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Russia and the other former Soviet republics are often viewed as remote and obscure, but FSU OGM sheds light on the vital role these countries play in world energy markets. It explains the region's status as a key player in the EU's energy planning, while also focusing on the progress of efforts to expand deliveries to Asia.
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Russian LNG remains embedded in Europe
Russian LNG remained embedded in the EU’s supply mix in July even as Europe’s overall imports of the fuel fell to their lowest level in almost two years.
Uzbekneftegaz produces 11.5bn cubic metres of gas in 1H
Uzbekistan's state-owned energy company Uzbekneftegaz produced 11.5bn cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas in the first half of the year, while exceeding production targets for oil and refined petroleum products.
Kazakhstan considers building SAF plant in Alatau City with Hong Kong investor
Kazakhstan is considering building a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Alatau City in partnership with Hong Kong investment firm Full Vision Capital.
Ankara urges Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack on Turkish vessel near Novorossiysk
Turkey on August 4 called on both Russia and Ukraine to uphold maritime safety in the Black Sea after a drone strike hit a Turkish owned vessel near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, seriously injuring three crew.
Mongolia announces AI-92 petrol imports sufficient for 2.5 days amid fuel supply crisis
AI-92 petrol volumes equivalent to 2.5 days of the regular fuel consumption of Mongolia were imported by the country over the weekend, according to the country's Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority.
Uzbekistan’s dismissed energy minister reportedly detained over abuse of office, embezzlement allegations
Ahead of naming successor, president says main problem with Uzbek energy industry is no longer a lack of funding, it is weaknesses in management.
Russia hits over 200 Ukrainian petrol stations in June-July campaign
Russia has struck more than 200 Ukrainian petrol stations since June - roughly three a day - as its drone and missile campaign systematically targets civilian fuel infrastructure rather than military sites.
Belgium imports only Russian LNG in July
Belgium imported all of its LNG from Russia in July as European and Asian countries compete for scarce supplies of the super-chilled fuel amid the Middle East conflict.
Kazakhstan's OPEC+ oil output target to increase in September
Kazakhstan's OPEC+ crude oil production target will increase by 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.628mn bpd in September after seven participating countries agreed to raise their combined production target by 188,000 bpd.
Mongolia’s fuel supplies dropping fast as Russian export curbs bite
Mongolia reportedly has around 17 days' of petrol left, with motorists queueing five to six hours to fill up, as Russian export restrictions bite.
Kazakhstan weighs proposal to refine Russian crude oil
Kazakhstan is reportedly weighing a proposal to refine Russian crude oil at its domestic refineries. /
OPEC+ completes voluntary cut rollback with September hike
OPEC+ agreed on August 2 to raise output by around 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) from September
Uzbekistan launches drilling company to boost oil and gas exploration
Uzbekneftegaz has established UNG Burg‘ilash, a new national drilling company that will aim to expand Uzbekistan’s oil and gas exploration capacity and improve domestic drilling services.
Ukraine strikes Russian containership in Black Sea as attacks on vessels continue
The attack took place at around 22:00 on July 31 while the vessel was sailing in international waters about 130 nautical miles from the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
Uzbekistan's 1H gas, oil and coal output declines, industrial production grows 8%
Uzbekistan's production of natural gas, crude oil and coal declined in the first half of 2026, even as overall industrial output rose 8% y/y to UZS 637.2 trillion ($53.3bn), with manufacturing remaining the country's largest industrial sector.
Russia's huge diesel surplus is being drained by drones, not demand
Global diesel markets are at the centre of what Goldman Sachs calls a fuel crunch, with refinery activity at its lowest seasonal level since the pandemic and diesel exports globally down 35% year-on-year, according to experts.
Ukraine's refinery strikes settle into a routine of damage, repair and restart
Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russian oil refineries has become routine enough that analysts are now describing it as a predictable cycle rather than a series of shocks: strike, assess damage, repair, and restart.
Russia floats plan for Sakhalin oil refinery
A proposed gas-condensate refinery on Sakhalin could meet the island’s entire demand for aviation fuel, although additional processing units would be needed for the plant to produce finished gasoline.
More Kazakh oil export disruption amid Russia-Ukraine war fallout
The Marshall Islands-flagged Nissos Sifnos was hit at 01:48 Moscow time on July 30 while loading Tengizchevroil crude at the CPC terminal’s third single-point mooring, the consortium said.
Russia reaffirms pledge to continue fuel supply to Kyrgyzstan despite domestic shortages
Russia has agreed to supply Kyrgyzstan with 100,000 tonnes of refined fuels per month until the end of this year, maintaining the commitment despite Moscow struggling with its own fuel shortages amid Ukrainian drone strikes against its refineries.
Rubio and Kazakh foreign minister discuss CPC pipeline after Black Sea attacks, disruptions
Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with US counterpart Marco Rubio to discuss the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) oil export pipeline following disruptions caused by attacks near Russia's Black Sea coast.
Kazakhstan opens new export route to UK for fertiliser shipments
Kazakhstan has opened a new export route to the UK for fertiliser shipments via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor.
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