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Iraqi-Syrian oil pipeline deal opens door for major Lebanese oil sector revival
An Iraqi-Syrian agreement to rehabilitate the Haditha-Banias oil pipeline has revived debate around the Kirkuk-Tripoli pipeline, potentially providing significant economic benefits to Lebanon.
Nigeria’s small-scale solar market set to lead sub-Saharan Africa through 2035
Nigeria is expected to remain sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing market for small-scale solar systems through 2035, although limited investment in utility-scale projects is restricting the technology’s contribution to the grid.
Nigeria’s 2025 oil licensing round triggers multi-million-dollar tie-breakers
Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round produced several tie-breaker contests, with companies raising signature bonus offers by millions of dollars to secure preferred or reserve positions for upstream assets.
Germany launches programme to commercialise Nigeria’s flared gas
Germany has launched a programme to help Nigeria recover value from gas flaring, which costs the country an estimated $1.5bn annually while contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
South African iron ore group Kumba signs solar power deal with Anglo-EDF joint venture
Kumba Iron Ore has signed an agreement with Envusa Energy for a 72.5 MWp solar plant supplying 63 MW of electricity to its Sishen mine in South Africa from late 2027.
Capstone Energy+ to deploy flare gas recovery turbine at Gabon oilfield
Capstone Energy+ has signed a 36-month lease with Maurel & Prom to supply a 600-kilowatt microturbine for flare gas recovery at an onshore oilfield in Gabon.
Eco Atlantic advances Namibia, Guyana and South Africa exploration partnerships
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas said it made significant progress across its Atlantic Margin exploration portfolio during the financial year ended March 31, as agreements with BP and Navitas Petroleum advanced projects in Namibia, Guyana and South Africa.
Azerbaijan. China deepen green energy cooperation as senior officials meet Beijing delegation
Azerbaijan's economy minister Mikayil Jabbarov and energy minister Parviz Shahbazov held separate meetings this week with Yang Tianfu, president of PowerChina Resources Limited.
Tanzania allocates $77.4mn to expand rural electricity access in Mtwara
Tanzania has allocated more than TZS203bn ($77.40mn) to extend electricity to villages and hamlets across the southern Mtwara region, as the government accelerates its drive towards universal electricity coverage
Kazakhstan cuts oil production after drone attacks cause CPC export disruption
Kazakhstan has temporarily reduced oil production after a series of drone attacks forced the suspension of export loadings at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal on Russia's Black Sea coast, says a report.
Marco Polo Marine books Taiwan wind ship contract
PKR Offshore signed a framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to charter two commissioning service operation vessels, the company announced. The ships will support offshore wind projects in Taiwan.
South Korea, China, Japan pledge energy security
South Korea, China and Japan called for stronger cooperation on supply chains, food security and energy stability, the South Korean Foreign Ministry reported on July 23.
SHANTI Act rules under preparation as India outlines licensing and nuclear liability framework
The Indian government is drafting the rules under the Safety, Health, and Advanced Nuclear Technology Initiative (SHANTI) Act, 2025, after which applications from private entities seeking licences to operate nuclear facilities will be considered.
India adds record 6 GW of wind capacity in FY26 as generation rises to 106bn units
India added a record 6,057 MW of wind power capacity during FY2025-26, driving annual wind electricity generation to 106 billion units (BU), according to data presented in Parliament by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Croatia's grid operator clears key milestone for €50bn Pantheon AI data centre project
Croatia's grid operator has approved the technical blueprint for connecting the planned Pantheon AI data centre to the national grid, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for what developers say will be the country's largest-ever private investment.
Croatia's Končar D&ST lifts first-half revenue 12% as transformer backlog tops €1bn
Croatian power equipment maker Končar reported a 28% increase in net profit in the first half of 2026, supported by strong global demand linked to the energy transition.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery completes $2.5bn private placement after strong investor demand
Dangote said it had issued and allotted about $2.5bn of new equity after receiving demand equivalent to 3.7 times the original offer size.
US-based Quantum Capital eyes long-term energy portfolio in Egypt
US energy investment firm Quantum Capital Group is exploring investment opportunities across Egypt’s oil and gas sector with plans to build a long-term investment portfolio
Mozambique eyes over $50bn energy investment to drive industrialisation
Energy projects under development in Mozambique's Rovuma Basin represent investments exceeding $50bn, with the government seeking to use the developments to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen local businesses, AIM reports.
US power firm launches World Bank arbitration against Colombia over gas market dispute
US-based Glenfarne Group has initiated international arbitration proceedings against Colombia over a dispute linked to the country's natural gas market, claiming state actions undermined investments in two thermal power plants
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