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Apollo Power signs letter of intent for $4.6mn US solar installation

Apollo Power shares jumped 8% after securing a preliminary letter of intent with a US retail chain for a $4.6mn solar installation in Rhode Island.

South African mining council backs net-zero transition while defending coal's energy role

Minerals Council South Africa's 2026 climate policy backs net-zero ambitions while recognising coal's role in energy security, leaving companies to set their own emissions targets.

TotalEnergies Tanzania attracts over 50 prospective investors under dealer-owned fuel-station model

TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania has attracted interest from more than 50 prospective investors in its dealer-owned fuel-station programme, opening a new outlet in Dodoma.

Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US ends blockade, ball in Washington's court

Iran's foreign ministry says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until the US lifts its naval blockade, and that Vance's letter to Tehran offers no new initiative.

Lotus Resources dispatches first uranium shipment from Malawi's Kayelekera mine

Australian-listed Lotus Resources has dispatched its first shipment of approximately 145,000 pounds of uranium concentrate from Malawi's Kayelekera mine, marking progress towards export revenue following the restart of production in 2025.

South Africa's Shumbasolve launches 6.35-MW solar plant with battery storage in Mpumalanga

South Africa's Shumbasolve has launched a 6.35-MW solar plant with 4.48 MWh of battery storage in Mpumalanga, with a separate 184-MW development planned for 2029.

Zambia raises November fuel prices as kwacha weakens ahead of December VAT return

Zambia increased petrol prices by 5.1% and diesel by 3.5% for November as a weakening kwacha and higher international petroleum prices pushed up import costs, adding pressure on transport operators, businesses and consumers.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC finalises investment decision for Al Dhiyab gas project

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced that it has finalised its investment decision for the Al Dhiyab unconventional gas project, targeting 9.77mn m3 of daily output by 2029.

Indonesia's Pertamina eyes Nigerian oil assets as Jakarta prepares state-led crude procurement

Indonesia's national oil company Pertamina is considering Nigerian upstream assets as Jakarta begins shifting overseas energy procurement towards government-to-government arrangements

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC signs historic AI deal with OpenAI and G42

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42 to become the first energy major to deploy advanced AI agent networks across its entire production chain.

Ethiopia seeks $11bn from development partners for $18bn electrification plan

Ethiopia's $18bn electrification programme targets 32.5mn households and universal electricity access by 2035.

Zimbabwe gazettes Invictus Cabora Bassa production-sharing deal as November drilling nears

Zimbabwe has formally gazetted a petroleum production-sharing agreement with Australian-listed Invictus Energy (ASX: IVZ, OTCQB: IVCTF, VFEX: INV) (Invictus), completing the agreement's execution requirements.

US-backed $3mn Lobito Corridor power study reaches November 2 tender deadline

Mauritius-based Anzana Electric Group is seeking proposals from qualified US engineering and consulting firms.

India's energy majors bank a war windfall

India's three biggest energy groups have just reported bumper quarterly profits, but the fuel margins behind the largest slice of the windfall are already easing.

Czech NPP Temelín loads first Westinghouse fuel

South Africa estimates Eskom grid transfer at up to $7.8bn as restructuring advances

South Africa estimates that transferring electricity transmission assets from state-owned Eskom to an independent operator could involve ZAR80bn–130bn ($4.8bn–$7.8bn).

Poland taps grid operator PSE to lead energy sector cyber response team

The power grid operator Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) will set up and run CSIRT Energia - the body responsible for coordinating cybersecurity across the entire Polish energy sector.

CEO of Polish coking coal producer JSW resigns after a year at helm

Polish coking coal producer Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa's (JSW) CEO Bogusław Oleksy tendered his resignation from serving as a member of the JSW management board, with effect as of October 31 2026.

South Africa invites 85 entities to test wholesale electricity market ahead of April 2027 launch

South Africa has invited 85 external entities to test its new wholesale electricity trading platform ahead of a planned April 2027 launch.

Egypt extends oil and gas exploration bidding deadline for six blocks to December 14

Egypt is advancing an international oil and gas exploration licensing programme covering 14 blocks, including eight natural gas exploration areas in the Mediterranean Sea, Nile Delta and North Sinai

Singapore rebuts Indonesia over LNG resale claims

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) handled by Singapore-based traders generally travels straight from producing countries to buyers without reaching Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) said.

Vena Energy's Chiayi solar farm wins Taiwan award

Vena Energy's 70.2 MWp solar plant in Yizhu, Chiayi County, has won an operations and maintenance prize at Taiwan's first Outstanding Diversified Green Energy Awards.

South Korea launches emergency plan for Czech nuclear plant

South Korea will run an emergency management system to keep its Czech nuclear power plant project on schedule after talks on a construction contract collapsed.

LG CNS completes 30MW AI data centre Indonesia

South Korea's LG CNS has finished building a 30-megawatt hyperscale artificial intelligence data centre in Jakarta, with the full capacity already contracted to customers before construction ended.

Brookfield to expand renewable energy investments in Philippines

Canadian investment firm Brookfield Corp. (NYSE: BN) intends to put more money into renewable energy in the Philippines.