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Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, April 8

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 17,342 Turkish liras

09.04.2026 Natural Gas

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, April 10

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.07 billion Turkish liras

09.04.2026 Electricity

Oil rises on Hormuz disruptions, Israel strikes

- Middle East tensions push oil markets higher amid ceasefire doubts

09.04.2026 Oil

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 2.08% on April 8

- Electricity exports amount to 2,460 megawatt-hours and imports total 6,910 megawatt-hours

09.04.2026 Electricity

US crude oil inventories up by 0.7% for week ending April 3

- Daily crude oil production falls to around 13.59 million barrels per day

09.04.2026 Oil

Oil market remains fragile despite start of strategic reserve shipments

- Slow flow keeps markets vulnerable as Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since early March

27.03.2026 Oil

Türkiye maintains secure energy supply amid Middle East tensions, says energy minister

- Diversified supply sources and low regional dependence keep Türkiye's energy supplies secure amid global tensions, says Alparslan Bayraktar

25.03.2026 Natural Gas Oil Energy Diplomacy

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 4.9% on March 24

- Electricity exports amount to 11,419 megawatt-hours and imports total 2,968 megawatt-hours

25.03.2026 Electricity

IEA stock release to impact oil markets gradually amid logistics delays, experts say

- IEA stock release helps stabilize global oil supply in short term, but long-term market balance depends on the resumption of flows from Persian Gulf

17.03.2026 General

IEA launches record oil stock release after historic supply disruption

- IEA chief Fatih Birol says Middle East war has caused the largest oil supply loss in history, exceeding the 1973 crisis, as 400 million barrels are released to stabilize markets

16.03.2026 Oil Finance International Relations

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Oil rises as Middle East tensions and outages raise supply concerns

- Trump seeks international help to secure Strait of Hormuz as regional supply disruptions and halted Kurdish output fuel market concerns

16.03.2026 Oil

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 3.5% on March 14

- Electricity exports amount to 13,350 megawatt-hours and imports total 6,161 megawatt-hours

15.03.2026 Electricity

UK joins IEA partners in coordinated oil stock release to calm markets

- UK currently holds about 76.6 million barrels of oil in total reserves

12.03.2026 Oil

Oil prices surge after tanker attack near Iraq, despite strategic reserve releases

- Tanker attack near Iraq rekindles supply disruption fears despite IEA and US move to release strategic reserves to calm markets

12.03.2026 Oil

Rising Middle East tensions test Asia's energy security

- Strategic reserves uneven across Asia as refineries face supply risks

09.03.2026 Oil

European gas prices jump 28.5% as supply fears deepen

- Europe's gas storage levels drop to below 30% capacity, boosting prices

09.03.2026 Natural Gas Lng/Lpg

Oil jumps above $105 on Middle East tensions, supply fears

- Escalating regional tensions and risks to oil flows through Strait of Hormuz push prices to highest levels since 2022

09.03.2026 Oil

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, March 7

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 804.4 million Turkish liras

06.03.2026 Electricity

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, March 5

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,578.99 Turkish liras

06.03.2026 Natural Gas

Strategic oil reserves gain importance amid Hormuz supply concerns

- Major consumers may turn to strategic reserves, while coordinated reserve releases could stabilize markets

06.03.2026 Oil

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Oil rises as Middle East supply fears persist, US waiver for Russian crude caps gains

- Strait of Hormuz disruption drives prices higher, Washington move to allow Indian purchases of Russian oil tempers rally

06.03.2026 Oil

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 0.1% on March 5

- Electricity exports amount to 9,126 megawatt-hours and imports total 4,864 megawatt-hours

06.03.2026 Electricity

Russia's oil and gas revenues rise in February

- Higher oil prices boost revenues despite greater-than-expected losses in energy sector

05.03.2026 Natural Gas Oil Finance

Hormuz closure could hit Asia directly, trigger chain reactions in global economy

- Prolonged Hormuz closure risks soaring oil prices and inflation pressures worldwide

04.03.2026 Oil Energy Diplomacy

Oil markets remain on edge as geopolitical risks clash with structural oversupply

- Structural oversupply and China's stockpiles cushion market shocks, though weeks-long closure of Hormuz could push oil to $120

03.03.2026 Oil

Oil prices slip on Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, US-Iran talks

- Rising US crude inventories and easing geopolitical risk perceptions weigh on market

