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Oil down as US, China phase one deal fails to impress

- Most analysts view first phase of trade deal as temporary truce as it fails to address major points of dispute

15.10.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

China, India agree to set up mechanism for trade

- 2nd informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held in India

14.10.2019 Stock Market , Asia

Trump: US, China have reached 'phase one' of trade deal

- US suspends tariff hike that was slated to go into effect Tuesday as China agrees to buy up to $50B in US farm products

12.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

US, China trade war remains unresolved after 18 months

- World's two largest economies are at 13th round of talks to reach successful trade agreement

12.10.2019 Regulation , International Relations , Asia , Americas

US, China to meet Thursday to overcome tariff war

- Negotiations come before US tariffs scheduled for Oct. 15

11.10.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

India obtains details of residents’ Swiss bank accounts

- Particulars of accounts shared under automatic information exchange framework between two countries

08.10.2019 Finance , Asia

China no longer in South Pars project: Iranian minister

- Petropars will develop South Pars Phase 11 alone, says Iran's oil minister

07.10.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

US, North Korea nuclear talks resume in Sweden

- N. Korean diplomat, US Special Representative for N. Korea begin nuclear talks in eastern Stockholm

06.10.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Eni boosts investments in Australian solar projects

-Eni's new solar projects in Australia to supply clean energy to over 5,000 homes each year

03.10.2019 Finance , Solar , Asia , General

North Korea claims it fired new type of SLBM

- Pyongyang reveals details of previous day's missile test

03.10.2019 Finance , International Relations , Asia

Palladium hits record with decline in gold, silver

- The metal soars to new highs despite contraction in Chinese auto industry

03.10.2019 Stock Market , Asia , Americas

Energy-related CO2 emissions to rise through 2050: EIA

- China remains single largest emitter of coal-related CO2 emissions in world, US administration says

02.10.2019 Coal , Asia , Americas

Pakistan warns of potential nuclear war over Kashmir

- Conventional war between nuclear-armed rivals will have consequences beyond borders, says Imran Khan

28.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia

Eni, Mainstream to cooperate for large-scale renewables

- Eni, Mainstream will collaborate on power generation from renewable sources across Africa, U.K. and Southeast Asia

26.09.2019 Renewable , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

No contact with parents, Kashmiri man told Pakistani FM

- Situation is very bad and there is a lot of violence in the valley, Kashmiri man says

21.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Afghan president urges Taliban again for ceasefire

- President Ghani says Taliban’s refusal to ceasefire is causing bloodshed in Afghanistan

21.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia , General

Russia, China veto UN Idlib cease-fire resolution

- Moscow says draft resolution on Idlib cease-fire 'an attempt to take the heat off the terrorists'

21.09.2019 Finance , Europe , Asia , General

Australia: Thousands march on climate change

- Mass student march, inspired by young Swedish activist, comes 3-days ahead of UN summit on climate change

20.09.2019 Renewable , Asia , General

Russia protests unfounded allegations on Aramco strike

- Unfounded allegations only escalate the situation in the region, says Russian top diplomat

20.09.2019 Oil , Energy Security , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

India claims lifting 93% of restrictions in Kashmir

- Vast majority of Jammu and Kashmir free for any movement, accessible to outsiders, journalists, says Kashmir administration

19.09.2019 International Relations , Asia

China condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

- Blaming anyone for the attack is irresponsible, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

18.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

North Korea tested ‘super-large’ rocket launcher

-Kim Jong-un ‘gave field guidance to the test-fire’

11.09.2019 Energy Security , Asia

Seoul files WTO complaint over Japan's trade curbs

- South Korea claims it has been unfairly targeted by Tokyo as 'discriminatory act'

11.09.2019 Finance , Asia

Russia hopes US, Taliban talks 'suspended', not 'dead'

- Moscow expects US and Taliban will finally lead to comprehensive agreement, special envoy for Afghanistan says

10.09.2019 International Relations , Asia , Middle East-Africa

China again reaffirms its support to Pakistan

- Chinese foreign minister meets his Pakistan counterpart in Islamabad

08.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Trudeau says China uses detention for political clout

- 'China plays by a very different set of rules and principles than we do in the west,' says Justin Trudeau

06.09.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Kazakhstan eyes leadership role in oil products' sale

- Kazakh oil production should exceed 100M tons per year by 2025, says President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

