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Norway's petroleum sales decrease in March

- Country's total sales volume of petroleum products for March drops year-on-year by 5.1 percent to 619 million liters

12:54 Europe , General

Moscow concerned over new US sanctions on Iran

- Restrictive measures will not transform Tehran into ‘compliant negotiator’, says Foreign Ministry

10:10 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa , General

Saudi, Bahrain welcome US sanctions on Iran oil

- On Monday, U.S. said it would end sanctions waivers on eight countries importing oil from Iran

24.04.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

EU regrets US move to end waivers on Iran oil imports

- US announced it would end sanctions waivers on 8 countries importing oil from Iran, including Turkey

24.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Projects , General

Egypt to host summits to discuss Sudan, Libya

- Presidents of Chad, Djibouti, Rwanda, Republic of Congo, Somalia and South Africa among those expected to attend

23.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Libyan govt claims control of most of Tripoli airport

- Development follows clashes with forces loyal to eastern Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar

23.04.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Pakistan, Iran to form ‘joint reaction force’ on border

- Understanding comes at meeting in Tehran between Pakistani Prime Minister Khan and Iranian President Rouhani

23.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia , General

US offers $10M for information on Hezbollah finances

- Funds under rewards for justice program to be given for information leading to disruption of group's financial networks

23.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Egypt’s al-Sisi receives letter from Sudan army council

- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was recently ousted by army after three decades in power

24.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey, Tajikistan eye $1B trade volume

- Improving political, commercial relations with Turkey a priority on Tajikistan’s agenda, said FM Aslov

24.04.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia , General

Turkey to issue debt securities to support state banks

- Treasury and finance ministry to issue government debt securities on Wednesday

23.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey slams US move to end waivers on Iran oil imports

- US announced it would end sanctions waivers on 8 countries importing oil from Iran, including Turkey

24.04.2019 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , General

Iran renews threat to close strategic Strait of Hormuz

- Warning comes amid steadily mounting tensions with Washington

23.04.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey: Government’s gross debt stock totals $209B

- Stock of Treasury receivables stands at $3.4 billion as of end of March

23.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

US ends waivers for Iran oil sanctions

- Announcement part of 'maximum pressure' campaign to stop country's oil exports

23.04.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Norwegian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on April 26

- Vessel is sailing under flag of Bahamas

22.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Europe , General

Oil price up with US likely statement on Iran sanctions

- Brent posts rise due to US Secretary of State's anticipated announcement on Monday on scrapping Iran's sanction waivers

23.04.2019 Oil , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , General

Saudi Aramco to buy Shell's share in SASREF refining JV

- Following transaction, Saudi Aramco will own 100 percent of joint venture located in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City

23.04.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Middle East-Africa , General

UK police arrest almost 1000 in climate change protests

- 40 protesters have been charged in connection with Extinction Rebellion protests

23.04.2019 Finance , Renewable , Energy Security , General

Equinor invests in new oil platform in Azerbaijan

- Equinor & partners agree $6 billion investment to build platform in offshore Azeri Chirag Gunashli oilfield in Caspian Sea

20.04.2019 Invesments , Europe , Eurasia , General

Libya’s Tripoli-based government seeks Algerian support

- ‘Algeria sides with the people of Libya,’ says vice president of Presidential Council

19.04.2019 General

Business circle hails Bosnia wood industry potential

- Participants discuss possible investments, challenges in wood industry

19.04.2019 Projects , Europe , General

Egypt, Somalia discuss Sudan, Red Sea security

- Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry meets Somali counterpart Ahmed Awad in Cairo

19.04.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey is partner of F-35 technology: Presidential aide

- Turkey expects US pullout from Syria to continue, says presidential spokesman Kalin

19.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Europe invests €27 billion in new wind farms in 2018

- Onshore wind of around 12.5 gigawatts bagged majority of announced investments last year for future new capacity

20.04.2019 Finance , Wind , Americas , General

Turkey continues to be key in region's energy projects

- TurkStream brings mutual interdependence for Russia and Turkey, expert says

18.04.2019 Natural Gas , Downstream , Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Eurasia , Asia , General

$170M to help battery tech Co. improve li-ion batteries

- Sila Nano plans to supply first commercial customers in consumer electronics within next year

