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.
Energy
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.
Azerbaijan's wind power production doubles
Azerbaijan is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, with wind power output doubling and solar power generation increasing by over 10% in the first 11 months of 2025.
Iran developing renewable energy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his administration has launched an unprecedented drive to expand renewable and clean energy production in Iran.
EU approves plan to phase out Russian gas purchases
Representatives of the EU member-countries approved the plan to get rid of buying all kinds of Russian gas, the Danish presidency in the EU Council …
Parviz Shakhbazov: 53 mln tons of oil delivered via BTC pipeline in two years
Nearly 53 million tons of Azerbaijani, Kazakh, and Turkmen oil have been delivered via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline over the past two years, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said.
Astana: no restrictions on oil exports via Caspian Pipeline Consortium
Oil transportation through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium continues as normal, Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Energy Yerlan Akbarov said during a briefing in the Senate.
Ankara extends gas agreements with Moscow for one year
Turkey finalised a one-year extension of its two expiring gas import contracts with Russia that total 22 bcm, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
EU to invest 500 mln euros in Armenia
The European Union will invest 500 million euros in the diversification and reinforcement of Armenia's energy security, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
Black Sea Energy receives 'Project of Mutual Interest' status by EU
The European Commission has officially granted the Black Sea Energy project PMI (Project of Mutual Interest) status.
