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Equinor announces first oil from UK Mariner field

- Mariner reservoirs hold up to 3 billion barrels of oil in place, a 50% increase on original estimates

15.08.2019 Oil , Europe , General

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e August 9

- Commercial crude inventories increase by 1.6 million barrels

16.08.2019 Upstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in June

- Norway produces 9.47 terawatt-hours of electricity in June

15.08.2019 Hydro , Europe , General

Efforts start toward US-Turkey Joint Ops Center

- Turkey, US agreed on Aug. 7 to set up operation center to establish safe zone in northern Syria

16.08.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump delays some China tariffs until December

- Markets rise after US says tariffs on cell phones, laptops, other goods to be delayed until Dec 15

15.08.2019 International Organization , Asia , Americas

Trump says China deploying troops to Hong Kong border

- 'Everyone should be calm and safe!' president tweets

15.08.2019 Asia , Americas

TurkStream's Kiyikoy receiving terminal 95% completed

- Natural gas pipeline to be ready for operations by end of 2019, after completion of receiving terminal

15.08.2019 Natural Gas , Turkey

Envoy pleads UNSC membership for Turkey and Indonesia

-Turkish envoy to Indonesia said Muslim countries should demand similar rights as enjoyed by P5 nations

13.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Human Rights Watch urges India to step back in Kashmir

- India should release political detainees and lift communications blackout in Kashmir, HRW South Asia director said

13.08.2019 Asia

'Other plans if Syria safe zone deal does not work'

- Turkey and US agreed last week to set up peace corridor in Syria for movement of displaced people

14.08.2019 Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

'Security of Strait of Hormuz red line for Iran'

- Security of region can and should be established only by regional countries, says Iranian vice president

14.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

Libya halts flights at Tripoli airport

- Libyan government suspends flights over 2nd violation of truce by Haftar forces reached on occasion of Eid al-Adha

12.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

Death toll in Tanzania fuel tanker blast climbs to 69

- Government declares 3 days of mourning through Monday

13.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

'Turkey won't let fait accompli in Cyprus, E. Med, Aegean'

- Turkey not to just watch while Greek Cypriot side conducting exploration, drilling activities, says defense chief

13.08.2019 Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Turkey's electricity import bill down over 55% in 1H19

- Turkey's electricity import bill falls to $13.53 million in first half of 2019 from $30.16 million in first half of 2018

14.08.2019 Electricity , Turkey

Turkey to 'resolutely' continue drilling in E. Med: VP

- Turkey to continue to defend rights of its own, Turkish Cypriots, says Vice President Fuat Oktay

14.08.2019 Natural Gas , Hydro , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

‘Our stance remains same as 45 years ago on Cyprus’

- ‘We are in favor of peace, good neighborhood in Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus,’ says Turkish Defense Minister

11.08.2019 Turkey

Haftar agrees to UN call for truce in Libya

- Libyan Government of National Accord also accepts UN call for ceasefire on occasion of Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday

11.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

UN chief hails TRNC leader's hydrocarbon offer

- Turkish Cypriot President offered Greek Cypriots cooperation on hydrocarbon resources in July and was rejected by latter

12.08.2019 Natural Gas , Oil , International Organization , Turkey , Europe , Americas

Russia: Death toll hits 5 in missile test explosion

- Russian Defense Ministry, Russian Atomic Agency rule out nuclear contamination

12.08.2019 Nuclear , Eurasia

Turkey supports UN call for ceasefire in Libya

- Libyan Government of National Accord accepts UN call for truce on occasion of Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday

10.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

At least 60 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Tanzania

- According to eyewitnesses, people collecting fuel after truck overturned, killed at scene after explosion

11.08.2019 Oil , Middle East-Africa

Oil rig count in US falls by 6 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 764

11.08.2019 Oil , Americas

Trump says US will not do business with China's Huawei

- President leaves door open to business with Huawei if deal secured

11.08.2019 Asia , Americas

Turkey slams US sanctions against Venezuela

- Turkish foreign ministry says executive order will worsen economic hardship already faced by Venezuelans

