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Naval drone carrying explosives destroyed near Romania’s Neptun Alpha platform
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu directly linked the incident to the broader security threat posed by Russia's war against Ukraine, but did not explicitly state that Russia had launched the drone.
Iran boosts petrol output to 130mn litres daily but consumption outpaces supply
Iran has raised its petrol production capacity by 18% this year to about 130mn litres a day by increasing refinery output and making greater use of petrochemical capacity, a senior official at the state fuel distributor said.
Tajikistan seeks 2.55mn tonnes of fuel from Iran
Tajikistan has asked Iran to supply 2.55mn tonnes of crude oil and petroleum products as it seeks to diversify its fuel sources amid reduced supplies from Russia, its Ministry of Transport said in a press release.
Philippines cuts red tape for rooftop solar setup
The Philippines simplified installation rules for self-use rooftop solar systems to boost clean energy adoption, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced on August.
Doosan Enerbility wins Chinese nuclear component order
South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility (034020.KS) signed a contract to supply heavy forged steam generator components for units 5 and 6 of China’s Laiyang nuclear power plant in Shandong Province.
Meralco targets Philippines rural co-ops to lower tariffs
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pushing for capital partnerships to help cash-strapped electric cooperatives (ECs) convert into stock corporations, the power giant said on August 20.
Poland’s Orlen secures up to quarter of crude needs via contract with Norway’s Equinor
Poland's biggest power group Orlen said on August 20 it had signed a three-year agreement with Equinor for crude oil supplies from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, securing up to one-quarter of its crude oil needs.
Vietnam approves 220 kV transmission line
Vietnam Electricity National Power Transmission Corporation, a subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity Group, has been approved as the investor for a new 220 kV transmission line in Hung Yen province.
China completes 1,000 kV GIS installation in Shandong
The work supports the scheduled commissioning of the 1,000 kV Yantai-Weihai ultra-high voltage alternating current project.
Japan’s Namura considers new large dock in Saga
Namura Shipbuilding plans to join a public-private investment project aimed at restarting domestic construction of LNG carriers.
India weighs low-cost loans to offset renewable power curtailment losses
India is considering offering long-term, low-interest loans to renewable energy producers to compensate for losses caused by inadequate transmission infrastructure that has prevented projects from supplying their full output to the grid.
Horizon Oil brings Thailand’s Sinphuhorm field online early
Horizon Oil has started gas production at Thailand’s Sinphuhorm Pad D facility, about 50 days earlier than planned.
Colombia's Barranquilla advances 11.6 MW solar plant for public lighting
Barranquilla is advancing construction of an 11.6 MW solar plant designed to supply renewable electricity to the Colombian city's public-lighting network, which covers about 75,000 luminaires
African independent oil and gas companies expand upstream role as IOCs divest assets
African independent oil and gas companies are expanding their role in the continent’s upstream sector as international oil companies sell mature assets and local operators take on larger production portfolios.
Egypt grants Golden Licence to $750mn Nefer Minya solar project
The Egyptian Cabinet agreed to grant the single comprehensive approval, known as the Golden Licence, to Nefer Minya Renewable Energy for a $750mn solar power plant
Tanzania’s clean cooking initiative set to slow down due to Iran war
Tanzania’s effort to ramp up the rollout of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to help its population transition to cleaner forms of cooking may hit difficulties as the war with Iran persists.
Nigeria’s PETROAN pushes NNPCL to show results on refinery rehabilitation
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has pushed the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) to measure refinery performance by tracking output, returns on investment, and plant availability.
Niger seeks US investment in oil and gas sector
Niger is seeking US capital, technology and training partnerships for its oil and gas industry as Niamey broadens its foreign economic ties following the 2023 military coup
South Africa grants two-year power tariff relief to manganese producer MMC
South Africa’s energy regulator has approved two years of electricity tariff relief for Manganese Metal Company as high power costs squeeze energy-intensive mineral processing.
ExxonMobil unit deploys rig for $1bn Nigeria Usan infill project
ExxonMobil affiliate Esso has deployed the Noble Gerry de Souza drillship for the $1bn Usan infill project, targeting up to 40,000 bpd of additional Nigerian oil production.
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