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BP's $2.9bn FID in Azerbaijan won't mean higher exports
Hopes are slim that Azerbaijan will be able to ramp up gas supply to Europe to 20 bcm per year as targeted for a number more years.
US investor Lynch in talks with Germany on taking over Nord Stream 2
Before relocating to Miami in 2019, Lynch lived in Moscow for two decades. During this time, he was involved in significant financial dealings, including the acquisition of a subsidiary of Yukos in 2007 and the Swiss division of Sberbank in 2022.
Leak reported at Druzhba pipeline in Belarus
The cause of the incident has not yet been determined, but the ministry said no oil products had entered any water bodies.
Russian gas exports to dip 3% in 2025: Moscow-based CPI
Russian pipeline gas exports are expected to decline by 3% in 2025 to 115bn cubic metres, as gains in shipments to China fail to fully offset the loss of transit through Ukraine.
Another well blowout occurs in west Kazakhstan
Emergency services in Kazakhstan’s Mangistau region are responding to a blowout of a gas-water mixture at a well at the Tolkyn oilfield.
Russian seaborne oil exports slump by third in final week of May amid fresh sanctions
Russian seaborne oil exports slumped by almost a third in the final week of May, as EU sanctions targeted 189 tankers.
Gazprom achieves 17% growth in gas output for 2024
Russian gas giant Gazprom reported a 17% year-on-year increase in natural and associated gas production in 2024.
Moldova secures €400mn EBRD loan to bolster energy security
State energy trader Energocom will receive a €400mn ($434mn) loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to finance the purchase of natural gas and electricity.
Hungary’s MVM joins $2.9bn Shah Deniz gas project in Azerbaijan
Hungarian state-owned energy group MVM has secured a 5% stake in the next phase of Azerbaijan’s flagship Shah Deniz gas field, joining a $2.9bn development led by BP.
Turkmenistan douses the flames of “hell”
Crater fire in collapsed desert gas well raged for half a century. Adventurous tourists treasured site. Climate scientists hated it for its massive methane emissions.
Ukraine warns of gas shortfall worth up to €1bn, says Zelenskiy
Ukraine is facing a significant gas supply shortfall valued at around €1bn, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
KazMunayGas considers yuan-denominated bonds as Kazakhstan resists OPEC+ output cuts
KazMunayGas is exploring options to issue yuan-denominated bonds, including both offshore “dim sum” and onshore “panda” bonds, as part of efforts to secure more favourable borrowing terms, CEO Askhat Khassenov has told Bloomberg.
Kazakhstan orders Shell and Eni to halt gas plant project at Karachaganak over cost disputes
Kazakhstan has reportedly instructed Shell and Eni to halt their work on constructing a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak gas and condensate field, citing unresolved disputes over rising project costs and delays.
Russian Transneft oil pipeline operator to pay 2024 dividend
Russian oil pipeline operator Transneft to pay 2024 dividend despite higher profit tax
France and Belgium not satisfied with Russia LNG ban
France and Belgium said they need more reassurance to support the Russian LNG ban
France, Belgium resist call to give up Russian LNG
France and Belgium have expressed strong reservations about the European Commission's proposed ban on imports of Russian LNG by 2027.
Kazakhstan urges oil majors to boost domestic content in energy projects
Kazakhstan’s government is reportedly upping pressure on international oil companies to raise the participation of local suppliers in multibillion-dollar oil & gas projects, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s economy.
Hungary's MOL signs onshore exploration agreement with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
MOL has signed key terms for an exploration, development and production sharing agreement with Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR for the Shamakhi-Gobustan region of the country.
BP acquires stakes in Karabagh and ADUA blocks, approves $2.9bn Shah Deniz Compression project
BP has deepened its presence in Azerbaijan’s offshore oil and gas sector with two major moves.
BP outlines multibillion-dollar energy strategy in Azerbaijan with new solar, gas and oil projects
BP outlines multibillion-dollar energy strategy in Azerbaijan with new solar, gas and oil projects
Russia’s Gazprom has quietly shelved Turkey gas hub plan, says report
Project praised by Putin no longer seen as viable, sources at energy giant cited as saying.
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