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Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 114.21 million Turkish liras

23.02.2020 Coal , Stock Market , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,464 Turkish liras on Friday

23.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Turkey

US oil rig count rises by one for week ending Feb. 21

- Number of oil rigs in US increases for third week in a row

24.02.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.15% on Feb. 21

- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 3,323 megawatt-hours, while imports total 7,531 megawatt-hours on Friday

23.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Oil set for weekly gain with virus rebound, Libya risks

- This marks second consecutive weekly gain for oil prices as they reach their highest levels since Jan. 29

22.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Middle East-Africa

US gas prices better than other countries amid Covid-19

- Coronavirus impact on US LNG exports is small since there are no US LNG exports to China due to tariffs

22.02.2020 Lng/Lpg , Energy Security , Americas

Decline in US energy intensity to continue through 2050

- Energy consumption in US expected to grow more slowly than its GDP

22.02.2020 Americas , General

Oil prices down with rising US crude stock, coronavirus

- Low global oil demand expectations remain strong due to COVID-19

21.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Asia

US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

- Commercial crude oil stocks rose by 0.4 million barrels, compared to market estimate of 2.5 million barrels increase

22.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Feb. 22

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 149.28 million Turkish liras

21.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Feb. 20

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,470 Turkish liras on Thursday

21.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey , General

SOCAR, Snam to study renewable gas development

- The deal covers potential delivery of sustainable energy sources through the Southern Gas Corridor in the future

21.02.2020 Natural Gas , Renewable , Europe , Eurasia

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

- Three out of 10 people in Turkey will use electric vehicles by 2030, according to the Shura Energy Transition Center

24.02.2020 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects , Turkey

Turkey's daily power consumption up 1.28% on Feb. 20

- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,023 megawatt-hours, while imports total 8,021 megawatt-hours on Thursday

21.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey , General

Bangladesh for greater trade, investment with Turkey

- Terming bilateral relations ‘excellent’ and ‘historic,’ president thanks Turkey for its support on Rohingya issue

21.02.2020 Finance , Asia , General

Microsoft invests $1.1B in Mexico

- Funds will go toward creating new data center, education, AI projects

21.02.2020 Invesments , Americas , General

EU leaders prepare for long budgetary talks

- Leaders gather in Brussels to discuss bloc’s next seven-year budget amid deep tension

21.02.2020 Finance , Europe , General

US natural gas output, exports to increase by 2050

- Dry natural gas production projected to increase almost 32% up to 2050

21.02.2020 Upstream , Americas

Global fuel demand growth revised down amid coronavirus

- Global liquid fuels demand to average 101.7 million bpd in 2020, 378,000 bpd less than EIA's previous forecast in January

21.02.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

- Crude inventories in US are estimated to increase by 4.2 million, API figures show

21.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 20

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 154.66 million Turkish liras

19.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 18

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

19.02.2020 Downstream , Turkey

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

- Revenue rises 6.3% from final quarter of 2018

20.02.2020 Upstream , Upstream , Invesments , Eurasia

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

- 1,000 megawatts of installed capacity in solar energy will prevent $110 million of Turkey's imported gas: Solar Energy Head

21.02.2020 Solar , Invesments , Energy Projects , Turkey

US sanctions Rosneft subsidiary for Venezuela trade

- Swiss-incorporated oil brokerage firm, board chairman sanctioned in latest attempt to curb Venezuela's oil sales

19.02.2020 Natural Gas , Energy Security , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Turkey's daily power consumption up 1.42% on Feb. 18

- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,554 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 10,494 megawatt-hours on Tuesday

19.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Feb. 23

- Vessel is sailing under flag of Bahamas

19.02.2020 Lng/Lpg , Turkey , General

Turkey gets 2.8B TL for clean energy generation in Jan.

- Under Renewable Energy Support Scheme, 817 facilities receive financial backing and produce 5.34 million MWh of electricity

20.02.2020 Renewable , Turkey

Oil prices gain with supply fears over Libya, Rosneft

- Missiles struck close to highly explosive LPG tanker in Tripoli

20.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

TurkStream moves 500 mcm of gas to Europe via Turkey

- On Jan. 8, presidents of Russia and Turkey held a grand opening ceremony for TurkStream pipeline in Istanbul

20.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey , Europe , General

Pompeo: No pressure on Ethiopia about dam project

- ‘Final element of an agreement is coming to finality, but still work remains to be done,” says Pompeo

