Wind farm to be built in Georgia's Imereti region
A new wind farm will be built in Imereti, western Georgia, with a capacity of 224 MW.
Energy
Oil prices plummeted after Trump announced halt to strikes on Iran's energy sector
Oil prices fell after Trump announced a temporary halt to US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, with Brent crude falling below $100 per barrel.
Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has ordered the U.S. military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a period of five days after holding ”good and productive conversations” with Tehran.
Araghchi demands US, Israel compensate for damage to Iranian nuclear sites
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed the United States and Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian nuclear sites as a violation of international law, called on the United Nations to take a firm stance on this matter and demanded that the U.S. and Israel pay for the damage done to the Iranian nuclear facilities.
Russia to shift energy sales to new markets - Peskov
Russia will fully redirect its energy exports to new and growing markets if they prove more attractive, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia intends to increase oil refining capacity this year
The Russian Ministry of Energy has announced plans to boost oil refining volumes this year, with domestic fuel reserves also showing growth.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry warns of global threat to energy security
Spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed al-Ansari condemned Israel for targeting South Pars, noting that the Iranian gasfield is an extension of Qatar’s North Field.
UK and Germany not to unblock Strait of Hormuz - report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is refusing to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump called for reinforcements, The Daily Telegraph reported.
US asks Israel not to strike Iran's oil infrastructure - report
The U.S. administration has asked Israel to refrain from additional strikes on Iranian energy facilities, particularly oil infrastructure, Axios reported, citing sources.
Azerbaijan increases its wind energy production by 20 times
Azerbaijan's solar and wind energy generation significantly increased in January 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee.
Renewables reach 62 of Turkey's installed capacity - Erdogan
Türkiye has increased the share of renewables in its total installed electricity capacity to 62% by expanding wind and solar power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the Introduction Program of the Cemre Fund.
Russia to build solar power plants in Iran with capacity of 100 MW
Russia and Iran will soon begin implementing joint projects in the area of renewable energy sources, including turnkey construction of solar power plants with a capacity of at least 100 MW, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said following the meeting of the intergovernmental commission.
Turkey reiterates plans to commission Akkuyu NPP first unit in 2026
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has reaiterated plans to commission the first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in 2026.
Azerbaijan fully provides itself with key energy sources - Ilham Aliyev
Today, Azerbaijan fully provides itself with key energy sources and even exports them to global markets, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting dedicated to the unified action plan on “Azerbaijan’s New Digital Architecture”.
Baku and Washington discuss Trump Route and electricity exports
The transmission of electricity via the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and prospects for cooperation with U.S. companies within these frameworks were reviewed during a roundtable discussion held as part of a business mission led by Senior Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Kush Choksy and Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov.
We work with all partners - Pashinyan on NPP construction in Armenia
Armenia continues to work with countries possessing nuclear technology on the construction of a new nuclear reactor, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Black Sea Energy project completes feasibility stage
The head of the Green Energy Corridor spoke about the progress of the Black Sea Energy interconnector project, which will be used to transport green energy to EU countries.
Azerbaijan and Armenia to merge power grids - Pashinyan
Azerbaijan and Armenia will integrate their power grids, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, while taking questions from MPs about the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.
Turkish geologists to try new approach to oil exploration
Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar highlighted progress at the Sakarya Gas Field in the Black Sea.
Connection to power grid in Karabakh, Eastern Zangazur to be free in 2026
Connecting residential customers to the power grid in the liberated territories will be free in Azerbaijan. The Tariff Council of Azerbaijan made the corresponding decision.
