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Iraqi president calls for reducing Mideast tensions

- Barham Salih addressed issue during meeting with CENTCOM commander

10.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

Netanyahu claims right-wing bloc won Israeli election

- Outcome uncertain as both Likud-led bloc and Blue and White alliance claim victory

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Pompeo: Egypt would face sanctions over Russian Su-35s

- Secretary of State does not call Sisi a tyrant, says 'it’s a mean, nasty world out there'

10.04.2019 Eurasia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Algeria: Interim president to hold elections in 90 days

- Abdelkader Bensaleh says he will not stand for presidential elections

10.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

EU urges UK to justify Brexit extension

- No-deal leave will never be the EU's choice, says bloc's chief Brexit negotiator

10.04.2019 Europe , General

EU's Tusk offers UK 'flexible extension' for Brexit

- Donald Tusk says bloc will 'continue to do its utmost' to avoid no-deal Brexit

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Trump says US putting $11B worth of tariffs on EU goods

- 'The EU has taken advantage of the U.S. on trade for many years. It will soon stop!' Trump says

10.04.2019 Europe , Americas , General

India granted 'waivers' under fighter jet deal: Report

- Dassault Aviation, MBDA reportedly did not have to comply with certain provisions in sale of French warplanes to government

10.04.2019 Energy Diplomacy , General

Germany pushes for int. energy transition cooperation

- Climate change does not stop at borders nor does energy transition, Germany's foreign minister says

09.04.2019 Europe , General

IEA lauds Sweden's energy policies in latest report

- Sweden’s energy policy is well-integrated with its climate objectives, according to IEA's latest country report

10.04.2019 Wind , Europe , General

Global energy storage market to grow 13 fold by 2024

- Wood Mackenzie estimates that energy storage will become a key technology in electricity grid system

09.04.2019 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas , General

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

- Company will be granted 100% working interest and operatorship of gas exploration block 12 in Central Oman in coming months

09.04.2019 Upstream , Companies , Middle East-Africa , General

Ankara, Moscow eye clearing Idlib, Syria of terrorism

- Idlib must be completely cleared of terrorism, Turkish President Erdogan tells joint news conference with Vladimir Putin

09.04.2019 Türkiye , Eurasia , General

UK: New law requires PM to ask EU for Brexit extension

- Cooper Bill receives Royal Assent, becomes law late Monday

09.04.2019 Europe , General

Turkey's election body limits recount in Istanbul

- Supreme Election Council partially rejects AK Party's appeal to recount all votes in city except for 51 ballot boxes

09.04.2019 Türkiye , General

EC fines GE €52 million in relation to LM Wind takeover

- European Commission says General Electric provided incorrect information during merger investigation

09.04.2019 Wind , Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Saudi Arkad wins tender to build gas p/line in Bulgaria

- Saudi-led consortium wins contract to lay pipeline in Bulgaria to transport Russian natural gas

09.04.2019 Natural Gas , Investments , Türkiye , Europe , General

Saudi Arabia to install more solar, wind energy by 2028

-Developers in Saudi Arabia will build 6.2 GW of wind capacity between 2019-2028, and 53 GW of PV capacity through 2024

09.04.2019 Finance , Wind , Solar , General

Engie-led consortium to buy 90% of Brazilian TAG

- Petrobras chooses $8.6 billion bid to acquire equity stake in Brazil's largest gas transmission network owner

08.04.2019 Natural Gas , Companies , Americas , General

Anadolu Agency launches energy journalism training

- Twenty reporters from Middle East, South America, Eurasia and North Africa will participate in two-week-long program

09.04.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , General

Turkey raises concern over tension in Libya

- Haftar launched a military campaign to recapture Tripoli from the GNA forces

08.04.2019 General

Libya: Fighting flares on Tripoli outskirts, 21 dead

- On Thursday, Haftar launched military campaign to recapture Tripoli from the GNA forces

08.04.2019 General

UN-backed Libya gov't jets strike Haftar’s airbase

- Al-Watiyah is only airbase, forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar captured near Tripoli

08.04.2019 General

US: Pompeo urges 'immediate halt' to Tripoli operations

- Washington is 'deeply concerned' about fighting near Libyan capital, says top diplomat

08.04.2019 General

Istanbul Airport starts serving flights after mega move

- International and domestic flights begin at new airport after operations are moved from Ataturk Airport

08.04.2019 Türkiye , General

Yellow Vest protesters hit French streets for 21st week

- Demonstrations against President Macron result in 43 arrests

08.04.2019 Europe , General

Venezuelans take to streets in rival rallies

- Pro- and anti-Maduro protests held in capital Caracas after power cuts in country