11.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

Top US diplomat hails safe zone agreement with Turkey

- Establishing safe zone would be big step towards achieving peace, security, says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

11.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Welsh, Irish coast gets €1.3M to aid with climate change

- EU funding to help locals observe and record data about coastal environment to strengthen businesses against climate change

10.08.2019 Projects , International Relations , Energy Projects , Europe

Global oil production falls in July

- OPEC production drops by 190 thousand bpd to 29.71 million bpd, remaining at a five-year low in July

10.08.2019 Oil , International Organization , Middle East-Africa

Venezuela gov't skips negotiation talks with opposition

- President Maduro decides not to send gov’t delegation to talks, cites opposition support for 'illegal' US moves

08.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Turkish lender to enable use of Russian payment card

- Ziraat Bank and Russian Central Bank's subsidiary start cooperation in this regard, statement says

08.08.2019 Finance , Turkey , Eurasia

Turkey's Naturel Energy Co. goes public

- Company's initial public offering on Monday is valued at around 70 million Turkish liras

09.08.2019 Solar , Invesments , Turkey

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e August 2

- Crude oil production increased by 100,000 barrels per day to around 12.3 million barrels per day

08.08.2019 Oil , Americas

President Erdogan: Annexation of Crimea illegal

- Continuation of kinsmen's existence in historical motherland Crimea among priorities for Turkey, says President Erdogan

08.08.2019 Turkey , Eurasia

Venezuelan gov’t won't resume talks with opposition

- Government declines to attend talks in Barbados this week due to opposition’s support for U.S. sanctions against country

08.08.2019 Americas

US to seek new free trade deal with UK after Brexit

- 'We'll be on the doorstep, pen in hand, ready to sign a new free trade agreement,' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says

08.08.2019 International Relations , Europe

Turkey, US agree on Syria peace corridor

- Joint Operations Center in Turkey to coordinate and manage establishment of peace corridor will be established

10.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

Yavuz drilling vessel starts operations in East Med.

- The vessel is hitting depths of 1,710 meters, Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister says

10.08.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe

BP, Reliance take on India's fuel and aviation business

- Number of passenger cars in India expected to surpass 220 million in 20 years

08.08.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Relations , Energy Projects , Asia

Battery, smart grid efficiency firms draw $1.7B in 1H19

- Investments in battery storage and efficiency companies rise while funding drops in smart grid firms in first half of 2019

07.08.2019 Renewable , Invesments , Asia , Americas

US designates China as 'currency manipulator'

- China has extensive experience manipulating its currency, says US Treasury secretary

06.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

US delegation to visit Israel, West Bank

- Democrats from House of Representatives will travel to region from Aug. 5-11

06.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

China stops purchasing US agricultural products

- Move follows President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports

06.08.2019 International Relations , Americas , General

US: Dow falls over 760 points amid trade war concerns

- Sell-off continues after China devalues currency

06.08.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

US imposes total economic embargo on Venezuelan gov’t

- Executive order prohibits economic transactions with Caracas

07.08.2019 Finance , Energy Security , Americas

Airstrike by Haftar forces kills 45 in Libya

- Scores were reportedly injured in airstrike in southwestern Libya

07.08.2019 Middle East-Africa

US commerce secretary to visit Turkey in September

- ‘This visit to be important step on way to boost bilateral trade relations,’ says Turkish trade minister

06.08.2019 Finance , Turkey , Americas

Turkey: Strategic financing pack reaches 11,500 firms

- State lenders allocate $936.5M credit limit to 11,500 companies in strategic sectors

06.08.2019 Finance , Turkey

Turkey, US officials discuss Syria safe-zone

- Officials to continue talks Tuesday in Ankara

06.08.2019 Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkish Central Bank raises reserve requirements for FX

- Bank increases reserve requirement ratios for FX deposit funds by 100 basis points to support financial stability

06.08.2019 Finance , Turkey

Oil prices open weak on Monday with US-China tensions

- In retaliation to Trump's new tariffs, China asks state-owned companies to suspend imports of U.S. agricultural products