06.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

Russia willing to act guarantor for Afghan deal

- Russian Foreign Ministry reaffirms readiness to act as guarantor, for implementation of US-Taliban peace deal

05.09.2019 Asia , General

Gas vehicles are cheaper, cleaner, better: Gazprom

- Natural gas as fuel alternative is accessible globally and very cheap compared to traditional fuel, says Gazprom official

07.09.2019 Natural Gas , Downstream , Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Eurasia , Asia , General

Russia deploys missile systems ‘near’ disputed islands

- Japanese media alleges new missiles deployed 'near' islands claimed by Tokyo in Pacific Ocean

04.09.2019 Asia

Trump warns China, EU over 'unfair' trade practices

- China’s Supply Chain will crumble and businesses, jobs and money will be gone, says US president if reelected in 2020

04.09.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Decarbonizing Belt & Road to help avoid climate crisis

- Decorbanizing the $12 trillion infrastructure investment on Belt & Road Initiative could change climate crisis: Report says

03.09.2019 Renewable , Turkey , Asia

Oil up with stock drop, easing of US-China tension

- US crude stocks decreased by 11.1 million barrels, much higher than expectation of 2 million barrels draw

30.08.2019 Upstream , Downstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Energy Security , World , Asia , Americas , General

Oil prices down as US approves further China tariffs

- US Trade Representative says tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods will raise from 10% to 15% on Sept. 1

30.08.2019 Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil giants' total revenue, income decline in 1H19

- Top oil companies' total net income falls by more than 11% in first half of 2019

29.08.2019 Upstream , Invesments , Asia , Americas

China’s natural gas output to double by 2040: WoodMac

- China’s imports will still grow long term, although country is set to become the world’s third largest gas producer by 2027

29.08.2019 Natural Gas , Asia , General

Oil up with big stock drop, easing of US-China tension

- US crude stocks decreased by 11.1 million barrels, much higher than expectation of 2 million barrels draw

29.08.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Indonesia's West Ganal Exploration Block awarded to Eni

- Gas resources in block estimated at 600 billion standard cubic feet

27.08.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Asia

North Korea tests super-large multiple rocket launcher

- 'We never restricted short-range missiles,' says US president on recent missile test

26.08.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia , General

Oil plummets as Trump raises tariffs to retaliate China

- Latest trade skirmish intensifies worries that overall oil demand could be weak for remaining of 2019

26.08.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Philippines boosts clean power to meet greater demand

- The country plans to increase its generation capacity and energy supply through domestic resources

23.08.2019 Renewable , Asia , General

US ready for N Korea talks: Envoy

- Visiting American denuclearization negotiator vows to 'get this done'

22.08.2019 Energy Security , Asia , Americas

US missile test raises ‘new threat’ for Russia: Putin

- Top Russian officials say US missile test was conducted from Mk-41 system, violating defunct INF Treaty

22.08.2019 Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Australia to join Strait of Hormuz coalition: Premier

- Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ‘destabilizing behavior is a threat to Australia's interests in the region’

21.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

Oil prices up as US, Japan to kick off trade talks

- Greater optimism emerges over potential rise in global oil demand prior to US-Japan trade talks and G7 meeting in France

21.08.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil prices on rise as US, China trade tension eases

- US government allows 90-day trade extension between American companies and China's Huawei

21.08.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Shell debuts electric vehicle charging in Southeast Asia

- Shell plans on having 10 electric vehicle charging stations in Singapore by October 2019

20.08.2019 Renewable , Asia

India causing concern over high SO2 emission, pollution

- Greenpeace refers to NASA data to show world's biggest sulphur dioxide emitters that are risking lives via poor air quality

20.08.2019 Oil , Coal , International Organization , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Trump delays some China tariffs until December

- Markets rise after US says tariffs on cell phones, laptops, other goods to be delayed until Dec 15

15.08.2019 International Organization , Asia , Americas

Trump says China deploying troops to Hong Kong border

- 'Everyone should be calm and safe!' president tweets

15.08.2019 Asia , Americas

Envoy pleads UNSC membership for Turkey and Indonesia

-Turkish envoy to Indonesia said Muslim countries should demand similar rights as enjoyed by P5 nations

13.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Human Rights Watch urges India to step back in Kashmir

- India should release political detainees and lift communications blackout in Kashmir, HRW South Asia director said

