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SOFAZ assets forecasted to reach almost $59bn by 2028 with an average oil price of $80/barrel
The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) has set its 2024 revenue forecast at AZN12.073bn, while its expenses are estimated at AZN12.862bn, indicating a budget deficit of AZN788.73m for the year.
Sanctioned oil tanker docks in Houston, destined for ExxonMobil refinery
An oil tanker sanctioned by the US government over allegations that it carried Russian crude priced above the G7's price cap docked in Houston on October 17, destined for unloading at ExxonMobil’s refinery in Baytown, Texas.
Oil sanctions are a spent cannon
When sanctions on Russia’s oil were introduced they were hailed as deadly blow to Russia’s finances and were expected to swiftly bring the Kremlin to its fiscal knees. This didn't happen.
SOCAR methanol plant reduced production by 13%, exports down by 7% in January-September
SOCAR Methanol produced 350,100 tonnes of methanol in January-September 2023, which is 13% lower than the figure for 9 months of 2022, the State Statistics Committee said.
Turkey’s Botas denies debt owed to Gazprom stands at $27.5bn
Trade media report, meanwhile, reveals European Commission is probing deal on Bulgaria’s gas incumbent Bulgargaz accessing gas supplies via Turkey. Potential competition law breaches identified.
Gazprom’s subsidiary threatens to cut gas supplies to Moldovan district heating for unpaid bills
Moldovagaz, the incumbent natural gas distribution and supply group controlled by Russia’s Gazprom, has informed that it is considering cutting supplies to customers that owe money in unpaid bills.
Kazakhstan’s QazaqGaz and China’s Petrochina International sign new gas supply contract
SOCAR to receive $1.5bn loan from Russia's Lukoil
According to research by Eurasianet, in an innovative manoeuvre to navigate the challenges presented by Western sanctions on Russia, Azerbaijan's flagship oil company, SOCAR, has forged a comprehensive deal with its Russian counterpart, Lukoil.
Baku and Beijing agreed on co-operation in the energy sector
Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov, who is on a visit to China as part of the Belt and Road International Cooperation Forum, held a meeting with the head of the National Energy Administration of China, Zhang Jianhua.
Kazakhstan ready to send more oil to Uzbekistan for the right price
Kazakhstan is prepared to consider increasing oil supplies to Uzbekistan if the price offered by Tashkent is right, Kazakh Deputy Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said on October 11.
US enacts first sanctions on Russian oil tankers
The US imposed the first sanctions on Turkish and United Emirate owners of two tankers carrying Russian oil priced above the G7's price cap of $60 a barrel.
Europe's gas tank storage reaches an all-time high just before the winter's heating season starts
Total gas reserves in the European Union have surged to an all-time high just as the heating season begins, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), an industry group representing European gas operators.
Putin's birthday gift: Russia kicks off gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan
Russia officially launched natural gas deliveries to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan on October 7, taking advantage of a squeeze in Central Asian gas supply to partly offset its loss of market share in Europe.
Russian oil output edges up in September
Russian oil production rose marginally in September, by 10,000 barrels per day month on month to 9.48mn bpd. Output surpassed the OPEC+-agreed target by 30,000 bpd.
Mongolian president to discuss Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, Erdeneburen hydroplant projects in Xi, Putin meetings
Azerbaijan increased gas exports by 23% in January-September
IEA declares end to "Golden Age of Gas"
The energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine effectively marks the end of the 10-year Golden Age of Gas, the International Energy Agency said in its medium-term gas market report this month.
European gas prices soar to two-month high
European natural gas prices spiked last week, nearing levels not seen in two months, with the market in the grip of geopolitical concerns, renewed shortage fears and cold weather.
Proposed Turkmen gas supply deal for Iraq via Iran swap potentially a major earner for Ashgabat
Russia discusses reverse flow of oil to Azerbaijan
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Azeri Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov discussed the potential expansion of the Tikhoretsk-Baku oil pipeline at the Russian Energy Week forum
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