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Oil prices steady with weak demand, Iran tension

- US-China trade conflict continues to weaken global oil demand

10.07.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Intra-Afghan peace dialogue underway in Qatar

- US-Taliban talks on Afghan peace paused two days to allow intra-Afghan peace dialogue

08.07.2019 International Relations , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Southern India's alarming water crisis not ending soon

- India's water crisis has worsened in recent years due to poor infrastructure, lack of proper water policy, say experts

06.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Oil sees weekly fall from oversupply, low demand worries

- Brent oil heads for 2.4% weekly loss

07.07.2019 Upstream , International Organization , Asia , Americas

Kazakhstan aims to become Eurasian financial leader

- Roadmap focuses on improving institutional oversight, and expanding capital markets in both conventional and Islamic finance

06.07.2019 Projects , Invesments , International Relations , Eurasia , Asia

Russia signs 5-yr. deal for greater Turkmen gas imports

- Purchase agreement will run until June 30, 2024

04.07.2019 Natural Gas , Eurasia , Asia , General

Turkey’s president praises ties with China

- Relations crucial not only for welfare of two countries' peoples but also for international stability, says Erdogan

02.07.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Oil prices up as US-China agree to restart trade talks

- Possibility of a trade deal mitigates fears of low global oil demand this year

02.07.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Trump, Kim agree to resume denuclearization talks

- US President and his South Korean counterpart see off Kim at DMZ after an hour-long meeting

01.07.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Trump meets Kim, crosses into N.Korea

- US President earlier said he would like to meet leader of North Korea and “say hello”

01.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

G20 Osaka Summit productive: Turkish president

- Turkish president evaluates bilateral meetings held on sidelines of G20 Summit

02.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Erdogan, Modi meet in Japan, discuss trade, defense

- It was first meeting between Turkish and Indian leaders ever since Narendra Modi won a second term as prime minister

30.06.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Trump says no problem in crossing into N.Korea

- US president says his administration will restart negotiations with China in trade deal with no further tariff hike

29.06.2019 Nuclear , Asia , General

Leaders of US, China talk 'fair trade' at G20

- It would be historic if we could do a fair trade deal, says Trump to his Chinese counterpart during G20 meetings in Japan

29.06.2019 Asia , Americas , General

N.Korea waiting for official proposal for Trump meeting

- Pyongyang terms US president’s meeting offer with Kim Jong-un as “interesting suggestion”

29.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Oil prices down ahead of G20 summit

- All eyes will be on Trump-Xi meeting

28.06.2019 Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

China ready to play guarantor for Afghan peace deal

- Chinese envoy meets Afghan national security adviser in Kabul

28.06.2019 International Relations , Asia

India to go its own way with S-400s: Foreign minister

- New Delhi, Washington reaching new heights in relations, says US secretary of state

27.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , Asia , Americas , General

Turkish President Erdogan arrives in Japan

- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka, Japan

27.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , Asia

Russian Novatek sends first LNG cargo to Japan

- LNG shipments to Japan mark importance milestone as it is a priority destination in Novatek's marketing strategy: Chairman

27.06.2019 Lng/Lpg , Eurasia , Asia

S. Aramco signs 12 high-worth deals with South Korea

- Multi-billion dollar deals are part of company's long-term downstream growth and diversification strategy, says Saudi Aramco

27.06.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Siemens Gamesa receives firm wind order in Taiwan

- Siemens Gamesa will install SG 8.0-167 Direct Drive offshore wind turbines at Greater Changhua 1 & 2a project

26.06.2019 Finance , Wind , Asia , General

North Korea's Kim gets 'excellent' letter from Trump

- Kim appreciates 'extraordinary courage of President Trump', says North Korea's state news agency

24.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Chinese, North Korean leaders discuss denuclearization

- Chinese President Xi Jinping expresses his country's support to Pyongyang to address its security and development concerns

21.06.2019 International Relations , Asia

LNG investment increases, but more needed: IEA

- New LNG carrier orders will be needed to keep LNG shipping market balanced beyond 2022, says IEA

21.06.2019 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , Asia , Americas , General

