New US sanctions not to damage Russian industry: Energy Minister

The new expansion of sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States is unlikely to inflict damage on the Russia's domestic industry but will create more opportunities for its development, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Saturday.

Iran, Russia, Turkey sign investment deal in energy sector

Iran, Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement to jointly fund and develop oil and gas projects, local media reported on Wednesday.

Juncker warns of "appropriate steps" if US sanctions against Russia disadvantage EU firms

The European Union (EU) is ready to take "appropriate steps" in response to US sanctions against Russia if the bloc's interests are undermined, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday.

America sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures

The European Union has expressed concern about US plans to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, amid concern they could hurt energy companies.

Iran's exports to EU jump three fold following nuclear deal

Iran's exports to the European Union have increased three fold after the implementation of nuclear deal between Iran and the six major world powers in 2015, European Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said Saturday.

Leviathan Israeli-Turkish Gas Deal Unlikely, Due to Technical, Political Reasons

Tel Aviv and Ankara are due to start intergovernmental consultations on the construction of a pipeline in the Mediterranean Sea that will supply Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey, according to Yuval Steinitz, Israel's Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Resources.

US supports Turkey, Israel energy efforts: US Ambassador

The U.S. strongly supports the objective of peace and stability in the Middle East region from the meeting to discuss the proposal to carry Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey between the two energy ministers of both countries who met in Istanbul, John Bass, the U.S. ambassador to Ankara told Anadolu Agency on Thursday.

Israel, Turkey discuss joint gas pipeline as ties resume after six-year dissent

Israel and Turkey have discussed the possibility of building a natural gas pipeline between the two countries, Israel’s energy minister said on Oct. 13, in the first Israeli ministerial visit to Turkey since relations came to a halt in 2010.

Ukrainian, Turkish presidents discuss strategic partnership

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart Pyotr Poroshenko discussed in a phone conversation on Saturday the issues of strategic partnership of the two countries, the Ukrainian leader’s press service said.

Israeli gas may reach Turkey in three years, Israeli energy minister says

As Turkey and Israel move to restore their relationship after six years of strained ties, both sides are looking forward to the opportunity to transfer Israel’s natural gas to Turkey, a move which could happen as early as 2019, according to Israeli Energy and Natural Resources Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Israel favors gas exports through Turkey

The only route big enough for Israel’s gas exportation is a country like Turkey which is capable of providing infrastructure and further exportation to the West, Shai Cohen, the Consul-General of Israel in Istanbul has said.       

Gazprom considering new gas transit projects in south of Europe — Russia’s FM

Russia's gas giant Gazprom is considering new gas transit projects in south Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday.

According to the top diplomat, Russia is prepared to fully resume energy cooperation with the European Union, which is hardly possible without Europe’s involvement.

Rival rallies held in Venezuela amid state of emergency

Rival protests have taken place in Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro extended a state of emergency to combat the "foreign aggression" he blamed for the economic crisis in the country.

Egypt signs military cooperation agreement with Cyprus

Egypt's defence minister Sedki Sobhi and his Cypriot counterpart Christophoros Fokaides signed a joint military cooperation agreement Monday in Cairo, an Egyptian army spokesman said.

Germany addresses Poland's concerns over pipeline project

Visiting German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel on Friday said Nordstream 2, a new pipeline to send Russia's gas to Germany, will go ahead as scheduled if Russia does not cut off gas lines from Ukraine and eastern Europe.

Peace in eastern Ukraine is top priority for Kiev in 2016 - Ukrainian President

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday outlined his government's work agenda for this year, saying that the settlement of the conflict in eastern regions remains an issue of paramount importance.

Russia may consider response measures in connection with Crimea blackout

 Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak does not rule out that Russia could consider response measures against Ukraine in connection with the electricity blackout of Crimea.

US Assistant Secretary Nuland to Visit Spain, Turkey, Greece

US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland starts her visit to Madrid, Ankara, and Athens on Monday, the US Department of State announced.

Angered by air strikes, Turkey's Erdoğan warns Russia on energy ties

President Tayyip Erdoğan, angered by Russian incursions into Turkish air space, has warned Russia there are other places Turkey could get natural gas and other countries that could build its first nuclear plant.

Ukraine withdraws from nuclear construction deal with Russia

Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday voted to unilaterally scrap an agreement to jointly build with Russia two reactors at the Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in western Ukraine, the parliament's press service said.