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China aims to become nuclear energy leader

- China intends to build Turkey’s 3rd nuclear power plant project with 3rd generation nuclear energy technology, CAP1400

18.09.2018 Nuclear , Asia

US imposing new tariffs on $200 billon of Chinese goods

- Total tariffs against China rise to $250 billion, Trump threatens tariffs on $267 billion of additional imports

18.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi opens store in Istanbul

- Over 160 Xiaomi products including smartphones, accessories, computers and home devices are sold at store

17.09.2018 Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Turkish president to visit Russia's Sochi on Monday

- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart expected to discuss latest developments in Idlib

17.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Death toll from typhoon rises to 40 in Philippines

- Typhoon Mangkhut reduces speed, headed to China and Hong Kong

17.09.2018 Energy Security , Asia

Iran, Turkmenistan to form oil, gas committee

- Committee will bolster energy ties, head of Iran's presidential office says

17.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

Death toll from typhoon rises to 40 in Philippines

- Typhoon Mangkhut reduces speed, headed to China and Hong Kong

16.09.2018 Asia , General

Trump to impose additional $200B in China tariffs

- Decision comes after Washington signals it wanted to restart trade talks with Beijing

16.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

- National Bureau of Statistics announces energy figures for month of August, and period covering January to August

15.09.2018 Electricity , Coal , Upstream , Upstream , Asia , General

Greenhouse gas emissions cuts possible by 2030: Experts

- All sectors of global economy have potential to rapidly halve greenhouse gas emissions through existing technologies

15.09.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas

US sanctions NKorean IT companies in China, Russia

- Penalties 'intended to stop the flow of illicit revenue to North Korea' Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says

14.09.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Russia, China to cooperate for Rosneft’s Siberian plans

- Rosneft and CNPC sign cooperation deal for oil & gas exploration and production in eastern and western Siberia

13.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Eurasia , Asia

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

- The company plans to develop a new solar plant project in Kazakhstan

14.09.2018 Solar , Turkey , Asia

Austria's OMV partners with Malaysia's Sapura Energy

- The partnership is expected to develop OMV’s activities in South East Asia, OMV says

13.09.2018 Invesments , Europe , Asia

Turkey, Kazakhstan target $10B trade volume

- Turkey, Kazakhstan's current bilateral trade volume exceeds $2B, says Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board

13.09.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Turkey, Kazakhstan sign trade deals worth $1.7 bln.

- Turkey and Kazakhstan sign 22 bilateral agreements covering transportation, machinery, chemicals, energy and mining

13.09.2018 Turkey , Asia

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

- Rosatom to build 3rd and 4th units of China's Xudabao NPP by 2027-2028 and 1st unit of Egypt's Dabaa NPP in summer of 2020

13.09.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Asia , Middle East-Africa

China urges action against trade protectionism

- Russian and Chinese presidents meet on sidelines of summit in port city Vladivostok

12.09.2018 Finance , World , Asia , Americas

Turkish foreign minister meets Japanese princess

- Princess Akiko of Mikasa visits various sites in central Anatolia

11.09.2018 Turkey , Asia

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

- First LNG cargo to China is planned for delivery later this month, Qatargas says

11.09.2018 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , Asia , Middle East-Africa

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

- Country's coal, natural gas and refined oil imports were also up in first eight months of year, official figures show

10.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , Asia

Pakistan, China renew commitment on economic corridor

- Multi-billion dollars project will remain priority for new government in Islamabad, says Pakistan’s foreign minister

10.09.2018 Finance , International Relations , Asia

US ready to impose $267B additional tariffs on China

- Trump says another $267 billion tariffs are ready to go on short notice 'if he wants'

08.09.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

- Statkraft purchses 100 percent share in 100 MW Tidong hydropower project under construction in India

08.09.2018 Hydro , Asia

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

- Gazprom completes 93 percent of Russia-China gas pipeline that is expected to cost $20 billion

08.09.2018 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia

Top Turkish, Iranian diplomats meet in Tehran

- Mevlut Cavusoglu, Javad Zarif meet ahead of trilateral summit on Syria in Iranian capital Tehran

07.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Koreas confirm summit, will to denuclearize

- Both Koreas release statements following Seoul delegation's visit to Pyongyang

07.09.2018 Nuclear , Asia

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

- Company is evaluating multibillion-dollar investment in Guangdong province

07.09.2018 Lng/Lpg , Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia

UK, China partner for £2M offshore wind research center

-Based in Yantai in China's Shandong province, center will drive technology innovation, support develop 300MW wind farm

06.09.2018 Wind , Europe , Asia

South Korean special envoy flies to North Korea

-Next inter-Korean summit and denuclearization set to top agenda for Seoul delegation in Pyongyang

