Keywords: Energy markets


Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in Christmas Day escalation

Ukraine carried out a series of drone attacks on Christmas Day that struck key Russian energy sites, intensifying a campaign that has increasingly focused on disrupting Moscow’s oil and gas infrastructure. According to sources cited by media reports, Ukrainian drones hit the Orenburg gas processing......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels......

Masen and World Bank train African experts to advance renewable energy projects

Morocco has partnered with the World Bank to launch a groundbreaking training program aimed at equipping African experts with the tools to manage competitive renewable energy projects. Hosted by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) in collaboration with key international organizations,......

Morocco's Coal Imports Surge: A Shift in African Energy Dynamics

In a significant development for African energy markets, Morocco has emerged as the continent's leading importer of U.S. thermal coal during the first half of 2024. The North African nation's purchases have skyrocketed to 2.8 million tonnes, marking a remarkable 100% increase from the previous......