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IAEA urges Japan to rid contaminated water in Fukushima

-Japanese government should urgently decide on disposition path for treated water containing radioactive materials: IAEA says

14.11.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Global energy demand to grow by over 25% by 2040

- Urbanization, population and economic growth in developing economies are main sources of energy demand surge: IEA's report

14.11.2018 Oil , Upstream , Europe , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Saudi Aramco aims to buy Arctic LNG-2 stake

- Saudi Aramco CEO hopes to sign an agreement on the purchase soon

12.11.2018 Lng/Lpg , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's top diplomat in Turkmenistan for talks

- Mevlut Cavusoglu in Central Asian country for two-day visit

09.11.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Arab League, China to increase energy, gas cooperation

- Parties to support SME's in energy efficiency, boost energy security, and reduce environmental impact of energy consumption

09.11.2018 Natural Gas , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Turkish firms seek bigger share of China's imports

- Turkey hopes to balance bilateral trade with China, says Turkish economic association

08.11.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

- $1.6 billion project to supply 1000 MW of electricity each to Afghanistan, Pakistan

08.11.2018 Electricity , Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Japanese envoy praises relations with Turkey

- Turkey, Japan important strategic partners in efforts of global, regional peace, prosperity, says Akio Miyajima

07.11.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Japan prepares to restart Iranian oil imports

- Tokyo intends to negotiate with U.S. government to attain extension of 180-day waiver, Japanese daily says

08.11.2018 Oil , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Pakistan, China agree to trade in yuan

- Move would help both countries get rid of US dollar in bilateral trade, including for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

06.11.2018 Invesments , Asia

Ankara, Tokyo willing to enhance ties, says Turkish FM

- Mevlut Cavusoglu says he has had productive meetings with Japanese officials during current 3-day visit

06.11.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

China, Pakistan vow to safeguard economic corridor plan

- Both countries dismiss propaganda against multi-billion-dollar project, joint statement says.

05.11.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Second wave of US sanctions on Iran starts Monday

- Iran's energy, shipbuilding, shipping, and financial sectors to be targeted with new wave of US sanctions

05.11.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Possible effects of US oil sanctions against Iran

- Second phase of US sanctions which will go into effect on Monday is to mainly target Iran’s oil sector

05.11.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Hyundai, Kia reveal solar charging system for vehicles

- Eco-friendly technology uses solar panels on vehicle's roof or body, improving mileage and reducing CO2 emissions

02.11.2018 Solar , News from companies , Asia

Siemens Gamesa secures 176.8 MW order from India

- Company will supply, erect and commission 86 wind turbines for two projects by ReNew Power

31.10.2018 Wind , News from companies , Asia

MHI Vestas to manufacture turbine towers in Taiwan

- Denmark-based offshore wind energy company signs contract with CS Wind/Chin Fong

01.11.2018 Wind , News from companies , Asia

IRENA, SE Asian countries agree to boost renewables

- In scope of agreement, IRENA and ASEAN energy ministers will work closely across a number of key implementation focus areas

31.10.2018 Renewable , International Relations , Asia

Senvion, Toshiba Energy sign wind cooperation deal

- Alliance will see companies market, sell, install and operate Senvion wind turbines in Japan

31.10.2018 Wind , News from companies , Asia

Turkish Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines sign deal

- Hong Kong Airlines to add Istanbul, key European cities to its network via codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines

30.10.2018 Finance , Turkey , Asia

Indonesian aircraft with 188 aboard crashes into sea

- Lion Air JT 610 plane flying from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang lost contact with air traffic controllers

29.10.2018 Asia

Asia-Pacific offshore wind to rise 20-fold next decade

- Wood Mackenzie's report shows Asia-Pacific's offshore wind capacity will rise to 43 gigawatts in 2027 to fill power gaps

25.10.2018 Finance , Wind , Asia , General

China demand, US supply to shape gas market in midterm

-Ongoing demand from Asian buyers led by China and flexible US LNG exports will shape medium-term gas market, IEA report says

25.10.2018 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , Americas , General

Total's Ichthys LNG project in Australia begins exports

- Ichthys LNG plant to develop reserves of more than 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent located offshore Western Australia

