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India's Reliance Industries gets ready for the worst
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. is facing renewed scrutiny over its crude procurement practices following the European Union’s latest round of sanctions targeting diesel derived from Russian oil
Ten workers perish battling wildfires in Turkey
Minister says personnel became “trapped inside” a blaze after a change in the direction of the wind.
Hungary holds trilateral talks on construction of new oil pipeline to Serbia with Russia
Hungary and Serbia are moving ahead with plans to build a new cross-border oil pipeline that could transport up to 5mn tonnes per year of crude, as both countries deepen energy ties with Russia despite EU sanctions.
€1bn EU energy crisis aid in Western Balkans largely untraceable, watchdog says
CEE Bankwatch research reveals only €163.1mn of €1bn spent could be clearly linked to advancing the Green Agenda.
Zambia inks deal for construction of a $1bn crude oil refinery
Refinery and cassava cultivation and processing deals Zambia's IDC signed with Chinese corporations amount to over $2bn.
Reconnaissance Energy Africa provides update on Kavango 1X exploration prospect in Namibia
Canadian oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has provided an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration prospect in Namibia.
Mexico Pacific requests DoE for 7-year extension for Saguaro Energia LNG plant
Mexico Pacific Limited has filed an application for a seven-year extension of the export deadline for its Saguaro Energia LNG plant with the US Department of Energy.
Saudi crude exports continue to increase
Crude exports from Saudi Arabia reached their highest point in May compared to the preceding three months, according to a Reuters report citing data released by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) on July 21.
Fossil fuels lose ground as renewables lead on cost – but infrastructure and financing risks loom
The global energy system is reaching a defining moment as renewable power continues to undercut fossil fuels in price, scale, and resilience.
World has less than three years to avert worst climate impacts, scientists warn
A new global climate report warns that the world is on the brink of irreversible damage. The findings come amid sluggish international action ahead of COP30.
Extreme heat to hit Istanbul, residents urged “stay indoors”
Holiday favourite Antalya also struggling with 40°C-45°C heatwave temperatures that could smash records.
Fire occurs as Iran’s Abadan refinery
The Iranian oil ministry’s news agency Shana reported on July 19 that the country’s 500,000 barrel per day (bpd) Abadan refinery had suffered a fire, with one of the plant’s employees passing away before the blaze was contained.
Tanzania to launch $1.2bn uranium mining project led by unit of Russian nuclear energy group Rosatom
Tanzania is set to begin uranium mining in Namtumbo following the near-completion of a pilot smelting facility. The $1.2bn project is led by Mantra Tanzania Limited, a subsidiary of Uranium One Group under Russian state nuclear energy firm Rosatom.
Peru inaugurates 252 MW San Martín solar plant, its largest PV project to date
The government of Peru has formally commissioned the San Martín Solar photovoltaic facility, a 252.4 MWac plant located in La Joya, Arequipa, operated by Spanish firm Zelestra.
Serbia and Hungary advance plans for joint oil pipeline by 2027
Planned 128-kilometre pipeline will link Serbia to the Druzhba pipeline network via Hungary.
Resalta acquires Statkraft's Croatian renewable energy business
Slovenia-based Resalta says it aims to support Croatia’s efforts to develop sustainable and reliable energy systems aligned with European climate goals.
Iran plans to boost renewable power capacity 15-fold by 2028
Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi says the government will do its utmost to scale up the country’s green energy capacity to 30,000 MW by August 2028.
OGT 2025 gains momentum: over 100 delegates registered as global energy leaders confirm participation
Registration is well underway for the 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025), to be held from October 22–24, 2025, in Ashgabat.
Freeport LNG granted 40-month extension for Train 4
Freeport LNG has obtained a 40-month extension from US federal regulators to finish construction of its Train 4.
Asian spot LNG prices fall after rising multiple weeks
Asian spot LNG prices have fallen amid weaker demand and high inventories.
Iran lifts oil output at Azadegan amid self-sufficiency drive
Iran has increased crude oil production by 38,000 bpd at its giant South Azadegan field
EU approves eighteenth sanctions package after Slovakia drops veto
The EU has approved the eighteenth sanctions package after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to drop his veto, saying that he had run out of negotiating options on July 18.
Czech energy utility ČEZ and UK’s Rolls-Royce sign agreement to build first SMR
The majority state-owned energy utility ČEZ and the United Kingdom’s Rolls-Royce SMR have signed an agreement to begin preparatory works to build the first small modular nuclear reactor in Czechia.
Fico claims Slovakia has obtained energy guarantees from EU and will unblock latest sanctions package against Russia
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said it would be "counterproductive" to continue blocking the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia.
Iraq turns to solar energy with 535 government projects and citizen incentives
Iraq's National Team for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects confirmed that the Baghdad government has decided to implement 535 projects in government institutions to generate electricity through solar energy.
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