19.02.2020 Electricity , International Relations , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises $10B to set up Earth Fund

- Initiative to fund efforts in fighting climate change, and protecting world's nature, says Amazon CEO

19.02.2020 Projects , Americas

Oil prices down with rising coronavirus cases

- Death toll in China from coronavirus outbreak increases to 1,869

19.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Asia

Eni announces new oil discovery offshore Mexico

- According to preliminary estimates, Saasken discovery may contain between 200-300 million barrels of oil in place

18.02.2020 Oil , Europe , General

EU invests over €100 million in climate neutrality

- The fund will be used in 10 large-scale environmental and climate projects in nine EU member states

18.02.2020 Invesments , Europe

Spot market electricity prices for Tuesday, Feb. 18

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 158.56 million Turkish liras

17.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Sunday, Feb. 16

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

17.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey

UAE issues op. license for Arab world's 1st nuke plant

- 60-year license is granted to Barakah nuclear power plant's operator company - Nawah Energy Company

18.02.2020 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa

Turkey: early adopter of renewables in MENAT

-Faster ramp-up of renewable energy deployment in Turkey on the cards, GE's high level official says

19.02.2020 Renewable , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Hydro provides 90.1% of Norway's power in January

- Norway produces 13.34 terawatt-hours of electricity in January

18.02.2020 Hydro , Europe , General

US will not pursue war with Iran: Rouhani

- War with Iran will ‘ruin’ US President Donald Trump's chances of winning 2020 presidential polls, says Iranian president

18.02.2020 Americas , Middle East-Africa

Antarctica: Turkish scholar collects 10,000+ meteoroids

- Micrometeoroid research greatly important to understand solar system, says Mehmet Yesiltas

16.02.2020 Turkey , General

Pakistan: Erdogan visit progresses free trade talks

- Pakistan to send textile sector delegation to Turkey before resumption of free trade negotiations, says commerce secretary

16.02.2020 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, Feb. 17

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 137.04 million Turkish liras

17.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Saturday, Feb. 15

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,480 Turkish liras on Saturday

17.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 3.84% on Feb. 15

- Turkey's electricity exports total 4,459 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 11,185 megawatt-hours on Saturday

17.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey , General

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 16

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 88.44 million Turkish liras

15.02.2020 Thermal , Stock Market , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 14

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,478 Turkish liras on Friday

15.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Turkey

US natural gas spot prices hit lowest level since 2016

- Relatively warm winter, gas production growth outpacing demand push prices to historic lows

18.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas

US oil rig count rises by two for week ending Feb. 14

- Number of oil rigs in US increases to 678

17.02.2020 Upstream , Americas

Turkey's daily power consumption down 1.16% on Feb. 14

- Turkey's electricity exports total 7,342 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 10,346 megawatt-hours on Friday

16.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Feb. 15

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 147.43 million Turkish liras

14.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,467 Turkish liras on Thursday

14.02.2020 Downstream , Turkey

Oil heads for 5% weekly gain as coronavirus fears ease

- Most reported cases are going back over days and weeks, WHO says

15.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Organization , Asia

LNG prices to recover from coronavirus lows by year end

- Spot LNG prices down more than 55% from a year ago as outbreak causes low gas demand

15.02.2020 Lng/Lpg , Stock Market , Asia

More OPEC cuts will fail to curb glut due to coronavirus

-Economic shut-down in China from coronavirus will cause largest negative oil demand shock since 2008, says Rystad Energy

16.02.2020 Downstream , International Organization , Asia

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

- Company now owns majority 67.1% stake to raise scale in wind energy and fight climate change

15.02.2020 Renewable , Wind , Hydro , Europe

Turkey's daily power consumption down 1.89% on Feb. 13

- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,541 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 7,982 megawatt-hours on Thursday

14.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Oil prices remain under pressure with coronavirus woes

- Death toll in China from coronavirus outbreak rises to 1,381

14.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Asia

Many countries eye dealership of Turkish-made car

- Offers mostly come from Gulf countries, Central Asian countries and Germany, says Turkish industry and technology minister

14.02.2020 Invesments , Turkey

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

- Shift in funding sparks criticism from Democrat, Republican lawmakers

14.02.2020 Projects , Energy Security , Americas

Coronavirus to delay global recovery, cause oil surplus

- World GDP may contract by 1% in 1Q20, which would be first quarter-to-quarter contraction since 1Q09

14.02.2020 Downstream , Invesments , Energy Security , Asia

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

- This will be sixth offshore oil and gas lease sale under 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Program

