Vladimir Afanasiev is an FSU correspondent at Upstream. He covers a range of topics including energy policy and regulation, renewable energy, oil and gas, and mining operations, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. His work frequently addresses the intersections of finance, trading, and supply chain logistics within the energy and mining sectors.
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Vladimir Afanasiev's articles primarily cover government announcements, press releases, and cited data in the context of the oil and gas industry, with a focus on Russia and its energy sector. He leans towards covering topics such as LNG exports, sanctions related to energy, and oil production in Kazakhstan.
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By: Vladimir Afanasiev
Countries switch tone to cooperation after several years of arguments on Iraq-Turkey pipeline
Ali Al-Zaidi seeks to rebuild ties to US and Iraq's tarnished economy
Government allocated 30 additional blocks for exploration to Qazaqgaz in June
Authorities in Astana insist Kashagan operator has to pay a multibillion-dollar fine by 20 July or it will start proceedings for forced recovery
Zhenhua Oil to manage exploration programme at Abu Khaimah block close to border with Saudi Arabia
By: Vladimir Afanasiev
Kashagan operator NCOC faced forced collection of debt if fine is not paid by 20 July deadline
Sinopec to start acquiring seismic at Adan block in company's second attempt to become field operator in Iraq
ConocoPhillips is set to take a 42% stake in BP's wholly owned Iraqi subsidiary that holds development contract for Kirkuk assets
By: Vladimir Afanasiev
Export of up to 4.6 million barrels of light oil prevented following latest series of Ukrainian drone strikes
US contractor to provide wide range of services to Basra Oil Company
