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Tanzania, Uganda revive Tanga refinery plan as EACOP nears completion

Tanzania and Uganda have revived plans for a major crude oil refinery in Tanga, tied to the EACOP corridor and a broader energy hub that officials say could attract more than $20bn in investment.

Number of EVs on Turkey’s roads surpasses 470,000 on 53% expansion

Central Asia, Afghanistan among world's hardest-hit regions for shrinking water reserves, glaciers

Central Asia's water reserves and glacial mass are declining sharply. The region's reservoir and river systems are among the most severely affected on a world comparison, according to a World Meteorological Organization report.

Nigeria regulator sets October 31 deadline for PPL compliance reports

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has asked holders of non-performing petroleum prospecting licences (PPLs) to report their compliance status by October 31, 2026

POGC expands offshore drilling fleet with third rig for South Pars

Dangote plans $3.5bn-plus Namibia-Botswana-South Africa fuel pipeline

Dangote said the project would form part of a wider network of pipelines across Africa that could eventually total almost 4,000 km.

Kazakhstan-Russia Ishim-Astana gas pipeline targeted for completion by late 2029

Kazakhstan’s Ishim-Astana gas pipeline, which is to connect the country’s northern regions with Russia’s gas transportation system, is targeted for completion by late 2029.

ZDA signs investment protection agreement for $450mn Ndola thermal power project

Zambia’s investment agency has signed an agreement with Ndola Vioqua Energy Company Limited for a planned 450-MW thermal power plant in the Copperbelt city of Ndola valued at $450mn, as the country seeks to expand baseload generation.

Indonesia awards Natuna D-Alpha gas block to Arsari Group subsidiary

Unlocking one of Southeast Asia's largest undeveloped natural gas fields, Arsari Group subsidiary PT Nations Petroleum has won the direct bidding auction for the offshore Natuna D-Alpha oil and gas working area

Chinese bio-manufacturer turns river weed into industrial materials

Hubei Shouding Industrial Co. is converting wild Miscanthus grass harvested along the Yangtze river into bio-resins and compostable plastics at its facility in Shishou, Hubei province.

Bangladesh gas crisis deepens as LNG dependence strains energy sector

Chevron signs $2.17bn agreement with Eneos for 50% Singapore refining company stake

US energy company Chevron Corporation has formally agreed to sell its 50% stake in Singapore Refining Company (SRC) alongside regional downstream assets to Japan's top refiner, Eneos Holdings, for $2.17bn

Sri Lanka makes net plus mandatory for new rooftop solar connections

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy has directed Electricity Distribution Lanka to stop offering net metering and net accounting for new rooftop solar connections and extensions of existing agreements, making the net plus scheme mandatory

South Korea 2025 carbon emissions shrink to 685.7mn tonnes

South Korea recorded a 0.9% drop in its carbon output during 2025 compared with the prior 12-month period, driven predominantly by reduced activity throughout manufacturing and transit activities, environmental authorities stated on September 20.

Adani Power starts work on $4.7bn thermal plant in India’s Assam

Adani Power (NSE: ADANIPOWER) has laid the foundation stone for a 3,200-MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Assam’s Dhubri district, with an investment of INR480bn ($4.7bn).

South Korea, US $200bn investment talks hit hurdles

South Korea and the US hit last-stage hurdles in negotiating a $200bn strategic investment package after friction emerged over nuclear reactor designs, asset governance, and funding schedules, President Lee Jae Myung said on September 18.

Hungary could replace Russian gas with Romanian supply and LNG, minister says

Hungary could secure its natural gas supply from alternative sources if the European Union phases out Russian gas imports in 2027, Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany said in an interview

Vietnam EVN posts $469mn profit

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) made more than VND12.2 trillion ($469.8mn) in profit in the first eight months of 2026, but cheaper electricity is not guaranteed.

Climate change threatens Cambodia’s farmers, factories and banks

Thailand faces rising power costs as LNG prices surge

Thailand faces growing electricity-cost risks while PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) has warned that every $3 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) increase in LNG prices could push Thai electricity costs up

QatarEnergy acknowledges expansion projects may be delayed

Qatar has warned that its ambitious expansion projects may be delayed due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz delaying critical equipment from arriving on schedule.

Iran cuts South Pars Phases 20-21 overhaul time by 70%

Iran slashed the annual overhaul time for Phases 20 and 21 of the colossal South Pars gas field by 70% this year, completing maintenance in 9 days ahead of the winter period when gas demand skyrockets.

Iranian oil sales reportedly hit 2-year high despite US blockade

Iran's oil exports over the past 30 days hit their highest monthly sales level in two years despite a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran, Afghanistan set up joint oil, gas teams to foster cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have set up joint technical teams to follow up on cooperation in oil and gas, including fuel supplies, technical training and exploration.

Major contract singed to raise Iran’s Azadegan oilfield output

Iran has inked a 24-month deal to push up oil production from 55 wells at the Azadegan field to 550,000 barrels per day (bpd), from around 230,000 bpd currently.