08.04.2019 Americas , General

Norway produces 93.6% electricity from hydro in Feb. 19

- Norway produces 11.74 terawatt-hours of electricity in February

06.04.2019 Electricity , Hydro , Europe , General

Boeing issues apology after deadly 737 MAX crashes

- 'We’ll do everything possible to earn and re-earn that trust and confidence from our customers,' says company CEO

05.04.2019 Americas , General

Turkish FM denies Pompeo's readout of meeting

- Cavusoglu says no mention of unilateral actions of Turkey during meeting with US counterpart

05.04.2019 Türkiye , General

Turkish bottled water firm invests $6.5M in Ethiopia

- Avante Water inaugurates bottled water brand at ceremony in capital Addis Ababa

05.04.2019 Companies , Türkiye , General

Turkish Airlines: Great move begins

- 10,000 pieces of equipment weighing 47,000 tons were tagged piece by piece, airline says

05.04.2019 Türkiye , General

Global Wind Energy Council sees steady growth up to 2023

- GWEC Market Intelligence expects new installations for onshore and offshore of more than 55 GW each year until 2023

06.04.2019 Finance , Wind , General

Total's Saft to expand lithium-ion trade in China

- Saft will form joint venture with Chinese group Tianneng to develop, manufacture and sell lithium-ion cells

04.04.2019 Companies , Asia , General

Novatek to supply gas to Repsol from Arctic LNG 2

- Agreement envisages concluding 15-year contract for annual supply of one million tons of LNG

04.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Eurasia , General

Global LNG trade increases by 8.3% in 2018

- Global LNG imports rise to 313.8 million tons in 2018

05.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Türkiye , General

Eni, Fiat Chrysler develop low-carbon fuel for cars

- A20 emits up to 3 percent less carbon dioxide, reducing environmental pollution, Eni says

04.04.2019 Renewable , Companies , Europe , General

France's Engie inaugurates first mini-grid in Zambia

- Energy group aims to develop 2,000 mini-grids by 2025 in Africa for access to renewable, reliable and cost-effective energy

04.04.2019 Renewable , Solar , Companies , Middle East-Africa , General

New Zealand shooter to face 50 murder charges: Police

- Gunman will appear in High Court on Friday; other charges under consideration

04.04.2019 Asia , General

Election body to decide Istanbul mayor: Ruling party

- Mayoral candidate for Turkey's ruling AK Party says election is over but complaint, appeal period continues

04.04.2019 Türkiye , General

UK MPs pass bill delaying Brexit

- Legislation proposed by Labour MP Yvette Cooper passes by one vote

04.04.2019 Europe , General

Libya declares mobilization to face Haftar's forces

- Move aimed at thwarting any attacks from western part of country

04.04.2019 Middle East-Africa , General

US, Turkey hold constructive talks: Turkish FM

- Turkish, US diplomats discussed Syria, Russian S-400 defense system and economic issues, says State Department

04.04.2019 Türkiye , Americas , General

GE to supply turbines for 342MW wind project in Spain

- GE Renewable Energy will install 91 onshore wind turbines from its 3MW platform

04.04.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

Total signs 10-year LNG deal with China's Guanghui

- New supply contract is in line with Total’s strategy to expand its presence in the Chinese LNG market, says Total official

04.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , General

Nordex secures 157.5 MW wind farm deal in Australia

- German manufacturer to supply 35 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for Mortlake South Wind Farm project in Victoria

02.04.2019 Wind , Companies , Asia , General

Denmark, Sweden merge gas markets

- Project will ensure closer links between two markets, in line with Europe's efforts for closer regional energy market ties

03.04.2019 Natural Gas , Europe , General

Ukraine's Naftogaz receives $1 bln Chinese loan

-Insurance coverage from Sinosure does not need sovereign guarantee, meaning Naftogaz will not rely on Ukraine’s state budget

02.04.2019 Finance , Europe , Eurasia , General

MHI Vestas to supply offshore wind project in Scotland

-Kincardine, world's largest floating offshore park, will be first floating project worldwide to have wind turbines over 9 MW

03.04.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

Iraq's oil exports up over 3 percent in March

- More than 104.6 million barrels exported last month, according to Oil Ministry

02.04.2019 Oil , Middle East-Africa , General

Global gas consumption up with further US, China demand

- Natural gas consumption increased by 170 billion cubic meters in 2018 compared to 2017

03.04.2019 Lng/Lpg , Türkiye , Asia , Americas , General

Nordex Group receives 166 MW order from Argentina

- German manufacturer to supply 38 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for independent power producer Genneia