24.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia

Total, Chinese CNOOC expand LNG supply deal

- Companies increase contract volume from 1 million tons per year to 1.5 million tons and extend term from 15 to 20 years

23.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

- Cause of explosion in eastern province of Shandong still unknown

22.10.2018 Coal , Asia , General

Turkey, China have forged strategic partnership: Envoy

- With leadership of President Erdogan, age-old bilateral relations strengthened, says Ambassador Yu

21.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant breaks ground

- Russia's Rosatom will build two 1,200-megawatt units costing approx. $11 billion, with commissioning of the first projected for 2028

20.10.2018 Nuclear , Asia

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

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

19.10.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Wind , Solar , Asia

Total, India's Adani Group join forces for fuel trade

- Companies agree to expand LNG and fuel retail activities with aim of building 1,500 service stations in 10 years

18.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia

Dutch battery Co. to build €1.6B lithium plant in China

- Batteries are an essential part of the energy transition, says Dutch company's chairman

16.10.2018 Renewable , Europe , Asia , General

India's renewables to supply 13% of power in 5 years

- The country aims to have a renewable capacity of 175 GW by 2022

16.10.2018 Finance , Solar , Projects , Asia , General

Chinese loans may trap Africa into debt – experts

- China has become largest bilateral financier of infrastructure development projects in Africa

15.10.2018 Finance , Asia , Middle East-Africa

OPEC oil supply rises in September

- Global oil supply reached 99 mb/d in September, of which nearly 33.1% coming from OPEC countries

12.10.2018 Oil , World , Europe , Asia , Americas

US charges alleged Chinese spy with trade secrets theft

- Yanjun Xu's arrest appears to be first time Chinese operative brought to US to face charges

11.10.2018 Finance , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Tokyo Gas to purchase supplies from LNG Canada Project

- The company will receive 0.6 million tonnes of LNG per year from Canada's first large-scale LNG production project

10.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , Asia , General

US: Second Trump-Kim summit in works

- US president looks forward to building trust established at Singapore summit, says State Dept.

10.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

TurkStream to supply natural gas from Jan. 1 2020

- The pipeline construction is progressing on schedule, Russian minister says

10.10.2018 Natural Gas , Turkey , Asia

Bioenergy to show biggest growth in renewables by 2023

- Half of all renewable energy consumption in 2017 came from modern bioenergy, IEA's latest report shows

09.10.2018 Renewable , World , Asia , Americas

Pompeo meets North, South Korean leaders

- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he had 'good, productive conversations' with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

08.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Russia signs pact for six nuclear reactors in India

- Two countries intent to develop the project of six nuclear power units of Russian design at a new site in India

08.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Projects , Eurasia , Asia , General

Pakistani FM hopeful on rebuilding ties with US

- Shah Mahmood Qureshi returning to Pakistan with positive outlook on bilateral relations, despite difficult past

04.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

Japan Inpex ships 1st condensate cargo from Ichthys LNG

- The project will proceed with the production of LNG by the end of the year, says Inpex

02.10.2018 Finance , Lng/Lpg , Asia , General

Japan's Mitsubishi to join Shell LNG Canada project

- LNG Canada will have combined capacity of 14 million tons per year

02.10.2018 Lng/Lpg , Projects , Asia , General

Turkey's growing solar market drawing Taiwanese firms

- Taiwan-based solar energy technology companies seek to cooperate with Turkish businesses

28.09.2018 Solar , Turkey , Asia

Turkey target export market for Taiwanese green industry

- Taiwanese green energy sector to strengthen relations with Turkish firms to expand solar energy exports

26.09.2018 Renewable , Solar , Turkey , Asia

ABB to enable clean energy transmission in Central Asia

- Company to supply HVDC converter stations as part of $330M project with Spain’s Cobra to bring hydropower to Pakistan

25.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Asia

Green energy driving force for Taiwanese exports growth

- Country aims at strengthening international marketing of its green industry

25.09.2018 Solar , Asia

China top destination for US crude oil exports in 1H18

- US' crude oil exports to China averaged 376 thousand barrels per day in first half of this year

26.09.2018 Oil , Finance , Asia

US, South Korea sign updated free trade pact

- 'It's a very big deal. This is a great day for the United States and a great day for South Korea,' says Donald Trump

25.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

OPEC, non-OPEC alliance serves markets well: Saudi min.