Oil up as trade woes abate with Trump, Xi meeting

- Brent crude jumped 2.2%, while WTI soared 4.8% on Tuesday

19.06.2019 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Trump to hold 'extended meeting' with China's Xi

- Sit-down to come as world's top two economies remain locked in bitter trade dispute

19.06.2019 International Relations , Asia

Asia Coop. Forum against meddling with internal affairs

- 5th Summit of Heads of State of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia issues declaration

16.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

G20 energy, environment ministers meet in Japan

- Turkish officials stress importance of energy access for displaced people, tout success in cutting plastic bag use

16.06.2019 Finance , Renewable , Turkey , Asia , General

Iran, China slam US unilateralism, vow to boost ties

- Tehran willing to play vital role in China's Belt and Road Initiative, Rouhani says

15.06.2019 Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

Chinese firm making key parts for F-35 jets: report

- Exception PCB, based in southwest England, creates circuit boards that ‘control many of the F-35's core capabilities’

15.06.2019 Energy Security , Asia , General

No problem with supplies after tanker attacks: Japan

- 2 oil tankers were attacked in Gulf of Oman on Thursday

14.06.2019 Oil , Asia , Middle East-Africa

US blames Iran for attacks in Gulf region

- Iran describes attacks "suspicious" for having been perpetrated during talks between Japanese premier with Iran's leader

14.06.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa

600 US companies warn Trump on China tariffs

- Tariffs are taxes paid directly by US companies, not China, say companies, including Walmart and Levi Strauss

14.06.2019 Asia , Americas , General

Trump confident Hong Kong, China will work out issues

- 'I understand the reason for the demonstration, but I'm sure they'll be able to work it out,' Trump says

13.06.2019 Asia , General

Japan’s Abe visits Tehran to ease tensions

- Military conflicts should be avoided at any cost, says Japanese premier

13.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Tariffs on lithium-ion batteries loom over US storage

- Ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing to hinder energy storage capacity of US

13.06.2019 Electricity , Finance , Asia , Americas

Trump received 'very warm' letter from Kim Jong-un

- President optimistic on potential third summit with North Korean leaders, says relations 'very good' with Kim

12.06.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Storing carbon underground to meet global emission goal

- Eighteen large-scale carbon capture and storage facilities capture almost 40 million tonnes of carbon annually

08.06.2019 Electricity , Regulation , Renewable , Europe , Asia , Americas , General

Russia to deliver Power of Siberia gas from Dec.1

- Volume of initial deliveries will be 10 million cubic meters per day

30.05.2019 Natural Gas , Eurasia , Asia

Oil down with US-China trade worries, Huawei lawsuit

- Sino-US trade relations strain further as Chinese tech firm files motion in US court to end lawsuit

30.05.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Trump urges Korean denuclearization

- US president says Pyongyang held no nuclear tests in last 2 years

28.05.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

India invites regional leaders to PM's oath-taking

- Pakistan has not yet been extended invitation to Modi's oath-taking ceremony

28.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Oil prices down following largest weekly drop of 2019

- Brent crude lost more than 5% last week, while WTI plummeted by around 7%

27.05.2019 Upstream , International Relations , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iraq says stands by Iran against US sanctions

-Trump administration also re-imposed sanctions on Iran’s banking and energy sectors

27.05.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia

Iran says offered 'non-aggression pact' with Gulf

-Tension has been rising between Iran and US

27.05.2019 International Relations , Asia

Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership

-Two countries inked several agreements and MoUs during Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan's visit to Islamabad

27.05.2019 International Relations , Asia

Oil falls more than 5% to post biggest 2019 weekly loss

- Brent declines 5.4% for the week, while WTI slumps by 6.9%

27.05.2019 Upstream , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Scatec Solar signs up for 485 MW in Vietnam

- Norwegian company partners with MT Energy to develop, finance, construct and operate solar projects

25.05.2019 Solar , News from companies , Asia , General

Oil prices rebound on Friday from two-month low

- Crude prices on Thursday hit lowest level since March

24.05.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

China slams US Senate proposal on South China Sea

- Legislation violates basic norms of international law and international relations, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

