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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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India rejects Trump’s claim it will stop importing Russian oil as Moscow says trade will continue
India has dismissed former United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to halt Russian oil imports, while Moscow maintained that energy trade with New Delhi would continue as normal.
Commercial gas sales start at MOL-invested Kurdistan gas project
Pearl Petroleum, the operator of the consortium at the Iraqi Kurdistan Khor Mor facility, which includes MOL, announced the start of commercial gas sales, marking a 50% increase in processing capacity.
Venezuela seeks to deepen energy ties with Russia
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has formalised a strategic cooperation treaty with Russia aimed at consolidating political and economic collaboration with Moscow.
EBRD prepares extra €500mn for Naftogaz to secure Ukraine’s winter gas supplies
The EBRD is preparing an additional €500mn financing package for Ukraine’s state energy firm Naftogaz to fund urgent gas imports amid intensified Russian strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure.
Russia to delay refinery maintenance in bid to boost domestic fuel supply
Russia will postpone scheduled maintenance at oil refineries to increase domestic supplies of petrol and diesel, Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev said following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin
UK sanctions Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft Oil Company and Lukoil PJSC
OPEC+ unity serves both Russia and Saudi Arabia, Moscow says
A senior Russian official told the Saudi Minister of Energy that coordinated action through OPEC+ aligns with both countries’ interests as the producers manage tensions over how quickly to raise output.
Azerbaijan produces 20.7mn tonnes of oil and 38.2 bcm of gas in January–September 2025
Azerbaijan produced 20.7mn tonnes of crude oil and condensate in the first nine months of 2025, according to operational data released by the Energy Ministry.
Fuel shortages, price rises in evidence across parts of Central Asia amid Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries
Fuel shortages and price rises are in evidence across many parts of Central Asia amid the Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on refineries that have cut Russia’s refining capacity, according to an October 15 report from RFE/RL.
Putin ally Timchenko acquires Shell’s former stake in Western Siberian oil fields
Russian billionaire Gennady Timchenko, a close associate of President Vladimir Putin, has acquired Shell’s former 50% stake in the Salymsky oil project in Western Siberia
Russian-Vietnamese JV brings new White Tiger oil platform on stream two months ahead of schedule
Vietnamese-Russian joint venture Vietsovpetro has commenced commercial oil production from its BK-24 wellhead platform at the Bach Ho (White Tiger) oilfield more than two months ahead of schedule, the partnership reported last week.
KazMunayGaz launches new exploration phase at Ozen North block
Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGaz has reportedly approved the next stage of its exploration programme aimed at expanding long-term production opportunities for its largest wholly owned subsidiary, Ozenmunaygaz.
Kazakhstan’s oil output rises 13% to 75.7mn tonnes in first three quarters
Kazakhstan produced 75.7mn tonnes of oil and condensates between January and September, marking a 13.2% increase compared with the same period of last year, The Caspian Post reported on October 14, citing Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
Russia’s oil revenue slips as refinery outages curb product exports
Russia’s oil revenue declined again in September to $13.35bn, as repeated drone attacks on refineries curtailed fuel exports despite a rise in crude shipments, the IEA reported
India says Mongolia’s first oil refinery expected to start operating in 2028
Mongolia’s first oil refinery, constructed by a project that led by Indian contractors, is expected to begin operations in 2028, India's foreign ministry said on October 14.
Indian state refiners cut Russian crude imports by over 45% amid rising freight costs and US pressure
India’s state-owned oil refiners have reduced Russian crude oil purchases by more than 45% between June and September, redirecting volumes to Iraq as freight costs rise and diplomatic pressure from the United States intensifies
Are four-fifths of Russian refining capacity really offline?
The severity of Russia’s fuel crisis has been exaggerated.
Gazprom signs memorandum of intent to build new gas pipeline linking Russia and Kazakhstan
Russian energy company Gazprom and the government of Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of intent to build a new natural gas pipeline connecting the two ex-Soviet states, Caspian News reported on October 13, citing Gazprom.
West Kazakhstan launches 14 joint projects with Chinese investors worth KZT 134bn
West Kazakhstan Region has advanced 14 major investment projects in partnership with Chinese enterprises, official state news agency Kazinform reported October 13, citing the regional government’s press service.
Russia lifts September oil output but stays just under OPEC+ cap
Russia’s crude oil production increased to 9.321mn barrels per day (bpd) in September, up by 148,000 bpd from August
Amid drone strikes in Russia, Kyrgyzstan’s gasoline reserves reportedly down to one month of market coverage
Kyrgyzstan’s current gasoline reserves are only sufficient to cover market demand for one month, The Times of Central Asia (TCA) said on October 13, citing participants in a recent meeting convened by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service.
Kyrgyzstan warns of fuel shortages
Local officials attribute the shortfall to refinery maintenance and disruptions in Russia, whose downstream sector has been hit by drone attacks in recent months.
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan press ahead with joint gas exploration
Uzbekistan’s national oil company Uzbekneftegaz and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR are moving ahead with an ambitious exploration venture on the Ustyurt plateau under a production-sharing agreement signed in July 2025.
Kazakhstan aims high in gas production
Kazakhstan has seen rising gas consumption over recent years, though its production has failed to meet this growth.
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