25.02.2026 Oil

Oil climbs on escalating US–Iran tensions, surprise US crude draw

- Geopolitical risk premium rises as US bolsters Middle East military presence

20.02.2026 Oil

Türkiye's TPAO, Shell to cooperate for offshore exploration in Bulgaria

- Agreement marks TPAO’s fourth international upstream partnership in 2026

18.02.2026 Natural Gas Oil

74% of Big Tech's AI climate claims unproven: Report

- Environmental groups urge transparency over energy use of AI data centers

17.02.2026 General

OPEC crude oil production down 135,000 barrels per day in January

- Organization maintains its global oil demand growth forecast for 2026, marking increase of 1.38 million bpd

11.02.2026 Oil

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Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to integrate country into global nuclear industry

- Country's first nuclear project set to boost electricity generation, develop domestic capabilities and strengthen country's role in global supply chain, says head of World Nuclear Association

26.01.2026 Nuclear

IEA revises up global oil demand growth forecast by 69,000 barrels

- Global oil demand is expected to rise by around 932,000 bpd in 2026 compared to last year, reaching 104.98 million bpd

21.01.2026 Oil

Türkiye's installed power capacity reaches 122,519 MW

- Total electricity consumption in 2025 climbs to all-time high of 360,929 gigawatt-hours, while electricity generation reaches record of 362,992 gigawatt-hours

21.01.2026 General

Oil prices rise on Ukraine talks, Middle East supply concerns

- Brent crude climbs above $60 per barrel as geopolitical tensions fuel disruption fears, while longer-term supply outlook caps gains

29.12.2025 Oil

Highlights of Türkiye's energy market in 2025

- Milestones in production, fleet expansion and cross-border agreements define Türkiye's energy agenda this year

27.12.2025 General

Türkiye's licensed power generation down 1% in October

- Installed electricity capacity rises by around 2.1% in October with electricity consumption marking a 3.7% rise

17.12.2025 Electricity

Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Dec. 17

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.89 billion Turkish liras

16.12.2025 Electricity

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Dec. 15

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,963.71 Turkish liras

16.12.2025 Natural Gas

US crude oil inventories up by 0.1% for week ending Nov. 28

- Daily crude oil production increases to around 13.81 million barrels per day

04.12.2025 Oil

US crude oil inventories up by 1.5% for week ending Nov. 7

- Daily crude oil production increases to around 13.86 million barrels per day

14.11.2025 Oil

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Oil prices fall amid rising supply and weak demand outlook

- Weak US demand signals, EIA forecasts, and OPEC output rise weigh on market sentiment

13.11.2025 Oil

EU on track to phase out Russian gas by 2028 but supply challenges remain

- Careful coordination, infrastructure development, and diversified supplies crucial to ensure smooth EU transition

31.10.2025 Natural Gas

US crude oil inventories rise 0.9% for week ending Oct. 3

- Commercial crude stocks increase by 3.7 million barrels, surpassing market expectations, while gasoline inventories decline

09.10.2025 Oil

Energy pacts to bolster Türkiye-US strategic partnership, expert says

- Recent energy accords expected to support American jobs and lower energy costs for Türkiye while deepening bilateral economic ties

07.10.2025 Nuclear Lng/Lpg Energy Diplomacy

Oil prices rise as supply fears outweigh Iraq-Türkiye pipeline flows, OPEC+ plans

- Geopolitical risks keep supply concerns elevated on Monday, nudging oil prices higher

29.09.2025 Oil

Oil down on Fed uncertainty, Russia sanctions risk

- Geopolitical concerns cap further losses

17.09.2025 Oil

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 0.5% on Sept. 12

- Electricity exports amount to 6,908 megawatt-hours and imports total 11,868 megawatt-hours

13.09.2025 Electricity

US oil rig count up by 2 for week ending Sept. 12

- Number of US oil rigs fall by 72 compared to one year ago

13.09.2025 Oil

Türkiye expects 2.4% drop in energy import bill in 2025

- Türkiye's growing energy independence, driven by renewables, increased oil and gas output, and softer global prices, is expected to ease its import burden

12.09.2025 Electricity Natural Gas Oil Renewable Finance

Oil prices rise on supply risks, Russia sanctions threat

- Geopolitical tensions in Middle East, Ukraine heighten market jitters

10.09.2025 Oil

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EIA slightly lifts Brent price forecast for 2025

