Energy
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry condemned the oil spill caused by the Russian attack on the Novodnistrovsk HPP. The river pollution threatens the water supply for 80% of the country's population.
Three employees of a project company were detained for developing documentation for the modernization of Russian oil refineries. The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention for the suspects.
The President emphasized the protection of common values and the importance of a technological alliance. The world needs to act quickly to prevent a global war.
The head of the IMO stated that it is impossible to fully protect tankers from Iranian attacks. Due to the closure of the strait, the price of Brent oil exceeded 100 dollars per barrel.
Due to Russian attacks, consumers in four regions are without power. From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, power restrictions will be in effect for industry and business throughout the country.
Iran transferred a thousand Shaheds to Russia and licenses for their production despite promises to stop supplies. Tehran helped the enemy build two drone factories.
A cable falling onto the gas network caused a fire and burned down a bus. Malechiv, Dubliany, and parts of Lviv were temporarily left without gas.
The Trump administration is trying to create an international coalition to counter the Iranian blockade. Most EU and Asian countries express skepticism.
The damaged vessel Arctic Metagaz, carrying 60,000 tons of gas, threatens an environmental catastrophe. The crew was evacuated after a drone attack in international waters.
HSBC analysts predict elevated gas prices until 2027 due to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Europe remains vulnerable to LNG shortages.
A drone attacked a joint venture of ADNOC and Occidental Petroleum in the Rub' al Khali desert. There are no casualties, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Sources report an exchange of messages between Witkoff and Araghchi regarding a ceasefire. Iran denies the connection, accusing the US of disinformation.
Stockholm's new contribution will help restore damaged infrastructure and prepare the system for winter. The total amount of aid has already exceeded 259 million euros.
Donald Trump stated his right to do whatever he wants with Cuba amid increasing economic pressure. The US has restricted oil supplies due to the energy crisis.
Cuba's energy system has completely collapsed after oil supplies were halted. The country is canceling classes and flights due to a critical fuel shortage.
The countries signed an agreement to build a pipeline for transporting 1. 5 million tons of fuel per year. The project is planned to be completed in the first half of 2027.
EU energy ministers are developing temporary support for businesses and vulnerable groups. The priority will be domestic production for energy independence.
Slovak operator SEPS unilaterally terminates the energy assistance agreement in May. This will not affect consumers and commercial electricity imports.
European Commissioner Marta Kos announced technical negotiations on all EU accession clusters. G7 allies are modernizing Ukraine's energy sector against Russian attacks.
Restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The reason for this is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy system facilities.
Shmyhal announced financial needs at the Energy Ramstein meeting in Brussels. Funds are needed to prepare the energy system for next winter.
The Ministry of Education is starting the selection of PhD projects for the training of doctors of philosophy within the framework of the experiment. Participants will receive funds for research and salaries.
Over the week, diesel rose by UAH 4. 52, and autogas by UAH 1.81. Prices for A-95 gasoline remained stable, despite tensions in the global market.
Oil is getting cheaper due to US efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and record release of global reserves. The UAE halved production due to the conflict.
Experts consider the scenario of a full-scale Russian invasion of the Baltics unlikely due to a lack of resources. Only hybrid provocations and pressure are possible.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tikhyi stated that Ukraine did not refuse the meeting because the meeting was not planned. In addition, Hungary has already been provided with full information about the state of the oil pipeline.
Iraq's oil minister announced the launch of a pipeline from Kirkuk within a week. The route, bypassing the Kurdish region, will have a capacity of up to 250,000 barrels.
The fuel market is stable thanks to foreign supplies and reserves. The government is preparing 1500 UAH assistance for vulnerable groups and cashback for gasoline purchases.
Donald Trump appealed to China and NATO for help in opening the strait. Most countries refrained from sending ships due to the active war.
The price of a barrel of Urals in Indian ports reached $98. 93 after the US allowed the purchase of crude oil at sea. The discount on Russian oil fell to a minimum.