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China's 'impossible' gas price risks killing off Power of Siberia-2
China has effectively priced Russia's flagship Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline out of existence, demanding a price for gas that analysts say would make the project uneconomic.
Africa's LNG ambitions gather pace amid record global trade, says IGU report
Africa is steadily carving out a more prominent role in the global LNG industry.
Kazakhstan's Kaztransoil increases oil transportation volumes in first half of 2026
Kazakhstan's state-run pipeline operator Kaztransoil reportedly transported 22.911mn tonnes of crude oil through its main pipeline system during 1H26, up by 643,000 tonnes from 1H25.
Kenya's planned Dangote refinery faces early opposition over environmental concerns
Plans by Dangote Industries to build what would be East Africa's largest oil refinery in Kenya's coastal Lamu County are facing early resistance from environmental organisations and sections of the local community, raising fresh questions
Azerbaijan's H1 oil and gas exports fall in value despite volume gains
Azerbaijan exported oil, gas and related products worth a combined $10.8bn in the first half of 2026, according to State Customs Committee data.
Iraq owes Iran $2bn for gas imports as sanctions block payments
Iraq has to pay Iran around $2bn for natural gas imports but is unable to settle the debt because of US sanctions imposed on its neighbour, former spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, said.
Tetragon Energy partners with Philippines-based DUG Technology for $1.45mn Sulu Sea block
A Western Australia-based energy explorer has activated its data engineering phase by launching a high-tech exploration programme to unlock major offshore oil and gas prospects in the Philippines
Indonesian BREN submits $5bn all-cash bid for Philippine geothermal giant EDC
Indonesia’s green energy conglomerate has submitted a non-binding all-cash offer that exceeds $5bn to acquire Philippine geothermal producer Energy Development Corp. (EDC)
India launches online registration portal for coal exchanges
India has launched an online portal for the registration of coal exchanges, marking the first operational step towards establishing a regulated, market-based coal trading system.
Poland's JSW fulfils 48.6% of annual coal output target in H1
Poland's blue-chip coal company Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) published its H1 2026 output and sales data, pointing to the achievement of 48.6% of the annual production target for the coal segment and 41.6% of the coke production target.
Uruguay to keep monthly fuel pricing review despite oil market volatility
Uruguay's government will maintain its regular process for setting domestic fuel prices despite recent swings in international crude markets, Industry, Energy and Mining Minister Fernanda Cardona said
Shell moves Venezuela's Dragon gas project forward with drilling tender
The contract is expected to be awarded by the end of September, although it will only become effective if the partners make a final investment decision on the 119bn cubic metres development
Kyrgyzstan moves to convert surplus AI-80 stocks to AI-92 as Russian fuel squeeze bites
Kyrgyzstan's state oil company is reportedly seeking chemical additives to upgrade surplus low-octane AI-80 gasoline into AI-92 as a short-term fix for supply disruptions caused by Russian export restrictions.
Tajikistan plans lithium mining project in GBAO, says report
Tajikistan says it has plans to commence a lithium mining project at the Namadgut deposit in the Ishkashim district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in the east of the country within the next year.
North Macedonia invited to join Vertical Gas Corridor in boost to regional energy connectivity
Iraq and Turkey plan joint investment fund as Baghdad courts US over energy deals
Iraq plans to establish a joint investment fund with Turkey to finance development projects, Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi announced during talks with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Baghdad last week.
Cambodia clears over $1bn in renewable energy investments
Cambodia approved more than $1bn worth of renewable energy projects in the first half of 2026, strengthening its clean energy capacity and supporting broader investment growth.
Thailand unveils measures to expand clean energy and cut power costs
Thailand has approved a package of reforms aimed at widening access to clean electricity, increasing market competition and lowering household energy bills.
Vietnam’s demand boosts prospects for US ethanol exports
Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly important destination for US ethanol, driven by stronger biofuel policies and rising fuel consumption.
China slams new US bill targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas
China has condemned a revised US sanctions bill that would authorise tariffs against leading buyers of Russian oil and natural gas, including China.
Chile's Susterra, France's Hyvity team up for $900mn Atacama storage project
A Chilean-French joint venture has filed a $900mn pumped-storage energy project, the Central de Almacenamiento de Energía Renovable por Bombeo Atacama, with Chile's Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) on July 11.
China reportedly demands steep discount on Russia's Power of Siberia 2 gas
Chinese officials delivered the demand to a Gazprom delegation that travelled to Beijing ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May visit.
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