18.04.2019 Electricity , Invesments , General

Nordex Group posts wind order intake of 1 GW in 1Q19

- German wind turbine manufacturer receives orders from 13 countries

17.04.2019 Wind , News from companies , World , General

Siemens Gamesa to supply two French offshore wind projects

- German company will also service projects under development awarded to Eolien Maritime France consortium in 2012 tender

17.04.2019 Wind , News from companies , Europe , General

Australia plans pumped hydro at old copper mine

-Project that is expected to be operational by 2024 will boost energy storage assets for greater renewable capacity in future

17.04.2019 Hydro , Asia , General

Saudi Aramco to acquire stake in Hyundai Oilbank

- Subsidiary Aramco Overseas Company B.V to purchase 17 percent stake in South Korean oil refining company

17.04.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , News from companies , Asia , General

Azerbaijan, Armenia discuss Upper Karabakh conflict

- Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia meet in Moscow

16.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia , General

Turkey, Finland to meet for political consultations

- Turkish Foreign Ministry says bilateral and Turkish-EU ties to be discussed in Helsinki talks

16.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Canada announces new sanctions against Maduro

- FM cites action against regional governors, those Canada says directly implicated in undermining democratic institutions

16.04.2019 Oil , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , General

US wants deeper, stronger ties with Turkey: official

- 'It is time to resolve past misunderstandings,' says US deputy energy secretary

16.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey-Uzbekistan business forum convenes in Tashkent

- Forum aims to increase cooperation between the two countries’ business communities

16.04.2019 Finance , Middle East-Africa , General

Economy should be stabilizer in US-Turkish ties: Turkey

- Berat Albayrak says financial relations must 'be just as robust as our traditional security partnership'

17.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Ireland should decarbonize its energy sector, says IEA

-The power sector, out of which 65% comes from wind and solar, leads the way in efforts to decarbonize Irish energy sector

16.04.2019 Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

Vattenfall, SG to install powerful turbines in N. Sea

-Vattenfall and Siemens Gamesa are joining forces to deploy a total of 76, 10 MW offshore wind turbines in the North Sea

16.04.2019 Wind , Renewable , Europe , General

Iran says more US pressure means more fragile oil market

- Trump should choose whether to add more pressure on Iran or keep fuel prices low in US, Oil Minister Zangeneh says

15.04.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , World , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Brent oil up to $71.49 at week beginning April 15

-Crude prices show slight fall at beginning of week with low global oil demand

16.04.2019 Electricity , Finance , Downstream , Americas , General

Number of US oil rigs rises by 2 to 833

- Despite increase in weekly oil rig count, crude prices rise on Friday

15.04.2019 Oil , Americas , General

Saudis gave Libya's Haftar millions of dollars: report

- Foreign powers cemented role of military commander in Libya’s future, says Wall Street Journal

14.04.2019 Finance , Middle East-Africa , General

'S-400s matter of Turkey's national security'

- U.S. should not turn its arms market competition into issue of NATO alliance, says senior Turkish official

14.04.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Eurasia , General

France violates human rights through occupation

- France dominated more than 20 countries in western, northern Africa since 1524

14.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

US energy giant Chevron to buy Anadarko for $33 billion

- Deal to strengthen Chevron's position in shale resources and liquefied natural gas

15.04.2019 Finance , Americas , General

Brent oil up to $71.73 for week ending April 12

-Crude prices are on the rise since the beginning of 2019 as overall oil supply tightens with ongoing sanctions and OPEC cuts

13.04.2019 Oil , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Siemens G. to supply Denmark's Thorup-Sletten wind farm

- Siemens Gamesa will supply 18 wind turbines for the 77-megawatt Thorup-Sletten project in Denmark

13.04.2019 Finance , Wind , Europe , General

Carbon capture project gets $1.5 million funding

- Project is backed by University of Michigan and Europe’s main climate innovation initiative