13.08.2019 Asia

Trump says US will not do business with China's Huawei

- President leaves door open to business with Huawei if deal secured

11.08.2019 Asia , Americas

BP, Reliance take on India's fuel and aviation business

- Number of passenger cars in India expected to surpass 220 million in 20 years

08.08.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Relations , Energy Projects , Asia

Battery, smart grid efficiency firms draw $1.7B in 1H19

- Investments in battery storage and efficiency companies rise while funding drops in smart grid firms in first half of 2019

07.08.2019 Renewable , Invesments , Asia , Americas

US designates China as 'currency manipulator'

- China has extensive experience manipulating its currency, says US Treasury secretary

06.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

US: Dow falls over 760 points amid trade war concerns

- Sell-off continues after China devalues currency

06.08.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Oil prices open weak on Monday with US-China tensions

- In retaliation to Trump's new tariffs, China asks state-owned companies to suspend imports of U.S. agricultural products

07.08.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Trump downplays NKorea missile test violations

- 'There may be a United Nations violation, but Chairman Kim does not want to disappoint me,' US president says

05.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

North Korea fires two more missiles

- Pyongyang carries out third provocation in week

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

South Korea scrambles to deal with Japan’s trade move

- Seoul vows resolute response to ‘unfair’ measure by Tokyo

02.08.2019 Finance , Asia

UN urges North Korea to hold meaningful talks with US

- 'Sanctions need to be enforced until Pyongyang dismantles nuclear, ballistic missile programs,' UK's UN envoy says

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Southeast Asian bloc calls out South China Sea tensions

- Foreign ministers of ASEAN also reiterate support for voluntary return of Rohingya refugees

01.08.2019 Energy Projects , Asia , General

Turkey eyes enhanced trade, defense with Philippines

- Turkish foreign minister meets his Philippine counterpart Teodoro Locsin as part of ASEAN meeting

30.07.2019 Projects , International Relations , Asia

ASEAN: Southeast Asian power engine

- Thailand will host ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ 52nd Meeting on July 30, Turkey attending as sectoral dialogue partner

31.07.2019 Finance , Asia , General

India leads with lowest renewable cost in Asia Pacific

- Australia’s solar power to be cost competitive against coal next year

30.07.2019 Solar , Renewable , Asia , General

Second UK navy ship arrives in Persian Gulf

- HMS Duncan to support safe passage of British-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz, says UK Defense Ministry

30.07.2019 Finance , Energy Security , Asia , General

Turkey eyes to sign free trade agreement with Thailand

- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey aims to further develop trade relations with Thailand

29.07.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Global solar PV installations set to hit record in 2019

- Wood Mackenzie estimates that global annual solar installations will rise to around 125 gigawatts by early 2020

26.07.2019 Finance , Solar , Asia , General

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023

- Wood Mackenzie reports shows that almost 100 new turbine models will hit the market by 2024

25.07.2019 Wind , Projects , Electricity , World , Asia , General

Taiwan emerges as new renewable energy center

- With innovative technologies and internationally-focused companies, Taiwan advances as new global renewables leader

25.07.2019 Renewable , Finance , Invesments , Asia

Pakistan welcomes Trump's Kashmir offer, India irate

- US president offers to mediate longstanding Kashmir issue driving India into frenzy

24.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia , General

China continues to lead global steam turbine market

- Combined-cycle and cogeneration operations increase value of steam turbine market to $36.70 billion up to 2023

23.07.2019 Electricity , Coal , Invesments , Renewable , Asia , General

Russian, S.Korean jets face off in close encounter

- Seoul claims Russian warplane trespassed, while Russia says S.Korean jets flew 'unprofessionally' and jeopardized its planes

23.07.2019 International Relations , Asia

China set to overtake Japan as world’s top LNG importer

-Japanese LNG imports will fall 12% to 72.8 million tonnes per year by 2022 while China’s imports will rise by 37.5%: WoodMac

24.07.2019 Natural Gas , Finance , Lng/Lpg , Asia , General

US sanctions Chinese firm over Iran oil violations

- Latest wave of sanctions broadens Trump administration 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran

23.07.2019 Oil , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Siemens Gamesa to supply nearshore wind farm in Vietnam

- Siemens Gamesa will supply 7 SG 4.5-145 for the first phase of the No. 5 Thanh Hai wind farm project in Vietnam