- US agency sees average at $67.80 per barrel before sharp declines into 2026

10.09.2025 Oil

Zangezur Corridor poised to reshape Caspian–Europe energy routes

- Project seen as shortest route to diversify oil, gas and power flows away from Russia

09.09.2025 Electricity Natural Gas Oil Energy Diplomacy

Oil prices post weekly loss amid supply concerns, US inventory build

- Markets focus on OPEC+ meeting, where members are widely expected to discuss increasing production in October

05.09.2025 Oil

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Sept. 6

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 2.05 billion Turkish liras

05.09.2025 Electricity

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Sept. 4

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,474 Turkish liras

05.09.2025 Natural Gas

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 0.5% on Sept. 4

- Electricity exports amount to 8,159 megawatt-hours and imports total 4,793 megawatt-hours

05.09.2025 Electricity

Oil prices rise on supply concerns amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

- Investors now focused on the September 7 meeting of OPEC and its allies for output signals

02.09.2025 Oil

Recognition of Palestine could unlock Gaza Marine gas resources: experts

- Gaza Marine remains untapped with an estimated 30–35 billion cubic meters of reserves

29.08.2025 Natural Gas Energy Diplomacy International Relations Energy Projects

US crude oil inventories down 0.6% for week ending Aug. 22

- Daily crude oil production rises to around 13.44 million barrels per day

28.08.2025 Oil

Construction begins on UK's fourth largest wind farm in Scotland

- Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm to power 335,000 homes, offset 540,000 tonnes of CO2 annually

21.08.2025 Wind

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Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Aug. 20

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 2.29 billion Turkish liras

19.08.2025 Electricity

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Aug. 18

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,424 Turkish liras

19.08.2025 Natural Gas

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 14.3% on August 18

- Electricity exports total 21,002 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 3,273 megawatt-hours

19.08.2025 Electricity

India's oil import bill set to soar as US tariffs pressure Russian crude purchases

- Full halt to Russian imports is improbable in near term however refiners are expected to gradually diversify supply, according to Kpler analyst

13.08.2025 Oil Finance

Oil prices dip on crude build forecast and uncertainty over Russia-US talks

- The American Petroleum Institute forecasts over a 1.5 million-barrel increase in US crude inventories for week ending Aug. 8

13.08.2025 Oil

OPEC crude oil production up by 263,000 barrels per day in July 2025

- OPEC maintains its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 unchanged

12.08.2025 Oil

Google signs 2 utility agreements to curb power demand at peak times

- Agreements will allow Google to use "demand response" to support AI growth and their grid partners

05.08.2025 Electricity

World Bank approves finance package for Türkiye's power transmission project

- Project to support integration of increased renewable capacity into national grid, says bank

05.08.2025 General

ExxonMobil signs MoU with Libya’s NOC after decade-long hiatus

- MoU will see ExxonMobil conduct detailed technical study of four offshore blocks located near northwest coast and Sirte Basin

05.08.2025 Natural Gas Oil Energy Diplomacy International Relations Energy Projects

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Aug. 2

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 2.02 billion Turkish liras

01.08.2025 General

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Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, July 31

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,353.86 Turkish liras

01.08.2025 Natural Gas

US crude oil inventories up 1.7% for week ending June 9

- Inventories rise by around 7.9 million to 467.1 million barrels, compared to American Petroleum Institute's expectation of 1.3 million-barrel fall

15.06.2023 Oil Americas

Raising interest rates to combat high inflation endangers global economy

- Current economic recession worries are driven by COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, Russia-Ukraine war and high fuel prices, says economist

08.05.2023 Finance World

US LNG exports to Europe increase year on year by 140% in 2022

- 40% of Europe's total LNG imports came from US last year, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

04.04.2023 Lng/Lpg Americas

US crude oil inventories up 0.2% for week ending March 17

- Inventories rise by around 1.1 million to 481.2 million barrels, against American Petroleum Institute's expectation of 1.45 million barrels decline

23.03.2023 World Americas

US crude oil inventories down 0.4% for week ending March 3

- Inventories fall by around 1.7 million to 478.5 million barrels, against American Petroleum Institute's expectation of 308,000 barrels decline

09.03.2023 Oil Americas

Brent up more than 6% in week ending Jan. 13

- Prices supported by Chinese demand hopes and weak dollar, although recession worries, strong build in crude inventories cap further rise

13.01.2023 Oil Europe Asia Americas

Egypt and Norway to establish 100 MW green hydrogen plant on Red Sea

- Green Hydrogen Plant is part of Egypt’s wider green hydrogen strategy to produce as cheaply as possible worldwide

