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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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Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 files arbitration claim against Hanwha Ocean
Novatek-owned Arctic LNG 2 has filed an arbitration claim seeking $1bn in compensation from South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean for voided contracts for the construction of LNG vessels.
MACRO ADVISORY: Oil price to rise as reserve dipping ends
The price of oil is expected to rise steadily as “reserves dipping” is close to ending. Many traders and oil companies say that the oil price should be higher and expect it to rise in the next couple of months.
Moody's: Azerbaijan shows strong resilience to external and geopolitical risks
Azerbaijan holds a significant buffer against external economic and geopolitical risks, supported by limited exposure to Russia, high oil prices and a stable national currency, according to Moody's.
Russia to temporarily halt gas supplies to Armenia for maintenance
CPC oil shipments rise 22% m/m in August as Black Sea loadings stabilise
Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) increased oil shipments by 22% m/m in August to 6.288mn tonnes, or about 1.6mn barrels per day (bpd), as tanker loadings stabilised following a reduction in attacks in the Black Sea, a report says.
Kazakhstan targets $15bn-19bn investment to more than double oil refining capacity
Kazakhstan plans to more than double its oil refining capacity to 39mn tonnes a year by 2040 under a new industry development concept requiring an estimated $15bn-$19bn in investment.
Ukraine’s Naftogaz signs MoU with Kino Aski LNG to explore importing Canadian LNG
Ukraine’s state-run Naftogaz has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with Kino Aski LNG to examine potential cooperation on imports of Canadian LNG to Europe.
Baku hosts fifth Azerbaijan-Turkiye energy forum, signs protocol on new power links
Azerbaijan and Turkiye signed a protocol at the fifth Azerbaijan-Turkiye Energy Forum in Baku, covering hydrocarbons and petrochemicals, energy efficiency, the electricity market, renewables, regulation and mining.
Azerbaijan's oil output and BTC pipeline exports both fell in recent months, OPEC data show
Azerbaijan's crude oil output averaged 448,000 barrels a day in August, 7,000 b/d lower than in July, according to OPEC's monthly report.
Croatia's JANAF to invest up to €43.7mn in Kazakhstan oil exploration project
Croatia's oil pipeline operator JANAF will invest up to €43.68mn in a Kazakhstan hydrocarbon exploration project after joining the ownership structure of local company Geoenergija razvoj, JANAF said on September 11.
Russia's Urals oil price surges 16% in August on strong demand, Middle East disruptions
Russian Urals crude prices rose by an average of 16% month on month in August as stronger demand from India and China coincided with reduced Middle Eastern supplies.
Uzbekneftegaz targets 1.5 bcm of extra annual gas supply by end of month amid declining national output
Uzbekistan's state-owned Uzbekneftegaz plans to add 4.36mn cubic metres per day of natural gas production by the end of September through the commissioning of new wells and workovers.
Turkmenistan orders boost in drilling efficiency
Turkmenistan has ordered measures to improve drilling efficiency at its oil and gas fields as the country seeks to raise crude and natural gas production.
Turkey's BOTAS, Azerbaijan's SOCAR eye closer gas cooperation
Turkey's state pipeline operator BOTAS and Azerbaijan's SOCAR are working to extend several existing natural gas swap agreements as the two countries deepen cooperation on regional gas trade.
Azerbaijan's SOCAR plans further investments in Turkish petchems producer Petkim
Azerbaijan’s state-owned SOCAR plans further investment at Turkish petrochemical producer Petkim (BIST) as part of a wider programme to modernise and expand the complex.
Kazakhstan courts US investor Kimmeridge for oil and gas projects
Kazakhstan is seeking to attract US investment firm Kimmeridge into new oil and gas projects as Astana looks to draw more international capital into its energy sector.
Kazakhstan ramps up BTC oil flows by 12% in Jan-Aug
Kazakhstan increased oil shipments from the port of Aktau towards the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline by 12% year on year in January through August.
Russia mulls lower oil price rule for budget amid growing deficit
Russia is considering lowering the oil price threshold used in its fiscal rule to $50 per barrel, a move that would make the federal budget less vulnerable to swings in crude prices and divert more oil revenues into reserves when prices are higher.
Russian engineering institute develops concept for combined gas processing and petchems project
Russian engineering institute NIPI PEGAZ has developed a concept for an integrated gas-processing and petrochemical complex capable of processing up to 28 bcm of ethane-rich natural gas per year.
Russia's Norilsk Nickel launches five new gas wells on northern Taimyr Peninsula
Norilsk Nickel, the Russian mining giant owned by businessman Vladimir Potanin, has brought five new production wells online at the Pelyatkinskoye gas condensate field in Russia’s northern Taimyr Peninsula, adding around 2mn cubic metres.
Germany bled $58.5bn on measures to protect consumers from energy crisis since 2022
Germany spent €50.4bn on measures to shield consumers and stabilise energy markets during the energy crisis that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the collapse in Russian gas supplies.
Russia orders stronger protection, faster repairs for refineries amid Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia has ordered stronger protection for oil refineries and faster repairs at damaged plants as the government steps up measures aimed at safeguarding domestic fuel supplies, amid relentless drone strikes by Ukraine against its refineries.
Russia ramps up oil shipments to Asia via Northern Sea Route
Two such transfers involving oil shipped through the Russian Arctic took place in the Sea of Japan on September 7.
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia's Siberian gas heartland
Ukraine’s deepest strike yet into Russia has brought its Arctic gas heartland — and potentially Yamal LNG — within reach.
Uzbekistan moves to reshape LPG supply system
Uzbekistan is preparing to overhaul its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply system. The Central Asian country is set to introduce market-based mechanisms and targeted subsidies, according to the presidential press service.
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