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Morocco’s Nador LNG terminal attracts global interest from over 50 energy companies

Morocco has seen unprecedented international interest following the launch in April 2025 of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Nador West Med. Over 50 global energy companies expressed initial interest in the project, with 48 formally confirming their intent to participate, reflecting......

Europe agrees on gradual phase-out of Russian gas imports by 2027

The European Union has reached a political agreement to fully eliminate its dependence on Russian gas by 2027, marking one of the bloc’s most ambitious steps toward energy diversification since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The deal, concluded between the European Council and the European......

Romania criminalizes sanction violations and plans state oversight of Lukoil operations

Romania’s parliament has criminalized violations of international sanctions, imposing prison sentences for individuals and companies that breach or circumvent restrictions. The changes mark a significant escalation in the government’s response to enforcement, upgrading prior fines to criminal......

Serbia’s oil refinery halts operations amid US sanctions and ownership uncertainty

Serbia’s only oil refinery, operated by the Russian-majority-owned Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), has stopped processing crude oil due to halted supplies caused by US sanctions. The sanctions, which took full effect on October 8 following multiple postponements, have led to banks ceasing payment......

Greece to supply US LNG to Ukraine amid winter energy challenges

Greece will deliver American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine this winter, providing crucial support as the country’s gas infrastructure continues to suffer from Russian strikes, according to officials from both nations. The Greek state-owned gas company DEPA and Ukraine’s Naftogaz......

G7 forms alliance on critical minerals to challenge China's dominance

The Group of Seven nations has unveiled a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering the production of critical minerals, a move described by Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson as a pivotal shift in efforts to lessen Western reliance on China's grip over resources vital for modern technology. Revealed......

Over half of Europe’s power grid at risk of blackout, warns Ember

More than 55% of Europe’s electricity grid is at risk of blackout without improved cross-border interconnections, according to a report published Wednesday by the energy think tank Ember. The study highlights how cross-border electricity links have played a crucial role in preventing or managing......

China holds firm on Russian and Iranian oil amid US tariff threats

During trade negotiations in Stockholm, the Chinese Foreign Ministry sharply rejected U.S. demands to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, despite threats of imposing tariffs as high as 100%. Beijing emphasized that safeguarding its energy supply remains a matter of national sovereignty.  China......

Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security

Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......