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Philippine green group demands evidence-based nuclear power review
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) urged the Philippine government to perform a data-driven analysis before setting concrete nuclear energy targets, the green think-tank said in a statement on July 27.
Diesel price hits new record in Romania as Kazakh oil imports remain uncertain
The price of diesel at Romanian fuel stations surged by around 5% to RON10.5 (€2.0) per litre on July 30, setting a new record as the flow of crude oil from Kazakhstan through the Russian port of Novorossiysk remains uncertain.
Romania keeps one Cernavoda reactor online as full shutdown looms
Romania’s nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) announced it kept one of the two reactors at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant online on July 30, delaying a full shutdown.
Hyundai accelerates Brazil SUV and green car lineup
Indonesian conglomerate Bakrie Group unit initiates coal-to-methanol project in Kutai Timur
A subsidiary of the Bakrie Group has initiated early-stage development on a major coal gasification complex, advancing Indonesia's national downstream industrialisation agenda and energy transition roadmap
Inox Wind bags turnkey wind project from NLC India
Inox Wind (NSE: INOXWIND) has secured a repeat 200-MW turnkey wind power project from NLC India (NSE: NLCINDIA), with an estimated contract value of around INR16bn ($184mn), strengthening its order pipeline.
Quetta coal mine blast in Pakistan kills 26 miners
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 26 miners on July 30, while rescue teams continued efforts to locate workers still trapped underground.
ADB approves $850mn loan to accelerate India's rooftop solar programme
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $850mn loan to support the next phase of reforms under India's flagship rooftop solar programme, aimed at accelerating the deployment of residential solar systems.
India implementing 20 nuclear reactors as expansion drive gathers pace
India currently has 20 nuclear power reactors at various stages of development, including 10 under construction and another 10 in the pre-project phase, the government informed Parliament on July 30.
Hungary to deploy emergency measures to avoid energy crisis as Paks NPP could be shut down within days
The shutdown of Paks nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube water levels would remove electricity output equal to 40% of consumption.
Vietnam plans major overhaul of state mining giant
Vietnam is accelerating plans to transform its state-owned mining group into a modern energy and materials company as part of its broader industrial and green transition strategy.
US nuclear services firm opens Vietnam subsidiary
US-based nuclear services provider EXCEL Services Corporation has established a subsidiary in Vietnam, marking its entry into the country as Hanoi advances plans to develop nuclear power to meet rising electricity demand.
Brazil’s Petrobras output hits new record as FPSO capacities maxed out
Petrobras increased its oil and natural gas production by 14% in the second quarter from a year earlier, reaching a record 3.34mn barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), as new offshore production units boosted output at Brazil's pre-salt fields.
Syria receives 37,646 tonnes of petrol at Baniyas terminal
A tanker carrying 37,646 metric tonnes of petrol has arrived at Syria's Baniyas oil terminal as the government continues efforts to strengthen fuel supplies and meet domestic demand,
Saudi Aramco temporarily halts production at Jazan refinery
As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, a new front has opened between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia, putting one of the Kingdom’s vital energy assets in the crosshairs.
Ghana grid collapse plunges Accra and other major cities into darkness
A major fault on Ghana's national power grid has triggered widespread blackouts, leaving the capital Accra, the commercial hub Kumasi and much of the north without electricity.
AfDB fund provides $2mn for Ethiopia energy-agriculture mini-grid project
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved $2mn for a solar mini-grid project combining rural electrification with agricultural irrigation in Ethiopia.
Iraq's Basra crude rises despite decline in global oil prices
Iraq's Basra crude grades edged higher on July 30 despite a decline in global oil prices, with both Basra Heavy and Basra Medium posting modest gains from the previous trading session.
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