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The Dutch regulator's approval to import enriched uranium hexafluoride (UF6) from Russia for the next three years has caused controversy. Urenco, a government-controlled company, had to clarify that Western nuclear energy cannot do everything that is done in Russia, and that there are contractual ob...
Kommersant reports that Russian oil companies are now supplying oil to Venezuela. The United States had relaxed sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector until April, but the risk of falling under restrictions again is prompting Venezuela to increase its own oil exports. In February, the country ex...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In February, Russian LNG exports increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.79 million tons, according to Kpler data. Despite ongoing discussions in Europe about limiting purchases of liquefied gas from Russia, supplies to EU countries remain stable. The...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to data from investment bank Goldman Sachs, the discount on the price of Russian oil to the Brent benchmark has decreased to nearly zero in recent weeks, after previously exceeding $30 per barrel. However, the discount on the purchase of the popular Russian Urals brand...
By Rhod Mackenzie
On March 6, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Russia considers Nigeria a priority partner in Africa.
...By Rhod Mackenzie
In February, Russia's oil and gas revenues surged by over 80% from the previous year to exceed $10 billion, owing to the increase in crude prices.
The Finance Ministry reported that budget revenues from oil and gas taxes amounted to 945.6 billion rubles ($10.4 billion) last mon...