13.04.2019 Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

EU: Industrial production slightly up in February

- Eurostat says highest annual increase in industrial production recorded in Poland, largest decline in Latvia

13.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Vestas acquires 25.1% stake in German SOWITEC

- Acquisition of minority stake comes with option to buy entire company within three years

12.04.2019 Renewable , Wind , Solar , News from companies , Europe , General

Saudi Aramco to sell Arabian crude oil to Polish refiner

- Aramco Trading signs supply agreement with PKN Orlen

12.04.2019 Oil , News from companies , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

Norway's petroleum sales increase in 2018

- Country's total sales volume of petroleum products for 2018 increases year-on-year by 0.5 percent to 8.59 billion liters

12.04.2019 Oil , Finance , Europe , General

Norway's oil production in March is below forecast

- Norway's preliminary oil production in March is 1.5% lower than Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's forecast

12.04.2019 Oil , Europe , General

Sudan appoints chairman of new transitional council

- Oath-taking follows removal of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir

12.04.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Last decade sees departure of six Arab leaders

- Since 2011, popular pressure has led to departure of long-serving leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Algeria, Sudan

12.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump mulling additional summits with North Korea's Kim

- President predicts 'a lot of tremendous things' will happen over time following failed meeting

12.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Turkey to invest $10.9B in energy efficiency up to 2023

- Turkey will reduce its primary energy consumption by around 14% by 2023, Energy minister says

12.04.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Vattenfall to launch pilot storage project in Berlin

- Pilot Reuter thermal power plant in Berlin will test storage of renewable energy in salt

11.04.2019 Projects , Renewable , Europe , General

Serbia to refute EU opposition to TurkStream's 2nd line

- Serbia faced 'double standards' four years ago from EU over South Stream project, says Serbian energy minister

12.04.2019 Natural Gas , Downstream , Turkey , Europe , General

Global crude output falls in March '19

- OPEC crude oil output tumbled by 550,000 b/d in March with losses in Venezuela, and with lower Saudi Arabian, Iraqi output

11.04.2019 Oil , Finance , General

Haftar forces ‘capture’ military camp south of Tripoli

- Forces led by Commander Khalifa Haftar say they take control of Yarmuk camp

11.04.2019 Energy Security , General

EU foreign policy chief calls for truce in Libya

- Federica Mogherini spoke by phone with head of Libya’s UN-backed government

11.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey will benefit from EU membership: NGOs

- With the support of NGOs, Turkey-EU talks can resume, says Turkey’s deputy foreign minister

11.04.2019 Turkey , General

Global oil supply falls in March 2019

- OPEC crude oil production decreases by 534 thousand barrels per day to average 30.02 million barrels per day, data shows

11.04.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Engie, Tokyo Gas to establish renewables JV in Mexico

- Heolios EnTG will develop, finance, construct, own, operate and maintain two wind and four solar projects

10.04.2019 Renewable , Wind , Solar , News from companies , Americas , General

Total and partners sign agreement for Papua LNG project

- Project with capacity of 5.4 million tons per year will unlock over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of gas resources

10.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , News from companies , Asia , General

Turkish household gas consumption down by 12.3% in 2018

- Gas consumption drop due to 1.8 degrees centigrade rise in average temperatures in Turkey

11.04.2019 Natural Gas , Finance , Turkey , General

Iraqi president calls for reducing Mideast tensions

- Barham Salih addressed issue during meeting with CENTCOM commander

10.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

Netanyahu claims right-wing bloc won Israeli election

- Outcome uncertain as both Likud-led bloc and Blue and White alliance claim victory

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Pompeo: Egypt would face sanctions over Russian Su-35s

- Secretary of State does not call Sisi a tyrant, says 'it’s a mean, nasty world out there'

10.04.2019 Eurasia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Algeria: Interim president to hold elections in 90 days

- Abdelkader Bensaleh says he will not stand for presidential elections

10.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

EU urges UK to justify Brexit extension

- No-deal leave will never be the EU's choice, says bloc's chief Brexit negotiator

10.04.2019 Europe , General

EU's Tusk offers UK 'flexible extension' for Brexit

- Donald Tusk says bloc will 'continue to do its utmost' to avoid no-deal Brexit

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Trump says US putting $11B worth of tariffs on EU goods

