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Articles with tag "Energy"

Russia’s Energy Ministry Admits Drone Attacks Behind Gasoline Shortages

Officials said they set up an “industry-wide task force” meant to ensure the “stable and efficient operation” of Russia’s energy sector.

Japanese Officials Meet Russian Counterparts Over Corporate Assets – Bloomberg

Japanese officials also attended an event involving Russian energy, metals and fertilizer companies.
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Gas Stations in Moscow and Northern Russia Introduce Fuel Rationing

The Kremlin has acknowledged that gasoline production decreased “in some areas” of the country, but said it saw “no risks” of nationwide shortages...
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Russia Bans Jet Fuel Exports Until Late November

The ban comes as Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have led to slumps in domestic production and gasoline shortages in some places.
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Russian Fuel Tanker Fails to Reach Cuba, Changes Course After Weeks at Sea

The Insider said this suggested U.S. authorities had not permitted the sanctioned tanker to proceed to Cuba.
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Russia's 150M-Barrel Oil Delivery to Indonesia Faces Regulatory, Logistical Hurdles – Reuters

Shipping data shows almost no barrels have begun moving, leaving traders skeptical that the 150 million barrels could reach Indonesia by year-end.
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Kazakhstan Court Clears Path for Naftogaz to Pursue Gazprom Assets Over $1.4Bln Award

This is the first public foreign court decision that allows the enforcement of this arbitration award in a separate jurisdiction, Naftogaz said.
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Drone Strikes Force Central Russian Refineries to Halt or Cut Output – Reuters

The combined annual capacity of refineries that have either fully halted or significantly reduced operations is nearly one-quarter of Russia’s total...
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EU Imports of Russian LNG Surge to Highest Level Since Ukraine Invasion

Several EU countries, including Belgium, France and Spain, have continued to purchase Russian LNG transported by sea tankers since 2022.

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Russia’s Oil Export Revenue Saw Continued Growth in April, IEA Says

Revenue from crude and petroleum shipments rose to $19.18 billion, a modest increase of $180 million from the $19 billion recorded in March.
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Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Miss Expectations Despite Higher Crude Prices

Oil and gas revenues reached 2.3 trillion rubles ($30.82 billion) over the first four months of the year, down 38.3% year-on-year.
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Kazakhstan Says It Will End Russian Electricity Imports by 2027

Russia’s electricity exports have already been hit by the loss of the Chinese market amid power shortages in Russia’s Far East and growing competition...
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For Russia’s Ailing Coal Sector, Not Even the Middle East Crisis Can Bring Relief

Russian and Western analysts say the crisis may instead accelerate Asia’s shift toward alternative energy sources.
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FM Lavrov Pledges Energy Support to China After Meeting With Xi

Sergei Lavrov told the Chinese president that bilateral ties play a “stabilizing role in world affairs” amid global “chaos and turmoil.”
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Russia’s Oil Export Revenue Surged in March, IEA Says

Revenue from crude and petroleum shipments rose to $19 billion, a sharp reversal from February, when revenues hit a post-invasion low.
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Kazakhstan Drops Russian Partners in Power Plant Projects

Astana will instead proceed with domestic and alternative partners after failing to secure financing from Moscow.
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Russia Faces Fuel Production Crunch After Ukraine Hits Baltic Export Hubs – Reuters

The disruption has hit Ust-Luga comes as refiners face mounting difficulties shipping fuel oil, a product with little domestic demand that must be exported...
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Russia’s Coal Sector Losses Set to Deepen as Government Winds Down Tax Relief

The number of loss-making coal companies is “rapidly increasing,” with 62 enterprises now in the red, Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov said.
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Russian Energy Minister Confirms Oil Shipments to Cuba

“We are sending humanitarian aid. We are providing humanitarian support,” Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told reporters.
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Moldova Accuses Russia of Damaging Key Power Line Connecting It With Romania

The Moldovan government said overnight Russian strikes on southern Ukraine caused damage to the Issacea-Vulcanesti power line.
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