09.11.2022 International Relations World Middle East-Africa

Oil prices show weekly loss amid global recession fears

- Both benchmarks fall about 3% due to demand concerns and prospects of economic slowdown

19.08.2022 Oil World

US crude oil inventories down 1.6% for week ending Aug. 12

- Inventories decrease by around 7.1 million to 425 million barrels against market expectation of 117,000-barrel fall

18.08.2022 Oil Americas

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Oil extends losses as demand fears outweigh supply concerns

- Demand worries grow with US official data showing build-up in gasoline inventories despite peak driving season

21.07.2022 Oil World

Oil prices fall due to recession worries

- Prospects of aggressive rate hikes by Federal Reserve feed expectations of global economic slowdown

01.07.2022 Oil Asia Americas

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 10.4% on June 26

- Electricity exports amount to 8,995 megawatt-hours and imports total 18,324 megawatt-hours

27.06.2022 Electricity Türkiye

Signaling shift to coal, EU explores alternatives to Russian supplies

- However, emergency and temporary measures should not be confused with return of coal, energy expert says

23.06.2022 Electricity Coal Europe Eurasia

US crude oil inventories up 0.5% for week ending June 3

- Commercial crude oil stocks rise by 2 million barrels, against market expectation of 1.8 million barrel draw

09.06.2022 Oil Americas

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 1.5% on June 7

- Electricity exports amount to 12,141 megawatt-hours and imports total 19,520 megawatt-hours

08.06.2022 Electricity Türkiye

Türkiye-Israel energy dialogue: What are future prospects for gas deal?

- Harnessing new momentum in relations, two countries discuss possibility of carrying Israeli gas to Europe via Türkiye after almost 7 years

03.06.2022 Natural Gas Energy Diplomacy Türkiye Europe Middle East-Africa

Russia to stop natural gas shipments to Danish Orsted, Shell Energy Europe

- Orsted says it is prepared for this scenario and will continue to pay in euros

31.05.2022 Natural Gas Eurasia

Turkiye's daily power consumption up 14.9% on May 30

- Electricity exports amount to 12,108 megawatt-hours and imports total 14,494 megawatt-hours

31.05.2022 Electricity Türkiye

First welding for Black Sea natural gas pipelaying to start in July

- Operations in Black Sea on schedule with gas poised for use next year, energy minister says

27.05.2022 Natural Gas Türkiye

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Workshops in Izmir raise awareness on clean energy among young adults

- Nearly 1,750 secondary school pupils have participated in more than 130 technical workshops

26.05.2022 Renewable Türkiye

US crude oil inventories down 0.2% for week ending May 20

- Commercial crude oil stocks fall by 1 million barrels, against market expectation of 690,000 barrel draw

26.05.2022 Oil Americas

Turkiye to soon start mass production of locally manufactured generators: Energy min.

- With pilot studies in place, country also aims to produce turbines locally and install automation systems for power plants

25.05.2022 Electricity Türkiye

Turkiye's daily power consumption down 8.3% on May 22

- Electricity exports amount to 14,213 megawatt-hours and imports total 16,679 megawatt-hours

23.05.2022 Electricity Türkiye

South Korean CS Wind eyes offshore wind investment in Turkiye

- Company aims to produce 50 tower sections per week with help of new plant in Izmir

13.05.2022 Renewable Wind Invesments Türkiye Asia

South Korean CS Wind set to open second wind tower factory in Turkiye

- Izmir and its surrounds becomes strategic hub for CS Wind's production, company CEO says

12.05.2022 Renewable Wind Invesments Türkiye Asia

Oil gains around 6% during week ending May 6 on supply fears

- European Commission proposal to ban Russian oil, reluctance of OPEC+ producers to add stock to market supports prices

06.05.2022 Oil World

Russian oil import cuts to EU will be difficult in short-term: experts

- Crude oil volumes at risk from a complete EU embargo are estimated to be around 3.0 million bpd

06.05.2022 Oil Energy Diplomacy Europe Eurasia

Oil up over sustained supply worries due to EU proposal to cut Russian oil

- OPEC+'s decision to maintain same production plan for June also supports prices

06.05.2022 Oil World

OPEC+ to maintain same production plan for June

- Next meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC members scheduled for June 2

05.05.2022 Oil World

Rosatom chief says 128 Russian personnel remain at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran hit in 3rd attack, no damage reported

