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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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Russia nationalises Dagestani oil terminal DagNefteProdukt
A Makhachkala court has ruled to transfer ownership of the Caspian region’s key oil transshipment terminal DagNefteProdukt in Dagestan to the Russian state.
Poland ends the last of Russian oil imports
Poland’s largest energy company, state-owned Orlen, has ended its last contract for Russian crude oil and halted these imports, declaring finally that it has “freed the region from Russian crude oil”.
ASX-listed TMK Energy says Mongolia Gurvantes XXXV CSG project generating strong interest from potential partners
ASX-listed TMK Energy said on June 30 in an operations and project update that its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Project in Mongolia has generated strong interest from potential project partners with proven track records.
Turkey to specify sustainable aviation fuel mandates
Turkey has decided to specify mandates for airlines and jet fuel suppliers as it pushes to hike the uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the country’s civil aviation authority has announced on its website.
LPG pressure builds in Uzbekistan as prices climb 30% in June
The exchange price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, primarily propane) in Uzbekistan has climbed more than 30% since the beginning of June, exacerbating concerns over energy affordability.
Middle East volatility could benefit Power of Siberia 2, but challenges remain
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OGT 2025 – 30 years of energy leadership
Official registration is now open for the 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025), which will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, in Ashgabat.
Russia reportedly expresses interest in making regular LNG deliveries to Turkey
Russia is said to have expressed an interest in making regular liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Turkey and stands ready to participate in joint investment projects to develop the gas market there.
OPEC+ poised for further oil output boost in August
OPEC and its allies are set to press ahead with another substantial increase in oil production for August
Tanker docks at Arctic LNG 2 as Russia seeks to expand LNG presence
The sanctioned Novatek facility is central to Russia’s aspirations to expand its presence in the LNG exports sector.
Russia’s Gazprom to issue new yuan bonds
No 2024 dividend from Russia’s Gazprom
The shareholders of Russia’s natural gas major Gazprom at the AGM resolved to not pay the 2024 dividend.
Kazakhstan’s crude exports to Germany drop to 160,000 tonnes in June
Kazakhstan’s crude oil exports to Germany will fall to 160,000 tonnes in June from 230,000 tonnes in May, national energy company KazMunayGaz said on June 26.
Kazakhstan increases oil production in May despite OPEC+ pressure
Kazakhstan’s oil production reportedly rose by 2% in May, with the country continuing to defy mounting pressure from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to reduce output.
Kazakh gas pipeline operator Qazaqgaz seeks local partners for gas upstream projects
Kazakhstan’s state-owned gas pipeline operator and producer Qazaqgaz has secured fresh backing from local investors to explore two prospective gas blocks, as it seeks to raise domestic production amid rising energy demand.
Russia's Lukoil acquire key oilfield service contractor
The move is expected to strengthen Lukoil's control over service operations but does not mark a return to full vertical integration.
Russian natural gas output falls 3.4% in 5M-2025
Natural gas production in Russia declined by 3.4% year on year in the first five months of 2025, while output of coke and petroleum products saw a modest 0.8% increase.
Russian petchems leader SIBUR breaks ground on catalyst production plant in Kazan
The company said the milestone would mark a major step toward securing technological self-sufficiency in the country’s polymer sector.
Russia aims high for expanding gas use in transport
Russia’s total consumption of natural gas as motor fuel could rise to 6.22bn cubic metres by 2035 under a baseline scenario, and up to 13.8 bcm in a more ambitious projection.
Former head of Russian oil junior faces $23mn in tax evasion charges
Prosecutors in Russia’s Khanty-Mansiysk region have referred to court a criminal case against the former director of oil company Kayum Neft, who is accused of evading nearly RUB2bn ($23mn) in taxes.
Russia once more weighs ban on gasoline exports
Russian authorities are weighing the reintroduction of a full ban on gasoline exports through to the end of October, amid tightening domestic supply linked to seasonal refinery maintenance and surging wholesale prices.
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