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Asia surges ahead in global EV race as the West struggles to keep pace
Asia has firmly established itself as the epicentre of the global electric vehicle revolution, driven by a powerful combination of vast consumer markets, robust infrastructure and unparalleled control over essential raw materials.
The hidden cost of Indonesia’s nickel ambitions
Indonesia ranks among the top global producers of nickel, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and wind turbines - making the country central to the global shift toward clean energy
CITIES IN PERIL: Boomtowns built on melting ground
The warming climate has opened up some of the world’s coldest regions to mining and shipping, but melting permafrost under cities like Yakutsk and Norilsk is causing buildings and infrastructure to crumble.
AfDB approves $184.1mn financing package for Obelisk Solar PV Project in southern Egypt
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $184.1mn financing package to support the Obelisk Solar PV Project in Qena, southern Egypt, the largest of its kind on the continent.
Gas crisis prompts Moldova's separatist Transnistria to extend economic state of emergency
President Vadim Krasnoselsky cited the worsening socio-economic crisis and severe energy shortages in the tiny breakaway republic.
CNG vehicle adoption accelerates across India
Air pollution remains a severe public health challenge in North India, especially during the winter months, with several cities in the region regularly feature among the world’s top ten most polluted.
Petredec set to construct Tanga LPG terminal in Tanzania
Singapore-based integrated LPG company Petredec is set to begin the construction of Tanzania’s Tanga LPG terminal – slated to be the largest LPG facility in the world once completed, according to Energy Capital & Power.
Expro deploys TRS technology to enhance Eni’s drilling operations offshore Côte d'Ivoire
Expro, a global provider of energy services to oil and gas exploration and production companies, has deployed its pioneering iTONG system for the first time in Sub-Saharan Africa offshore Côte d'Ivoire.
JERA signs deals to buy up to 5.5mn tpy of US LNG
Japan’s JERA has signed separate 20-year agreements to buy up to 5.5mn tonnes per year of US LNG from several different developers on the Gulf Coast.
Venezuela’s oil exports hold steady as China offsets US sanctions hit
Venezuelan oil shipments were largely flat in May, as increased flows to China helped offset the drop caused by the expiry of US authorisations that had previously allowed limited exports
Vermilion to exit US with Wyoming asset sale
Canada’s Vermilion Energy has agreed to sell its remaining US assets for cash proceeds of CAD120mn ($88mn) to an unnamed buyer.
Dangote announces ‘shakeup’ of Nigerian downstream sector
CEO of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has revealed that Nigeria’s downstream sector is set to face a “shakeup” in the coming months.
Thailand and Vietnam lead Southeast Asia’s energy expansion with renewables and LNG
As the world eyes Southeast Asia’s energy future, Thailand and Vietnam stand out not just for the scale of their ambition, but for their ability to combine pragmatism with innovation.
PetroChina gearing up to enter Argentine oil industry
China's largest oil company, PetroChina, is preparing to establish operations in Argentina by the end of 2025, targeting the lucrative Vaca Muerta shale formation amid growing scrutiny over the Milei administration's trade policies.
South Africa needs clear strategy to avert gas supply crisis, industrial users say
South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has discussed measures to address critical gas sector infrastructure, policy and pricing developments with government energy departments and intensive industrial gas users.
Ocean acidification reaches critical levels, study warns of global marine crisis
Ocean acidification, a key indicator of planetary health, has exceeded safety thresholds on a global scale, according to a major new study published in Global Change Biology.
Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, opposed by Trump, unravels
One of the most ambitious American offshore wind schemes, Atlantic Shores 1, appears to be unravelling after its developer formally asked New Jersey authorities to cancel key regulatory agreements.
UAE's ADNOC Gas takes FID on Rich Gas project
ADNOC Gas is progressing on another major gas initiative as it moves ahead with various billion-dollar investments to achieve gas self-sufficiency
Czech government reiterates domestic suppliers will have 60% share in Dukovany nuclear project
The Czech government reiterated that domestic suppliers will have a 60% share in the CZK407bn (16.4bn) project to construct two new blocks at the Dukovany nuclear power plant.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Tajikistan plays role as one of world’s pre-eminent water diplomats at glacier summit, but Rogun dam remains a hard sell
Experts from near and far met in Dushanbe to discuss danger posed by melting of giant ice sheets. But was “blue-washing” obscuring threat of titanic hydro project?
Russia seeks to resume 5+2 talks on Transnistria, hints at new energy crisis
Fears Moscow could trigger a new energy crisis in separatist Transnistria if the pro-EU PAS wins Moldova's autumn general election.
Argentina's Milei and Italy's Meloni forge energy alliance with Eni-YPF LNG deal
Argentine President Javier Milei met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The meeting culminated in the signing of a key LNG project between YPF and Eni.
CITIES IN PERIL: Adapting the concrete heart of São Paulo to a changing climate
When the rains come to Latin America’s largest metropolis, water reclaims ancient paths buried beneath layers of concrete.
Asian LNG spot market prices dip amid weak demand and high inventories
Prices on the Asian LNG spot market slid for the first time in five weeks.
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