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PPC Romania to Build Battery Storage System for Renewable Sources in Ilfov

Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 19:07

The Romanian branch of the Greek group Public Power Corporation, or PPC, plans to build a battery energy storage system for electricity produced from renewable sources at its transformer station in Caciula?i (Ilfov). This is part of the company’s plan to install storage facilities in the distribution networks it operates in Romania

Trump Suggests Exxon May be Sidelined in Venezuela Oil Revival

Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 19:06

“I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out,” Trump told reporters late Sunday aboard the presidential plane on the way back to Washington from his Florida estate. “I didn’t like their response. They’re playing too cute”

EU Sets Out Firm Conditions for China EVs to Avoid Tariffs

Δευ, 12 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 18:41

The European Commission set out the conditions on Monday under which China-based electric vehicle makers can replace EU tariffs with commitments to sell at minimum prices and said it would take into account Chinese EV investments in the bloc

Türkiye Achieves Strongest Performance in Wind Energy in Last 15 Years

Δευ, 12 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 18:35

Türkiye achieved its strongest performance in wind energy over the past 15 years with nearly 2,000 megawatts (MW) of new installations last year, Ibrahim Erden, president of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA) said on Monday

OPEC Oil Output Falls in December on Iran and Venezuela, Reuters Survey Finds

Παρ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 15:11

OPEC's oil output fell in December due to lower supply from Iran and Venezuela, which offset an OPEC+ agreement to raise production for the month, a found on Friday

What is Happening with the Crete – Cyprus Cable: Nexans Changes Timetable, Signal of Acceleration from Israel

Παρ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 14:44

Nexans confirmed rescheduling - Israel is gearing up for the immediate implementation of the first phase of the interconnection with Cyprus

Romania’s Largest Gas Plant Under Construction Gets Financing from UAE Bank

Πεμ, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 15:33

UAE bank Emirates Islamic provides 500 million dollars in structured funding to Jordanian Mass Group Holding, the owner of Romania’s Mintia gas power plant under construction

German Emissions Fell Only Modestly in 2025 Due to Buildings and Transport

Πεμ, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 15:24

Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell only marginally in 2025, as weak progress in decarbonising buildings and transport weighed on the overall climate balance, energy think tank Agora Energiewende said on Wednesday

SGE, Blue Bird Energy Intend to Form JV for SMR Deployment in Bulgaria

Τετ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2026 - 20:20

Polish nuclear energy project developer Synthos Green Energy (SGE) said that it has signed a letter of intent with Bulgarian company Blue Bird Energy to form a joint venture aimed at building a fleet of up to six BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Bulgaria

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