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Malawi launches electric mobility and net-metering rules targeting 3.9MW of private power
Malawi has launched regulations governing electric vehicle infrastructure and privately generated renewable electricity, with an initial net-metering pilot targeting 34 electricity users capable of supplying approximately 3.9 MW to the national grid.
Mozambique targets 100 solar mini-grids from 2027 under $50mn plan
Mozambique's state-owned Energy Fund (FUNAE) plans to begin constructing 100 solar mini-grids in 2027 under a programme estimated at $50mn, targeting rural communities in three provinces that remain outside the national electricity grid.
Nigeria's Dangote launches $2.5bn Walvis Bay fuel hub to supply Southern Africa’s landlocked markets
The Walvis Bay terminal is designed to hold at least 1.6mn barrels of petrol and diesel, to supply Botswana and Southern Africa
Brazil publishes COP30 roadmaps on fossil fuels, deforestation
Brazil's COP30 presidency has published two roadmaps setting out how countries could move away from fossil fuels and halt the loss of forests.
Poland slashes coal to half its power in four years as solar and wind double
Coal's share of Poland's electricity fell from 71% to 50% in four years, nearly as much as in the previous three decades, Our World in Data reported on November 3. Solar and wind more than doubled to 25%.
Abu Dhabi signs deal with OpenAI for AI infrastructure across energy sector
OpenAI has finalised four strategic agreements with Abu Dhabi to build an integrated AI infrastructure across the UAE's energy, government, and investment sectors.
African Energy Chamber rejects Open Secrets allegations over oil and gas dealings
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has rejected allegations concerning its executive chairman NJ Ayuk and his associated consultancy, CLG, following an investigation into the company's involvement in African oil and gas transactions.
Petrobras hits record production
Brazil's Petrobras has reported record quarterly production and exports, while running its refineries close to full capacity, with a third oil discovery in the Equatorial Margin
Zanzibar’s 180-MW solar project targets first power tests in November, grid supply by December
Zanzibar's planned 180-MW Bambi solar power project is preparing to test an initial 8 MW of capacity in November, with developers targeting delivery of 20 MW to the Tanzanian archipelago's electricity grid by December.
ADNOC Gas and Etihad Water and Electricity secure natural gas deal for power generation
ADNOC Gas and Etihad Water and Electricity signed a strategic agreement to secure natural gas supplies for future power generation projects across the UAE’s Northern Emirates.
US Democrats probe Trump administration's role in Flavio Bolsonaro's flight from Brazil
Zimbabwe to have first utility-scale wind farm as MISA Group targets financial close in 2027
Geneva-based MISA Group and Zimbabwean developer Tatanga Energy are advancing plans for a $300mn hybrid renewable energy project, targeting financial close in mid-2027 and commercial operations in 2029.
Tanzania targets 2027 completion of two 220-kV power lines serving Lindi and Mtwara
The government is also constructing 220/33-kV substations at Tunduru and Masasi, each rated at 120 megavolt-amperes (MVA).
Moldova faces higher natural gas procurement costs as prices rise 15.5% in November
Moldova’s estimated natural gas purchase price for November 2026 has increased to €87.27 per megawatt-hour, 15.5% higher than in October and 74% above July,
Kazakhstan resumes oil exports through Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attack
Kazakhstan reportedly resumed oil transportation through the Atyrau-Samara pipeline on November 3, a day after a drone attack on a Russian transit facility forced a temporary suspension of pumping.
Ghana targets December power relief for Kumasi as grid upgrade reaches 70%
Ghana expects to complete major electricity infrastructure upgrades by December to stabilise supplies in its second-largest city, where demand has outstripped network capacity.
Polish coal firm JSW appoints temporary CEO after previous head’s resignation
Polish coking coal producer Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) on November 3 appointed Tomasz Gawlik as the company’s acting CEO, a few days after his predecessor stepped down having spent a year at the firm’s helm.
Singapore, Finland sign nuclear safety cooperation pact
Under a memorandum of understanding signed on October 30, VTT, a Finnish research body, will collaborate with Singapore's national nuclear research institute on assessing reactor technology, analysing safety and managing spent fuel.
Philippines names nine winners in waste-to-energy power auction
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has provisionally selected nine companies and entities to build 12 waste-to-energy plants with a combined capacity of 428 megawatts (MW).
China overtakes South Korea in EV export competitiveness
China has overtaken South Korea in electric vehicle (EV) export competitiveness for the first time.
South Korea shifts LNG imports from Middle East to US
South Korea bought more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US than from the Middle East in the first nine months of the year, the first time North American supply has surpassed the Gulf region.
Singapore grants Yokogawa $3.3mn for grid stability trial
Singapore's Energy Grid 3.0 programme has awarded Yokogawa Engineering Asia an SGD4.2mn ($3.3mn) grant for a trial exploring whether industrial facilities can support stability on the city-state's electricity network.
India's Reliance lifts refining, petrochemicals EBITDA by 67.9%
India's Reliance Industries (NSE: RELIANCE) reported a 67.9% annual rise in earnings from its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business in the July to September quarter.
India's NTPC posts 14% rise in quarterly profit
Shares in NTPC (NSE: NTPC), India's state-owned power producer, rose almost 4% after it posted a 14.3% annual rise in standalone net profit for the July to September period.
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