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Stingray arrival advances TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG restart

The arrival of the pipelaying barge Stingray in Palma Bay, Cabo Delgado, marks another stage in the resumption of TotalEnergies’ (Paris: TTE, LSE: TTE, NYSE: TTE) Mozambique LNG project, Domingo reported on September 4.

Argentina's Neuquén prepares new tenders to expand Vaca Muerta gas development

Argentina's Neuquén province is preparing a second 2026 tender round under its Exploratory Plan to attract investment in oil and gas areas in Vaca Muerta.

Dangote sets September 30 groundbreaking for $16bn 700,000-bpd Kenya refinery

Nigeria’s Dangote Group will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, on September 30, chairman Aliko Dangote said

إEgypt connects first phase of 900MW Ras Shokeir wind farm to national grid by December 2027

Kyrgyzstan grants temporary visa-free entry to Chinese drivers hauling fuel

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution establishing a temporary visa-free regime for the international road transport of oil products across the country's state border.

Oman joins global hydrogen partnership as green energy ambitions gather pace

Oman announced on September 6 that it has joined the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), strengthening its engagement in global efforts to develop common policies, standards and markets for hydrogen.

Namibia-focused ReconAfrica advances Kavango financing with prospectus filing

ReconAfrica has filed a prospectus supplement for its upsized CAD19mn ($13.7mn) bought-deal offering, advancing financing for a horizontal sidetrack and production-testing programme at its Kavango West 1X well.

OQAE, Asyad pact to pilot green hydrogen mobility in Oman

OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), the clean energy arm of state-owned OQ Group, has signed an offtake term sheet with Asyad, Oman’s integrated logistics services provider, to explore the use of locally produced green hydrogen in mobility applications.

Engie builds foothold in Poland's battery storage sector

Transgaz signs agreement to extend Vertical Corridor to Western Balkans

Romania’s gas transmission system operator Transgaz (BVB: TGN) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to extend the Vertical Gas Corridor to the Western Balkans.

Sturdee Energy enters Zambia with 200MW Masaiti wind deal

Southern African independent power producer Sturdee Energy has entered Zambia through an agreement to acquire the 200MW Masaiti Wind Project from Upepo Holdings, marking its first investment in the country.

TAP boosts Caspian gas capacity as Italian demand grows

The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) completed the first phase of its expansion programme at the start of 2026, adding roughly 1.2bn cubic metres a year of long-term transport capacity.

South Africa watchdog backs A.P. Moller Capital takeover of Mainstream renewables platform

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended on September 3 that the Competition Tribunal approve A.P. Moller Capital’s acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, subject to public-interest conditions.

Afghanistan's Jawzjan gas fields produce 650,000m3 a day as experts warn of environmental risks

Gas from Jawzjan is one of the few domestic energy sources Afghanistan can draw on for power generation and industry, at a time when the country imports most of its electricity from Central Asian neighbours.

Philippine geothermal firms demand flexible energy auction pricing

Philippine geothermal power developers are demanding an urgent overhaul of the country's green auction mechanism after a recent tender collapsed.

US firms pledge $2bn to South Korea tech

Four US tech giants are sinking KRW 2.8trillion ($2bn) into South Korea's chip and green energy sectors, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported.

Qatar and UAE turn to ship-to-ship transfer outside Strait of Hormuz

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have commenced doing ship-to-ship transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz for LNG cargoes.

Sri Lanka's coal generation falls to 11.7% due to coal shortage

Sri Lanka’s coal-fired power generation fell to 11.7% of total electricity output on September 3 as dwindling stocks forced the country’s only coal-fired power station to reduce generation, shifting greater reliance to hydropower and oil-fired plants

Inox Wind wins repeat 100-MW turnkey order from Indian Oil

Poland’s Orlen CEO says GAP deal can close soon despite LyondellBasell arbitration proceedings

Poland's biggest energy group Orlen's CEO said on September 3 he was optimistic about closing the acquisition of chemical firm GA Polyolefins (GAP) despite an ongoing legal dispute with its joint venture partner LyondellBasell (LYB).

LOCA launches Laos’ first green bond to drive EV expansion

LOCA has listed Laos’ first green bond, with the proceeds set to fund a nationwide expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Pakistan again seeks LNG cargo after two failed attempts amid high prices

Pakistan has begun a new bidding round for the purchase of an LNG cargo for September after two failed attempts due to Islamabad being spooked by sky-high prices.

Iran allocates €500mn to revive oil export infrastructure

Iran has set aside €500mn ($583mn) for top priority projects aimed at modernising infrastructure supporting the country’s oil exports, the head of the Iranian Oil Terminals Co. (IOTC) said.

IRGC reportedly warns away ships at Strait of Hormuz

At least three tankers and an LNG carrier have turned back from the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz after warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran’s South Azadegan oil output climbs 40% in two years, official says

Crude oil production from Iran’s South Azadegan field in southwestern Khuzestan province near the Iraqi border has surged by more than 40% over the past two years, the CEO of state-run Petroleum Engineering and Development Co. (PEDEC) said.