13.02.2020 Upstream , Upstream , Oil , Energy Projects , Americas

BP aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

- Measures include achieving net zero emissions in operations, oil and gas production, and reducing methane intensity by 50%

14.02.2020 Coal , Energy Projects , Europe

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Feb. 12

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,452 Turkish liras on Wednesday

13.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Feb. 14

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 160 million Turkish liras

13.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey

Renewable energy: game-changer in Turkish energy market

- Renewables deployment is necessary for Turkey's energy transition, deputy energy minister says

16.02.2020 Renewable , Turkey

US projected to become net oil exporter by 2050

- World's largest oil importer to export more crude if it produces more and oil prices increase

13.02.2020 Downstream , Americas

Global oil supply falls in Jan 2020: Int. Energy Agency

- Demand expected to fall in first quarter of 2020, marking first quarterly contraction in more than 10 years, IEA says

14.02.2020 Upstream , International Organization , Asia

Oil loses gains as coronavirus deaths reach daily high

- Number of deaths climbed by daily record of 242 in China's Hubei province

14.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Asia

US crude oil stocks, production up for w/ending Feb. 7

- Crude oil output returned to record high level of 13 million barrels per day last week

13.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.29% on Feb. 12

- Turkey's electricity exports total 8,511 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 11,839 megawatt-hours on Wednesday

13.02.2020 Coal , Turkey

Pakistanis eagerly anticipate Turkish president’s visit

- Recep Tayyip Erdogan to start his two-day official visit Thursday

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Asia

US senators request assessment on Kashmir issue

- Bipartisan group of senators say India's steps threaten rights of certain religious minorities, secular character of state

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Macron invites renegade Libyan commander to France

- French official presents invitation from president to Haftar during meeting in Benghazi

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Middle East-Africa

Turkish, Greek defense ministers meet in Brussels

- Talks between delegations from Turkey and Greece will be held later this month

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Libya

- Resolution, submitted by UK, supported by 14 countries, with Russia abstaining

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa

NATO to expand mission in Iraq

- Alliance’s defense ministers also call on Syrian regime to halt attacks in Idlib

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa

Trump urges senators not to pass Iran war resolution

- 'We are doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness,' says US president

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US, Saudi top diplomats discuss Iran, Yemen

- Mike Pompeo, Saudi foreign minister address 'continued need to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing behavior'

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Haftar blocks UN flights landing in Libya

- Grounded flights making UN peace-making, aid work in Libya more difficult

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkish automotive sector to recover in 2020: Report

- Automotive sales, production in Turkey to recover in 2020, consultancy firm's report shows

13.02.2020 Finance , Turkey

Turkey to post $1.2B current account surplus: Survey

- Anadolu Agency survey finds 2019 surplus estimates vary between $0.8B and $1.7B

13.02.2020 Finance , Turkey

Pakistani Taliban confirm killing of top leader

- Shehryar Mehsud was killed in a remote-controlled blast in Afghanistan

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Asia

Global oil production down in January 2020

- OPEC crude oil output shows month-on-month decrease of 509,000 barrels per day to average 28.86 million barrels a day

13.02.2020 Upstream , International Organization , Middle East-Africa

Russia completes 1st reactor vessel welding for Akkuyu

- Welding marks key stage of reactor pressure vessel manufacture

13.02.2020 Nuclear , Turkey

Qatargas, Shell sign deal to supply LNG to Kuwait

- Deal will provide 1 million tons of LNG per annum to Kuwait beginning this year

13.02.2020 Lng/Lpg , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Trump proposes $188 million for offshore energy budget

- $26.5 million assigned to advance offshore renewable development

13.02.2020 Wind , Invesments , Americas

EIA lowers oil price forecast by $4 due to coronavirus

- Brent crude expected to average $61 a barrel in 2020, down from previous estimate of $65 per barrel

13.02.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , International Organization , Asia , Americas

US confirms 13th virus case as Trump seeks CDC cut

- Patient diagnosed while under federal quarantine after returning form Wuhan, China, CDC says

12.02.2020 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects , Americas

Coronavirus may put gas market under stress: Fitch

- Chinese LNG importers may cancel up to 70% of imports in February, rating agency warns

12.02.2020 Natural Gas , International Organization , Asia

Oil up as coronavirus cases slow to support demand

- Number of new cases marks slowest growth rate since Jan. 31

12.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia

Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Feb. 12

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 168.27 million Turkish liras

