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Yokogawa wins automation role at West Virginia Frontieras facility
As main automation contractor, Yokogawa will take full responsibility for the facility’s automation and control infrastructure.
Topsoe to supply ammonia tech for Texas green ammonia plant
The project is aimed at serving both domestic and international markets, potentially giving the US facility a role in the emerging green ammonia supply chain.
Australia pledges $1.76bn rescue package to power Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter
Securing national sovereign manufacturing capabilities while transitioning heavy industrial operations off coal-fired power, the Australian federal and New South Wales (NSW) state governments have unveiled an industrial rescue package
Cuba marks Castro centenary as power crisis deepens and economic reforms expand
Cuba marked the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth on August 13 as prolonged blackouts, fuel shortages and tighter US sanctions deepen the island’s economic crisis, while the government pursues a package of 176 measures
Canadian firm plans gas drilling off Myanmar despite sanctions concerns
A Canadian-linked energy company plans to begin offshore gas drilling in Myanmar later this year, partnering with a military-controlled state enterprise facing international sanctions.
Northern Vietnam power plant breaks ground as electricity demand surges
A new 650 MW thermal power plant has begun construction in Bac Ninh as industrial expansion drives stronger electricity demand across northern Vietnam.
Canada's Zelfiro starts plugging orphaned wells to tackle methane emissions
Canada’s Zefiro Methane has begun plugging orphaned oil and gas wells in Oklahoma under a new nationwide partnership with the US Well Done Foundation, as the environmental services company expands its methane-abatement business across the US.
EU carbon prices edge higher after proposed reforms to trading system
European carbon prices have edged higher over the past two weeks, but trading has remained relatively subdued, after July’s volatile response to proposed reforms of the bloc’s emissions trading system.
EDF calls for more climate finance to tackle oil and gas methane
The IEA estimates that around 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels, or almost 85mn tonnes per year, could be eliminated using existing technology.
US methane monitor Bridger expands European footprint amid looming import regulation
US methane-detection specialist Bridger Photonics is expanding its European operations as tougher EU emissions rules drive greater demand from oil and gas companies for direct measurement of methane leaks.
China manages to slow methane emissions growth in last five years
Satellite data suggest China has slowed methane emissions growth since 2019, with coal-sector emissions intensity falling even as production rises.
UN's MARS flags up Turkmenistan as major oil and gas methane emitter
The largest oil and gas source in the latest ranking is a gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan, with estimated annual methane emissions of 76,562 tonnes.
Brazil draws 1,539 renewable plants into curtailment deal
Brazil’s government has received applications from 1,539 wind and solar plants, representing about 53 GW of capacity, for a scheme that compensates eligible electricity curtailment.
US Gulf lease sale generates $82.7mn in high bids
The latest auction for oil and gas leases in the federal waters of the US Gulf of Mexico generated nearly $82.7mn in high bids this week.
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan, HF Sinclair take FID on Western Gateway pipeline
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair have made a final investment decision on the Western Gateway pipeline project.
Canada’s oil sands giants proceeding with caution despite oil price boost
Canada’s leading oil sands producers are still viewing future growth opportunities with caution.
Dangote disputes Nigeria crude rejection claim, cites pricing and availability
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has disputed suggestions that it rejected 15.5mn barrels of Nigerian crude in 2Q26
Algeria’s Sonatrach launches Kafra Southeast 1 exploration well in Niger
The well forms part of the Kafra block, which Sonatrach operates through its international exploration and production subsidiary SIPEX.
Africa Finance Corporation led investors in Dangote refinery’s $2.5bn private placement
The AFC said on August 13 that it led a group of strategic investors in Dangote’s previously announced $2.5bn private placement, deepening its longstanding financing relationship with the Nigerian refinery.
Nigeria gas fund backs about 200 projects as reserve push accelerates
Nigeria's Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) is supporting about 200 gas projects across the country as Africa's biggest gas reserve holder seeks to accelerate domestic use of the fuel.
World ties its hottest month on record as July heat sweeps three continents
The planet has just endured its joint-hottest month in 176 years of record-keeping, as searing July heat handed North America, Africa and Asia their warmest month ever.
Danube hits record 31cm low as drought idles central European reactors
The Danube has dropped to a record low of 31 cm in Budapest, idling nuclear reactors in Romania and Hungary as a fierce drought parches central Europe.
Ramaphosa sets next Eskom restructuring goals as South Africa targets grid expansion
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the next phase of Eskom restructuring while highlighting South Africa’s planned 14,500-km transmission build-out as an industrialisation opportunity.
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