23.07.2019 Finance , Wind , Asia , General

Oil prices slightly up on Chinese economic data

- Tropical Storm Barry shut almost three-quarters of Gulf of Mexico production, while China posts slowest economic growth

16.07.2019 Oil , Asia , Americas

China to sanction US firms for selling arm to Taiwan

- The arms sale is a serious violation of international law, spokesman says

15.07.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Iran, Japan to barter oil for power plant upgrade

- €500 million contract will be signed in upcoming week, says CEO of Iran's Thermal Power Plants Holding Company

12.07.2019 Oil , Thermal , International Relations , Energy Projects , Asia , Middle East-Africa

North Korean missile can reach anywhere in US: USFK

- Hwasong-15 ICBM can strike any part of U.S. mainland, United States Forces Korea says in its first official assessment

11.07.2019 Asia , Americas , General

China: Asia Pacific's largest energy storage mkt by 2024

- Wood Mackenzie estimates that China's cumulative energy storage capacity will hit 12.5 gigawatts by 2024

11.07.2019 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , General

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

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

EDF adds further €1.5 bln to French nuke plant costs

Belarus may reduce natural gas imports from Russia

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.04% on Oct.17

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Oct. 5

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.44% on Oct. 4

Turkey's licensed power generation falls 3.41% in July

Valeura's Turkey activities unaffected by Syria operation

Turkey slams trilateral summit on Cyprus issue

Turkish drillship Yavuz reaches Guzelyurt-1 location

Record US gas production pushes prices to 20-year lows

Turkey starts producing oil with fracking: Erdogan

Oil shale has dominant role in Estonia’s energy mix: IEA

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Study shows Turkey is natural gas ready for winter

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Sept 10

Gas vehicles are cheaper, cleaner, better: Gazprom

Turkey hits LNG import record in 1H19, US LNG soars

Total launches its first large LNG bunker vessel

Russia's LNG exports up 48.9% in Jan-Aug

Qatar to store more than 5M tons of CO2 a year by 2025

Turkey's LPG imports down over 2.14% in July 2019

US crude oil production remains at record high level

Valeura's Turkey activities unaffected by Syria operation

Gulf of Mexico crude production to continue records: EIA

Oil demand to fall in early 2020 before recovery: Report

Oil heads for 5% weekly loss with weak data, low demand

Oil recovers after weak US data prompts slowdown

France to send experts for probe of Saudi oil attack

World to focus on climate summit amid oil tensions

Oil posts mixed week amid refinery maintenance season

Oil down as China posts lowest growth in three decades

US crude oil production remains at record high level

Brent price down with high crude inventory build in US

Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline delivers 3.3 bbl of oil

Ecuador to leave OPEC on January 1st: Energy Ministry

Oil prices decline as Saudis restore majority of output

Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline Turkey's strategic priority

Turkey aims 20,000 MW wind capacity by 2023: TWEA head

AA energy desk to host Turkey's Wind Energy Assoc. head

Significant uncertainty over Europe wind power capacity

UK seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with Turkey

UK seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with Turkey

Eni boosts investments in Australian solar projects

Google to expand global wind, solar stake via 18 deals

Global renewable power additions to jump 12% in '19: IEA

Hydro provides virtually all of Norway's power in August

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

Scotland funds £3.4 million for tidal energy project

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

World needs more energy with less emission

Global climate strikers to meet online

3 banks to co-finance Turkey’s largest geothermal plant

Biogas shows potential to reduce emissions by 13%

Gulf of Mexico crude production to continue records: EIA

Turkey strengthens academia-industry cooperation

Qatar to store more than 5M tons of CO2 a year by 2025

Significant uncertainty over Europe wind power capacity

Turkey: Education, health top priorities of 2020 budget

Turkey aims 20,000 MW wind capacity by 2023: TWEA head

Turkey strengthens academia-industry cooperation

S. Arabia and Russia to boost energy cooperation

Oil posts mixed week amid refinery maintenance season

Oil down as China posts lowest growth in three decades

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.04% on Oct.17

Brent price down with high crude inventory build in US

Hydraulic fracturing sees Turkey enter new energy era

Turkey's crude oil imports up 15.53% in June

Brent to average $69.50 in 2H19: Wood Mackenzie

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Sept. 25

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023