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Putin Pledges Long-Term Stability After Tax Shake-Up

Russia's tax changes are for the long-term, and will include offsets for investments and property rights guarantees.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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India Backs Russian Shipping to Keep Oil Imports Flowing

India gave permission to three Russian insurance companies to provide marine coverage.
Wed, May 1, 2024

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Novatek Launches New Field to Tap Domestic Sales

Russia’s leading LNG producer has launched a 3 Bcm/yr gas field in West Siberia for sales to the home market.
Wed, May 1, 2024

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Diesel Markets Unmoved by Weak Russian Loadings

Not much is fazing Europe’s diesel market with fresh Houthi attacks on tankers in the Red Sea and lowball Russian loadings causing barely a murmur.
Wed, May 1, 2024

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Azerbaijan Sets Out Vision for Green Energy, Fossil Fuels

Azerbaijan’s president tells Energy Intelligence that plans to expand gas exports to Europe are being hindered by two key problems.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Chevron Clears First Tengiz Expansion Hurdle

The Wellhead Pressure Management Project resolves the problem of falling pressure at the giant onshore field.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Russian LNG to Face Growing Maintenance Problems

Russia is adapting to LNG equipment sanctions, but it will face growing challenges with maintenance at its key plants.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Russia Mops Up More Diesel to Cover Domestic Demand Surge

Higher local demand and unplanned refining outages have had a dramatic impact on diesel exports.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Russia Makes Another Step Toward Tech Sovereignty

Russia has successfully tested its first hydraulic fracturing fleet.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Kazakh Strategy Over Kashagan Leaves Analysts Perplexed

A report that the government now wants the Kashagan partners to pay compensation of $150 billion reflects historical grievances.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Russia Pressed On Green Agenda as Partners Decarbonize

Russia is under pressure from its new partners in China and Brics countries to continue with its green agenda.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024

In Brief

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Kazakh Exports to Germany Under Threat

Kazakh crude oil shipments to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline might face payment troubles.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Small-Scale LNG Wins Eurasian Backing

The Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union has set a zero import duty for small-scale LNG equipment for two years.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Absheron Field FID Delayed

A final investment decision on the second phase of Azerbaijan’s Absheron gas field has been postponed, according to press reports.
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Russia, China Join Kazakh Petchem Project

KMG, Sibur and Sinopec are planning construction of a new petchem plant in Kazakhstan.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Tatneft to Boost Dividends

Tatneft will pay generous dividends for 2023.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Bashneft Protects Refineries Against Drones

Rosneft's subsidiary Bashneft has installed anti-drone nets at its refineries.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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Novatek May Get In-House Security

The State Duma approved a bill to allow the Russian LNG leader to have a proprietary security service.
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Russia Mulls Power of Siberia Expansion

Russia is studying potential gas demand in its eastern regions as it considers expanding the Power of Siberia pipeline.
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Kazakhstan Exceeds Opec-Plus Quota

Kazakhstan and Iraq were the only two Opec-plus members to produce above quota in March.
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Russia's State Coffers Swell by Over 50%

Inflows in the Russian state budget grew by 53.5% in the first quarter.
Wed, Apr 10, 2024

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Sakhalin Experiment on Track Despite New Challenges

Sakhalin remains on track to reach net zero by the end of 2025.
Wed, Feb 21, 2024
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Socar Outlines Caspian Gameplan, EU Gas Vision

Socar Vice President Elshad Nasirov explains why Azerbaijan is interested in Turkmen energy projects and assesses the prospects for boosting gas exports to Europe.
Wed, Nov 1, 2023
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Russia's Reserves Overseer Outlines Moves to Rebuild Resources

The head of Russia's State Reserves Commission outlines their industry vision.
Wed, Oct 11, 2023

Data Snapshot

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Russian Refinery Activity, March 2024

Russian Refinery Activity, March 2024
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Kazakh Crude Oil and Gas Condensate Production, March 2024

Kazakh Crude Oil and Gas Condensate Production, March 2024
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Kazakh Gas Production, March 2024

Kazakh Gas Production, March 2024
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Kazakh Refinery Activity, March 2024

Kazakh Refinery Activity, March 2024
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
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Russian Gas Production, March 2024

Russian Gas Production, March 2024
Wed, Apr 3, 2024
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Russian Refinery Activity, February 2024

Russian Refinery Activity, February 2024
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
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Kazakh Crude Oil and Gas Condensate Production, February 2024

Kazakh Crude Oil and Gas Condensate Production, February 2024
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
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Kazakh Gas Production, February 2024

Kazakh Gas Production, February 2024
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
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Kazakh Refinery Activity, February 2024

Kazakh Refinery Activity, February 2024
Wed, Mar 13, 2024

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Azerbaijan Sets Out Vision for Green Energy, Fossil Fuels

President Ilham Aliyev says that plans to expand gas exports to Europe are hindered by two chief problems – difficulties in raising finance and securing long-term demand guarantees. “The deadline is fast approaching,” he told Energy Intelligence in Baku.

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MICHAEL RITCHIE is the Editor of Nefte Compass, where he leads our coverage of energy issues in Russia, the Caspian region, Central Asia and Eastern Europe with a team of writers from the Moscow and London bureaus.

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