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OGCI helps develop updated inventory of methane emissions in Kazakh oil and gas sector
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) has helped develop an updated inventory of methane emissions in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas sector as part of its ongoing cooperation with the country to reduce such emissions.
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Russia's Gazprom says Europe is draining gas storage at a record rate for the time of year and its deliveries to Turkey have almost quadrupled.
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Russia cuts fertiliser export quota 6% to 18.8mn tonnes as nitrogen output falls
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Turkey's Bayraktar warns Russian gas is too expensive as supply contracts near expiry
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Russia cuts jet fuel exchange sales quota to 5% for the winter
Russia has cut the share of jet fuel big oil companies must sell on the exchange to 5% from 11% until the end of March, Kommersant reported on November 3.
Kyrgyzstan starts receiving fuel from China by rail, cuts reliance on Russian supply
Kyrgyzstan has received initial shipments of fuel from China by rail, after taking earlier deliveries by road, Kanatbek Eshatov, president of the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan, reportedly said at a meeting on energy security.
Ukraine offers Azerbaijan gas storage and pipeline access at Uzhhorod energy talks
Ukraine put its gas storage and pipelines on the table for Azerbaijan at energy talks in Uzhhorod on November 5, as the two signed a two-year action plan.
Kazakhstan targets 79mn tonnes of oil exports in 2027, seeking alternative routes
Kazakhstan plans to export around 79mn tonnes of crude oil in 2027 from total production of 99mn tonnes, Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on November 5.
Trump's Russian diesel deal unravels as tankers turn away from US
Two of three tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US under Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin have turned away with no buyers, the Financial Times reported on November 5.
Moldova seeks up to 50mn cubic metres of lower-priced Ukrainian gas
Moldova is considering buying between 10mn and 50mn cubic metres of natural gas from Ukraine, with state-owned supplier Energocom holding commercial negotiations with Ukrainian producers to secure prices below market levels.
Kazakhstan plans to increase aviation fuel production by 1.5mn tonnes by 2030
Kazakhstan plans to expand aviation fuel production capacity by an additional 1.5mn tonnes by 2030 through refinery modernisation and the construction of a fourth oil refinery.
Kazakhstan seeks Russia’s approval to resume oil shipments through Druzhba pipeline
Kazakhstan has formally asked Russia for permission to resume oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline to Germany, with the government awaiting Moscow’s response, says a report.
Kyrgyzstan's Japarov warns Gazprom he will take back gas system if it fails to meet commitments
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Moldova faces higher natural gas procurement costs as prices rise 15.5% in November
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Kazakhstan resumes oil exports through Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attack
Kazakhstan reportedly resumed oil transportation through the Atyrau-Samara pipeline on November 3, a day after a drone attack on a Russian transit facility forced a temporary suspension of pumping.
EU ban to cut Russian gas exports to Europe by 30 bcm in 2027, IEA says
The EU's ban will cut Russian gas exports to the bloc by 30 bcm in 2027, the International Energy Agency said, though Russian pipeline flows rose this year.
Five companies account for nearly 89% of Ukraine’s October gas exports
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Moldova expects Romania's Neptun Deep gas to cover a quarter of its consumption from 2027
Offshore Neptun Deep field is planned to produce 8 bcm of gas per year for around ten years.
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