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Russia hits Ukrainian power facilities in six regions with intense missile attack, imports from EU won't cover winter demand

9 May 2024

Russian forces launched an intense missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in six regions on May 8. Half of Ukraine’s power facilities are now out of action to the point where European imports won't cover this winter's demand.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan join forces to power Europe

9 May 2024

The energy component of the Trans-Caspian and Middle Corridors are expanding, not only through oil and gas but also through green energy. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have joined forces to supply Europe with power.

Turkey's YEO to launch solar-plus-storage project in Zambia in partnership with GEI Power

8 May 2024

Zambian sustainable energy company GEI Power is partnering with Turkey’s YEO to develop a 60 MW solar plant with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Choma district of the African country.

April 2024 sets global moisture record

8 May 2024

April 2024 set a global moisture record for the planet, reports climatologist Ben Noll

Premier Energy seeks to raise over €135mn with Bucharest IPO

8 May 2024

Power and gas utility group Premier Energy's IPO kicks off on May 8, raising funds for its expansion into renewables in Romania and Moldova.

Energy transition more likely to be delayed with dire consequences, says WoodMac

8 May 2024

The world could be heading for a 3-degree C warming trajectory as political headwinds slow the energy transition, says a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

Genocide victims’ remains found on Namibia's Shark Island, adding to calls to scrap German green hydrogen port project

7 May 2024

Namibian authorities are being urged to freeze plans to extend a port on the Shark Island peninsula – meant to support green hydrogen production along the country’s south coast – after the discovery of unmarked graves and artefacts.

Nothing concrete has yet emerged from nuclear plant talks with Russia, says Uzbekistan

6 May 2024

Tashkent has received proposals from other countries, though as things stand there are no talks on alternatives to Russian bid, UzAtom director says.

The price cap on Russian oil is becoming increasingly unenforceable, says Mutual Insurance Club

5 May 2024

The price cap on Russian oil is becoming increasingly unenforceable, said the International Group of P&I Clubs, or so-called Mutual Insurance Clubs, according to reports on May 3.

Turkey reportedly still loading Azerbaijani oil for Israel despite “total trade ban”

5 May 2024

Trade ministry said “all products” are subject to boycott, but tankers on Ceyhan to Haifa crude export route appear unaffected.

Nigeria set to approve Seplat's acquisition of ExxonMobil assets within two weeks

3 May 2024

The Nigerian government is poised to greenlight ExxonMobil's $1.28bn asset sale to Seplat Energy within the next two weeks, pending resolution on critical issues related to decommissioning and host community rights.

Turkey reportedly freezes all trade with Israel

2 May 2024

Under pressure from religious conservatives, Turkish leader Erdogan is said to have blocked all exports and imports. Move draws angry rebuke from Israelis.