- Partnership of OPEC and non-OPEC producers continues to work well, Saudi energy minister says

25.09.2018 Oil , World , Europe , Eurasia , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Total announces major gas find offshore UK

- Recoverable resources at Glendronach prospect west of Shetland estimated at about one trillion cubic feet (28.31 bcm)

24.09.2018 Upstream , News from companies , Europe , Asia

India, Pakistan trade barbs after meeting cancelled

- Latest Indian-Pakistani row set off when foreign ministers' meeting on sidelines of UN General Assembly scuttled

23.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

S&P affirms China's rating at 'A+', outlook stable

- Allowing higher credit growth to support economic expansion that is unsustainable could cause a downgrade, agency says

22.09.2018 Finance , Asia , General

Turkey aims for free trade deal with Japan in 2019

- Negotiations with Japanese side will be completed by first half of 2019, says Turkish industry minister

20.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

Russian piped gas is critical for Europe's supply needs

- The level of supply flexibility to the European market decreases as Europe's indigenous supply falls

20.09.2018 Natural Gas , Finance , Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , General

Two Koreas sign military agreement on reducing tensions

- Pyongyang and Seoul agree to specific denuclearization steps for first time

19.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Trump slams China after imposing new tariffs

- Criticism comes after Washington announces $200 billion of new tariffs on Beijing

19.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

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

Japan's energy dependent on reforms, non-hydro in grid

Kazatomprom sells 15% of company's shares through IPO

IAEA urges Japan to rid contaminated water in Fukushima

Saudi prince launches country's 1st nuke plant project

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

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

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

Dutch govt. approves cut in Groningen gas production

Turkey announces start-date for offshore operations in Mersin

Drillship on mission in conflict zone offshore Cyprus

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

‘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

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Turkey's gas imports fall by 24% in August

EU, Iran to establish mechanism to ease trade: Rouhani

Turkey's LPG imports fall 5.1% year on year in July

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Total signs MoU for Papua New Guinea LNG project

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC sign gas, LNG cooperation deal

Saudi Aramco aims to buy Arctic LNG-2 stake

Poland's PGNiG signs 24-year LNG contract with Cheniere

US oil rig count shows increase in week

Turkey announces start-date for offshore operations in Mersin

Global oil production rises in October

Drillship on mission in conflict zone offshore Cyprus

OPEC crude output rises in October

Brent oil rises above $71 for week beginning Nov. 12

Brent falls to $69 due to uptick in US crude stock

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

OPEC crude output rises in October

S. Arabia's Yanbu chosen for crude to chemicals complex

TechnipFMC inks $1 bln. deal to expand Egypt's refinery

Saudi Aramco signs 15 agreements worth over $34 billion

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

Norway mandates 0.5 percent biofuel for airlines

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

E.ON to build 475 MW wind farm in Sweden

Vestas secures 50 MW wind farm deal in Finland

Kalyon-Turkerler applies for 1,000 MW wind pre-license

Wind to be EU's largest power source well before 2030

Norway's Equinor buys minority share in Scatec Solar

Lightsource BP signs 25 MW solar contracts in US

Hyundai, Kia reveal solar charging system for vehicles

Enel starts construction of 127 MW solar plants in Spain

GE to refit Itaipu Dam on Brazil-Paraguay border

Egypt says seeks ‘non-fragile’ deal on Ethiopia dam

Hydro produces majority of Norway's electricity in Aug.

No deal in 3-party Nile dam negotiations

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

IRENA, Abu Dhabi Fund to boost renewable projects

Istanbul Airport, 'world's new hub,' officially opened

Turkey scans potential areas for mineral resources

India's renewables to supply 13% of power in 5 years

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

South Africa joins International Energy Agency family

Pakistan, China agree to trade in yuan

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

Brent oil rises to over $81 for week beginning Oct. 15

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

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

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