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South Africa’s CEF targets up to 650,000 bpd in Sapref refinery rebuild
South Africa’s state-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has outlined plans to rebuild the former Sapref refinery in Durban with capacity of at least 400,000 barrels per day, potentially rising to 650,000 bpd.
Afghanistan develops 20 solar projects across 11 provinces
Afghanistan is developing more than 20 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 834 MW across 11 provinces as the country seeks to expand domestic electricity generation and reduce its reliance on imported power.
MGen, Actis plan $600mn Philippine solar project phase two
Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGen) (PSE: MER) wants to partner with global infrastructure investor Actis again to build the second phase of the Terra Solar project in Luzon.
Sri Lanka launches first project under 300-MW solar programme
Sri Lanka has commissioned the first project under a programme to add 300 MW of solar capacity to the national electricity grid as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase renewable power generation.
Vietnam exports offshore wind substations to Europe
Four Vietnamese-built substations for Poland’s Baltica 2 wind farm mark a major milestone for the country’s offshore wind industry.
India supplies record share of Russia’s oil-product imports in August
India supplied about 70% of Russia’s oil-product imports in August, with 120,000 tonnes of petrol worth €78mn ($90.3mn) shipped from Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery as Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries disrupted domestic fuel production
India’s captive coal production rises 10% to 184mn tonnes
Production from India’s captive coal mines increased 10.10% to 184mn tonnes in FY2025-26 from 167.44mn tonnes a year earlier, according to the government.
Pakistan considers monthly fuel relief for motorcyclists
Pakistan’s government is considering a temporary fuel subsidy for motorcyclists as petrol prices continue to rise.
Laos faces power cuts as electricity exports rise
Laos exports most of its electricity to neighbours while ageing infrastructure and seasonal shortages leave domestic consumers facing frequent outages.
Pakistan regulator approves $47bn power expansion plan through 2035
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a $47.13bn plan to expand electricity generation and transmission capacity through 2035, while rejecting a proposed $900mn investment in battery energy storage.
Poland's Tauron to increase capex on renewable energy, expects output to remain flat in 2026
Poland's major power group Tauron said on September 11 it expects renewable energy production in 2026 to be on a par with the previous year due to adverse weather conditions, whilst announcing a significant step-up in renewables investment in H2 2026
Hungarian government introduces targeted diesel compensation amid surging prices
Instead of reintroducing a general fuel price cap, the Hungarian government has introduced targeted compensation for diesel users following a sharp rise in fuel prices, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.
Kosovo’s KEK carries out controlled shutdown of Kosova A unit A4
Orano CEO outlines ambitious end-of-decade outlook for emerging uranium mine in Mongolia
France’s Orano expects that it will be annually producing "multi-million pounds" of uranium per year from its Mongolia operations by the end of the decade, the fuel cycle company’s CEO told the World Nuclear Symposium 2026 in London.
Attacks throttle Saudi’s Hormuz hedge as Houthis advance
Saudi Arabia is facing compounding supply chain threats as regional conflict disrupts key transit routes
Iran amends petrol pricing as shortages bite and drivers walk out
Iran has doubled the price of petrol bought above the subsidised monthly quota, a change that took effect on September 7 as shortages lengthened queues at filling stations.
Oman postpones Gulf meeting to unveil new Iran-Oman Hormuz routes
Iran and Oman have finalised new Strait of Hormuz transit routes running through Iranian waters, but the strait stays closed pending Tehran's conditions on the US, and the meeting to unveil the deal has been postponed.
POGC doubles pace of development at Iranian offshore gas fields
The state-owned Pars Oil and Gas Co (POGC), Iran’s top gas producer, has doubled the pace of development at three gas fields in the Persian Gulf over the past two years, its chief executive said.
Iran brings South Pars propane tank into export service
Iran’s largest gas producer has put into service a second propane storage tank at the South Pars 12th Refinery, loading more than 6,500 tonnes of liquefied propane for export after commissioning domestically designed and built cryogenic pumps.
Yemen's Houthis claim 58 Saudi air strikes as battle for Bab el-Mandeb escalates
Yemen's Houthis say Saudi jets flew 58 air strikes across six provinces in a day, as their capture of the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb strait threatens Saudi oil exports and rattles energy markets.
Syria raises fuel prices as global refined-product costs climb
Syria’s Energy Ministry said higher prices for petroleum products were driven by an exceptional rise in global procurement costs and the temporary reduction in domestic refining capacity during an overhaul of the Baniyas refinery.
Syria, Saudi CASHIN sign deal to launch digital platform for petroleum products
Syria’s Energy Ministry has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Saudi technology company CASHIN to establish a national digital platform for trading and governance of petroleum products.
Iran works to keep output at ageing Salman oilfield
Iran is taking measures to sustain oil output at the ageing Salman field in the Persian Gulf, including gas injection, associated-gas gathering and upgrades to gas and pipeline infrastructure as natural reservoir pressure has declined.
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