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Turkish leader touts tax-free forex sales for exporters

- President Erdogan: We're very close to shifting Turkey from being country with current account deficit to one with surplus

17.06.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

US may reveal Mideast peace plan in November: envoy

- US 'would have released the plan during summer' if Israel's September elections had not been called, says Mideast envoy

17.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Saudi crown prince blames Iran for oil tanker attacks

- Mohammed bin Salman calls for 'decisive stance' against Iran

16.06.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Oil tanker attacks 'leverage' for sanctioned Iran

- Iran's oil exports have been drastically affected by US sanctions

17.06.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

US extends waiver for Iraq to import energy from Iran

- Washington allows Baghdad to import gas, oil from Tehran for three more months

17.06.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Asia Coop. Forum against meddling with internal affairs

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

16.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Turkey slams EU summit declaration on E.Med, Cyprus

- Turkey rejects South EU summit declaration on Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus as being 'against international law'

17.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Energy resources in Eastern Mediterranean: an overview

- Neighboring counties and international actors conduct hydrocarbon research, triggering new regional equilibriums

16.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Europe , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey not reducing troops in Northern Cyprus: Erdogan

- Ankara does not need permission from anyone to position troops in region, says Turkish president

15.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

UN chief urges probe into Gulf of Oman attacks

- Secretary General Antonio Guterres stresses any investigation into incidents must be fully independent

15.06.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

UN suspends handover of camps in Sudan's Darfur

- Peacekeeping 'is no longer the most appropriate tool' in Sudan, says UN official

15.06.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

US sanctions on Turkey may open Pandora's box at NATO

- Harsh U.S. reaction to Turkey over S-400 issue may reinforce disputes within alliance, says analyst

15.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

UK: Iran 'almost certainly' behind tanker attacks

- Foreign secretary says responsibility most probably lies with Tehran after government assessments

15.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

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

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

15.06.2019 Energy Security , Asia , General

US blames Iran for attacks in Gulf region

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

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

Hydrogen aids clean, secure, affordable energy future

- Hydrogen use can help improve air quality and strengthen energy security, IEA said

15.06.2019 Renewable , International Organization , Europe

US' monthly oil imports from OPEC falls to 33-year low

- Crude oil imports of US from OPEC in March 2019 marked the lowest level since March 1986

14.06.2019 Downstream , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices continue gains after tanker attacks in Oman

- Attacks increase secure oil supply worries from region

14.06.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US-Poland defense pact ‘new factor of tension’: Russia

- Moscow ‘closely’ following expansion of military cooperation between US, Poland, says Kremlin spokesman

14.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Americas , General

Time now for safe zone in Idlib: Syrian advocacy group

- Syrian National Council says without Ankara there would be no base for Syrian opposition

14.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump says 'too soon' to talk with Iran amid tensions

- 'They are not ready, and neither are we!' US president says of Iranian leadership

14.06.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US claims video shows Iran removing mine from tanker

- Iranian boat purportedly removes unexploded limpet mine from damaged Japanese-owned vessel

14.06.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

New defense pact sends 1,000 more US troops to Poland

- Trump says Poland to pay for construction of center to house service members

13.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , General

Japan’s Abe visits Tehran to ease tensions

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

13.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

‘Russia's stance on Turkey's S-400 purchase unchanged’

- Moscow will fulfill its obligations to Ankara, says ambassador Aleksei Yerkhov

13.06.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Europe , General

Turkey already bought Russian S-400 systems: Erdogan

- Turkish president says Ankara is co-producer of F-35 fighter jets of US, 'not just purchaser'

13.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey condemns missile attack on Saudi Arabian airport

- Yemen's Houthi rebels target Abha airport in southern Saudi Arabia, scores injured

13.06.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

US sanctions Syrian businessman for ties to Assad

- Samer Foz blacklisted for building luxury developments for Assad regime in Syria

12.06.2019 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey, Azerbaijan always stand together: Minister

- Turkey's national defense minister attends joint military drill launched by Turkish, Azerbaijani armies

12.06.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Eurasia

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

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

12.06.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

Turkey's drilling activities in Mediterranean to continue

- Turkey will not surrender any threats against its activities in region, says Turkish energy minister

12.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy

Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021: Trudeau

- Goal is ‘zero plastic waste (from) coast to coast’ by 2021, says Canadian PM

11.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

UN Security Council extends Libya weapons ban

- Extension comes amid hostilities between rival governments in North African nation

