If built to its full specification of 335 metres high, Rogun will boast the world’s tallest dam.

After financing doubts last year, Tajikistan’s Rogun is on rise again

Energo - CEE/FSU Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By Alexander Thompson for Eurasianet 30 September 2026
Critics cry foul after World Bank OKs $300mn.
The agreements were signed at AIIB’s 11th Annual Meeting in Doha.

Beijing-based AIIB, Uzbekistan agree $5bn pipeline of potential 2026-2029 infrastructure investments

Energo - CEE/FSU Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent 30 September 2026
Projects include support for preparation of proposed resilient electricity transmission initiative.
The disputed territory of Essequiba, or Esequiba, forms the majority of Guyana.

US reaffirms Guyana support as ruling approaches in Essequibo territorial dispute

LatAmOil - Latin America Oil & Gas
NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase 30 September 2026
The United States has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s “territorial integrity” as an ICJ ruling on Venezuela’s claim to the oil-rich Essequibo region approaches, despite the sharp improvement in Washington-Caracas relations.

Rwanda activates Kenya fuel-import framework with first 40,000-tonne Mombasa cargo

DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
By Newsbase 30 September 2026
Rwanda has begun importing fuel through Kenya under a new state-backed framework, adding Mombasa to its existing Tanga route and expanding procurement flexibility.
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