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Suriname’s GranMorgu project tests wind propulsion in offshore logistics push
Suriname’s GranMorgu FPSO will test wind-assisted kite towing in a first-of-its-kind offshore trial, as TotalEnergies, SBM Offshore and Beyond the Sea explore lower-emission logistics for long-distance offshore transport.
Suriname’s offshore ambitions move beyond GranMorgu as new discoveries reshape investment outlook
Suriname’s offshore sector is entering a new phase as discoveries, licensing rounds and major projects point towards a potential multi-hub oil and gas province beyond GranMorgu.
Halliburton commits $15mn to train Ghana's future oil engineers
Halliburton Ghana Operations Limited has pledged an estimated $15mn in software, training and academic support to build up Ghana's petroleum engineering talent, under a new partnership with the Petroleum Commission and KNUST.
Nigeria to issue $528mn bond to settle power sector debts
Nigeria’s government is preparing to issue a second NGN729bn ($528mn) bond to settle verified legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies
ADNOC makes FID on Umm Shaif gas cap development project
UAE national energy company ADNOC has taken a final investment decision on the $6.2bn Umm Shaif gas cap development project.
Nigeria stays on track for 3mn bpd oil output target by 2030
Nigeria remains on course to increase crude oil production to 3mn barrels per day by 2030 as regulatory reforms, faster approvals and renewed investment continue to support a recovery in upstream activity
Mozambique's HCB raises power output 13%, revenue reaches $263mn in H1 2026
Mozambique's Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) generated 6,399.03 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase from the same period last year, while unaudited revenue reached about $263mn.
Nigeria's EFCC arraigns former Wari refinery MD over alleged $970,000 money laundering
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Managing Director Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu on eight counts of alleged money laundering
Panama moves to full state ownership of Petroterminal in strategic infrastructure push
Panama is moving to acquire full ownership of Petroterminal de Panamá, consolidating state control over critical energy infrastructure through a contractual purchase mechanism rather than expropriation.
Two more tankers "mysteriously catch fire" in Hormuz as Iran warns vessels to avoid US guidance
Two oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz were brought to a halt after explosions triggered “extensive fires”, Iran said, the latest maritime incident since fighting between Iran and the United States flared up again.
Spain's Aldesa wins €160mn contract to build Mexican solar-plus-storage park
Aldesa, a Spanish infrastructure group owned by the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), announced it has been awarded a contract worth more than €160mn to build a solar power plant and battery storage facility in Mexico.
Nigeria’s Abia State backs proposed $145mn solar manufacturing plant
Nigeria’s Abia State has backed a proposed $145mn solar manufacturing plant in Isiala Ngwa South, with construction expected to begin after initial financing is released in September.
Morocco and Portugal seek EU backing for electricity interconnector
Morocco and Portugal are seeking European Commission backing and private investment for a proposed electricity interconnector that could strengthen power trade between North Africa and Europe.
Ghanaian fuel firm PETROSOL cleared to raise capital on stock exchange, CEO says
Ghanaian oil marketing company PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC has received regulatory approval to raise long-term capital on the Ghana Stock Exchange, its chief executive said, as the firm pushes deeper into renewable energy and EV solutiions.
Iran warns US move to seize Kharg Island would have repercussions
Iran warned that any US attempt to occupying Kharg Island would have consequences, after President Donald Trump said again, he was considering taking control of the country’s main oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.
Kazakhstan plans Chinese-backed expansion of waste-to-energy plants
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and president of China Tianying, Cao Debiao, discussed plans on July 16 on the construction of waste-treatment plants in at least three major cities.
Ukraine drone attack halts oil loadings at Kazakhstan's main export terminal
Oil loading operations at the CPC terminal on Russia's Black Sea coast have been suspended again, following after a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil tanker.
Oregen Energy appoints Michael Simpson to board as it advances Namibia exploration strategy
Canadian oil and gas investor Oregen Energy has appointed energy policy and regulatory specialist Michael Simpson to its board of directors as the company advances its offshore exploration interests in Namibia's Orange Basin.
Reservoir Link Energy obtains 10-year energy commission licences in Malaysia
Announced via a Bursa Malaysia filing, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (KLSE:RL) has secured two 10-year approvals from the Energy Commission under the Gas Supply Act.
Global solar storage firm Bluetti expands into Kenya with flexible financing model
Global clean energy technology company Bluetti has entered the Kenyan market with a range of off-grid solar power and energy storage products, betting on rising demand for reliable electricity and affordable clean energy across East Africa
Indonesia sets mandatory E10 bioethanol mandate for 2027
Replicating its successful palm-based biodiesel roadmap to build a parallel bio-gasoline ecosystem, the Indonesian government is preparing to roll out nationwide biofuel mandates
Coal-fired plants supply nearly 70% of India’s electricity in April–June
Coal- and lignite-based power stations continued to dominate India’s electricity supply during the first quarter of FY2026-27, accounting for 69.54% of total electricity supplied between April and June 2026.
India's coal ministry commissions 72 first-mile connectivity projects
India's Ministry of Coal has commissioned 72 first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects with a combined coal evacuation capacity of about 589mn tonnes per annum (mtpa), as part of a broader plan to implement 139 FMC projects.
Indonesia invites Chinese investment for 100 GW solar power expansion programme
Indonesia is seeking Chinese investment to support its ambitious plan to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity, as the government looks to mobilise private capital for its clean energy transition and expand bilateral cooperation in renewable energy.
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