11.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

UK: Conservative Party announces 10 leadership hopefuls

- New Tory leader, succeeding Brexit-bruised Theresa May, will be announced in last week of July

11.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe

Turkey slams Greek Cyprus over reported arrest warrants

- Nobody should doubt that we will give necessary response if it dares to issue warrants, says Foreign Ministry spokesman

11.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

'Turkey pulling out of NATO, body blow to alliance'

- US should leave door open in its relations with Turkey and develop long-term strategy, says RAND's Stephen Flanagan

11.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Europe , Americas

Novatek, Siemens, Zarubezhneft sign MOU for Vietnam

- Increasing electricity demand is key purpose for agreement according to Novatek official

10.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , General

Hungary aims to receive TurkStream gas soon

- Russian and Hungarian officials meet during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2019

11.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Europe , Eurasia , General

Yemen rebels claim attack on Saudi airport

- Houthis say the attacks targeted bunkers housing Saudi drones in the Jizan airport

11.06.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Libya: Haftar forces launch airstrike near Tripoli

- No casualties were reported

10.06.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

NATO’s largest Baltic drill to kick off on Sunday

- Some 8,600 US, European troops from 18 nations taking part in annual Baltic Operations Exercise

11.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

US calls on Turkey for solution to existing issues

- US acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan sends letter to Turkey's National Defense Ministry

10.06.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , General

Venezuela to reopen border with Colombia on Sunday

- Venezuela-Colombia border at Tachira province has been closed since Feb. 22 amid ongoing political tension

08.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , General

Turkey, Canada sign MoU on economic, trade cooperation

- Agreement to improve commercial relations, increase investment, says Turkish trade minister

10.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , General

UK premier Theresa May steps down as Tory leader

- Theresa May will remain as caretaker prime minister of Britain until new Conservative leader is elected next month

08.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

US defense chief meets with Greek counterpart

- Top defense officials discuss regional issues, including security in Balkans and Black Sea, says Pentagon

09.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Americas , General

Egypt's Brotherhood calls Sudan's TMC to cede power

- Muslim Brotherhood group condemns recent deadly dispersal of popular sit-in in Khartoum

08.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Northern Cyprus has right on oil in E. Mediterranean

- Turkish Cypriots are entitled to the same rights as those in southern Cyprus, Turkish president says

08.06.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

German FM Maas to visit Iran for nuclear talks

- EU heavyweights seek to save nuclear deal amid growing tensions between US and Iran

08.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

US condemns bloody crackdown on protesters in Sudan

- 'We send our condolences to the victims and families who lost loved ones,' says State Department spokeswoman

06.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Iran doesn’t want to clash with states, powers: Rouhani

- Iranian president makes assertion during telephone call with Qatari emir

07.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Senators plan rebuke of Trump on Saudi arms sales

- Bipartisan group of lawmakers plan votes to lash out over effort to circumvent Congress on arms sales to Riyadh, Abu Dhabi

07.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US granted Saudi nuclear sharing after Khashoggi murder

- Trump administration fueling dangerous escalation in region, says Senator Tim Kaine

07.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Germany rejects Greece's war reparations demand

- 'Issue of compensation closed politically, legally,' says German Foreign Ministry

06.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Europe , General

Iran urges West to halt arms supplies to Arab coalition

- Since 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition has pounded Houthi positions across Yemen, causing numerous civilian deaths

06.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

Ukraine ‘ready to negotiate with Russia’ says Zelensky

- Ukrainian president says full-fledged membership in EU and NATO is ‘priority of country's foreign policy’

06.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , General

Trump weighs emergency declaration for Mexico tariffs

- Senate Republicans have reportedly conveyed their disapproval of move

06.06.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

US imposes new restrictions on Cuba travel

- Barring of people-to-people and cruise ship travel is latest effort to upend opening with island nation

06.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Turkey: No step back from Russian S-400 deal

- Ankara 'resolute' on S-400 missile defense system deal with Russia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says

05.06.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , General

Pentagon denied plea to hide USS John McCain: Shanahan

- 'There's no room for politicizing the military,' Acting defense chief says

05.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , General

Greek Lieutenant General resigns from Defense Ministry

- Zahariades resigns saying negotiations of confidence building measures with Turkey should be frozen before early elections

04.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Germany: Sudan must end violent crackdown on protesters

- Foreign Ministry calls on Sudanese authorities to immediately stop violence against protesters in capital Khartoum

04.06.2019 Energy Security , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

US ready to talk with Iran with 'no pre-conditions'

