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Oman steps up efforts to contain oil slick off Dhofar coast
Oman has stepped up efforts to contain an oil spill from the grounded vessel Caroline Bezengi off the Hallaniyat Islands in Dhofar, the Oman Daily Observer reported on August 10.
Nigerian airlines owe over $44.05mn in fuel loans as Jet A1 costs bite
Nigerian airlines have accumulated more than NGN60bn ($44.05mn) in bank loans to finance aviation fuel purchases as persistently high Jet A1 prices squeeze cash flow and deepen losses, according to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON)
Iran’s NISOC targets 39,000 bpd output rise from downhole pumps by March 2027
The National Iranian South Oil Co. (NISOC), Iran’s largest crude producer, installed 13 downhole pumps in the first four months of the Persian calendar year to July 22, raising output by 15,800 barrels per day (bpd), its chief executive said.
Argentina LNG vessel begins final preparation phase for Río Negro export project
The Hilli Episeyo, the first floating liquefied natural gas vessel for Southern Energy’s Argentina LNG project, has left Cameroon for Singapore for refurbishment before its planned arrival in Río Negro in mid-2027.
Argentina's YPF raises $405mn from sale of mature oil fields in Mendoza
Argentina’s YPF has agreed to sell two groups of mature oil fields in Mendoza for a combined $405mn as part of its Plan Andes divestment programme aimed at reducing exposure to conventional production.
Iran yet to start developing three western oilfields 18 months after project launched
More than 18 months after Iran broke ground on the development of three small oilfields in the country’s west, the projects have yet to enter the operational phase.
Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG moves closer to FID as McDermott receives letter of intent
Africa’s largest private investment inches closer to making a financing decision.
Exxon reportedly links $80bn Kashagan expansion to settlement of Kazakhstan dispute
ExxonMobil is said to have told Kazakhstan that a potential $80bn investment to expand production at Kashagan oil field depends on resolving a long-running $150bn dispute between the government and international consortium members.
South Africa’s Eskom launches task team to tackle Khayelitsha power outages
Eskom has formed a task team to cut a 5,000-fault backlog in Khayelitsha, deploying extra technicians and security to restore electricity by September 30.
Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plant gets nine-day reprieve as Danube water levels rise
Emergency works on the Danube have extended the operating window of Romania’s Cernavoda NPP from 5 to 9 days under current low water flow rates, with the river level near the plant about 8 cm higher than previously projected.
Fuel depot in Iranian city to be relocated after deadly Israeli strike
Plans are underway to relocate a fuel storage depot in the Iranian northern city of Karaj that was hit in a deadly Israeli air strike four months ago, a local official said.
Thailand eyes wider energy transition, EV transport support
Thailand plans to channel up to THB200bn (about $6bn) into energy-transition projects, with rooftop solar and electric public transport among the key priorities.
Singapore grants conditional approval for 900-MW Malaysian solar, battery power imports
Singapore has expanded its cross-border electricity portfolio, accelerating regional clean energy integration under the ASEAN Power Grid framework
Laos sends 600m kWh of hydropower to China’s Greater Bay Area
Laos has begun supplying hydropower to China’s Greater Bay Area for the first time, strengthening cross-border clean energy cooperation between the two countries.
Bangladesh gas crisis cuts garment output by up to 40%
India’s clean-energy push could deepen critical mineral import dependence
India’s transition to clean energy could create a new source of import dependence, with the country currently relying entirely on overseas supplies for 15 of the 23 critical minerals assessed for the energy transition.
South Pars rebuild races Iranian winter
Working against the clock before the cold season sets in, Iran is racing to restore 230mcm per day of gas capacity lost to strikes on South Pars refineries
Greece’s DEPA delivers LNG cargo to Bulgartransgaz
Greek energy company DEPA Commercial has completed the shipment of an LNG cargo to Bulgaria’s state-run energy firm Bulgartransgaz.
Excelerate Energy begins dredging work on Iraq’s first LNG import terminal
US LNG developer Excelerate Energy has begun dredging work on its floating storage and regasification unit for Iraq.
Batteries are getting cheaper as gas gets pricier, US and Australian grid data show
In the US, utility-scale battery storage capacity grew at an average annual rate of 70% over the past three years, reaching 43.6 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2025; operators added a further 8.3 GW in the first half of 2026...
Moscow court resumes case lodged by Turkey's Tekfen against Rosneft-BP joint venture
The Moscow Arbitration Court restarted the case in late July after receiving a court-ordered expert report.
KMG denies claim Exxon pledges $80bn Kashagan investment if disputes are ended
KMG has rejected reports of an $80bn ExxonMobil plan to develop western Kashagan, but the proposal highlights the huge investment at stake.
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