24.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Modi’s party wins absolute majority in Indian election

- Party wins 283 seats, leads in 20 more

24.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Vestas secures 44 MW order for Chinese wind project

- Danish company to supply 20 V120-2.2 MW turbines with tall tower solution

24.05.2019 Wind , News from companies , Asia , General

Trump delays auto tariffs on EU, Japan

- Tariffs delayed 6 months

20.05.2019 Finance , Europe , Asia , Americas

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

- Tashkent government will realize over 30 investment projects between 2019-2025, national oil and gas company announces

18.05.2019 Upstream , Upstream , Asia , General

Trump's foreign telecom gear ban takes shot at Huawei

- Executive order bans U.S. telecom firms from installing foreign-made technology that poses national security threat

16.05.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Chinese president calls for unity among Asian nations

- Clash of civilizations 'a stupid idea and disastrous act', says Xi

15.05.2019 Finance , Asia

Kremlin: Russia wants independent ties with US, China

- ‘Washington and Beijing may be waging these trade wars, but this is not our war,’ Kremlin spokesman says

15.05.2019 International Relations , Eurasia , Asia , Americas

Oil retreats with escalating US-China trade tension

- Beijing retaliates by raising tariffs on US goods, after Trump forces China to make a deal

14.05.2019 Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

China says will never surrender to foreign pressure

- ‘Increasing tariffs will not solve any problems,’ says Chinese foreign ministry spokesman

14.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

China refuses to sit in nuclear disarmament talks

- China says it keeps nuclear arsenals on minimum level 'commensurate to its defense policy needs'

14.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Oil has small gains awaiting US-China trade row outcome

- Trade dispute threatens global oil demand, as two nations represented 34% of world oil consumption in first quarter of 2019

14.05.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Indian embassy holds investment seminar in Turkey

- 5 Turkish firms attend Invest India seminar in capital Ankara

11.05.2019 Finance , Asia , General

US, China trade talks end without long-sought deal

- Trump says tariffs 'may or may not be removed depending on what happens' in future talks

11.05.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Trump: Iran 'very threatening' to US

- President open to talks with Tehran, says 'I'd like to see them call me'

10.05.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil prices fall with heightened US-China trade tensions

- Trump claims China 'broke the deal,' while Beijing says it would retaliate against tariffs with 'necessary countermeasures'

10.05.2019 Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Indian, Turkish officials hold talks on bilateral ties

- Two sides review current situation in their respective regions, exchange views on several multilateral issues

09.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Oil prices gain with record China crude imports

- China's crude oil imports show 11% increase in April from same month last year

09.05.2019 Downstream , Stock Market , Asia

Oil prices gain as China set for trade talks with US

- US Trade Representative Lighthizer says Chinese Vice Premier Liu will head officials from Beijing to Washington on Thursday

07.05.2019 Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

North Korea fires short-range missiles into East Sea

- Pyongyang last fired Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile in late November 2017

04.05.2019 Asia , General

Turkey to chair Asia Cooperation Dialogue

- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will attend Wednesday's meeting in Doha

01.05.2019 Turkey , Asia , General

Orsted invests in Taiwan's largest offshore wind farm

- Changhua 1 and 2a will have capacity of approx. 900 MW, enough to supply around 1 million households with green power

30.04.2019 Wind , News from companies , Asia , General

Oil prices down with China's weak manufacturing data

- Manufacturing sector shows weakness in April, but Purchasing Managers' Index remains just above 50 to avoid contraction

30.04.2019 Invesments , Asia

EU Council extends arms embargo on Myanmar

- Council also prolongs other measures, including export ban on dual-use goods for Myanmar army, border guard police

30.04.2019 International Relations , Europe , Asia

China requests Russian gas beyond contract volumes

- China wants further supplies via Power of Siberia gas pipeline beyond contract volume of 38 billion cubic meter per year

30.04.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Asia , General

Trump says Japan trade talks coming along 'very nicely'

- President says negotiations 'can go very quickly'

28.04.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Trump pushes for new China, Russia arms pacts: Report

- Trump's directive to staff comes in wake of his decision to scuttle U.S. participation in major arms control agreements

