Russian LNG in demand amid shortages due to Iran war - Novak
Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) is in demand on global markets amid gas shortages due to the Middle East conflict, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Energy
Iran conflict may reshape global energy map - IEA
One of the consequences of the Middle East conflict and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz could be a reshaping of the global energy map, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol said.
Azerbaijan to build nuclear power plant
Nuclear energy will become one of the components of Azerbaijan's energy balance, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at an energy panel session at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
EU reports expenses for energy imports increase sharply
EU expenses for imports of energy resources grew by 22 bln euro since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference in Brussels.
CIS to adopt unified nuclear legacy remediation standard by 2030
The Economic Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States has approved the main directions of cooperation among CIS member states in the field of radioactive waste management, spent nuclear fuel management, and decommissioning of hazardous nuclear and radiation facilities for the period up to 2030, the CIS Executive Committee's press service said.
Will Trump hit Iran's energy infrastructure?
U.S. President Donald Trump may delay strikes on Iran’s civilian and energy infrastructure, Axios reported, citing a senior U.S. administration official.
Russia, Turkey and Hungary to strengthen TurkStream security
Russia, Turkey, Hungary, and Serbia have agreed to bolster the security of the TurkStream gas pipeline against potential attacks from Ukraine, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
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.
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.