11.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 10

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,455 Turkish liras on Monday

11.02.2020 Natural Gas , Turkey

Global emissions flatline in 2019 and defy expectations

- After two years of growth, global energy-related emissions stop increasing, new International Energy Agency data shows

12.02.2020 Renewable , World

US energy-related CO2 emissions to fall by 2050: EIA

- If realized, energy-related CO2 emissions could be 4% lower by 2050 compared to 2019 levels

12.02.2020 Coal , Americas

Oil up with possibility of OPEC extending output cut

- Coronavirus 'has had a negative impact on oil demand and oil markets,' OPEC president says

12.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Organization , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's daily power consumption up 16.06% on Feb. 10

- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,555 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 11,953 megawatt-hours on Monday

12.02.2020 Electricity , Turkey

Turkish, US businesses to meet in Washington in April

- Bilateral meeting to focus on energy, infrastructure and construction, digital economy, tourism, defense industry

11.02.2020 Invesments , Turkey , Americas

Ex-UK minister lobbied Bahrain for suspect oil company

- British company Petrofac under investigation for bribery but its co-founder key donor to UK's ruling party

11.02.2020 Oil , Europe , Middle East-Africa

Trump budget cuts domestic programs, boosts defense

- US president's budget continues to pump funds into mammoth Pentagon budget while seeking domestic reductions

11.02.2020 Finance , Americas

Pakistan touts its nuclear security measures

- Foreign Ministry publishes booklet on 'Pakistan’s Nuclear Security Regime'

11.02.2020 Nuclear , Asia

Energy to play greater role in Turkey-US trade volume

- Liquefied natural gas, renewable energy and petrochemicals are potential sectors for boost in mutual trade, official says

12.02.2020 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Organization , Turkey , Americas

Halliburton, Socar AQS agree to joint venture in Azerbaijan

- The JV will provide oilfield products and services with operations start expected for the second quarter of 2020

11.02.2020 Downstream , Downstream , Energy Projects , Eurasia

British LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

- British LNG vessel reaches Turkey on Monday

11.02.2020 Natural Gas , Upstream , Shale/Unconventional , Lng/Lpg , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Projects , Europe

UAE issues op. license for Arab world's 1st nuke plant

Russia completes 1st reactor vessel welding for Akkuyu

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.9% on Feb. 23

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 16

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption up 12.6% on Feb. 24

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.15% on Feb. 21

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 20

Saudi Aramco gets approval for major natural gas field

US natural gas output, exports to increase by 2050

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 11

British LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Danish LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Valeura's gas production rises 22% in 4th quarter 2019

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 24

US natural gas stocks to hit record by end of October

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Algerian LNG vessel arrives in Turkey on Feb. 23

US gas prices better than other countries amid Covid-19

Global LNG demand to double by 2040: Shell

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Feb. 23

US oil rig count rises by one for week ending Feb. 21

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US oil rig count rises by two for week ending Feb. 14

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

Oil set for weekly gain with virus rebound, Libya risks

Oil prices down with rising US crude stock, coronavirus

Global fuel demand growth revised down amid coronavirus

US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

US crude oil stocks, production up for w/ending Feb. 7

Oil steady as market awaits OPEC cut against low demand

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Oil steady as market awaits OPEC cut against low demand

Turkey's oil imports up 45.7% in November 2019

Renewables in transport in EU up year-on-year in 2018

RWE, Saitec to test offshore wind farms in deep waters

Nordex receives order for 156 MW wind farm in Chile

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

Trump proposes $188 million for offshore energy budget

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Wind and solar surpass coal in EU electricity in 2019

Wind, solar to generate most new US power in 2020

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Hydro provides 90.1% of Norway's power in January

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

Hydro provides most of Norway's power in December 2019

Highlights of global energy market in 2019

UN wants action on climate change in 9 African nations

Turkey focuses on biomass from agricultural waste

Turkey to boost geothermal using support mechanisms

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises $10B to set up Earth Fund

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

Chevron posts net loss of 6.6B in 4th qtr. of 2019

Microsoft invests $1.1B in Mexico

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

EU invests over €100 million in climate neutrality

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 24

Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Turkey's energy import bill falls 7.4% in December 2019

French authorities, NGOs sue Total for climate change

ExxonMobil makes 15th oil discovery in offshore Guyana

Turkey's daily power consumption down 10.7% on Feb. 9

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Feb. 7

Turkey's daily power consumption down 8.87% on Jan. 12

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Jan. 9