07.08.2019 Oil , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Iran says seized foreign oil tanker in the Gulf

- Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz last month

05.08.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Yemen: Saudi military vehicle struck, say Houthi rebels

- Houthi rebel sources claim some Saudi soldiers were killed in bombing of military vehicle

06.08.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Oil rig count in US falls by 6 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 770

05.08.2019 Oil , Americas

EU nominates Kristalina Georgieva for top IMF job

- Georgieva currently serving as chief executive of World Bank

04.08.2019 Finance , World , Americas

EU supports UN ceasefire proposal in Libya

- EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini urges to relaunch political negotiations, implement truce in Libya

03.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , Middle East-Africa

Turkey: Survey expects 16.7% annual inflation in July

- Group of 12 economists forecasts monthly inflation of 1.4%, varying between 1.1% and 1.76%

03.08.2019 Finance , Turkey

Trump downplays NKorea missile test violations

- 'There may be a United Nations violation, but Chairman Kim does not want to disappoint me,' US president says

05.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Russia announces end of nuclear pact with US

- Move comes as US formally withdraws from landmark treaty raising fears of potential arms race

06.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas

Oil prices rebound after sharp fall with China tariffs

- Intensifying trade tensions between the US and China negatively impact forecasts for global oil demand

03.08.2019 Oil , World

Amazon adds 2 new renewable investments to portfolio

- With new additions in Ireland and U.S., Amazon's renewable energy projects total 66 globally

04.08.2019 Renewable , Europe

German RWE closing down Aberthaw coal plant in Wales

- UK market conditions force RWE-owned coal company to close on March 31, 2020 despite emission reducing measures taken

03.08.2019 Coal , Europe

Oil prices recover on Friday after Trump's tariff tweet

- US President's tweet on China goods tariff sent prices down 7% on Thursday

03.08.2019 Oil , Americas

UK: Government rejects tanker swap with Iran

- Will not barter ship that was detained legally with a ship that was detained illegally, says foreign secretary

03.08.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Europe , Middle East-Africa

UN chief urges common ground on Syria safe zone

- 'We really encourage all parties to come to an agreement ... to avoid new forms of confrontation,' Antonio Guterres says

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Trump considers blockade or quarantine of Venezuela

- US increases pressure on Nicolas Maduro to step down

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

North Korea fires two more missiles

- Pyongyang carries out third provocation in week

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

South Korea scrambles to deal with Japan’s trade move

- Seoul vows resolute response to ‘unfair’ measure by Tokyo

02.08.2019 Finance , Asia

UN urges North Korea to hold meaningful talks with US

- 'Sanctions need to be enforced until Pyongyang dismantles nuclear, ballistic missile programs,' UK's UN envoy says

02.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Russia holds major military drill in Baltic Sea

- About 70 vessels, 58 aircraft, 11,000 soldiers and sailors take part in Ocean Shield-2019 military drill in Baltic Sea

02.08.2019 Natural Gas , Eurasia , General

Force majeure declared on Libya's Sharara

- Negotiations are ongoing in an effort to restart production as soon as possible: National Oil Corporation

02.08.2019 Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

US crude oil inventories fall for w/e July 26

- Crude oil production increase by 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) to around 12.2 million bpd for week ending July 26

02.08.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's Treasury to repay $7B debt in August-October

- Treasury will borrow $4B from domestic markets over next 3 months, says Treasury and Finance Ministry

01.08.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Southeast Asian bloc calls out South China Sea tensions

- Foreign ministers of ASEAN also reiterate support for voluntary return of Rohingya refugees

01.08.2019 Energy Projects , Asia , General

Turkey, Iraq to set up water resources center

- Both countries have drafted action plan to end water woes in region

02.08.2019 Energy Projects , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Iran cites US duplicitious attitude to nuclear program

- 'Kill 3,000+ Americans but remain a US client and you can have nuclear weapons,' Javad Zarif says

01.08.2019 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa , General

Putin, Trump hold talks over phone

- Trump offers Putin U.S. assistance in battling Siberian wildfires

01.08.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas , General

US Fed cuts interest rates for first time since 2008

- Central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points to range of 2%-2.5%, says it is ready to provide more support if growth slows