05.09.2018 Asia , General

EU lifts restrictions on Chinese solar panels

- In place for nearly 5 years, EU anti-dumping & anti-subsidy measures on Chinese solar panels will expire midnight. Sept. 3

05.09.2018 Finance , Solar , Europe , Asia , General

US sanctions to badly affect Iranian economy: Report

- Iranian economy is forecast to grow by minus 2.8 percent by end of current Persian year

03.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

-French energy giant accepts Germany-based INEOS Styrolution’s offer to buy two production plants

01.09.2018 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia

North Korea accuses US of being ‘hostile’

- Pyongyang calls on Washington to faithfully implement June agreement

31.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

No breakthrough in Pakistan-India water talks

- Islamabad to approach international arbitration if New Delhi does not entertain its objections on controversial projects

31.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Fuel loading starts at unit 4 of China's Tianwan plant

- Next step involves connecting unit 4 to China's power grid

29.08.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Asia

South China Sea ‘major’ trade route for crude oil

-More than 30 percent of global maritime crude oil trade moves through South China Sea, according to US energy agency

29.08.2018 Downstream , Asia , General

Shell to buy Total's 26pct equity in Indian LNG terminal

-French energy giant also signs LNG sales agreement with Shell

29.08.2018 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia

India's oil demand growth to rise by 2035: Wood Mac.

-Wood Mackenzie forecasts India's rising income levels, expanding middle class and growing need for mobility drive oil demand

28.08.2018 Oil , Finance , Asia , General

'Turkey should push infrastructure for economic growth'

- Turkey's dynamic structure, young population, well-educated workforce can draw in investment, says Chinese ZTE executive

24.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Brent oil above $75 at week ending Aug. 24

- Brent crude oil hit its highest level since July 31 on Thursday trading at $75 per barrel

25.08.2018 Oil , Asia , Americas

China investing heavily in European wind

- Asian superpower invested $6.8 billion in Europe from 2011 to 2017, according to recent IEEFA report

22.08.2018 Wind , Invesments , Europe , Asia , General

China reiterates support for Turkey's economy

- Chinese, Turkish foreign ministers talk over phone

20.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Tariffs on China could cost US consumers $3.2B: Assoc.

- American consumers will have to pay between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion more for connected devices, association says

18.08.2018 Asia , Americas , General

EU, China step up climate change cooperation

- EU, China signed a MoU to enhance cooperation on emissions trading following the China-EU Summit on July 16 in Beijing

18.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Asia

Gazprom Neft's 1st half 2018 net profit almost doubles

- Gazprom Neft sees 1.5-fold increase in its operating profit in the first half of 2018

18.08.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Asia

White House confirms US, China trade talks to resume

- 'Sometimes talks can produce better outcomes than expected,' says White House economic advisor

17.08.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

China files WTO complaint over US solar tariffs

-Imposition of 30 percent tariff on PV imports not only harm China’s rights, but also undermine WTO rules, Commerce Ministry says

17.08.2018 Solar , Asia , Americas

UK billionaire to invest $1B in Australia's renewables

- UK Industrialist will invest in Cultana Solar Project with 780,000 solar panels to generate electricity for 96,000 homes

16.08.2018 Invesments , Renewable , Asia , General

China's power generation up 7.8 percent in Jan-July

- National Bureau of Statistics announces energy figures for month of July, and period covering January to July

16.08.2018 Electricity , Asia , General

Asian consortium plans to invest $7B in Iran's petchem

-Unnamed consortium to initially invest $2 billion over a three-and-a-half-year period, National Petrochemical Company says

15.08.2018 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia , Middle East-Africa

BMW fire scandal intensifies in South Korea

- Another vehicle catches fire despite local government's action

15.08.2018 Electricity , Energy Security , Asia

North Korea claims Putin wants Kim summit

- Koreas weigh up regional cooperation through Northeast Asian bloc involving Russia

15.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Duterte: China doesn’t own airspace over disputed sea

- President’s statement in reaction to China’s recent warnings to Philippine military aircraft conducting routine patrols

15.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

Senvion wins conditional order for 250 MW wind project in India

-German wind turbine manufacturer to supply and commission 108 2.3M130 turbines for Bhuj wind farm in northwest India

13.08.2018 Wind , Europe , Asia

Littoral states to sign document on Caspian Sea status

- Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan will meet in Kazakh city of Aktau on Sunday

12.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Nepal, Bangladesh sign energy cooperation deal

- Countries to collaborate on developing hydropower plants, transmission lines and possibly solar energy

12.08.2018 Electricity , Asia

Saudi Aramco to help develop advanced engine/fuel combo

-Joint research program with Mazda and Japanese research facility AIST could improve engine efficiency and cut CO2 emissions