02.04.2019 Wind , Companies , Americas , General

Turkey's electricity consumption down 1.49% in March

- Turkey's electricity exports to neighboring countries up 22 percent year-on-year in March 2019

02.04.2019 Electricity , Türkiye , General

Anadolu Agency's energy journalism trainees graduate

- Twenty reporters from Middle East and North Africa receive their certificates after two-week-long program

30.03.2019 General

Turkey hits historic LNG import record in Jan. '19

- Turkey's monthly LNG imports reach historic record high at 2.34 bcm in January 2019, official info. gathered by AA shows

01.04.2019 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , World , Türkiye , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Vestas to supply Denmark's first subsidy-free wind park

- Danish wind giant to install four V136-4.2 MW turbines for 17-megawatt project in Port of Hirtshals

30.03.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

China 'at war with faith’: US envoy

- American ambassador for religious freedom points to restrictions, punishments imposed on Muslims, Buddhists and Christians

29.03.2019 Asia , Americas , General

Venezuela bars Guaido from public office for 15 years

- Government cites irregularities in self-proclaimed interim president's financial records for move

29.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

'Turkey to enter normalization process after elections'

- Nation will enter reform period, where positive results of economic rebalancing period will be seen, says finance minister

29.03.2019 Finance , Türkiye , General

Germany extends arms export ban on Saudi Arabia

- Ban extended until end of September, says chancellor’s spokesman

29.03.2019 Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

'Many Syrians have returned home since Turkish ops'

- Turkey sent doctors, nurses, engineers, security officers and soldiers to Syria, built schools, says interior minister

29.03.2019 Türkiye , Middle East-Africa , General

Renowned economist briefly detained in India

- Jean Dreze and two others briefly held in Jharkhand state for organizing public meeting without permission

29.03.2019 Asia , General

US tells Russia, Cuba to keep 'hands off' Venezuela

- 'It is time for Venezuelan institutions to stand for their sovereignty,' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says

29.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas , General

Turkey earns $55M+ from roads, bridges in 2019

- Istanbul's July 15 Martyrs' Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge yield $12.7M, while highway tolls earn some $43M

29.03.2019 Finance , Türkiye , General

US coal exports hit 5-year high in 2018: EIA

- Energy Information Administration says US exported 116 million short tons or 15 percent of its coal last year

29.03.2019 Coal , Americas , General

Enel begins build of four wind farms in Zaragoza, Spain

- Four facilities with total capacity of 110 MW will generate up to 375 gigawatts-hour per year once operational by year's end

29.03.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

Saudi Aramco to buy 70 pct stake in petrochem. firm SABIC

- Riyadh-based companies have petrochemicals production capacity of 17 and 62 million tons per year, respectively

29.03.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Companies , Middle East-Africa , General

UN Security Council rejects Trump's Golan move

- All members of council except US reject effort to recognize Israeli sovereignty over occupied Syrian land

28.03.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

British MPs fail to reach majority on 8 Brexit options

- Westminster sinks deeper into chaos over Brexit as MPs fail to agree on alternatives to PM’s deal

29.03.2019 Europe , General

House panel grills Pompeo on US-Saudi nuclear transfer

- 'The Middle East doesn't need a new nuclear weapon,' says Congressman Brad Sherman

28.03.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump: Mueller probe 'attempted takeover' of government

- 'We can never allow...these treasonous acts to happen to another president,' Trump tells Fox News

28.03.2019 Americas , General

Largest Islamic energy bank to include Turkish projects

- Istanbul can be Islamic financial hub for Europe, Kuala Lumpur for Asia, Doha for MENA, says CEO of Qatar Financial Centre

28.03.2019 Finance , Türkiye , General

CIP, FCC to build $633M energy-from-waste plant in UK

- Plant expected to power roughly 110,000 homes, offsetting more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year

28.03.2019 Renewable , Companies , Europe , General

Turkey's LPG imports down 18.35 pct in Jan. 2019

- Total sales decrease 3.01 percent to around 306 thousand tonnes in January, according to Turkey's energy watchdog

28.03.2019 Lng/Lpg , Türkiye , General

Turkey's gas imports down 6.54% in January

- Total natural gas consumption decreases year-on-year by 1.55 percent in January

28.03.2019 Natural Gas , Türkiye , General

Statkraft, redT partner for solar, energy storage in UK

- UK's first fully-financed solar and storage solution will enable corporates to save up to 20 percent on energy costs, companies say

28.03.2019 Solar , Companies , Europe , General

BP commits $100M to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

- Fund will support projects in group's upstream oil and gas operations

27.03.2019 Upstream , Upstream , Companies , World , General

Algerian LNG vessel arrives in Turkey on March 26

- Lalla Fatma N'Soumer vessel reaches destination at Turkey's Marmara Ereglisi LNG terminal on Tuesday morning, March 26

26.03.2019 Lng/Lpg , Türkiye , General

Turkey's crude oil imports up 48.1% in January 2019

- Total oil product imports rise by 18.4 percent to 3.1 million tonnes

27.03.2019 Oil , Türkiye , General

Turkey's licensed power generation falls 2.49% in Jan.