EU proposes new strategy for small modular reactors, $232M guarantee to spur investment

IAEA confirms damage to buildings at Iran’s Natanz enrichment site

Türkiye says power system strong amid European blackout

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 1.8% on April 26

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 16.7% on May 22

Türkiye's daily power consumption increases 1.2% on May 10

Coal prices surge as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets

Trump directs Pentagon to purchase coal-fired electricity as he seeks boon for fading industry

Climate change protestors block world’s largest coal export port in Australia

US to invest $625M to expand coal industry

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Nov. 5

Global natural gas investments to reach almost $9 trillion by 2050

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Jan. 5

Turkish president announces more gas reserves found in Black Sea

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Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Türkiye on April 5

Chevron says LNG output to resume once safe after cyclone disruptions in Western Australia

Norwegian LNG vessel to arrive in Türkiye on April 8

Attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan disrupts LNG output, reshaping global supply outlook

US oil rig count up for week ending Dec. 26

Türkiye to deploy AI in oil and gas exploration

Oil production in Türkiye's eastern region breaks first record in 2024

Oil up in w/e Dec. 15 on demand optimism, central bank interest rate decisions

Türkiye, Iraq begin talks on new oil transport deal

US oil rig count down by 8 for week ending May 23

US oil rig count down by 6 for week ending June 28

Oil dives as weak US inflation data dashes hopes for interest rate cuts

Iranian crude reaches India under sanctions waiver since March 20: TankerTrackers data

Brent down to $107.68 after volatile week driven by Middle East tensions

Beijing activates energy emergency measures amid Hormuz risks

US oil rig count down for week ending Dec. 27

Türkiye's 120 GW solar and wind target aligns with security-driven energy innovation

Türkiye becomes second-largest market in wind energy installations in Europe in 2025

WindEurope CEO hails Türkiye's record growth in wind power installations

Türkiye ranks second in Europe for new wind power installations in 2025

Türkiye's installed solar power capacity surpasses 25,000 megawatts

Türkiye's 120 GW solar and wind target aligns with security-driven energy innovation

Türkiye, ACWA to sign power purchase and solar investment deals on Friday

Energy transition technologies offer new opportunities for global energy systems, IRENA says

Syrian army moves towards Tishrin Dam southeast of Manbij

Hydropower gains new momentum as pumped storage accelerates globally

India launches $77 billion hydropower plan in Brahmaputra river

Türkiye's Orta Asya Investment Holding's hydropower project in Kyrgyzstan to support regional energy transformation

Highlights of Türkiye's energy market in 2024

Climate crisis to push 150M more Africans into poverty by 2050, experts warn

Taiwan starts drilling of 1st deep geothermal well

Türkiye sets new record for daily power consumption with 1.34% increase on July 9

Türkiye's Energy Minister to attend Anadolu's Editor's Desk on March 25

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 0.5% on March 21

Cost of Gulf conflict top $2B daily as Hormuz disruption slashes energy exports

US oil rig count up for week ending March 20

IEA launches record oil stock release after historic supply disruption

OPEC+ agrees to extend group-wide output cuts into 2025

Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2024 to kick off in Tripoli

OPEC+ countries announce daily voluntary output cuts by 2.2 million barrels

Brazil joins OPEC+ as group confirms 3.6 million barrels per day output cut

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Dec. 3

ExxonMobil drills first lithium well in Arkansas in aim to become major player in EV sector

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, June 8

High rollout of electric vehicles could earn UK drivers £6.5B more by 2035

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Dec. 1

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.77% on Oct. 23

Russian Lukoil starts Chashkino gas-turbine power plant

Gazprom posts 26% loss in 1H20

Türkiye becomes second-largest market in wind energy installations in Europe in 2025

Trump administration to revoke landmark Obama-era climate regulations

Trump administration plans repeal of key climate finding underpinning US emissions rules

Energy transition technologies offer new opportunities for global energy systems, IRENA says

Türkiye's LPG production up 12.4% in March

Türkiye's LPG production down 4.3% in December 2024

Türkiye's LPG production down 25% in April 2024

Türkiye's LPG production up 15% in December 2023

Strait of Hormuz blockade brings energy crisis to Europe

USS Nimitz service extended amid Strait of Hormuz tensions: Report

Energy infrastructure in Ukraine hit by 1,225 attacks in 2025 as damage surpasses $20B