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Russian oil major Russneft returns to profit in 1H26
India’s Waaree Renewable wins 800-MW solar EPC contracts
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured two engineering, procurement and construction contracts for large-scale solar projects with a combined capacity of 800 MWac and 1,082 Mwp.
India’s REC posts first-quarter net profit
India’s REC Limited has reported a net profit of INR41.93bn for the quarter ended June 2026, down about 6% from INR44.66bn in the same period a year earlier.
Manila energises first phase of 99-MW solar project
The project is being developed in two phases and is 97.3% complete, according to the Department of Energy. Full commercial operations are scheduled for October 2026.
India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme benefits over 4.8mn households since launch
India's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited more than 4.8mn households since its launch in February 2024, with nearly 4mn rooftop solar (RTS) systems installed across the country.
Tata Power Q1 profit rises 11% on renewable growth, higher revenue
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) reported an 11% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Colombia's Ecopetrol seeks removal of leaked files after cyberattack
Ecopetrol is working with Colombian authorities to remove confidential information illegally published online following a cyberattack disclosed earlier in July 2026
Colombia tightens grid resilience ahead of strong El Niño
Colombia has adopted new measures to strengthen the resilience and reliability of its national electricity grid as authorities prepare for the potential impact of a strong El Niño weather event, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said
Venezuela’s top court clears Halliburton to resume oilfield services operations
Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice authorised Halliburton to restart operations in the country, saying the continued suspension of the US oilfield services company’s activities could damage state assets
Trump deflects questions over $13bn in Venezuelan oil revenue
US President Donald Trump declined to provide details about the whereabouts of at least $13bn in proceeds from Venezuelan oil sales administered by the US government since Nicolás Maduro was captured in January
Venezuela’s El Palito refinery to shut for up to four weeks for maintenance
PDVSA plans to temporarily close the 146,000-barrel-a-day refinery in Carabobo state for a comprehensive assessment of its facilities
Venezuela reviews second-half oil targets as Orinoco Belt production drive intensifies
Venezuela’s hydrocarbons authorities met in southern Anzoátegui state to assess oil production targets for the second half of 2026, as the government seeks to strengthen operations across the Hugo Chávez Orinoco Oil Belt
Libyan army regains control of Mellitah oil and gas complex following protests
Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) announced that military forces have secured the Mellitah oil and gas complex, restoring gas flow to domestic power plants after angry demonstrators forcibly shut down the facility
Australia's Omega starts on biggest drilling campaign to date in Queensland
The fully funded 2026–27 programme comprises four vertical appraisal wells followed by one or two horizontal wells, depending on initial results and land access.
Beetaloo remains on track to launch Carpentaria gas project in Australia in Q4
Key plant components have been installed, while structural and mechanical work is advancing.
Saudi Arabia vows decisive response as Iraq-launched drones hit oil sites again
Saudi Arabia's cabinet has vowed a decisive response to attacks on its oil facilities and shipping by Iran-aligned groups in Iraq and Yemen. Hours later the defence ministry intercepted a second wave of drones launched from Iraq.
Central Petroleum kicks off two-well appraisal campaign in Australia's Northern Territory
Central said the campaign aims to restore Palm Valley’s gas-processing plant to its sales capacity of around 14 TJ per day and deliver at least 10 TJ over the operating lives of the two wells.
Saudi Arabia intercepts second wave of Iraq-launched drones at oil sites
Saudi Arabia has intercepted a second wave of drones launched from Iraq at oil facilities in its Eastern Province. Riyadh says it reserves the right to respond at a time and place of its choosing, raising the prospect of action inside Iraq.
West Australia gives special state priority to Woodside's Browse gas project
The Western Australian government has granted “State Significant Project” status to Woodside Energy’s proposed Browse to North West Shelf development.
Mongolia's 1H coal and lignite output jumps to record 62mn tonnes
Mongolia's first-half coal and lignite output amounted to a record 62.48mn tonnes, with the volume up by more than 50% y/y, according to Mongolia's National Statistical Office (NSO).
DNO Kurdistan output collapses during Q2
DNO is restarting operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after second-quarter output there hit a historic low
Iran says European warships near Hormuz are legitimate targets
Any European warship approaching the Strait of Hormuz is a legitimate target, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal affairs has said, adding that Tehran's policy is that the waterway will never return to its pre-war condition.
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