn loan for Southern Africa renewables
Nigeria lithium push gathers pace as Chariot explores China-linked offtake and processing
Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) has signed a non-binding MoU with Chinese lithium trader Fujian Jinjianqiao New Energy Technology to explore offtake, funding support and potential in-country processing for its Nigerian lithium portfolio.
Algeria and Ghana seal R&D MoU in oil and gas sector
Algeria’s state oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed an MoU to cooperate on research, development and innovation in the oil and gas sector.
Guyana-Venezuela tension expected to cool following Maduro's capture
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces could temporarily defuse Venezuela's military pressure on Guyana's oil-rich Essequibo region, according to Carl Greenidge, Guyana's agent in the ongoing World Court case.
South Africa clocks more than 200 days of constant electricity supply
South Africa experienced 231 consecutive days of uninterrupted electricity supply between May 2025 and January 2, 2026, a welcome respite for an economy that used to experience long periods of outages.
Saudi's Sabic sells US and European assets for $949mn
Saudi petrochemical giant Sabic divests engineering thermoplastics assets in US, Europe and Latin America for $949mn to prioritise high-growth markets and improve capital returns.
Iran’s solar output hits 1.37GW instant record as renewables gain grid share
Iran’s grid-connected solar power plants set a new instantaneous output record of 1,374 MW at 12:10 on January 5, marking a fresh high for solar generation during peak daylight hours.
Iraq among eight oil producers set to add 450,000 bpd to global supply
S&P Global Energy announced on January 8 that eight of the world’s largest oilfield development projects scheduled to begin operations in 2026 could add more than 450,000 barrels per day (bpd) to global crude markets
Global coal demand to peak by 2024 as clean energy gains momentum, IEA says
Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the IEA.
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