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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Fear of $100 International Oil Prices from Iran... Decrease in Korean Exports and Increased Production Costs

International oil prices are projected to rise sharply due to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, affecting South Korea's exports and production costs.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

OPEC: Considering production increase above 137,000 barrels

OPEC+ is considering increasing production to over 137,000 barrels per day in light of recent developments in Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia strikes Ukrainian gas production facility in Kharkiv Oblast

Russia launched an attack on a gas production facility owned by Naftogaz in Kharkiv Oblast, severely damaging equipment and prompting emergency responses.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Samsung is leaving due to high taxes and energy prices, as industrialists agree with Mikloลก

Samsung has announced it will cease TV production at its Galanta factory by May 2026, citing a global strategic shift and high labor costs as contributing factors.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The oil cartel may consider increasing production after the attack on Iran

OPEC+ is contemplating increasing oil production in response to rising geopolitical tensions following an attack on Iran by the US and Israel.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

5 Facts about the Energy Sector in Iran

The article outlines key facts about Iran's energy sector, particularly amid escalating tensions involving military actions by the US and Israel.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Reiche Wants to Expand Gas Production in Germany

German Economy Minister Katharina Reiche advocates for expanding domestic gas production to utilize the country's reserves amidst geopolitical challenges.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

French Startup Wanted to Produce Nuclear Energy and Saw Its Dream Collapse in Six Years

The French nuclear startup Naarea, which aimed to revolutionize energy production with mini-reactors, is facing liquidation after facing severe financial challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pemex increases refining in 2025: 'Cooked' 1,136 thousand barrels daily of oil, 44.4% more than in 2024

Pemex reported a significant increase in oil refining, processing 1,136 thousand barrels daily in Q4 2025, a 44.4% rise compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum limits oil production in favor of energy transition: How many barrels per day will be produced?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will limit oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day to promote a transition towards renewable energy sources.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

V. Benkunskas: Green hydrogen production planned to start this autumn, with hydrogen-powered buses to be launched

This autumn, Vilnius plans to initiate green hydrogen production and launch hydrogen-powered public transport buses as part of its commitment to achieve zero CO2 emissions in its public transport and heating sectors by 2030.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

African neighbors discuss major joint hydropower project

Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo are advancing plans for a significant hydropower project aimed at boosting energy production in the region.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Eni Records Huge Profits and Accelerates Drilling

Eni reported higher-than-expected production and maintained profitability despite a slight drop in overall earnings, driven by significant performance in the fourth quarter and recent exploratory successes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy

Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Miguel Galuccio's oil company analyzes RIGI for Vaca Muerta and reduces its costs

Vista Energy is considering applying for the RIGI incentive regime to enhance exploration and production activities in Vaca Muerta, following recent governmental approvals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Effect of Vaca Muerta: Vista invested over US$1300 million and increased production by 66%

Vista Energy, led by Miguel Galuccio, significantly boosted production in Vaca Muerta after investing over US$1300 million.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Report: Wind Power Eats Itself โ€“ Receives Only Half of the Average Electricity Price

Wind power production in Finland faces challenges as it receives only half of the average electricity market price due to overbuilding in recent years.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Heat from miles underground to power 10,000 homes in UK renewable energy first

The UK's first deep geothermal electricity plant has begun operations in Cornwall, capable of powering 10,000 homes while also extracting lithium for battery production.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art Installation Can Be Admired in One of Finland's Largest Wind Farms in Kalajoki

A new art installation has been unveiled in the Kalajoki Mutkalampi wind farm, showcasing local artistic talent and emphasizing the wind farm's energy production.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The great stake for oil in case of escalation between Iran and the USA

Increasing tensions between the US and Iran have led oil prices to a six-month high, with potential disruptions in Iranian oil production looming.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Moล›, PSG: This is about economic security

Szymon Paweล‚ Moล›, president of PSG, emphasizes the importance of investing in local biogas production to enhance Poland's economic security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity is about to become very cheap

Electricity prices are set to drop significantly in Finland due to an anticipated increase in wind power production.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Agreements - fuel for the Vertical Corridor in Washington - What are the next steps

New agreements on natural gas production and supply were signed in Washington, marking a significant step forward for the Vertical Corridor initiative in Central and Eastern Europe.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low

Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity price drops on Wednesday โ€“ see prices quarter to quarter

On Wednesday, the price of spot electricity in Finland is set to decrease significantly due to an anticipated rise in wind power production in the afternoon.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Vaca Muerta drives a new oil record and already represents 68% of production

