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Polish hard coal mining sector lowers net loss in H1 2026 on lower costs
Poland's hard coal mining sector narrowed its net loss in H1 2026 thanks to significantly lower costs, even as revenue edged slightly lower, according to sector data presented on August 28 by the state-run Industrial Development Agency (ARP).
Laos signs $203mn deal for 330-MW coal plant
Laos has signed a $202.95mn agreement to build a 330MW coal-fired power plant in Xieng Khouang Province, with completion targeted for 2029.
Russian oil major Russneft's 1H26 EBITDA up 38%, net debt jumps 71%
Russia’s oil producer Russneft (RNFT) reported 1H26 IFRS revenue of RUB120bn ($1.4bn), broadly unchanged year-on-year (y/y), EBITDA of RUB33bn, up 38%, and net profit of RUB16bn, up around one-third y/y
Bangladesh targets 3,000 MW of solar capacity before next summer
Bangladesh expects to add at least 3,000 MW of solar power generation capacity before next summer as the government steps up efforts to address electricity shortages.
Pakistan’s Nepra unveils new performance framework for power distributors
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has introduced a new regulatory framework for electricity distribution companies, replacing performance rules that have been in force for nearly 20 years.
Western Libya faces fuel depot and municipal shutdown threats as power crisis deepens
Escalating power cuts and prolonged load shedding across western Libya have triggered widespread civil unrest, with protesters threatening to shut down critical fuel distribution and municipal infrastructure
USTDA expands Morocco infrastructure pipeline across energy, critical minerals, and green ammonia
Equinor says attractiveness of stalled Tanzania LNG project has improved
Norwegian energy giant Equinor says the case for the long-stalled Tanzania LNG project has improved following the Middle East conflict.
LNG prices in Europe skyrocket to highest level since 2023
Europe is grappling with sky-high LNG prices not seen since January 2023 as the continent braces for winter with storage levels dipping.
US LNG feedgas demand hits highest level since April
Demand for natural gas to be used as feedstock at US LNG terminals reached its highest level on August 27 since April.
Jordan signs deal to supply Qatrana Cement with natural gas in 2027
Jordan’s National Advanced Natural Gas Company (WATANI) has signed an agreement with Al-Qatrana Cement to supply and distribute compressed natural gas (CNG) to the cement plant, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2027.
Brazil’s Petrobras investigates exporting LNG to Asia
Brazil’s state-run energy firm Petrobras is examining the possibility of exporting LNG to markets in Asia.
Syria sets route for Iraqi oil tankers heading to Baniyas
Syria’s Internal Security Command in Homs has designated a specific route for Iraqi oil tankers travelling to the Baniyas refinery, adding three main junctions along the Homs-Baniyas road to help regulate tanker traffic.
Slovenia Petrol Group’s H1 net profit falls to €57.4mn
US imports of Iraqi crude fall to zero in latest August data
US imports of Iraqi crude fell to zero barrels per day (bpd) in the last week of August, down from 6,000 bpd a week earlier.
Iraq PM urges swift start to strategic oil export pipeline project
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi urged the strategic importance of a planned crude oil export pipeline, saying the project would diversify the country’s export routes and strengthen its oil export capacity.
QatarEnergy extends force majeure on LNG deliveries to Italy’s Edison
Gulf LNG producer QatarEnergy has prolonged its force majeure status on deliveries of LNG cargoes to Edison until November.
Denmark’s Fayard shipyard receives third Russian LNG tanker
Danish shipyard is last to continue servicing Russian LNG vessels after France’s Damen Shiprepair Brest halted maintenance work in August 2025.
Creditors form committee to prepare for Venezuela debt restructuring
Companies with unpaid claims against Venezuela are forming a committee to coordinate their interests ahead of the country’s planned debt restructuring, according to the group’s legal and financial advisers
India’s ONGC plans $200mn Venezuela oilfield revival after US license
ONGC is betting $200mn on a sharp recovery in production from Venezuela’s San Cristobal oilfield, with a goal of eventually taking output back to levels last seen before sanctions and years of underinvestment
Russia's Putin to press Xi on Power of Siberia 2 at Bishkek summit
Russia and China will take up the stalled Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline when Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Bishkek on August 31.
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