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Texas oil and gas employment drops in July
Oil and gas employment in the upstream sector in Texas declined by 1,200 jobs between June 2026 and July 2026.
Tallgrass announces open seasons for Pony Express, Seahorse pipeline capacity
US midstream player Tallgrass released separate announcements last week about open seasons on two of its pipelines.
AEC warns Wild Coast ruling could deter investment in African oil and gas
The African Energy Chamber criticised the Wild Coast ruling, saying it could weaken South Africa’s energy security and discourage investment in African oil and gas projects.
Greenpeace welcomes Wild Coast ruling as boost for South Africa's communities and renewable energy
Advocacy group Greenpeace International has welcomed South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruling against Shell’s Wild Coast exploration, saying it strengthens the rights of coastal communities and supports a shift towards renewable energy.
Russian analyst warns US financial threats against Iran's partners risk dollar
A Russian economist warns that cutting Iran's trading partners out of the global financial system would damage confidence in the US dollar, citing the exposure of China and Oman.
Iran connects largest solar farm to grid amid power crunch
Iran has connected a 72-megawatt solar farm to its national grid in the northeastern city of Esfarayen, the country's largest solar facility in North Khorasan province.
Will Trump call persuade Turkey’s Erdogan to halt gas imports from Iran?
Ankara faces headache. Turkey was Iran's third largest trading partner last year. Analysts wonder whether Turkish president will risk upsetting US counterpart.
Gulf Keystone restarts Shaikan output after second shut-in
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), the largest independent producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has resumed Shaikan output after a second precautionary halt over regional security
Defiant Iran says oil production, exports hold up as US mounts sanctions pressure
Iran will find ways to deal with new US measures targeting its economy and oil industry, National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) chief Hamid Bovard said, as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran in what US officials have called an “Economic D-Day”.
Papua LNG on track for FID by end of year
Papua New Guinea’s Papua LNG project is on schedule for a final investment decision to be taken before the end of 2026.
Gladstone LNG partners acquire Australia’s Meridian Coal Seam Gas project
Gladstone LNG joint venture partners have agreed to acquire the Greater Meridian Coal Seam Gas project from from Westside Corporation and Mitsui E&P Australia.
China’s clean-energy boom runs into the limits of its power grid
China rejected an estimated 360 terawatt-hours of clean power in the six months through June, enough to supply Mexico for a year.
Talabira II & III coal mine strengthens India’s energy security with record production
India’s efforts to strengthen domestic coal production and energy security are being reinforced through coal mines allocated and auctioned under the Nominated Authority framework, the government said.
Skywell EVs catch fire across Turkey, Chinese engineers arrive to investigate
Rash of incidents has also sparked fierce public debate over post-sale support.
Atomic Eagle regains 60% of Niger’s Madaouela uranium project, will end arbitration
The agreement stands out against Niger’s broader push for greater state control over its uranium industry and gives Atomic Eagle a second advanced African uranium project alongside its flagship project in Zambia
Tanker struck by projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UK maritime authorities report
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile and set alight off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UKMTO says, in the latest attack on Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea.
US says it has diverted 70 ships enforcing Iran blockade
US Central Command says it has diverted 70 commercial vessels and disabled three since resuming its naval blockade of Iran, which Tehran says has halted its oil exports.
Romania steps up efforts to restart Cernavoda nuclear reactors
Romanian authorities are changing their approach to restoring water levels at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, building a dam and releasing more water from inland rivers, after weeks of efforts proved insufficient.
White & Case selected to advise financing for Dominican Republic’s Manzanillo LNG project
The Dominican Republic’s Manzanillo LNG-to-power project has selected global law firm White & Case to advise lead arrangers and joint structuring agents Citibank and JPMorgan Chase on the $900 mn project.
Chinese vessels transit Hormuz despite US blockade on Iran
Two Chinese-flagged vessels reported transiting Iranian side of Strait of Hormuz, days after major Chinese shippers said to have halted use of the route.
Bangladesh’s gas shortage falls with increased LNG supply to grid
Bangladesh’s gas shortage has eased following supply of LNG from two floating LNG terminals in Cox’s Bazar in the southwest of the country.
Iran finds major onshore gas field in south
Iran has discovered a new onshore gas field in the southern province of Fars holding 7.5 trillion cubic feet (212bn cubic metres) of natural gas in place, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.
Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG selects Corinth Pipeworks for offshore contract
ExxonMobil and its partners have chosen Corinth Pipeworks to supply line pipe for Phase One of its Rovuma LNG project in northern Mozambique.
Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more
Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin.
IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage to reach only 77% by November 1, but a crisis depends on the weather
EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather.
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