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Bangladesh, Kuwait commit to boost trade, energy and investment ties
Bangladesh and Kuwait on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade and economic ties, with a focus on investment, energy, food security and migrant welfare. Newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Bangladesh Ali Tunyan Abdul Wahab Hamadah met Chief Adviser Prof...
China could end crude oil imports in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan predicts
China is on track to eliminate its reliance on imported crude oil within two decades as it ramps up renewable energy capacity and storage, according to National Peoples Congress (NPC) deputy Liu Hanyuan. Speaking in Beijing ahead of the annual two sessions plenary meeting, Liu, chairman of solar...
Russia strikes Ukrainian energy infrastructure in latest assault
Russian forces launched a series of strikes on Ukrainian energy sites on Friday, targeting gas and energy infrastructure critical to Ukraines military-industrial complex, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The attack involved long-range missiles and drones, reports RT. Ukrainian Energy...
Eurozone 2024 economic growth revised up to 0.9%
The eurozone economy grew by 0.9% in 2024, revised data showed Friday, higher than a previous estimate of 0.7%, reports AFP. The EUs official statistics agency also revised growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 for the second time to 0.2% in the 20-country single currency area, from 0.1%...
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports decline in annual profit, cuts dividend
Saudi Arabias state oil giant, Aramco, has announced a decline in its net profit for 2024, reporting $106.2 billion, down from $121.3 billion in 2023, UNB reported, citing other agencies. The company also revealed a significant reduction in its dividend payouts for 2025, expecting total...
Namibia seeks nuclear cooperation with Russia to develop uranium sector
Namibia has expressed interest in nuclear cooperation with Russia, viewing Moscow as a reliable partner in the field of energy and beyond. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Frednard Gideon, made the remarks at the Russia-Africa: Nuclear Education-Potential for Successful...
Turkiye starts gas exports to Azerbaijan
Turkiye is set to begin exporting natural gas to Azerbaijans Nakhchivan this week, marking a milestone in regional energy cooperation. The announcement came from Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who confirmed that the Igdır-Nakhchivan pipeline is now complete, reports...
Hungary condemns Ukrainian drone attack on TurkStream
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has condemned a recent Ukrainian drone attack on a compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline, describing it as a direct threat to Hungarys sovereignty due to the pipelines role in ensuring the countrys energy security, reports RT. Szijjartos...
No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
Bangladeshs electricity and energy advisor, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, has assured that there will be no load shedding during Ramadan and the summer months. Speaking at a seminar on renewable energy at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building in Uttara on...
Trump seeks to reshape Asia's energy supplies with US gas
When President Donald Trumpsat down to lunchwith his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realise a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to US allies in Asia. Trump and his energy tsar Doug Burgum framed the venture as a way for Japan...
UN watchdog chief visits Fukushima as Japan shifts back to nuclear power
The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japans stricken Fukushima plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power to meet growing demand for AI, reports AFP. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring Japans efforts to...
Trump creates energy council to power AI race with China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday creating a National Energy Dominance Council that will be tasked with helping meet the vast electric power needs to win the AI race with China. Were going to be energy dominant like nobody else, and this doesnt even discuss all of the...
EU nation confirms resumption of Russian gas supply via TurkStream
Slovakia has resumed importing Russian natural gas through the TurkStream pipeline after Ukraine halted transit via its territory, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced. The move helps Slovakia avert an energy crisis after Kievs refusal to renew its transit agreement with Moscow forced several EU...
Baltic nations successfully disconnect from energy system shared with Russia, Belarus
The Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have successfully disconnected from the energy grid they have shared with Russia and Belarus for decades. This move, which took place on Saturday, marks a major step in their efforts to align more closely with the European Unions energy...
NATO plans to oust Zelensky – Russian intelligence agency
The US-led NATO alliance views Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as an obstacle to peace talks and is working to discredit him ahead of potential elections next fall, according to a statement by Russias Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) on Monday; reads an RT report. The SVR claims that...
United States, El Salvador sign agreement on civil nuclear cooperation
The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvadors Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco formalized the agreement on Monday, marking a step towards strengthening their...
Severe load shedding looms over summer
Bangladesh is expected to face severe load shedding in the upcoming summer, according to power sector officials, energy experts, and those involved in electricity production. Recently, the countrys total electricity demand surpassed 11,000 megawatts (MW), with production keeping pace. However,...
US’s Argent LNG sets deal with Bangladesh govt to supply 5m tons of LNG annually
Argent LNG, developing a 25 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to supply up to 5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, the company announced on Friday, reports Reuters. This...
Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal
Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal Wednesday that calls for the Gulf countrys expertise to be put to use in Albania to produce solar, wind and other renewable energy, some of which would then be transferred to Italy via an underwater cable....
US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
On January 14, the United States and Thailand took a significant step in their bilateral relations by signing an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the 123 Agreement. The signing ceremony, held in Bangkok, saw U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec and...
Chinese company Geely Auto’s sales exceed 2.17 million units in 2024
Geely Auto has announced a record-breaking 2024 sales of 2.17 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year growth. Its international business saw a significant leap, with exports reaching 403,923 unitsup 53% from the previous year. The company authority claimed this huge sales on Monday in a press...
Expert tips to boost your energy in the New Year
As we step into the New Year, many of us are looking for ways to boost our energy levels and tackle the daily grind with more vitality. Experts share simple tips, from stretches to diet and breathing techniques, to boost your energy in the New Year. Small changes can have a big impact on your...
Japan, US condemn Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Japan and the United States strongly condemned Russias intensified and unjust attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure during the third annual U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue held on December 12 in Tokyo. The two nations reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing...