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ECOnnect selected to provide floating LNG terminal for the Bahamas

7 August 2026

Norwegian energy equipment and marine infrastructure company ECOnnect Energy has inked a deal with New Providence Gas to provide a floating LNG import terminal to Bahamas.

Uganda delays $4bn Kabaale refinery investment decision to 2027 as first oil nears

7 August 2026

Uganda has postponed the final investment decision (FID) for its planned $4bn Kabaale oil refinery to February 2027, delaying the country's flagship downstream energy project until after commercial crude production is expected to begin

Ghana fuel retailer PETROSOL cleared to list on stock exchange

7 August 2026

Ghanaian oil marketer PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC has won approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise long-term capital on the bourse, the company's managing director said.

Romania prepares legal framework for temporary disconnection of industrial power consumers

7 August 2026

The Romanian government will introduce legislation allowing the temporary disconnection of large industrial electricity consumers if available resources prove insufficient. Residential users and critical institutions will not be impacted.

Philippines cuts red tape for rooftop solar systems

7 August 2026

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) simplified regulatory procedures for self-consumption solar setups to accelerate local deployment, the energy ministry announced.

China launches world first 16-MW floating wind unit

7 August 2026

China National Offshore Oil Corp has inaugurated the planet's initial 16-megawatt tension-leg platform floating wind turbine. Positioned within the South China Sea's Pearl River Mouth Basin, roughly 200km southeast of Shenzhen.

Vietnam’s An Giang seeks $267mn for Tho Chau power link

7 August 2026

The provincial authorities have requested the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade submit a proposal to relevant authorities to allocate capital to EVN, the state-owned power utility, for project implementation.

South Korea's Posco Future M wins major LFP contract

7 August 2026

South Korean materials producer Posco Future M agreed to supply over 190,000 metric tonnes of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials to a major domestic battery manufacturer.

Schneider Electric deploys India’s first SF6-free smart RMU pilot with BRPL

7 August 2026

Schneider Electric has partnered with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) to deploy India’s first SF6-free smart ring main unit pilot

South Korea nuclear plant to manufacture medical Lu-177

7 August 2026

South Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co (KHNP) aims to launch domestic commercial production of Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) to supply the radiopharmaceutical industry, the state-run utility said on August 6.

Polish Orlen's Q2 profits skyrocket even as it keeps fuel prices at lowest level in EU

7 August 2026

Poland's largest energy multi-utility Orlen said on August 6 its net profit skyrocketed by 427% y/y to PLN7.72bn (€1.79bn) in Q2 2026, even as it kept its fuel prices the cheapest in the EU.

Colombia's Ecopetrol completes tender for 25% stake in Brazil's Brava, targets majority control

6 August 2026

Colombia's state-controlled Ecopetrol completed a voluntary tender offer to acquire about a 25% stake in Brazil's Brava Energia, moving closer to its goal of securing a controlling 51% interest in the company

Netherlands' MPC energy solutions exits Colombia with sale of Los Girasoles solar project

6 August 2026

MPC Energy Solutions has agreed to sell its remaining Colombian solar asset, Los Girasoles, completing its exit from the country as part of a broader portfolio reshaping strategy

Colombia clears 557.2MW solar project in Cesar with environmental permit

6 August 2026

Colombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted an environmental licence for the Turpiales and Los Nogales photovoltaic parks in the department of Cesar

ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy advance plans to route Cyprus gas through Egyptian infrastructure

6 August 2026

Plans to route offshore gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egyptian infrastructure are entering their operational phase following talks among Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy.

EBRD to support Tajikistan in delivering competitive auctions for two 200-MW solar projects

6 August 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on August 5 that it has approved support for Tajikistan that will assist the country in designing and running competitive auctions for two 200-megawatt solar projects.

US energy policy helped reshape Venezuelan oil trade, Burgum says

6 August 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said President Donald Trump's energy strategy has reshaped global oil markets and delivered benefits to both Venezuela and American consumers, pointing to changes in international crude flows