OGT2025 conference and exhibition in Ashgabat gains momentum

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By Turkmen Energy Forum 26 August 2025
Preparations are gathering momentum for the landmark 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025”, scheduled to take place from 22 to 24 October in Ashgabat.

Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report

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By Newsbase 26 August 2025
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.

Shell set to secure rights to Egypt’s Rahmat offshore gas field

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By Newsbase 26 August 2025
Global energy major Shell is close to securing the development licence for the Rahmat offshore natural gas field in the deep waters of the Mediterranean northeast of Egypt’s coast, a government official said.
China has become the global green energy champion, but it is still heavily dependent on coal-fire power and lacks a clear exit strategy, CREA said in a report.

China has no clear coal exit strategy as new projects hit decade high

REM - Renewable Energy
By Newsbase 26 August 2025
China is failing to set out a coherent plan to phase out coal despite record growth in renewable energy and the approach of key climate deadlines, according to new research released on August 25.
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