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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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BP spuds new well from seventh ACG platform off Azerbaijan
BP has started drilling a new production well from the Azeri Central East offshore platform in the Azeri sector of the Caspian Sea.
Russian oil flow to EU via Ukraine down 15% last year
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Russian gas begins flowing to Slovakia via TurkStream
Russian natural gas has begun flowing to Slovakia via the TurkStream pipeline, Slovak newspaper Dennik reported on February 6, citing Vojtech Ferencz, chairman of the country’s national gas transmission system operator SPP.
Gazprom divests Austrian and Italian gas trading units to Dubai-based investment firm
Gazprom has sold its Austrian and Italian gas trading subsidiaries to Dubai-based investment firm EGH Gulf, established less than a year ago.
Europe's economic woes made worse by looming trade war with US, says Goldman Sachs
Cyclical industries across Europe are in danger from the economic slowdown sweeping Europe, Goldman Sachs warned in a note on February 4. They were already reeling from years of a polycrisis, but now President Trump is threatening a trade war.
Kazakh court fines Karachaganak operator $960,000 for lost state property
The Economic Court of Uralsk has ruled against Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO), ordering the consortium to pay KZT543.19mn ($960,000) in damages following a lawsuit filed by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy.
BP plans to drill 19 wells at ACG in 2024, expands investment outlook in Caspian region
BP plans to drill 19 wells at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oil field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea in 2024, maintaining last year’s drilling pace.
Slovakia’s SPP begins importing Russian gas via TurkStream
Slovakia’s largest gas company, state-owned Slovensky plynarensky priemysel, is importing Russian gas via TurkStream pipeline.
Ukraine to import at least 1 bcm of gas by end-2025, minister says
Ukraine will need to import at least 1bn cubic metres of natural gas, and possibly more, before the end of 2025 to ensure adequate supplies for the next heating season.
Russian oil pump maker Borets could be nationalised
One of top three largest oil pump producers Russian Borets could be nationalised
Germany looks to repurpose Nord Stream 2 for green gas project
German authorities are considering re-tasking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to deliver green hydrogen or natural gas from Finland.
Bulgaria’s president says the country still receives Russian gas
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said on February 5 that Bulgaria continues to import Russian natural gas despite joining the EU-wide ban, Mediapool news outlet reported.
OPEC+ continues with production plan despite Trump’s demands
OPEC+ has decided to continue with its current oil production plans after a review meeting on February 2 despite calls from US President Donald Trump to lower crude prices.
US LNG exports stay near record high in January
US exports of LNG were near a record high in January, with the world’s largest exporter of the super-chilled fuel shipping 8.46mn tonnes.
Fico reiterates imports of Azeri gas are being debated
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico reiterated that shipments of gas from Azerbaijan are being discussed following his talks in Brussels.
Data shows oil deliveries from Russia to Turkey hit record high in 2024
Oil deliveries from Russia to Turkey hit a record high in 2024, registering at 323,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking a 36% gain versus the previous record of 254,000 bpd set in 2022, according to data from analytics company Kpler.
Ukraine to import up to 3 bcm of gas in 2025 to cover shortages, ex-minister says
Ukraine will need to import 2-3bn cubic metres of natural gas in 2025 to address supply shortages, former Energy Minister Olga Buslavets said, as the country prepares for another year of energy challenges.
Europe's gas crisis is back with a vengeance
A year ago, many market watchers were warning that it was premature to say Europe’s gas crisis was over. Now it seems it is back with a vengeance.
Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field reportedly sees oil output surging to 870,000 bpd in late January
Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field reportedly surged to a record 870,000 barrels per day (bpd) in late January, marking a 45% increase from the 2024 average.
EU sanctions envoy takes on delicate “compliance” issues on visit to Kazakhstan
Given Russian-Kazakh economic integration, Europe cannot hope to stop every illicit shipment from the Central Asian country to Moscow’s war economy, but there are some notable successes.
Russian refineries see 2.5% dip in oil deliveries in 2024
Crude oil deliveries to Russian refineries declined by 2.5% year on year in 2024 to 271.4mn tonnes, while refining volumes fell by 3.1% to 266.5mn tonnes.
Kazakh wealth fund buys shares in KMG
Kazakhstan’s National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna acquired more than 346,500 ordinary shares of national oil producer KazMunaiGas in the fourth quarter of last year.
Kazakh producer Lucent to help revive Borankol gas processing project
Kazakh privately-owned junior producer Lucent Petroleum plans to produce up to 1.7 mcm of gas per day at the Munaybai field in west Kazakhstan and transport it via pipeline to the Borankol gas processing plant.
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