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Energy Market

China builds half of world’s reactors, reshaping energy order

China is entering a new phase of large-scale nuclear energy development in 2026, strengthening its position as one of the leading players in the global energy market. According to official data, the country plans to complete and commission seven new nuclear power units this year. This step reflects Beijing’s long-term strategy aimed at accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy and reducing dependence on coal.

21 Apr 2026-15:22
EU energy alert: Prolonged market disruptions expected

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned European governments to prepare for “prolonged disruption” to energy markets due to the ongoing war.

31 Mar 2026-13:21
World on the brink of the biggest energy crisis in history - OUR ANALYSIS

The global oil market is once again entering a period of sharp turbulence. Geopolitical conflicts, threats to critical energy transport routes, and rising inflation expectations have pushed energy prices upward. At first glance, such developments might seem to benefit oil-exporting countries. After all, higher prices mean higher revenues. Yet the reality of the modern energy economy is far more complex. Extremely high oil prices can be just as problematic for producers as a dramatic collapse in the market.

14 Mar 2026-12:42
IEA warns of historic oil supply crisis

The Middle East war is causing the largest supply disruption in oil market history, with about 20 million barrels per day of crude and products that normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz now reduced to a trickle, according to the International Energy Agency on Thursday.

12 Mar 2026-18:43
Oil price spike rattles Bitcoin and global crypto market

Soaring oil prices amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are starting to affect global financial markets, sparking worries about possible impacts on cryptocurrencies and other high-risk assets.

11 Mar 2026-18:24
COMMENT: Why President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Serbia matters for the Balkans

Relations between Serbia and Azerbaijan have strengthened steadily in recent years, evolving from traditional diplomatic ties into a strategic partnership. This progress has been driven by mutual political trust, cooperation on international platforms, and a growing number of joint projects. At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty both regionally and globally, the two countries have shown a flexible and pragmatic approach to foreign policy.

17 Feb 2026-10:05
How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

26 Jan 2026-09:54
Ukraine targets full EU energy market integration by 2027

Ukraine is aiming to achieve full integration into the European Union’s energy market in 2027, even if the country has not yet formally joined the bloc, according to a senior government official.

24 Jan 2026-14:42
Why US–Venezuela tensions persist: key forces driving a decades-long diplomatic standoff

02 Dec 2025-07:45
Russia boosts gas exports to China, aiming to catch up with Turkmenistan

By Samir Muradov

In the first nine months of 2024 Russian pipeline gas exports to China surged by 23% compared to the same period last year, according to data from China's General Administration of Customs. The monetary value of Russian gas deliveries during this period reached $6.1 billion, underscoring a significant strengthening of ties between the two countries in the energy sector.

21 Oct 2024-07:38