10.08.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , News from companies , Asia , Middle East-Africa

US to impose sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoning

- Sanctions expected to take effect on or around Aug. 22

09.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

US sets second tranche of China tariffs

- 25 percent tariffs on $16B of Chinese goods set to take effect Aug. 23

08.08.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

White House urges N.Korea to act on denuclearization

- 'What we need is performance from North Korea on denuclearization,' National Security Advisor John Bolton says

08.08.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

South Korean lawmaker raises alarm on North’s coal

-South Korean lawmaker says ship suspected of violating UN sanctions by transporting coal from North Korea

07.08.2018 Coal , Asia

Seoul's defense chief to seek closer ties with Turkey

- Defense Minister Song Young-moo will leave for Turkey this weekend

03.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

South Korea breaks temperature records

- After hitting 40.3C, heatwave shows no sign of releasing its grip

02.08.2018 Electricity , Asia

Korean generals meet for North-South military talks

- Seoul and Pyongyang take another step towards reducing tensions

31.07.2018 Energy Security , Asia

Offshore production starts at Total’s Australian LNG project

-Ichthys in NW Australia expected to produce 285,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day and 85,000 barrels of condensate/day

31.07.2018 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia

BRICS need objective credit rating agency: Expert

- Emerging powerhouses need objective institution against Western-based agencies' political decisions, says economic expert

28.07.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

Russia preparing for meeting with US security advisor

- Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev, US national security advisor could meet by the end of summer

28.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

SOCAR's oil and gas production up in 2Q18

- The company produced 1.9 million tons of oil and 1.66 billion cubic meters of gas in second quarter

28.07.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Asia

Chinese bank to loan $3.6 billion to Turkey

- Loan to be used by private sector, public institutions and banks, says Turkish ministar

28.07.2018 Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Russia completes 90.5% of Power of Siberia gas pipeline

- 954 kilometers of pipeline, from Russia's Chayandinskoye natural gas field to China's Amur region, has been constructed

25.07.2018 Natural Gas , Eurasia , Asia

Karnataka state becomes India's renewable energy leader

- The southern Indian state of Karnataka has total of 12.3 gigawatts of renewable capacity installed as of March

25.07.2018 Renewable , Asia

China's Silk Road Fund to invest in Dubai solar project

-Fund to purchase 24.01 percent equity interest in 700-megawatt DEWA Concentrated Solar Power Project

08.08.2018 Solar , Asia , Middle East-Africa

South Korea cracks down on illegal North Korean coal

- Seoul reveals efforts to adhere to UN ban

19.07.2018 Coal , Asia

Turkey looks to build stronger brands in Japan

- Acting head of Mediterranean Exporters' Association says Japanese market is important opportunity for Turkish food brands

18.07.2018 Finance , International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Food giants could surpass biggest climate polluters

- World’s top 5 meat & dairy corporations combined are now responsible for more annual GHG emissions than Exxon, Shell or BP

19.07.2018 Finance , Renewable , Europe , Asia , Americas , General

EU, Japan ink trade deal

- Economic partnership agreement is biggest ever negotiated by EU and will create an open trade zone

18.07.2018 Finance , Europe , Asia

China files complaint to WTO about US

- China argues that tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods violates international trade laws

17.07.2018 International Relations , Asia , Americas

South Korea illegally imported coal from North: Report

- North Korean coal allegedly arrived in the South last year, violating sanctions targeting the North's nuclear development

18.07.2018 Coal , Asia

Canal Istanbul to alleviate oil traffic via Bosphorus

- $13B. deal between Russian and India for oil shipments will lead to more traffic on the Bosphorus: Energy Center director

16.07.2018 Downstream , Turkey , Asia

Vestas to deliver 112 MW turnkey solution for Tasmania

-Palisade's Granville Harbour Wind Farm will power more than 46,000 Tasmanian households, Danish wind power company says

12.07.2018 Wind , News from companies , Europe , Asia

China to increase influence in Middle East: Experts

- On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi announced that China would pledge $23 billion worth of loans, aid to Arab countries

12.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Middle East-Africa

BMW Group to produce Mini electric cars in China

- German company forms joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor to produce EV version of Mini

12.07.2018 Electricity , Invesments , Europe , Asia

US readies $200 billion in additional Chinese tariffs

- Wide-ranging goods to receive 10 percent tariffs include fish, rubber-based products, baseball gloves and fruits

11.07.2018 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Seoul denies forcing North Koreans to defect

- North Korean restaurant workers' entry to South Korea comes under UN scrutiny

11.07.2018 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Green light for Bangladesh Rooppur nuke plant's unit 2

- Rooppur nuclear power plant power's second unit obtains construction license

10.07.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Asia

ADB approves $100M grant for Rohingya in Bangladesh

- Approved grant to help provide basic infrastructure, services that will ease risk of hunger, diseases, says ADB president