- Installed electricity capacity increases 2.04 percent in January 2019 compared to January 2018: Turkey's energy watchdog

27.03.2019 Electricity , Türkiye , General

Nordex Group announces new N149/5.X turbine

- German manufacturer adds third wind turbine model to its Delta4000 series designed for low to moderate-wind areas

27.03.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

Indian consortium to explore Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1

- ADNOC awards oil, gas exploration rights in large block near Ruwais refining, petrochem hub to Indian Oil & Bharat Petroleum

26.03.2019 Upstream , Upstream , Companies , Middle East-Africa , General

Brent falls to $66.44 on US recession fears on Mar. 25

- Brent crude traded $66.44 at 0712GMT on Monday, and WTI registered as $58.67 at the same time

26.03.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

Turkey's manufacturing capacity usage up in March

- Central Bank survey shows local units operating in manufacturing industry at 74.3 pct capacity this month

25.03.2019 Finance , Türkiye , General

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company aims to explore new collaboration opportunities in downstream sector

26.03.2019 Downstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Companies , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump to recognize Golan as Israel's territory Monday

- 'Israel-US ties are closer than ever,' says acting Israeli foreign minister

25.03.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Erdogan unveils new projects at Istanbul rally

- Rally draws some 1.6M supporters in Yenikapi Square in runup to local elections one week from today

25.03.2019 Türkiye , General

US probe finds no Trump-Russia conspiracy evidence

- Special Counsel Mueller 'did not find that the Trump campaign, or anyone associated with it, conspired with' Russia, says attorney general

25.03.2019 Americas , General

Brent sees fall to $66 at week ending March 22

- Brent crude traded $67.22 at 0639 GMT on Monday, and WTI registered as $58.52 at the same time

22.03.2019 Oil , World , General

Oil discoveries in SE Turkey to add $700M to economy

- Turkey discovers oil in three fields in southeastern provinces of Siirt and Diyarbakir

25.03.2019 Oil , Finance , Türkiye , General

Vestas secures 96 MW wind farm order in Mexico

- Engie's Eolica Tres Mesas IV project in Tamaulipas to feature first 150-meter Vestas rotors in country

22.03.2019 Wind , Companies , Americas , General

TurkStream gas deliveries to Hungary to begin late 2021

- Russia will deliver natural gas to Hungary via TurkStream in the second half of 2021, says Hungarian FM

23.03.2019 Natural Gas , Türkiye , Eurasia , General

Endesa signs charter deal for second LNG carrier

- Move guarantees transport and commercial operation of 2 billion cubic meters of LNG from US' Cheniere over next 20 years

22.03.2019 Lng/Lpg , Companies , World , General

EU awards €323 million grant to Baltic synchronisation

- Synchronisation of Baltic States' electricity grid with Europe is essential political priority for Energy Union, EC says

22.03.2019 Electricity , Finance , Europe , General

Turkey: Any future Cyprus talks must be result-oriented

- Mevlut Cavusoglu says any energy project excluding Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean is not 'realistic'

22.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Türkiye , General

US oil stocks fall, production up for w/e March 15

- Crude production increases by 100 thousand barrels while inventories fall by 9.6 million barrels

22.03.2019 Oil , Finance , Upstream , Downstream , Americas , General

Turkish consumer confidence surges in March

- Consumer confidence index stands at 59.4 this month, up from 57.8 in February, says statistical authority

21.03.2019 Finance , Türkiye , General

UK's largest public rapid EV charging hub officially opens

- Located in Milton Keynes, about 50 miles northwest of London, site has eight 50kW rapid chargers

21.03.2019 Electricity , Companies , Europe , General

Greece rules out Turkey's exclusion in East Med. energy

- Greek foreign minister gives exclusive interview to Anadolu Agency ahead of visit to Turkey

21.03.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Türkiye , Europe , General

Turkey expects more EU actors in energy exchange market

- Energy Minister Fatih Donmez says work underway to expand Turkey's energy exchange market to draw more European participants

21.03.2019 Natural Gas , Stock Market , Energy Diplomacy , Türkiye , General

Aker BP makes oil, gas discovery in North Sea

- Discovery illustrates significant resource potential yet to be uncovered on Norwegian Continental Shelf, says official

