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SOCAR, Union Energy Agree to Explore for Gas in Israels Exclusive Economic Zone

SOCAR, Union Energy Agree to Explore for Gas in Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Israeli company Union Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint exploration for gas in Israel's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said on social media. "The implementation of this agreement will facilitate the expansion of the parties' international

No EU Cooperation with Turkey on Defence as Long as it Does Not Respect the Law of the Sea, says Faradouris

No EU Cooperation with Turkey on Defence as Long as it Does Not Respect the Law of the Sea, says Faradouris

“No EU cooperation with Turkey on Defence and Security as long as it does not respect our common values, the borders of all Member States, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, international treaties and the international law of the sea”, said Nicolas Faradouris, Member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Security and Defence and Member

US Activist Elliott Takes 5% Stake in RWE

US Activist Elliott Takes 5% Stake in RWE

Hedge fund Elliott Management has taken a stake of nearly 5 per cent in RWE, calling for the German energy group to “significantly increase and accelerate” its share buyback programme

Climate Change Drives Surge in Global Energy Demand

Climate Change Drives Surge in Global Energy Demand

The world’s appetite for energy rose faster than usual last year because record high global temperatures meant more power was used for cooling, underscoring the vicious cycle between climate change and energy use.

French Government Ousts Head of Nuclear Power Group EDF

French Government Ousts Head of Nuclear Power Group EDF

France has ousted the chief executive of the state-owned nuclear power group EDF after months of tensions over strategy and the risk of cost overruns in the construction of six new reactors

Norways Equinor Scales Back Climate Ambitions as Wind Changes

Norway's Equinor Scales Back Climate Ambitions as Wind Changes

Norway's Equinor on Thursday weakened its energy transition plan as it struggles to deliver on pledges to invest more in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, citing practical difficulties and a shift in political priorities

Iberdrola Chair Warns of Surge in Spanish Power Prices if Country Shuts Nuclear Plants

Iberdrola Chair Warns of Surge in Spanish Power Prices if Country Shuts Nuclear Plants

Iberdrola’s executive chair has warned power prices can jump by more than 25 per cent if Spain repeats the “big mistake” made by Germany of shutting down its nuclear power plants. Ignacio Galán told the Financial Times the Spanish public would pay much higher prices and get a less reliable system if Madrid 

Qatar Begins Electricity Supply to Syria via Jordan

Qatar Begins Electricity Supply to Syria via Jordan

Qatar began electricity supply to Syria via Jordan under the directives of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Thursday

Ukraine Buys US LNG Amid Trump-Putin Talks on Ending War

Ukraine Buys US LNG Amid Trump-Putin Talks on Ending War

Ukraine has bought 100 million cubic metres of U.S. liquefied natural gas in a deal between state firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen, days after Kyiv declared its plan to buy large volumes of U.S. gas this year, Naftogaz said on Tuesday