26.04.2019 Energy Security , Eurasia , Asia , Americas

ExxonMobil signs 20-year LNG deal with China's Zhejiang

- Under the agreement, Zhejiang Energy will receive 1 million metric tons per annum of LNG

24.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Asia , Americas , General

UK invests £30M to expand India's solar farm network

- CleanMax Solar, recipient of investment, will use capital to enhance portfolio from 500 MW to 2,000 MW in next three years

24.04.2019 Solar , Asia

ADNOC inks new deal for base oil sales to India

- IndianOil will use ADbase to manufacture high-end engine oil for India's growing automotive sector

24.04.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia , General

Pakistan, Iran to form ‘joint reaction force’ on border

- Understanding comes at meeting in Tehran between Pakistani Prime Minister Khan and Iranian President Rouhani

23.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia , General

Turkey, Tajikistan eye $1B trade volume

- Improving political, commercial relations with Turkey a priority on Tajikistan’s agenda, said FM Aslov

24.04.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

China could support low carbon growth by greening BRI

- By greening Belt and Road Initiative, China could help two-thirds of world’s population in move to low carbon transition

23.04.2019 Invesments , Renewable , Asia

Turkey continues to be key in region's energy projects

- TurkStream brings mutual interdependence for Russia and Turkey, expert says

18.04.2019 Natural Gas , Downstream , Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Eurasia , Asia , General

Oil prices gain with rise in China refinery output

- Greater output shows rise in crude oil demand in world's second biggest oil consumer

18.04.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Asia

Indonesia holds historic elections

- Polls being held same day for presidency and vice presidency, parliamentary seats and local positions for first time

17.04.2019 International Relations , Asia

Australia plans pumped hydro at old copper mine

-Project that is expected to be operational by 2024 will boost energy storage assets for greater renewable capacity in future

17.04.2019 Hydro , Asia , General

Saudi Aramco to acquire stake in Hyundai Oilbank

- Subsidiary Aramco Overseas Company B.V to purchase 17 percent stake in South Korean oil refining company

17.04.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia , General

Malaysian Petronas venturing into renewables

- Acquisition is expected to be completed later this month

16.04.2019 Solar , Asia

India: General elections underway in parts of country

- Minor incidents of violence, reports of voters missing from rolls as 7-phase election begins in world's largest democracy

12.04.2019 International Relations , Asia

Total and partners sign agreement for Papua LNG project

- Project with capacity of 5.4 million tons per year will unlock over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of gas resources

10.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia , General

Global energy storage market to grow 13 fold by 2024

- Wood Mackenzie estimates that energy storage will become a key technology in electricity grid system

09.04.2019 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas , General

Total's Saft to expand lithium-ion trade in China

- Saft will form joint venture with Chinese group Tianneng to develop, manufacture and sell lithium-ion cells

04.04.2019 News from companies , Asia , General

New Zealand shooter to face 50 murder charges: Police

- Gunman will appear in High Court on Friday; other charges under consideration

04.04.2019 Asia , General

Total signs 10-year LNG deal with China's Guanghui

- New supply contract is in line with Total’s strategy to expand its presence in the Chinese LNG market, says Total official

04.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , General

Nordex secures 157.5 MW wind farm deal in Australia

- German manufacturer to supply 35 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for Mortlake South Wind Farm project in Victoria

02.04.2019 Wind , News from companies , Asia , General

Global gas consumption up with further US, China demand

- Natural gas consumption increased by 170 billion cubic meters in 2018 compared to 2017

03.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Asia , Americas , General

India launches intelligence-gathering satellite

- Mission to witness IRSO placing payloads in 3 orbits and conducting space experiments for first time, local media report

02.04.2019 Asia

China 'at war with faith’: US envoy

- American ambassador for religious freedom points to restrictions, punishments imposed on Muslims, Buddhists and Christians

29.03.2019 Asia , Americas , General

Renowned economist briefly detained in India

- Jean Dreze and two others briefly held in Jharkhand state for organizing public meeting without permission