- US secretary of state Mike Pompeo says political, economic pressure on Iran to continue

03.06.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Iran rules out talks unless US 'changes behaviour'

- Iran calls on US to change general behavior while Washington prepared to negotiate with no pre-conditions

05.06.2019 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Russia says no delay in S-400 delivery to Turkey

- Kremlin says S-400 delivery is to be according to schedule, to be delivered at earlier date at Ankara's request

30.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia

Oil mixed with fall in Iran's exports, US-China woes

- Decline in Iranian oil exports push prices higher, while US-China trade impasse sustains market fears of low demand

31.05.2019 Upstream , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

US’ Bolton says Iran behind attacks on oil tankers

- Bolton says the attacks took place "by naval mines almost certainly from Iran"

31.05.2019 International Relations , Americas

Iran could talk with US if sanctions lifted: Rouhani

- U.S. accused Iran of involvement in attacks on oil tankers near UAE waters this month

01.06.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

US: Mueller resigns as office formally shuttered

- Special Counsel says 'charging the president with a crime was therefore not an option we could consider'

30.05.2019 International Relations , Americas

US, UAE enter new defense cooperation pact

- Agreement will enhance military coordination between two countries

30.05.2019 International Relations , Americas

State Dept. says Iran pulling Hezbollah from Syria

- Withdrawal of Hezbollah forces due to US pressure on Tehran, State Dept. says citing media reports

30.05.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

No peace deal without free Palestine state: Turkey

- Jerusalem to remain Islamic nations’ red line, Mevlut Cavusoglu says

30.05.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Israel’s snap elections to be held Sept. 17

- Knesset dissolves after Netanyahu fails to form coalition government

31.05.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

US: Port operations in Greece not military 'buildup'

- Russian claims designed to 'drive a wedge between the US, Turkey and Greece,' says Pentagon spokesman

30.05.2019 International Relations , Europe , Americas

Oil down with US-China trade worries, Huawei lawsuit

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

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

European consortium launches carbon capture project

- Industrial-scale project has €19.3 milion budget and is part of Horizon 2020, EU’s research and innovation program

30.05.2019 Projects , Energy Projects , News from companies , Europe , General

OPINION - Are Iran and US on brink of war?

- What makes the current situation very risky is not the sanctions, but a set of military escalatory patterns: with a wrong move, any Iranian proxy could literally trigger a catastrophic conflict

29.05.2019 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iraq PM to visit Iran, US in hopes of ‘defusing crisis’

- Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi tells reporters he hopes to visit both countries ‘within days’

29.05.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

EU leaders assess outcome of European elections

- European Council head Donald Tusk believes results 'reflect a much greater diversity of views and national sensitivities.’

29.05.2019 International Relations , International Organization , Europe

Egypt’s intelligence chief meets Libya’s Haftar

- Abbas Kamel returns ‘home after making a lightning visit to Libya, says Egypt's MENA news agency

29.05.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Decline in nuclear energy to threaten climate goals

- Along with major efficiency and renewables investments, 80% boost in global nuclear power output is needed by 2040: IEA

29.05.2019 Nuclear , International Organization , World , General

Trump urges Korean denuclearization

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

28.05.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

India invites regional leaders to PM's oath-taking

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

28.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Turkish defense chief denies US deadline on S-400

- Hulusi Akar says no deadline given for reconsidering S-400 procurement from Russia

28.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , General

Austria's Kurz, government ousted in no-confidence vote

- Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, caretaker government caught in video scandal

28.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Lithuania's former central banker becomes President

- New president will take office on July 12

28.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Oil prices down following largest weekly drop of 2019

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

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

Iraq says stands by Iran against US sanctions

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

27.05.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia

Iran says offered 'non-aggression pact' with Gulf

-Tension has been rising between Iran and US

27.05.2019 International Relations , Asia

Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership

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

27.05.2019 International Relations , Asia

Israel: Likud’s minister urges bill to disperse Knesset

- Likud MK Miki Zohar, the chairman of the House Committee, tweeted draft bill to dissolve Knesset

27.05.2019 International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Far-rights and Greens strengthen in European elections

- Pro-EU parties are in leading position as results shows deep divisions in the bloc

27.05.2019 International Relations , Europe

Iran expresses to expand cooperation with Iraq

- Iraqi president, Iranian foreign minister discuss to find political solutions to ongoing tensions in the region

27.05.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkey fulfill domestic, NATO duties: Defense chief