- 'The EU has taken advantage of the U.S. on trade for many years. It will soon stop!' Trump says

10.04.2019 Europe , Americas , General

India granted 'waivers' under fighter jet deal: Report

- Dassault Aviation, MBDA reportedly did not have to comply with certain provisions in sale of French warplanes to government

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , General

Germany pushes for int. energy transition cooperation

- Climate change does not stop at borders nor does energy transition, Germany's foreign minister says

09.04.2019 Europe , General

IEA lauds Sweden's energy policies in latest report

- Sweden’s energy policy is well-integrated with its climate objectives, according to IEA's latest country report

10.04.2019 Wind , Europe , General

Global energy storage market to grow 13 fold by 2024

- Wood Mackenzie estimates that energy storage will become a key technology in electricity grid system

09.04.2019 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas , General

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

- Company will be granted 100% working interest and operatorship of gas exploration block 12 in Central Oman in coming months

09.04.2019 Upstream , News from companies , Middle East-Africa , General

Ankara, Moscow eye clearing Idlib, Syria of terrorism

- Idlib must be completely cleared of terrorism, Turkish President Erdogan tells joint news conference with Vladimir Putin

09.04.2019 Turkey , Eurasia , General

UK: New law requires PM to ask EU for Brexit extension

- Cooper Bill receives Royal Assent, becomes law late Monday

09.04.2019 Europe , General

Turkey's election body limits recount in Istanbul

- Supreme Election Council partially rejects AK Party's appeal to recount all votes in city except for 51 ballot boxes

09.04.2019 Turkey , General

EC fines GE €52 million in relation to LM Wind takeover

- European Commission says General Electric provided incorrect information during merger investigation

09.04.2019 Wind , Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Saudi Arkad wins tender to build gas p/line in Bulgaria

- Saudi-led consortium wins contract to lay pipeline in Bulgaria to transport Russian natural gas

09.04.2019 Natural Gas , Invesments , Turkey , Europe , General

Saudi Arabia to install more solar, wind energy by 2028

-Developers in Saudi Arabia will build 6.2 GW of wind capacity between 2019-2028, and 53 GW of PV capacity through 2024

09.04.2019 Finance , Wind , Solar , General

Engie-led consortium to buy 90% of Brazilian TAG

- Petrobras chooses $8.6 billion bid to acquire equity stake in Brazil's largest gas transmission network owner

08.04.2019 Natural Gas , News from companies , Americas , General

Anadolu Agency launches energy journalism training

- Twenty reporters from Middle East, South America, Eurasia and North Africa will participate in two-week-long program

09.04.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , General

Afghanistan ready to talk with Taliban in Qatar

- Kabul government to announce official delegation for mid-April talks in Doha

08.04.2019 General

Turkey raises concern over tension in Libya

- Haftar launched a military campaign to recapture Tripoli from the GNA forces

08.04.2019 General

Libya: Fighting flares on Tripoli outskirts, 21 dead

- On Thursday, Haftar launched military campaign to recapture Tripoli from the GNA forces

08.04.2019 General

UN-backed Libya gov't jets strike Haftar’s airbase

- Al-Watiyah is only airbase, forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar captured near Tripoli

08.04.2019 General

US: Pompeo urges 'immediate halt' to Tripoli operations

- Washington is 'deeply concerned' about fighting near Libyan capital, says top diplomat

08.04.2019 General

Istanbul Airport starts serving flights after mega move

- International and domestic flights begin at new airport after operations are moved from Ataturk Airport

08.04.2019 Turkey , General

Yellow Vest protesters hit French streets for 21st week

- Demonstrations against President Macron result in 43 arrests

08.04.2019 Europe , General

Venezuelans take to streets in rival rallies

- Pro- and anti-Maduro protests held in capital Caracas after power cuts in country

08.04.2019 Americas , General

Norway produces 93.6% electricity from hydro in Feb. 19

- Norway produces 11.74 terawatt-hours of electricity in February

06.04.2019 Electricity , Hydro , Europe , General

Boeing issues apology after deadly 737 MAX crashes

- 'We’ll do everything possible to earn and re-earn that trust and confidence from our customers,' says company CEO

