Parvin Faghfouri Azar

Gas Crunch Looms as Demand Outpaces Supply Growth

Natural gas demand is set to increase more than previously expected, the International Energy Agency reported recently. Demand will remain strong next year as well, the agency predicted, warning that this might lead to a problematic situation with supply—because that’s not growing fast enough. Just a year ago, the International …

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Can Libya’s Oil Sector Survive the Storm?

Libya’s oil production experienced a significant decline due to a political crisis that lasted for a month. The crisis involved tensions between rival factions and led to the closure of important oil fields and ports. Output dropped by over 80%, from 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) to approximately 500,000 …

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Renewable Energy Surge Lowers UK Blackout Risk

The U.K. has been gradually boosting its energy security by increasing its renewable energy capacity while continuing to produce natural gas. It has done this while also moving away from the ‘dirtiest’ fossil fuel, coal. The diversification of the U.K.’s energy mix is helping the island country to develop its …

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Turkey Expects Concrete Developments on Gas Hub within Months

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on Thursday said Turkey anticipates “concrete developments” regarding the planned regional natural gas hub project in the coming months. In 2022, Russia proposed setting up a gas hub in Turkey to replace lost sales to Europe, supporting Ankara’s long-held desire to function as …

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