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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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Europe exits the winter heating season with record gas stocks
The EU has exited the heating season with a record volume of gas in storage, following another mild winter and as a result of reduced industrial demand and a concerted effort by policymakers to boost stockpiles.
Russian government, Novatek to provide $263mn in funding for domestic LNG equipment
The Russian government and the country’s biggest LNG exporter Novatek plan to provide $262mn in funding for the development of LNG industry equipment.
Lukoil raises exploration spending by 30%
Lukoil plans to ramp up spending on exploration by 30% this year, as Russia’s leading oil companies continue to invest heavily in replenishing reserves despite sanctions on their oil exports.
Gazprom takes operator of Dutch-UK gas pipe to court
Gazprom Export has filed a claim in Russia against another European company – this time BLL, the operaator of a 235-km gas pipeline between the Netherlands and the UK.
Azerbaijan doubles down by expanding gas exports to Europe
Azerbaijan is exporting more gas to Europe and Europe is keen to buy it. And as its own production of oil falls slowly it is repositioning itself as a major transit route for Kazakh oil, to allow it to reach the international markets.
Azerbaijan's Q1 2024: oil production at 7.3mn tonnes, gas exports hit 6.4 bcm
In the first quarter of 2024, Azerbaijan's energy sector demonstrated significant activity across oil and gas production, exports and transportation, according to the Ministry of Energy and other sector entities.
Azerbaijan increased gas production by 3.3% in Q1
According to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy, gas production in Azerbaijan in Q1 2024 reached 12.6 bcm. According to the Ministry's data, that this represents a 400 mcm increase over the same period in 2023, translating to a growth of 3.3%.
Russia asks Kazakhstan for emergency fuel supply
Russia has requested that Kazakhstan be ready to provide it with 100,000 tonnes of gasoline in the event of shortages.
Absheron gas field ramps up production to supply Azerbaijan's domestic market in Q1 2024
The operating company JOCAP (Joint Operating Company of Absheron Petroleum BV) produced 400 mcm of gas from the Absheron gas condensate field in the Caspian Sea in Q1 2024, according to the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan.
Russian federal budget deficit falls to $6.7bn in 1Q24 on the back of higher oil prices
In 1Q24 the federal budget deficit shrank to RUB607bn ($6.7bn), according to a preliminary estimate of the Ministry of Finance, after oil and gas revenues soared by 80% y/y.
Russia struggles to repair drone-hit refineries
Russia is facing difficulties in preparing the oil refineries hit by drone attacks from Ukraine due to sanctions and shortage of components, Reuters reports citing unnamed industry sources.
Gazprom Neft overhauls management structure
Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russian natural gas giant Gazprom, has undergone an overhaul of its management structure which has seen the head of its upstream department quit.
SOFAZ revenues from the sale of profitable oil and gas from ACG and Shah Deniz in Q1 exceeded $1.5bn
How Chinese oil imports are helping to support the regimes in Moscow and Tehran
A new report by the Atlantic Council has suggested that China – using a so-called dark fleet in conjunction with Russian and Iran – is effectively getting around existing sanctions on oil purchases from both countries.
Ukraine's Naftogaz celebrates first heating system without gas imports
Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov hailed the launch of Ukraine’s first heating system without any gas imports. The company launched a record 86 wells in 2023, with 24 boasting initial flow rates exceeding 100,000 cubic metres.
Kashagan operator denies oil spill reports
Kazakhstan’s crude oil output up 0.4% m/m in March
Ukrainian drone strikes major refinery deep inside Russian territory
A Ukrainian drone struck Russia's third-largest oil refinery on April 2, hitting a unit processing approximately 155,000 barrels per day of crude, though industry sources indicated the damage was not significant.
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