05.04.2019 Americas , General

Turkish FM denies Pompeo's readout of meeting

- Cavusoglu says no mention of unilateral actions of Turkey during meeting with US counterpart

05.04.2019 Turkey , General

Turkish bottled water firm invests $6.5M in Ethiopia

- Avante Water inaugurates bottled water brand at ceremony in capital Addis Ababa

05.04.2019 News from companies , Turkey , General

Turkish Airlines: Great move begins

- 10,000 pieces of equipment weighing 47,000 tons were tagged piece by piece, airline says

05.04.2019 Turkey , General

Global Wind Energy Council sees steady growth up to 2023

- GWEC Market Intelligence expects new installations for onshore and offshore of more than 55 GW each year until 2023

06.04.2019 Finance , Wind , General

Total's Saft to expand lithium-ion trade in China

- Saft will form joint venture with Chinese group Tianneng to develop, manufacture and sell lithium-ion cells

04.04.2019 News from companies , Asia , General

Novatek to supply gas to Repsol from Arctic LNG 2

- Agreement envisages concluding 15-year contract for annual supply of one million tons of LNG

04.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Eurasia , General

Global LNG trade increases by 8.3% in 2018

- Global LNG imports rise to 313.8 million tons in 2018

05.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , General

40+ nuclear deals made at Atomexpo 2019 in Russia

Akkuyu nuclear plant tracks progress one year on

EU's production of nuclear heat down 1.3% in 2017

Turkish trade minister to visit Russia on Wednesday

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

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

US gas-fired plants surpass coal-fired capacity

US coal exports hit 5-year high in 2018: EIA

Global energy demand hits fastest pace this decade: IEA

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

BP commits $100M to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Indian consortium to explore Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1

Japan's Inpex wins Abu Dhabi onshore exploration bid

‘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

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Turkey continues to be key in region's energy projects

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

Serbia to refute EU opposition to TurkStream's 2nd line

ExxonMobil signs 20-year LNG deal with China's Zhejiang

Qatar Petroleum to hold tender for 100+ new LNG ships

Norwegian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on April 26

Total and partners sign agreement for Papua LNG project

Schlumberger's net income falls 20% in 1Q19

Oil prices up with decline in US oil rig count

8 count fall in US oil rigs supports higher prices

Oil price dips slightly as US retains record high output

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Brent oil up to $71.49 at week beginning April 15

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

US oil stocks fall, production up for w/e March 15

US petroleum product exports set new high in 2018

ADNOC inks new deal for base oil sales to India

Saudi Aramco to buy Shell's share in SASREF refining JV

US crude oil stocks, production fall for w/e April 12

London drivers face new emission charges

EC says Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler broke antitrust rules

EU sets 37.5% CO2 reduction target for new cars by 2030

US biofuels trade, prod. to remain stable through 2020

Vestas secures its largest wind order in Poland

Europe invests €27 billion in new wind farms in 2018

Germany, Norway open offshore wind farm in Baltic Sea

Nordex Group posts wind order intake of 1 GW in 1Q19

UK invests £30M to expand India's solar farm network

Malaysian Petronas venturing into renewables

Vestas acquires 25.1% stake in German SOWITEC

Engie, Tokyo Gas to establish renewables JV in Mexico

Turkey hits daily hydroelectric gen. record on April 16

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

Australia plans pumped hydro at old copper mine

Norway produces 93.6% electricity from hydro in Feb. 19

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

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

Turkish business delegation visits Mali to boost trade

Business circle hails Bosnia wood industry potential

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Vattenfall to launch pilot storage project in Berlin

China could support low carbon growth by greening BRI

Schlumberger's net income falls 20% in 1Q19

Equinor invests in new oil platform in Azerbaijan

$170M to help battery tech Co. improve li-ion batteries

Oil prices up with decline in US oil rig count

Oil price dips slightly as US retains record high output

Oil prices gain with rise in China refinery output

Oil prices up with OPEC cuts, supply risks

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