News about Energy

Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised' Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.

29 October 2014

Kazakhstan explores coal-to-oil opportunities Kazakhstan Minister of Energy said that the country was considering producing synthetic oil from coal.

22 October 2014

India's Modi moves to reform problem-plagued coal industry India's government has pledged to open up the coal mining industry to private players in the energy-starved country as Prime Minister steps up promised reforms.

21 October 2014

Kazakhstan to export oil to China and Iran should anti-Russian sanctions escalate The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan is looking for alternative routes in case the West applies additional sanctions against Russia.

16 October 2014

11 yo Kazakh prodigy invents no-electicity charging mechanism A boy from Kazakhstan has invented a special charging device and has another innovative project in development.

14 October 2014

'Super' battery being developed in Kazakhstan Kazakhstani scientists have developed a battery with a capacity times higher than in those currently available.

14 October 2014

Kashagan project cost may rise again The cost of Kashagan project is estimated to rise by another $4 billion, Financial Times reports.

13 October 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio to be invited to Kazakhstan's EXPO-2017 There are plans to invite "green" celebrities, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, for EXPO-2017 in Astana.

11 October 2014

Venezuela wants extra OPEC meeting to halt oil-price drop Venezuela will ask for an emergency meeting of OPEC countries to try to halt sliding oil prices, Foreign Minister Rafael Ramirez said.

11 October 2014

No wings, but maybe $10: Red Bull settles false ad suit A can of Red Bull won't give you wings, but those who bought the energy drink and were disappointed could end up with a few extra bucks.

10 October 2014

Ukraine energy exec urges EU pressure on Russia's Gazprom The head of the Ukraine's national energy company called on European officials to pressure Gazprom over the Russian energy giant's dealings with Slovakia.

10 October 2014

Ukraine reports Norway gas deal to counter Russian cut Ukraine said it had struck a gas deliveries deal with Norway's energy giant Statoil aimed at helping it avert the consequences of a cut in Russian supplies.

04 October 2014

North Caspian Sea may hold large oil reserves: Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Northern part of the Caspian Sea may contain significant oil reserves.

02 October 2014

Putin calls Caspian countries to coordinate oil and gas prices at the 4th Caspian Summit President of Russia called five Caspian countries to coordinate their actions on the global hydrocarbons market.

30 September 2014

Long Russia crisis could force EU energy rethink: Merkel Angela Merkel said that Germany and Europe may have to review their energy cooperation with Russia in the long-term if the Ukraine standoff does not abate.

30 September 2014

Kiev, rebels to talk energy as winter looms: separatists Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine and authorities in Kiev are planning to hold talks on energy in the regionю

26 September 2014

Powerful batteries for renewable energy being developed at Nazarbayev University The School of Engineering at Nazarbayev University is developing powerful batteries for renewable energy.

15 September 2014

Iran president talks up Central Asia ties on regional tour Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged to bolster ties with energy-rich Kazakhstan.

10 September 2014

Oil-producing Kazakhstan depends on Russia for gasoline. No way out? Oil-producing Kazakhstan experienced a significant fuel price hike last week. Vice-Minister of Energy Karabalin spoke to the journalists about the situation and the future of the fuel supplies in Kazakhstan.

28 August 2014