02.08.2019 Finance , Americas , General

US sanctions Iran’s foreign minister

- Top diplomat blacklisted for acting on behalf of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who was sanctioned in June

01.08.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's foreign trade deficit shrinks 42.5% in June

- Country's exports and imports this June at $11.08B and $14.26B, say official figures

31.07.2019 Finance , Turkey

Turkish Central Bank cuts year-end inflation forecast

- Turkey's year-end inflation rate expected to reach 13.9%, says Central Bank governor

31.07.2019 Finance , Turkey

Turkish Akfen launches 3rd solar plant near Lake Van

- Company reaches 37 megawatts installed solar capacity onshore of Lake Van

01.08.2019 Electricity , Turkey

Enel signs Chile's largest renewable energy supply deal

- Subsidiary Enel Generacion Chile to supply power to AngloAmerican mining company when agreement takes effect from 2021

31.07.2019 Electricity , Renewable , International Relations , Energy Projects , Americas

Turkey's energy import bill falls 16.6% in June '19

- Country's crude oil imports increases by 15.5% in June 2019 compared to same month last year

31.07.2019 Oil , Turkey

Turkey, Paraguay committed to support business

- Turkey, Paraguay trade and economic relations are open to development, have great potential, says trade minister

01.08.2019 International Relations , Turkey

Economic sentiment slightly falls in Europe

- Economic Sentiment Indicator dips 0.6 pts in eurozone, 0.3 pts in EU this month

31.07.2019 Europe

US, Egyptian defense chiefs meet in Washington

- Counterterrorism, border and maritime security, security cooperation among issues discussed

31.07.2019 Americas

Brexit: Johnson warned of civil unrest over no-deal

- Welsh first minister and farmers warn no-deal Brexit would be “catastrophic” for Wales

31.07.2019 Europe

Senate fails to override Trump veto on Saudi Arabia

- Although 5 Republicans voted in favor of bill, total fell short of two-thirds needed to override presidential veto

30.07.2019 Finance , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey eyes enhanced trade, defense with Philippines

- Turkish foreign minister meets his Philippine counterpart Teodoro Locsin as part of ASEAN meeting

30.07.2019 Projects , International Relations , Asia

Biggest wind farm in Scotland starts operations

- £2.5 billion Beatrice wind farm to generate 588 megawatts of energy, enough to power 450,000 homes annually

31.07.2019 Electricity , Wind , Europe

Greek PM seeks 'brave restart' of relations with Turkey

- Kyriakos Mitsotakis says time and building of trust needed for Turkish-Greek relations

30.07.2019 International Relations , Europe

US to do all to bring democracy back to Venezuela

- US built 'great coalition’ in region trying to find a solution to Venezuela’s crisis, says Mike Pompeo

31.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

UK: PM given cold shoulder in Scotland visit

-Scottish first minister accuses Johnson of forming “a hard-line Tory Government” to enact no-deal Brexit

30.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

ASEAN: Southeast Asian power engine

- Thailand will host ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ 52nd Meeting on July 30, Turkey attending as sectoral dialogue partner

31.07.2019 Finance , Asia , General

Turkish Cypriot FM slams Greek premier's statements

- Kudret Ozersay says Turkish military is present in Cyprus because of Greece's coup and invasion attempt in Cyprus

31.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

India leads with lowest renewable cost in Asia Pacific

- Australia’s solar power to be cost competitive against coal next year

30.07.2019 Solar , Renewable , Asia , General

Trump announces pick to lead national intelligence

- Texas Republican lawmaker to replace Dan Coats as top intelligence official

29.07.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Second UK navy ship arrives in Persian Gulf

- HMS Duncan to support safe passage of British-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz, says UK Defense Ministry

30.07.2019 Finance , Energy Security , Asia , General

Turkey eyes to sign free trade agreement with Thailand

- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey aims to further develop trade relations with Thailand