21.03.2019 Natural Gas , Europe , General

Nordex starts production of Delta4000 wind turbine series

- N149/4.0-4.5 turbine yields up to 28 pct more energy, making it firm's most efficient turbine for low- to medium-wind sites

20.03.2019 Wind , Companies , Europe , General

Eni announces oil and gas discovery in North Sea

- Preliminary estimates place size of discovery as 63-132 thousand barrels of recoverable oil equivalent in license 869

20.03.2019 Upstream , World , General

GE to co-develop 583 MW gas power plant in Bangladesh

-Summit Meghnaghat II power plant will become operational by 2022 to generate electricity for up to 700,000 Bangladeshi homes

20.03.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Companies , Asia , General

Norway's petroleum sales decrease in February

- Country's total sales volume of petroleum products for February drops year-on-year by 7.9 percent to 558 million liters

20.03.2019 Oil , Europe , General

Akkuyu nuclear plant tracks progress one year on

EU's production of nuclear heat down 1.3% in 2017

Turkish trade minister to visit Russia on Wednesday

Russia's Novovoronezh NPP II unit 2 reaches final stage

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

US coal exports hit 5-year high in 2018: EIA

Global energy demand hits fastest pace this decade: IEA

Engie sells stake in Thailand's Glow for €2.6 billion

Old coal plants in W. Balkans kill 3,000 people: Report

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

BP commits $100M to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Indian consortium to explore Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1

Japan's Inpex wins Abu Dhabi onshore exploration bid

‘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

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

US natural gas processing capacity shows rise 2014-2017

Turkey to benefit from many gas supplies & best prices

UAE’s ADNOC to explore oil, gas opportunities in Korea

Equinor natural gas sales increase 29 percent in 2018

Total and partners sign agreement for Papua LNG project

Puerto Rico LNG imports return to pre-hurricane level

Novatek to supply gas to Repsol from Arctic LNG 2

Global LNG trade increases by 8.3% in 2018

Oil prices on rise with Libya tensions & supply cuts

US revises up oil price forecasts for 2019

Oil prices mixed as Brent crude hovers around $71

Brent oil above $70 a barrel with tight global supply

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

US oil stocks fall, production up for w/e March 15

Vitol to acquire asphalt trading business VALT

US crude exports to catch up with Saudi Arabia by 2024

Saudi Aramco to buy 70 pct stake in petrochem. firm SABIC

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

Baku, Moscow mull Russian oil to Turkey's STAR refinery

Global oil supply falls in Feb. '19

London drivers face new emission charges

EC says Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler broke antitrust rules

EU sets 37.5% CO2 reduction target for new cars by 2030

US biofuels trade, prod. to remain stable through 2020

Engie, Tokyo Gas to establish renewables JV in Mexico

IEA lauds Sweden's energy policies in latest report

Amazon announces three new wind power projects

EC fines GE €52 million in relation to LM Wind takeover

Engie, Tokyo Gas to establish renewables JV in Mexico

Saudi Arabia to install more solar, wind energy by 2028

France's Engie inaugurates first mini-grid in Zambia

Statkraft, redT partner for solar, energy storage in UK

Norway produces 93.6% electricity from hydro in Feb. 19

Norway produces 94.4% electricity from hydro in Jan. 19

Dam will add $83.5M to Turkish economy: President

Norway produces 94% electricity from hydro in Dec. 2018

Enel buys 650 MW of renewable power plants in US

Engie buys French biomethane producer Vol-V Biomasse

Eni, Indonesia’s Pertamina ink circular economy deal

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

Turkey set to invest $11B in energy efficiency

Renewables, electrification can reduce 75% of emissions

Venezuela to pay $8.7B compensation to ConocoPhillips

TurkStream's Kiyikoy receiving terminal 50% completed

Turkey set to invest $11B in energy efficiency

Renewables, electrification can reduce 75% of emissions

Saudi Arkad wins tender to build gas p/line in Bulgaria

UK minister resigns amid Brexit row with government

US revises up oil price forecasts for 2019

US sanctions on Venezuela may worsen crisis: UN

Turkey expects more EU actors in energy exchange market

Oil prices up with fall in US crude stocks, production

Gazprom increases gas production by around 18% in first 8 months of year

Turkish-Russian presidents to launch TurkStream on Wed.

Domestic and renewables add 445 MW in Turkey in 1Q19

Turkish household gas consumption down by 12.3% in 2018

EU urges UK to justify Brexit extension

EU's Tusk offers UK 'flexible extension' for Brexit

Trump says US putting $11B worth of tariffs on EU goods

Turkey set to invest $11B in energy efficiency