Vaca Muerta's oil production reached a record of 882,200 barrels daily in January, now accounting for 68% of Argentina's total output.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Quantum materials tear apart water molecules and produce hydrogen using only sunlight

Researchers have developed ultra-thin layered materials that can split water molecules using sunlight, offering a promising pathway for clean hydrogen production.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Coal production in the Czech Republic increased by two percent last year

Coal production in the Czech Republic saw a two percent increase last year compared to the previous year.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Despite planned reduction, coal mining increased last year to 25.6 million tons

Coal mining in the Czech Republic rose to 25.6 million tons last year, an increase of about two percent from the previous year, despite plans for a reduction in mining activities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government aims to increase oil production by 2,411 barrels per day through three fronts

The Ecuadorian government plans to boost national oil production by 2,411 barrels per day through exploration and production stabilization efforts.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The long cold spell has ended โ€“ wind turbines return to production

Wind turbines in Lappeenranta, Finland, are back in operation as a low-pressure system brings breezy conditions, ending a prolonged period of low wind.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Could silver become the 'new oil' thanks to electric cars?

This article explores the potential rise of silver as a crucial material in electric vehicle batteries, drawing attention to a significant innovation by Samsung that utilizes silver carbonate in battery production.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TRUE SENSATION: No electric current โ€“ liquid metal and light create hydrogen from water

Scientists from Sydney have developed a method of producing hydrogen fuel using liquid gallium that reacts with water under sunlight, potentially making hydrogen production accessible even from seawater.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Made of salt and iron: Swedish startup launches sodium battery production in Europe

Swedish startup Altris has introduced sodium-ion batteries made from salt and iron, which promise to be cheaper, safer, and more cold-resistant than lithium batteries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

From electric generation: China/Europe versus the US/rest of Asia? to DeepSeek and the disaster of Chinese industrial policy with chips

The article discusses the shifting dynamics in energy production between China, Europe, and the United States, highlighting China's recent achievements in renewable energy and the implications for global energy politics.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Our Pumped Storage Plants Operated the Most Last Year in the Last 20 Years

Slovakia's pumped storage plants recorded their highest operational level in 20 years due to the rise of green energy sources.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The probability of large discoveries is greatest in the Barents Sea

A recent report indicates that the probability of discovering significant oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea is the highest in Norwegian waters, where 54% of the resources remain underexplored.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Gulf Energy Acquires Over Sh2bn Oil Rig for Lokichar Project

Gulf Energy has secured an onshore oil drilling rig worth over Sh2 billion for its Lokichar oil project, aiming for production before the year's end.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The largest solar energy production and storage hybrid project has started in Estonia

A significant solar energy and storage hybrid project has begun in Estonia, set to provide crucial energy services for the Baltic region.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Next-Generation Decentralized Power Grid for 'Local Production, Local Consumption' Fully Established This Year

The South Korean government is set to commence the full-scale implementation of a next-generation decentralized power grid to promote local energy production and consumption beginning this year.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In February, electricity bills may be even more expensive than in January - tell us how you are preparing for price spikes

Electricity bills in Finland are expected to rise further in February due to cold weather and low wind power production.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Hellenic Cables: New project for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland

Hellenic Cables has secured a contract for the supply of submarine cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland, which will significantly contribute to renewable energy production in the region.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump repeals rule that incentivizes the production of electric vehicles, for fuel savings

The Trump administration plans to repeal a regulation that incentivizes automakers to produce electric vehicles, arguing that it exaggerated energy savings and fuel economy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The new energy scenario

Argentina is undergoing a transformation in its energy landscape, driven by increased gas and oil production from Vaca Muerta.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Polish electricity in 2025: the development of renewable energy, the decline of coal, and nuclear energy getting closer

Poland's energy transformation sees renewable energy reach nearly one-third of electricity production in 2025, marking a significant decline in coal dependency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's First Major Investment in the US: 52 Trillion Won in Industrial Diamonds, Power Generation, and Oil

Japan publicly revealed its first investment projects in the United States, which total $55 billion, aimed primarily at industrial diamonds, energy generation, and oil production.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Man from Coal. What Each Year of Donald Trump's Presidency Says About US Policy Goals?

The article discusses Donald Trump's environmental policies, particularly his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and his subsequent actions to increase fossil fuel production.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Industry: 4% Rally in Greek Production, But Also Two Brakes

The Greek industrial sector reports a significant 4% increase in production for December, although exports are declining and energy costs remain disproportionately high compared to European competitors.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Turning point in electricity's exorbitant prices

Finland is experiencing record-high electricity prices due to a combination of cold weather and low wind energy production, leading to significant energy consumption.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:31 UTC

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