29.07.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Asia

Turkey drills more than 500 water wells in Africa

- Wells in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia and Somaliland provide clean water to 1.8 million people

29.07.2019 Energy Projects , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's natural gas imports down 10.9% in May

- Total natural gas consumption decreases year-on-year by 2.69% in May

29.07.2019 Downstream , Turkey , General

Turkey's crude oil imports up 48.22% in May

- Oil refinery products production increase by 29.26% to 2.85 million tonnes in May

28.07.2019 Downstream , Turkey , General

Oil rig count in US falls by 3 to 776 this week

- Brent oil prices continued their upward trend on Friday with escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

28.07.2019 Upstream , Americas , General

Oil prices slightly, rise due to Middle East tension

- Iran's seizure of British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz in reprisal for ship capture off Gibraltar causes oil price rise

28.07.2019 Oil , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Russia, Turkey cooperation possible in East Med.: Novak

- New economic and commercial cooperation to emerge with implementation of TurkStream and Akkuyu NPP: Russian Energy Min.

29.07.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Eurasia

Russia: Death toll hits 5 in missile test explosion

US 'responsible' for nuclear pact destruction: Putin

Iran cites US duplicitious attitude to nuclear program

US sanctions Iran’s foreign minister

Iran, Japan to barter oil for power plant upgrade

Turkey's installed power capacity up 58% in 5 months

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

German RWE closing down Aberthaw coal plant in Wales

China continues to lead global steam turbine market

UK's National Trust to halt fossil fuel investments

Turkey's lignite use down 0.15% in April

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

Turkey's natural gas imports down 10.9% in May

Shell and Aygaz receive export gas licenses from Turkey

Oil prices see small increase at week beginning June 24

Russia holds 19.8% of total global proven gas reserves

EU approves public support for Croatian LNG terminal

Turkey's LPG imports down over 8.81% in May 2019

EU increases US imports of LNG by over 367% y-o-y

China set to overtake Japan as world’s top LNG importer

Global oil supply up in July 2019

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e August 9

Oil rig count in US falls by 3 to 776 this week

Oil gains weekly as dovish US Fed weakens dollar

BP second-quarter profits beat expectations

Turkey's crude oil imports up 48.22% in May

Oil prices gain as dollar weakens with dovish Fed

Oil up as trade woes abate with Trump, Xi meeting

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e August 9

Oil prices up as Gulf of Mexico storm cuts output

Oil prices up with sharp decline in US crude stocks

Norway's petroleum sales decrease in May

Canadian firm turns non-recyclable plastics to fuel

BP, Reliance take on India's fuel and aviation business

Iraq denies links with oil tanker seized by Iran

Oil prices steady with weak demand, Iran tension

Equinor joins wind farm development in Argentina

Biggest wind farm in Scotland starts operations

Siemens Gamesa signs 94 MW wind contract in Brazil

Europe's new wind installations up in 1h19 to 4.9 GW

Turkey's Naturel Energy Co. goes public

India leads with lowest renewable cost in Asia Pacific

Global solar PV installations set to hit record in 2019

Solar farm in Spain receives €285 million investment

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in June

Turkey to 'resolutely' continue drilling in E. Med: VP

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in May

Global hydropower capacity grows by 1.97% in 2018

3 banks to co-finance Turkey’s largest geothermal plant

Biogas shows potential to reduce emissions by 13%

Wales turns wood to energy via £160M power station

US awards $5.5 million for geothermal machine learning

Welsh, Irish coast gets €1.3M to aid with climate change

Turkey eyes enhanced trade, defense with Philippines

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023

UK-Denmark power link gets green light with €1.1B deal

Turkey's Naturel Energy Co. goes public

Battery, smart grid efficiency firms draw $1.7B in 1H19

Taiwan emerges as new renewable energy center

China continues to lead global steam turbine market

Oil prices gain as US recession fears subside

Oil prices up with sharp decline in US crude stocks

Oil prices up as US-China agree to restart trade talks

Oil heads for biggest monthly gain before OPEC meeting

Brent to average $69.50 in 2H19: Wood Mackenzie

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

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023

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