World Bank Approves $1 Bn Plan to Integrate Central Asia’s Power Markets
By 2035, the plan seeks to raise annual electricity trade to at least 15,000 GWh
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Vast Iron Ore Deposit Discovered in Western Australia Could Reshape Global Markets
Vast high-grade find in the Pilbara could reshape global iron ore markets and supply chains
Uzbekistan’s Power System Experiences Record High Load
The increase in demand was linked to cold weather
Donald Trump Backs Off Greenland Tariffs, Says Deal is Close
Denmark stressed that any resolution must respect its sovereignty
Uzbekistan Produces 2.4% More Gas in 2025
Officials plan to raise daily gas production to 70 mln cubic metres
Uzbekistan Exports $773 Mln in Pipeline Gas to China
Russia remained the largest supplier
Trump Warns of Tariffs on Countries Resisting Greenland Plan
Denmark has warned that any military action would threaten NATO
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Denmark and Greenland Amid Trump Takeover Threats
Trump first raised the idea of acquiring Greenland in 2019
Denmark Says U.S. Push on Greenland Is Unacceptable
Trump later repeated his view that Greenland is essential to U.S. national security
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Attacks on Black Sea Tankers
The affected tankers had all necessary permits and identification systems.
Gazprom Boosts Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan by 22%
Moscow plans to further expand gas shipments to Uzbekistan
Chevron Tanker and Kazakh Oil Ship Struck by Drones in Black Sea
Oil and gas production in Kazakhstan fell 35% between January 1 and 12
Mirziyoyev Orders Uzbekneftegaz to Raise Gas Production
Naphtha processing was discussed separately
New Natural Gas Flow Discovered at Muynak Field
Two additional exploratory wells
Afghan Mining Delegation Begins Training in Uzbekistan
The group includes 20 staff members
U.S. Seizes Fifth Tanker in Venezuelan Oil Crackdown
The tanker was intercepted before dawn by Marines
Rio Tinto and Glencore Hold Early Merger Talks
Rio Tinto has until February 5 to make a formal offer or walk away
Russia Plans to Double Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan by 2030
The increase in supplies will depend on resolving technical and pricing issues
Chevron and Quantum Target Lukoil Foreign Assets
Saudi firm Midad Energy is also considered a potential bidder
Afghanistan Maintains Trade in 2025 Via Iran and Central Asia
Key exports included dried fruits, coal, carpets
Marco Rubio: U.S. Seeks Ways to Buy Greenland
The issue gained attention after the US military operation in Venezuela
Venezuela to Export Up to $2 Bn in Oil to U.S. Under Trump Deal
The deal is intended to redirect shipments from China
Uzbekistan Contains New Oil Leak at M-25 Field
Authorities also confirmed that some oil entered a water channel
Trump Claims U.S. Control of Venezuela After Maduro Seized in Raid
Trump said major U.S. oil companies would move into Venezuela