Libya plans gas output boost to supply Europe by 2030, NOC head says

3 February 2026
Libya plans to significantly increase its natural gas production over the next five years, aiming to make larger volumes available for export to Europe by the early part of the next decade

COMMENT: Trump’s Indian trade deal unlikely to cut Asia off from Russian oil

3 February 2026
US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically.

Kazakhstan to build a second nuclear power plant in Almaty region

3 February 2026
Kazakhstan has approved plans to build a second nuclear power plant as part of its broader push to diversify its energy mix and ensure long-term energy security.

Libya’s energy sector recovery reinforces its role as key African oil and gas producer – AEC

3 February 2026
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has commended Libya’s hydrocarbon sector recovery, which confirmed the country’s position as a key African energy producer.

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