- Fighting FETO not finished, says Hulusi Akar

27.05.2019 International Organization , Turkey

Most rational option: Cooperation in E.Mediterranean

- Unilateral actions disregarding Turkey and Turkish Cypriots in Eastern Mediterranean are destined to be futile

28.05.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkey expects respect over E. Mediterranean rights

- 'I believe talks with Greece on E. Mediterranean, Aegean will continue in future period', says defense chief

26.05.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

Sending more US forces heightens Gulf tension: Iran

-CNN said Trump approved sending more 1,500 US troops to the Middle East

25.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump bypasses Congress to sell weapons to Gulf nations

- Arms deal to Saudi Arabia, UAE valued at $8 billion

25.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Retired generals, diplomats warn Trump against Iran war

- Iran war would drag US into 'another armed conflict at immense financial, human and geopolitical cost,' says letter

25.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US blames Iran for tanker bombings in UAE, Saudi attack

- Pentagon says deployment of 1,500 additional troops will include intelligence surveillance, engineering and aviation units

27.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump approves sending 1,500 more troops to Middle East

- 'We want to have protection,' president says

26.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas

UK: May’s resignation leaves Brexit conundrum behind

- UK to find new prime minister in weeks but Brexit will remain as gigantic task

25.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe

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

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

27.05.2019 Upstream , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil prices rebound on Friday from two-month low

- Crude prices on Thursday hit lowest level since March

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

China slams US Senate proposal on South China Sea

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

24.05.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Iran's enriched uranium production increases

Russia's Rosatom to open branch in Saudi Arabia

Decline in nuclear energy to threaten climate goals

Trump urges Korean denuclearization

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

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 aims to increase share of renewables: Minister

Eni, Synhelion team up to produce low emission fuel

Kenyans protest plans for coal-fired power plant

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

Global oil supply falls in May: IEA

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

Turkey rejects EU statement on drilling in Eastern Med

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

Russia holds 19.8% of total global proven gas reserves

Tupras refineries ranked biggest industry in Turkey

Turkey's natural gas imports down 9% in March

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

LNG's share in global gas trade increases rapidly

Russia holds 19.8% of total global proven gas reserves

Qatar leads in LNG exports again

Shell ships first LNG cargo from Australia's giant Prelude

Oil prices fluctuate with supply risks for w/e June 14

US again leads world in oil production, consumption

US revises down oil price forecasts for 2019

Oil prices rebound from losses after rise in US stocks

US again leads world in oil production, consumption

US' monthly oil imports from OPEC falls to 33-year low

Oil rig count in US falls by 11 this week

Oil prices gain with record China crude imports

US crude oil stocks rise, output falls for w/e June 7

Iran decries US sanctions on petrochemical industry

Canadian study finds disturbing plastics in humans

US oil output at record level while crude stocks fall

Oil prices continue gains after tanker attacks in Oman

Turkey's energy import bill up 12.5% in April 2019

Oil steady with attack on Saudi station, US-China trade

Lower income EU countries fail to uptake electric cars

Renewable energy employs 11 million people worldwide

Global offshore wind market to grow to €11B by 2028

Vestas secures 97 MW wind order in Brazil

Enel sells 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil

Renewable energy employs 11 million people worldwide

Enel sells 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil

Solar power illuminates power-hungry Malawi countryside

Scatec Solar signs up for 485 MW in Vietnam

Global hydropower capacity grows by 1.97% in 2018

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

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

Turkey hits daily hydroelectric gen. record on April 16

US awards $5.5 million for geothermal machine learning

Enel buys 650 MW of renewable power plants in US

Engie buys French biomethane producer Vol-V Biomasse

Eni, Indonesia’s Pertamina ink circular economy deal

Eni, NextChem to turn waste into energy

European consortium launches carbon capture project

EBRD, Turkish bank sign $112M financing agreement

UK to ban plastic straws, stirrers & buds in Apr. 2020

Climate finance by development banks reach $43.1B

Energy investments to increase in Norway in 2020

EBRD, Turkish bank sign $112M financing agreement

Google to invest €600M in new data center in Finland

Oil prices fluctuate with supply risks for w/e June 14

Oil prices continue gains after tanker attacks in Oman

US revises down oil price forecasts for 2019

Oil prices rebound from losses after rise in US stocks

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

S&P revises Mexico's Pemex outlook to negative

Seven oil, gas majors establish blockchain consortium

Chevron is 1st US energy major to tie pay to emissions

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

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector