A journalist's challenging journey to explore Xinjiang's energy sector, starting with a visit to a large, unstaffed coal mine in northeastern Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, revealing a vast industrial world in China's far west.
Du Xiangwan, a nuclear physicist and CAE academician, confirms his team's role in China's 'zero-waste cities' project, linking nuclear expertise to environmental strategy.
Russia and Saudi Arabia will sign 30 cooperation agreements in sectors including energy, education, and tourism on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud announced the agreements at the forum, where Saudi Arabia is the guest country.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that the global energy sector needs more stability to avoid further financial losses, emphasizing resilience amidst difficult circumstances.
The global energy sector is experiencing a slight slowdown in oil demand growth due to Middle East tensions, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. Russia reaffirms its commitment to OPEC+ for market stability, highlighting hydrocarbons' continued dominance in the global energy mix.
Rosatom's Proryv (Breakthrough) project aims to industrialize advanced fourth-generation nuclear technologies and close the nuclear fuel cycle, according to scientific director Yevgeny Adamov. The project seeks to restore the nuclear energy sector's large-scale development potential.
Libya's energy sector is seeing increased interest from Arab and international investors due to improved security and executive flexibility. Memoranda of understanding have been signed, and discussions are underway with major international companies like Chevron to boost oil and gas production and explore new opportunities.
Libya's energy sector is seeing increased interest from Arab and international investors, with the interim government signing a memorandum of understanding with Oman's OQ Group for energy and strategic projects. Meanwhile, US firm Chevron is exploring cooperation with Libya's Arabian Gulf Oil Company, and South Korea has requested facilitation for its companies to invest in Libya's oil and refining sectors.
Baku Energy Week 2026 focused on AI, upstream investment, and gas security, showcasing how energy companies are adapting to geopolitical uncertainty through automation, digital infrastructure, and emissions reduction.
China's National Energy Administration encourages domestic enterprises to integrate AI into the energy sector through state-backed pilot projects, listing 51 application scenarios across 8 core sectors.
Wucaiwan, a boomtown in Xinjiang, China, is rapidly developing due to its immense coal reserves, estimated at 390 billion tonnes. It's a key hub for coal-chemical production, contrasting with the historical dominance of oil in global development.
China's coal-chemical sector is experiencing unprecedented growth due to global supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Xinjiang is becoming a major hub for this expansion, with massive infrastructure projects underway.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during Russia-China talks that Russia remains a reliable resource supplier and China a responsible consumer amid the Middle East crisis. He highlighted energy cooperation as a driver for economic ties, with joint projects in industry, agriculture, transport, and technology.
The Indian government has rationalised royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas, and casing head condensate to simplify regulations and boost the upstream energy sector. This move aims to bring greater clarity, consistency, and predictability to the oil and gas regime, encouraging fresh investments in exploration and production activities.
On April 28, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that the EU’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia will be aimed at increasing pressure on the energy sector
Robert Fico said that he had important information on prospects for cooperation with Russia in the energy sector
Diesel engine manufactured by Kamaz are being used at present not merely in the automotive sector but also in agricultural machine-building, at diesel locomotives and in the energy sector, Sergey Kogogin said
Ukraine announced it struck two Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers near Novorossiysk, disrupting Moscow's energy exports. This follows a pattern of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces struck two shadow fleet oil tankers near Novorossiysk, President Zelenskyy said Sunday, part of Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Russia's energy exports. The attacks follow a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including facilities in Tuapse, Perm, and Ust-Luga. Zelenskyy claimed Russia has lost $7 billion this year from oil sector attacks. Meanwhile, Russia reported intercepting 334 Ukrainian drones overnight, and Russian strikes in Kherson killed one person and injured four.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the pressure on Belgrade regarding the buyout of the Russian stake in Serbia's NIS company demonstrates the West's politicization of the energy sector. In an interview with Serbian Politika newspaper, Grushko said the West is applying external pressure on Serbia to reconsider cooperation with Russia, and that final decisions should conform to interests of both countries.
Russian Special Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Russia can become a key global player in the energy sector for artificial intelligence and could host data centers for other countries. He highlighted Russia's cheap energy resources and educated, talented workforce as key advantages for attracting AI infrastructure investment.
According to the European Commission, the package targets emerging players which have recently increased their export market share
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and opponents, who argue touching tax settings would spook investors.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and India inked 20 memorandums of unders...
