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Iraq to Nationalise West Qurna 2 Oilfield Operations, Government Says

Τετ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 20:16

The Iraqi cabinet has approved nationalising the petroleum operations in the West Qurna 2 oil field, in accordance with the provisions of a service contract signed with Russia's Lukoil, the government said in a statement

German Wind Energy Industry Upbeat About 2026 After Record Approvals

Τρι, 6 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 13:30

The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) is optimistic about 2026 after last year's record levels in permitting and awarded capacities and calls on the federal government to sustain the momentum with clear, realistic targets and faster grid expansion.

Azerbaijan as Energy Hub of Europe: From Diversification to Irreplaceability

Τρι, 6 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 13:10

The role of Azerbaijan in ensuring Europe's energy security has undergone a qualitative transformation in recent years. Initially, the country was viewed primarily as one of the alternative sources and routes for energy resource supplies, 

Serbia's Sole Refinery to Restart Ops on Jan 17 or 18 - Vucic

Δευ, 5 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 19:07

Serbia's only refinery in the northern city of Pancevo, owned by Russian-controlled and U.S.-sanctioned NIS, will resume work on January 17 or 18, after getting a temporary operating licence from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), president Aleksandar Vucic said

The Mirage of “War for Oil” in Venezuela

Δευ, 5 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 08:15

International media and politicians are again falling for the laziest option to explain a geopolitical occurrence. Again, as before with Iraq, Syria, and even Nigeria, most are screaming that the way to justify Washington’s strike on Venezuela is “a war for oil. 

Turkey Plans First Overseas Deepwater Drilling in Somalia Next Month

Παρ, 2 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 19:10

Turkey will send a drilling vessel to Somalia in February to carry out the country's first deepwater exploration project abroad, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday

Trump and Top Iranian Official Exchange Threats Over Protests in Iran

Παρ, 2 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 18:56

United States President Donald Trump has said Washington is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran kills more protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly

Greece Reboots Apollo Program Against Energy Poverty

Τετ, 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 15:59

The Greek government has redesigned and rebooted the Apollo self-consumption program, aimed at reducing energy costs for vulnerable consumers

2025 Wrapped: IAEA’s Most-Read Nuclear Explainers

Τετ, 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 14:12

In 2025, IAEA website audiences were drawn in large numbers to our visual science explainers and features on the safe and secure uses of nuclear energy, nuclear science and technology

Climate Activists vs the U.S. Energy Industry: Cases to Watch in 2026

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 14:50

Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years attempting to force the fossil fuel industry to pay for decades of financial damages the advocates claim were caused by climate change.

India Exports 97% of its Solar Modules to the US, Says PL Capital

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 14:10

Solar power tariffs continue to decline as technology advances and mass adoption increases across the globe. According to a report by PL Capital, India's solar industry is finding a major customer in the United States. 

$11 Billion Investment Agenda on Gazprom’s 2026 Horizon

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 15:50

Russia’s energy giant Gazprom has received the blessing from its board of directors for its investment program and budget for next year, which is set at RUB 1.1 trillion (around $11 billion), a decrease from RUB 1.52 trillion (almost $15.22 billion) earmarked for 2025 and the spending of RUB 1.64 trillion (nearly $16.43 billion) for 2024.

Turkey's Fortis Energy Starts Building 62 MW Solar Plant in Albania

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - 15:10

Turkish renewables developer Fortis Energy said it has begun construction of a 62 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a site near Albania’s southeastern town of Erseke.