Qatar may start buying LNG from US
One of the world's leading LNG producers may begin importing liquefied gas, with media reports indicating Qatar is in talks with the US
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Nearly 20 individuals and companies hit by US anti-Iran sanctions
The US Treasury has introduced a new round of sanctions against Iran, affecting approximately fifteen individuals and multiple companies.
Brent crude tops 105 dollars for first time since May
Oil prices are rising on the exchange, with Brent crude exceeding $105 for the first time since May 22 and WTI surpassing the $100 mark.
Tehran lowers freight costs for foreign tankers
Iran has moved to cut freight charges for foreign tankers involved in oil and LNG shipments.
China plans wind farm near Ekibastuz in Kazakhstan
Preliminary agreements have been reached between Chinese and Kazakh energy sector representatives for the construction of a large‑scale wind power plant in Kazakhstan's Pavlodar region.
Winter vacations in Egypt to cost Russians 10-20 percent more
Prices for winter holidays in Egypt have risen by 10-20% for Russian tourists, with early booking discounts remaining an option.
Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain transit to Armenia
Today, another shipment of Russian products to Armenia has been carried out through Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani media reported.
Azeri Light oil scales up in price
The CIF price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude at Italy's Augusta port increased by $5.14 from the previous level to $113.32 per barrel, a source in the oil market said.
US Department of Energy reveals how much oil going through Hormuz
Nearly 11 million barrels of oil and oil products are transiting the Strait of Hormuz daily, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Beijing names Baku key Belt and Road partner
Azerbaijan is a key partner of China in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei said at an event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of China Southern Airlines' office in Baku.
Implementation of TRIPP project to launch in 2027 - Baku
Physical work on the TRIPP project is expected to be launched in 2027, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said.
New Batumi-Sarpi highway to be built in Georgia
The Roads Department of the Georgian Infrastructure Ministry has signed a contract with the Chinese company China Railway Tunnel Group to construct an 11.3 km highway that will connect the Batumi bypass road with the Sarpi border crossing point on the border with Turkey within the international East-West corridor, the department said.
National Bank of Georgia holds refinancing rate at 8,25 percent
The National Bank of Georgia's Monetary Policy Committee has again decided to hold the monetary policy or refinancing rate at 8.25% per annum, the NBG said.
Iranian authorities allow cryptocurrency for exporters - media
Iranian exporters can now officially return proceeds to Iran using cryptocurrencies, according to media reports.
Armenia to receive large Russian grain shipment via Azerbaijan
A large shipment of Russian grain ‐ over 40 wagons of barley and wheat - will be sent from Azerbaijan to Armenia in transit tomorrow
Baku to begin dredging operations in Caspian Sea in 2026
Dredging operations in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea in cooperation with international partners will begin at the end of 2026, Director General of Baku International Sea Trade Port LLC Eldar Salahov said.
Russia and Turkey sign memorandum on fertilizer supplies
Russia's Agriculture Ministry and Turkey's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding on mineral fertilizer supplies.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to resume ferry services on Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan set to resume passenger ferry services on the Caspian Sea, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel said.
Kazakhstan increases oil shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
KazTransOil increased the volume of oil transshipment in the direction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline by 12% to 1.034 million tons in January-August 2026, the company said.
Brent crude rises above 100 dollars for first time since July
Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region.
