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China electric cars reshape fuel demand and Venezuela oil flows

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BEIJING: China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the world’s largest auto market and dulling growth in the transport fuel demand that once underpinned its appetite for imported crude, including heavy oil from Venezuela. The International...
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UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry

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SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology during an official visit by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,...
Global renewable capacity hits 4 448 GW in 2024 says IRENA
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Global renewable capacity hits 4 448 GW in 2024 says IRENA

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Global renewable capacity surged to 4,448 GW in 2024, with solar and wind leading 96.6% of additions, says IRENA....
OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project
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OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project

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The OPEC Fund has committed $30M to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, expected to power 1M homes and cut emissions by 2.5M tons annually....
BP announces 4,700 job cuts amid cost-saving measures
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BP announces 4,700 job cuts amid cost-saving measures

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BP announced plans to cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor roles in 2025 as part of a strategy to save $2 billion by 2026, citing market challenges and profit pressures....
Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024
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Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024

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In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges....
Azerbaijan to hold first COP29 energy forum for Central Asia
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Azerbaijan to hold first COP29 energy forum for Central Asia

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IRENA and Azerbaijan will host the first Central Asia Energy Transition Investment Forum in Baku in November, focusing on attracting investments for renewable energy projects....
World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025
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World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025

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The World Bank has announced an ambitious plan to escalate climate financing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to allocate $10 billion by 2025. This commitment was confirmed by Meskerem Brhane,...