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Myanmar, Laos study Mekong's largest downstream dam
Myanmar and Laos have launched a feasibility study for what could become the largest hydropower project on the lower Mekong River, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation.
KazMunayGas and Eni begin power generation at Zhanaozen hybrid energy project in Kazakhstan
Thailand launches world's first sustainable 550kV grid retrofit
Thailand is set to become the first country to retrofit a 550-kilovolt gas-insulated transmission line with eco-efficient technology, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while preserving existing grid infrastructure.
Vietnam's Dai Dung lands $60mn US industrial supply deal
Vietnamese engineering firm Dai Dung Group has secured a contract worth more than $60mn to supply fabricated steel structures and industrial equipment for data centre and gas-fired power projects in the United States.
Malaysian Petros revives Sarawak onshore production after 50-year hiatus
The East Malaysian state of Sarawak has resumed land-based crude oil extraction after decades.
Malaysian Velesto Energy secures $51mn offshore drilling contract from Chevron
Malaysian offshore drilling contractor Velesto Energy (KLSE: VELESTO) has secured an offshore charter.
Delectrik wins contract for India's first 100-MWh utility-scale vanadium flow battery project
Delectrik Systems has secured a contract to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) energy storage project with a capacity of 100 MWh, marking a milestone for long-duration energy storage in the country.
Warsaw blue-chip index hit new highs as power sector surges on ETS policy shift
The Warsaw Stock Exchange's blue-chip index WIG20 set a new bull-market record on July 22 at around 3,891 points, closing just 0.57% short of the psychological barrier of 3,900 points, with the power sector leading gains.
Sri Lanka begins feasibility study for first canal-top solar project
Sri Lanka has launched a preliminary feasibility study for its first canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, marking a step towards expanding renewable energy generation.
Pakistan shuts two fertiliser plants as Middle East tensions tighten LNG supplies
Pakistan has temporarily closed two fertiliser plants as fresh US-Iran tensions disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
Pacific Coast Energy nears deal to develop Venezuela oil fields with PDVSA
Pacific Coast Energy Co. is nearing an agreement with Venezuela's state oil company to take part in developing crude fields in the country's east, as Caracas moves to accelerate deals with foreign investors to revive production
Turkey’s gas, crude purchases up 3% y/y in May
Turkey’s natural gas imports rose 2.95% y/y to 3.64bn cubic metres (bcm) in May, while oil and petroleum product imports increased 2.97% y/y to 4.09mn tonnes, according to monthly reports issued by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK).
Iran steps up strikes on Kurdish bases in northern Iraq,Yemenis hit Saudi tankers in Red Sea
Iran steps up drone and missile strikes on Iranian-Kurdish opposition bases at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, with fresh attacks reported July 22. A US service member was killed July 18 by ordnance from a downed Iranian drone.
Romania’s oil supplies at risk after Kazakhstan suspends CPC exports via Black Sea
Romania's crude oil supplies could come under pressure after Kazakhstan suspended exports through the CPC terminal at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Kazakhstan supplies slightly more than 50% of the crude oil refined in Romania.
Iran threatens regional energy infrastructure if US hits its bridges, power plants
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters says its forces will target oil, gas and power infrastructure across the region and block all oil exports if the US acts on Trump's threat to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants over Hormuz ship attacks.
Kyrgyzstan signs $25mn deal for mini oil refinery as Russian supply disruptions expose fuel vulnerability
Kyrgyzstan has signed a $25mn investment agreement with Central Asian Energy LLC for a mini oil refinery in Kochkor-Ata in Jalal-Abad region, as the country moves to expand domestic refining capacity amid disruptions to Russian fuel exports.
Kyrgyzstan signs off on $25mn mini-oil refinery
Kyrgyzstan traditionally relies on Russia for roughly 90% of its fuel imports.
Egypt approves four oil and gas exploration agreements to increase energy output
Egypt’s House of Representatives has approved four oil and natural gas exploration and development agreements, including an onshore project in North Sinai involving French-British independent producer Perenco
KMG and Eni launch gas-fired power plant in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas and Italy’s Eni have produced first commercial electricity from a 120-MW gas-fired power plant at their 247-MW hybrid energy complex in Zhanaozen.
EU naval forces board suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker
EU naval forces boarded the Cameroon-flagged products tanker South Star in the Mediterranean on July 20 over suspicions that it was fraudulently claiming its nationality.
Japan imports three-month high in LNG volumes in June
Japan’s LNG imports rose by 6.2% year on year to a three-month high of 4.72mn tonnes in June, reversing five consecutive months of decline as utilities began rebuilding inventories ahead of peak summer demand.
Super El Niño arrives more than a month early
Sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific have remained above the +2.0°C threshold for a "super" El Niño for more than a week, reaching an anomaly of around +2.1°C by mid-July — more than a month early.
Turkey's unlicensed solar capacity hits 24.2 GW
Unlicensed rooftop and self-consumption solar capacity in Turkey reached 24.2 GW by May 2026, taking total installed solar capacity to around 27 GW, according to grid operator TEİAŞ data.
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