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Moldova plans to take over Lukoil’s kerosene supply business at Chisinau Airport
The Government of Moldova is preparing to take control of the aircraft fuel supply infrastructure owned by Lukoil-Moldova through the state-owned Chisinau International Airport, Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced.
Kazakh PM, US-based LanzaJet meet over plan to construct eco-friendly jet fuel production plant
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of US-based LanzaJet (NASDAQ:LNZA), Inc, held a meeting with a focus on the localisation of advanced technologies and the implementation of a joint SAF project.
Lukoil calls force-majeure in Iraq as sanctions bite
The Russian firm is set to withdraw from its largest international asset as US sanctions measures sink a potential deal with Gunvor
Ukraine secures LNG deals with Greece and Poland to guarantee winter gas supplies
Ukraine will have sufficient gas supplies this winter after state-owned energy firm Naftogaz finalised a series of strategic agreements with partners in Greece and Poland to secure deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.
Bulgaria and Romania seek to delay sanctions against Lukoil
Sanctions imposed by US authorities on Lukoil's global operations expected to cause costly disruptions at the Russian group's local refineries.
Russia grants another $0.9bn tax breaks to ailing Gazprom
Mongolia plans to extend fuel storage capacity from one month to three to six months of consumer coverage
Mongolia's fuel storage facilities can currently cover one month’s national fuel consumption, but the country reportedly intends to expand the storage coverage to three to six months.
Russian oil output sees growth in October, but federal revenues crash
Russia’s crude oil output increased modestly in October even as state revenues from the oil and gas sector continued to decline sharply.
US slams “Kremlin puppet’s” Gunvor Lukoil asset deal
The US doubled down on its latest sanctions by appearing to cancel Gunvor’s deal with Russian oil major Lukoil, labelling the trader a “Kremlin puppet.”
Sanctions on Lukoil reportedly cast doubt on $6bn Kalamkas–Khazar offshore oil project in Kazakhstan
Uncertainty is growing around the $6bn Kalamkas–Khazar offshore oil development in Kazakhstan after the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s Lukoil, the project’s operator, Upstream reported on November 6, citing industry sources.
Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak field output recovers as Russia’s Orenburg plant resumes operations
Russia’s Orenburg gas processing plant is said to have begun steadily increasing its intake of gas from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak field, signalling a gradual recovery following the impact of a Ukrainian drone strike on the facility last month.
BP reports steady ACG output, advances Shah Deniz compression and Sangachal electrification
BP reported stable, safe production at the Azeri–Chirag–Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) complex in 3Q25 and progress across major gas and midstream projects, including the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project and the Sangachal Terminal Electrification.
ASX-listed TMK Energy reports record production at Mongolia coal seam gas project
TMK Energy (ASX: TMK) on November 5 announced record gas production during October at the pilot production project at its 100%-owned Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Project in Mongolia.
Turkey arrests directors of fuel retailer TP after SOCAR complaint
Police describe around 18,500 tonnes of fuel as "missing".
Russian attacks on gas compressor stations threaten up to 40% of Ukraine’s winter production
Ukraine could lose as much as 30–40% of its domestic gas production during the upcoming heating season following Russian strikes on compressor stations.
Ukraine faces $750mn gap for winter gas purchases, seeks EU support
Ukraine is facing a $750mn shortfall to fund critical natural gas purchases ahead of winter, President Zelenskiy said, warning that the country needs about $2bn worth of gas to meet demand as Russian attacks continue to strain its energy system.
Kazakh parliament approves legal amendments to boost hydrocarbon and uranium sectors
Kazakhstan’s Majilis (Parliament) has approved at second reading a series of amendments to the Code on Subsoil and Subsoil Use aimed at improving the management of the country’s hydrocarbon and uranium resources, Kazinform has reported.
Germany increases Kazakh crude imports in October by 25% m/m
Germany has sharply increased its purchases of Kazakh crude, importing 225,000 tonnes through the Druzhba pipeline in October, marking a 25% rise from the previous month, Deutsche Welle has reported on its Russian-language Telegram channel.
Moldova works to manage impact of Lukoil sanctions on aviation fuel supply
The Moldovan Government is prioritising discussions on how to mitigate the effects of international sanctions imposed on Russian oil company Lukoil, the country’s main supplier of kerosene.
Kazakhstan’s oil output reportedly down by 10% in October
Kazakhstan’s crude oil production, excluding gas condensate, fell by 10% in October to 1.69mn barrels per day (bpd), Reuters reported on November 5, citing industry data and the news service’s own calculations.
Mongolia's oil production reportedly boosted by 2% since AIM-quoted Petro Matad brought second well online
Mongolia's oil production has moved up by towards 2% since AIM-quoted explorer Petro Matad (LON:MATD) brought a second well online in October, Upstream reported on November 5, citing an update provided by the company.
Will Trump’s Central Asia summit in Washington help break the Chinese chokehold on rare earths?
“Rare earths”. As Donald Trump on November 6 hosts Central Asia’s five presidents in Washington, DC, observers can forgive themselves if they quickly lose count of the number of times these buzzwords are uttered.
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