29.03.2019 Asia , General

Turkey’s location ‘biggest advantage’ for Indian investors

- Indian firms should consider Turkey as base for Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East, says head of business body

27.03.2019 Turkey , Asia

Leaders of France, Germany and China to meet in Paris

- Multilateralism, trade and international challenges will be on agenda of Tuesday’s meeting

25.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Asia

Trump seeks free trade agreement with Japan

-FTA negotiations between Washington, Tokyo expected to launch this month but delayed until April or May

21.03.2019 Asia , Americas

Kazakh president announces his resignation

- Nursultan Nazarbayev leaving office after almost 3 decades in office

20.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Asia

GE to co-develop 583 MW gas power plant in Bangladesh

-Summit Meghnaghat II power plant will become operational by 2022 to generate electricity for up to 700,000 Bangladeshi homes

20.03.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , News from companies , Asia , General

Turkey's energy goals in 11th devel. plan 'achievable'

UAE's Barakah NPP advances towards gaining ops. license

Iran may go for 20% enrichment: Atomic Energy spokesman

Turkey boosts energy cooperation with China

Iran, Japan to barter oil for power plant upgrade

Turkey's installed power capacity up 58% in 5 months

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

UK's National Trust to halt fossil fuel investments

Turkey's lignite use down 0.15% in April

Kenyan court blocks East Africa's first coal plant

Turkey aims to increase share of renewables: Minister

Global oil supply falls in May: IEA

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

Turkey rejects EU statement on drilling in Eastern Med

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

Oil prices see small increase at week beginning June 24

Russia holds 19.8% of total global proven gas reserves

Tupras refineries ranked biggest industry in Turkey

Turkey's natural gas imports down 9% in March

Algerian LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Novatek increases gas sales by 23.7% in 2Q19

Turkey's LPG imports down over 1.76% in April 2019

Russian Novatek sends first LNG cargo to Japan

Oil gains weekly as dovish US Fed weakens dollar

Lower global economic growth reduces oil demand: EIA

US crude output for April surpasses 12M barrels daily

Oil sees weekly fall from oversupply, low demand worries

Oil prices gain as dollar weakens with dovish Fed

Oil up as trade woes abate with Trump, Xi meeting

Oil prices down with weak demand, forecast revisions

US again leads world in oil production, consumption

Oil prices up as Gulf of Mexico storm cuts output

Oil prices up with sharp decline in US crude stocks

Norway's petroleum sales decrease in May

US crude oil stocks, production falls for w/e June 14

Oil prices steady with weak demand, Iran tension

Oil heads for biggest monthly gain before OPEC meeting

Oil prices up as US-Iran tension escalates

Oil steady as Trump queries US protection of oil lanes

Kenya launches Africa’s biggest wind power plant

GE to supply equipment for 158 MW wind farms in Turkey

Equinor plans first floating wind farm in Asia

Turkey's installed power capacity up 58% in 5 months

Solar farm in Spain receives €285 million investment

Global wind power capacity to grow by 60% in 5 years

EBRD to finance solar project in Ukraine

European solar installations to double over next 3 yrs.

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in May

Global hydropower capacity grows by 1.97% in 2018

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

Majority of Norway's power from hydro in Mar. 19

Biogas shows potential to reduce emissions by 13%

Wales turns wood to energy via £160M power station

US awards $5.5 million for geothermal machine learning

Enel buys 650 MW of renewable power plants in US

Saudi Aramco awards oil, gas contracts worth $18B

Kazakhstan aims to become Eurasian financial leader

Scotland's green economy gets £10 million boost

US-led economic conference kicks off in Bahrain

Turkish parliament ratifies 11th development plan

Solar farm in Spain receives €285 million investment

Oil gains weekly as dovish US Fed weakens dollar

Lower global economic growth reduces oil demand: EIA

Oil prices up with sharp decline in US crude stocks

Oil prices up as US-China agree to restart trade talks

Oil heads for biggest monthly gain before OPEC meeting

Oil prices down ahead of G20 summit

Brent to average $69.50 in 2H19: Wood Mackenzie

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

S&P revises Mexico's Pemex outlook to negative

Seven oil, gas majors establish blockchain consortium

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector