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Europe’s diesel dependence exposed by threatened US export restrictions

Europe successfully replaced Russian diesel after 2022, but it did so by becoming increasingly dependent on distant suppliers, particularly the US.

North Macedonia launches €46mn hydropower plant modernisation project

North Macedonia reconsiders state-led model for €1.5bn Čebren HPP

North Macedonia is considering building the long-delayed Čebren and Galishte hydropower project without a private partner after 14 unsuccessful tenders.

Hungary’s MOL completes repairs ahead of Danube refinery return to full capacity

Hungary’s MOL has completed repairs to a major crude distillation unit at its Danube refinery, paving the way for the 165,000 barrel-per-day plant to return to full capacity after almost a year of constrained operations.

UK's Grangemouth petchems firm marks decade of reliance on US shale ethane

UK petrochemicals firm INEOS has marked ten years since the first cargo of US shale-derived ethane arrived at its Grangemouth petrochemical complex in Scotland, highlighting the site’s long-term dependence on transatlantic feedstock supplies.

US criticises Europe over slow emergency oil-stock releases

France’s Elengy starts €220mn modernisation of Montoir LNG terminal

French LNG terminal operator Elengy has launched a €220mn ($259mn) modernisation of its Montoir-de-Bretagne terminal, seeking to extend the life of one of Europe’s busiest import facilities while sharply reducing its emissions.

Italy, Czech Republic push for wider easing of EU energy rules

Italy and the Czech Republic are preparing joint proposals to ease EU energy and carbon-market rules, extending pressure on Brussels beyond the possible postponement of new methane requirements for imported oil and gas.

EU energy crisis adds €100bn to fossil-fuel bill

The EU has spent an additional €100bn on fossil fuels since the start of the US-Iran war without receiving any additional oil or gas, underscoring the economic cost of the bloc’s continued dependence on energy imports.

EU methane rules run into energy security reality

Brussels plans to postpone key methane requirements for imported oil and gas after mounting government and industry pressure, exposing a growing tension between the EU’s climate ambitions and its need to keep access to diverse energy supplies.

High gas prices force Europe back towards coal

Surging natural gas prices are pushing European power generators back towards coal, reversing some of the fuel-switching that has driven the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel steadily out of the region’s electricity mix.

EU urges demand cuts as low gas stocks raise winter risks

The European Commission has urged member states to consider reducing gas and electricity consumption as Europe approaches winter with unusually low gas inventories and continued uncertainty over LNG supplies.

QatarEnergy extends force majeure on LNG supplies to Italy's Edison

QatarEnergy has extended force majeure on LNG supplies to Italy’s Edison until early December, prolonging a disruption that began in April and forcing the Italian utility to continue sourcing replacement cargoes.

TotalEnergies sets $14-17bn annual investment range through 2032

France’s TotalEnergies plans to invest a net $14-17bn per year between 2027 and 2032 as it targets continued growth in oil, gas and electricity production into the next decade.

Italy calls refiners for talks on boosting fuel output amid supply crunch

Italy will hold talks with the country’s major refiners on October 8 over increasing domestic fuel production, as disruptions to global supplies push up diesel, gasoline and jet fuel prices.

Australia's Finder Energy gets environmental greenlight for Timor-Leste oil project

Australia’s Finder Energy has secured the main environmental approval for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil development offshore Timor-Leste, clearing another major regulatory hurdle as the project advances towards a final investment decision.

Norway's Aker BP raises resource estimates for pair of Norwegian oil and gas discoveries

Aker BP,Equinor and DNO have increased the estimated size of the Verdandi and Lillefix discoveries in the Norwegian North Sea following an appraisal well, strengthening the case for a potential tie-back to the producing Symra field.

Italy's Eni expands Indonesian upstream business with new block award

Italy’s Eni has secured a 100% interest in the deepwater Sapukala exploration block offshore Indonesia, expanding its position around a growing cluster of major gas developments and discoveries in the Kutei Basin.

Korra Energy partners with TMEIC on data centre and industrial solutions

Colombia declares temporary gas rationing after SPEC LNG fault

Colombia declared temporary and scheduled natural-gas rationing on September 25 after a technical problem at the regasification infrastructure operated by SPEC LNG reduced the availability of imported gas, the Ministry of Mines and Energy

Colombia orders gas rationing as SPEC LNG outage curbs imports

Colombia ordered a temporary, nationwide gas-rationing programme on September 25 after a technical problem at SPEC LNG reduced the country’s ability to receive imported gas, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said

Mozambique: SLB OneSubsea details Rovuma LNG subsea contract as project advances towards FID

The OneSubsea award is the largest in about $1.1bn of pre-investment contracts placed for Rovuma LNG, whose revised design envisages 18.6mn tonnes of annual LNG capacity.

West Africa: ECOWAS Bank approves about $400mn for gold, rail, fuel and climate projects

Jordan’s gas share in power generation falls to 56% as renewables rise

Jordan reduced the share of natural gas in electricity generation to 56% in the first eight months of 2026, from 63% in 2025, while renewable energy increased its contribution.

Kenya court order adds land hurdle to $16bn Dangote refinery launch

A Kenyan court has ordered parties to maintain the status quo on disputed land earmarked for Dangote’s $15bn-$16bn Lamu refinery ahead of the September 30 groundbreaking.