09.07.2018 Finance , Asia

North Korea calls for American 'respect and trust'

- Pyongyang's propaganda website urges the United States to drop human rights issue ahead of Mike Pompeo's visit

06.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Tesla's supercharger global network up 72% since 2017

- The automaker currently has 1,320 superchargers worldwide

06.07.2018 Electricity , Invesments , World , Turkey , Europe , Asia , Americas

GE, SEPCOIII to build Pakistan’s 1st USC power plant

-660-megawatt project will be 'first lignite-fueled ultra-supercritical power plant across Mideast, N. Africa and Turkey'

05.07.2018 Coal , News from companies , Asia

Vestas to restructure China sales business unit

-Danish wind developer says it will transform its business model to fit the recently announced auction system in China

04.07.2018 Wind , News from companies , Asia

ATCO gets $1.5M for Australian hydrogen research project

-Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Western Australia produces, stores and uses hydrogen to energize commercial‐scale microgrid

04.07.2018 Renewable , News from companies , Asia

Westinghouse grid connects China's Sanmen nuclear plant

- Sanmen 1's turbine generator connects to electrical grid and begins generating electricity

04.07.2018 Nuclear , Asia , Americas

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

-Project located in Texas currently produces nearly 300,000 tons of LNG per year, Japanese company says

02.07.2018 Shale/Unconventional , Asia , Americas

Coal dominant source of power generation in 2017: BP

-With a share of 38 percent, coal was world's biggest source of electricity last year, according to BP's latest report

02.07.2018 Coal , Asia , Americas

Orano, Japan nuke fuel company ink support service deal

-France-based multinational energy company Orano to offer support services to Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited

29.06.2018 Nuclear , Europe , Asia

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

-800 MW project to cost $1.14 billion, and expected to be completed by end of June 2022

27.06.2018 Thermal , Europe , Asia

Total, Singapore's Pavilion to develop LNG bunker chain

-Companies take further step in developing liquefied natural gas as marine fuel in Singapore

27.06.2018 Natural Gas , Europe , Asia

Asia to lead surge in global gas demand: IEA

-China alone accounts for a third of global demand growth to 2022, according to International Energy Agency's latest report

27.06.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

French Orano, China's CNNC to process used fuel

-Orano, China National Nuclear Corp. agree to start preparatory work on fuel recycling plant with a capacity of 800 tons

26.06.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Danish Orsted wins Taiwan's 1st offshore wind auction

- Company to install 1,820 megawatts capacity in 2025

22.06.2018 Wind , Invesments , Asia , General

Fuel loading starts at China's Haiyang nuclear plant

- Westinghouse loads fuel at AP1000 nuclear power plant located in Haiyang, Shandong province

24.06.2018 Nuclear , Asia , Americas

ExxonMobil launches world's largest resin plant

- EscorezTM hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins plant in Singapore to be 'world's largest with a capacity of 90,000 tons per year'

21.06.2018 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Asia , Americas

Japan sees biggest hike in nuclear consumption in 2017

-US ranked largest nuclear energy consuming country accounting for 32.1 percent of world's total, BP's report reveals

22.06.2018 Nuclear , World , Turkey , Asia , Americas

Shell concludes Malaysia LNG Tiga equity sale

- Shell Gas Holdings (Malaysia) Limited announces completion of sale of its 15 percent shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga

20.06.2018 Oil , Lng/Lpg , Asia , General

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

US, Saudi energy ministers discuss civil nuclear tech.

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Spot market electricity prices for week ending August 20

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

No refund for Total until South Pars completion: Iran

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

UK's 1st shale gas drilling rig arrives on site

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

Russian piped gas is critical for Europe's supply needs

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

US crude oil production rises 30th time in 36 weeks

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

Trump slams OPEC, criticizes high oil prices again

EU: Passenger car demand surges 6.1 pct in Jan-Aug

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Energy incentives prioritized for Turkish economy plan

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Iran launches three major petchem projects in south

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

Enel starts construction of 84.7 MW solar farm in Spain

Vestas gets 144 MW order from US' Avangrad Renewables

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Siemens Gamesa ranks as top wind turbine vendor in 2017

Enel starts construction of 84.7 MW solar farm in Spain

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

ABB connects Sweden's largest solar park to grid

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

Ethiopia: PM blames contractor for delay in dam

Hydro produces 94.7% of Norway's electricity in June

Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Novatek reveals big hydrocarbon find in Utrenneye field

World's 1st hydrogen-powered train launches in Germany

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

Ronesans Holding inks deal for Ceyhan industrial zone

Global poverty falls to record low: World Bank

Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

OMW joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, April 30