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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 to build gas trunk pipeline linking to Kazakhstan
Russia is set to construct a trunk gas pipeline to supply natural gas to Kazakhstan.
Turkey, Turkmenistan sign deal covering gas imports via Iran
Turkey and Turkmenistan have agreed on a deal covering imports of Turkmen gas to Turkey via Iran beginning March 1. The specifics of the agreement have yet to be disclosed, but media reports say that volumes could reach up to 2 bcm annually.
Russian Orlan-10 spy drone crashes near CPC pipeline in Kazakhstan
A Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone has been found crashed near a stretch of the CPC oil export facility in Kazakhstan, raising concerns over unauthorised surveillance and potential security threats to critical energy infrastructure.
Uzbekistan restricts CNG supplies amid cold snap
Uzbekistan temporarily restricted compressed natural gas (CNG) supplies to refuelling stations from February 9-12 due to increased demand amid a cold snap.
Russia and Saudi Arabia to continue OPEC+ cooperation
Russia and Saudi Arabia affirmed their commitment to continued cooperation within OPEC+ during a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on February 20.
Putin claims Ukrainian drone strike on CPC coordinated with West, Lavrov calls it attack on Kazakh oil infastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on February 19 that the Ukrainian drone attack two days earlier on a Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pumping station in southern Russia could have been coordinated with Western allies.
OPEC+ considers increasing production
OPEC+ is currently deciding on whether to delay a collection of monthly supply increases that were previously scheduled to start in April.
Trump interested in jointly developing Arctic oil and gas with Russia
The US and Russia are looking at joint energy projects in the Arctic, as part of the ceasefire negotiation in Riyadh, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund boss Kirill Dmitriev told Politico on February 19.
Brazil set to join OPEC+ but says it will opt out of cartel's output cuts
Brazil has approved joining OPEC+, marking the country's emergence as a major oil producer just months before it hosts the UN climate conference.
Novatek gas major and other Russian companies could keep foreigner’s dividends
Russian corporate majors could keep the dividends owed to shareholders from “unfriendly” countries instead of depositing them on special “C-type” accounts, RBC business portal reports citing corporate lawyers.
Kazakhstan to launch trial shipments of crude to Hungary
Russia remained largest oil exporter to Czechia in 2024, despite falling volumes of imported crude
Russia remained the largest oil exporter to Czechia in 2024, sending 2.7mn tonnes of oil, or 42% of the overall imports to the country.
Top Turkish refiner Tupras says it's stopped buying Russian crude amid stepped-up sanctions
Turkey’s top oil refiner Tupras has ceased purchasing Russian crude because of stepped-up US sanctions announced in mid-January on Russian energy companies and tankers carrying Russian oil, the company said on an earnings call on February 17.
Russian oil company Russneft posts high profit for 2024, but low on cash
Russian oil company Russneft posts profit in 2024, but high debt and corporate governance remain a concern
Russia says pipeline drone strike set to wipe out up to third of Kazakhstan’s oil exports
Kremlin mouthpiece Medvedev claims Ukrainian attack was designed to harm US economic interests in deliberate move against Trump.
Turkmenistan's International Economic Investment Forum in Kuala Lumpur: Unlocking New Opportunities
On April 23-24, Kuala Lumpur will set the stage for the TEIF 2025 – a major global platform bringing together high-level government officials, international financial institutions and energy giants.
Kazakhstan explains overproduction in January to OPEC+ leaders
Ambassador outlines Turkey and Turkmenistan’s $5bn-per-year trade ambitions
Turkey and Turkmenistan have ambitions to build up their trade from the $2.2bn recorded in 2024 to more than $5bn in the not-too-distant future, said Ahmet Demirok, Ankara’s Ambassador to Ashgabat, as quoted by Turkmen state media on Feb 14.
Gas flowing to Transnistria but not enough to restart industries
Gas supplies have resumed to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria, but volumes remain insufficient to restore industrial activity and provide consistent hot water.
Russia mulls tougher gasoline exports ban from March 1
Russia could tougher the gasoline exports ban ahead of the start of the agricultural season
Ukrainian drone strikes Kazakhstan’s main oil export pipeline route in Russia
Attack comes on same day Hungarian and Kazakh top diplomats back idea of Ukraine conflict talks between Putin and Trump.
Istanbul-listed Petkim’s port unit obtains $140mn three-year loan from JPMorgan at SOFR+4.35%
Port operator Petlim, a unit of Turkish petrochemical producer Petkim (PETKM), has obtained a $140mn three-year loan from JPMorgan.
Ukrainian gas reserves fall to record low as supply deficit persists
Ukraine’s natural gas reserves have dropped to their lowest level in at least a decade as the country struggles to transition to full self-sufficiency in gas production.
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