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Argentina abolishes special gas transport tariff regime, moves to unified pricing system
Argentina's government has overhauled the country's natural gas transport tariff framework by eliminating a long-standing special pricing regime and introducing a unified tariff system for pipeline infrastructure through an emergency decree.
YPF targets 2027-2028 for Uruguay offshore drilling as Ancap urges caution
Argentina's state-controlled oil company YPF plans to drill an exploratory well in the OFF-5 offshore block off Uruguay's coast between late 2027 and early 2028, chief executive Horacio Marín said, but Uruguay's ANCAP president tempered expectations
South Africa proposes 60-day strategic oil reserve as supply risks mount
South Africa has proposed rebuilding its strategic petroleum reserves to cover 60 days, with additional mandatory stockholding requirements for private fuel suppliers.
Iran says it has established safe maritime corridor through Hormuz
Iran says it has established a temporary safe maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and notified the IMO, accusing the US of pushing vessels towards a dangerous southern route.
Congo appoints TotalEnergies veteran Franc Mouzabakani Kiesse as upstream petroleum chief
The Republic of Congo has appointed Franc Mouzabakani Kiesse as director general of the upstream petroleum sector as the country seeks to strengthen regulation, attract investment and raise oil and gas production.
Ageing gas plants threaten Nigeria’s power ambitions, report warns
Nigeria’s ageing gas-fired power stations are operating well below capacity, raising doubts about the country’s strategy of relying on natural gas to drive economic growth and expand electricity access
Ethiopia, Kenya sign cross-border electricity supply deal to deepen regional power trade
Ethiopia's state-owned Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (NSE:KPLC), Kenya's main electricity distribution utility, have signed a new power supply agreement aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade
Africa secures $900mn in new clean-cooking finance commitments
African countries have secured $900mn in new clean-cooking finance commitments, lifting total pledges announced since 2024 to more than $3.1bn, according to the International Energy Agency.
Nigeria needs $38.3bn to meet 2030 oil and gas production targets, presidential adviser says
Nigeria needs an additional $38.3bn to sustain oil and gas production and meet its 2030 targets of 3mn barrels per day and 10bn cubic feet of gas per day, presidential energy adviser Olu Verheijen said.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding economic, energy cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic and energy cooperation following talks between senior ministers from the two countries.
World Bank approves $376mn for Pakistan's power grid upgrade programme
The World Bank has approved $375.9mn in financing for Pakistan's Grid Stability Enhancement Project, the first phase of the Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK) 10-year programme.
World Bank approves $890mn financing package for India's rooftop solar programme
The World Bank has approved an $890mn financing package to support India's national rooftop solar programme, which aims to install solar systems on 10mn rural and urban households.
Poland enters offshore wind era as Baltic Power feeds first power into national grid
For the first time, electricity generated by the Baltic Power offshore wind farm has entered Poland's national power grid, the Polish government and the country's biggest power company Orlen announced on July 10.
Myanmar launches 15-MW solar plant to strengthen power supply
Myanmar has commissioned a new 15-megawatt solar power plant in Nay Pyi Taw, marking another step in efforts to expand electricity generation and improve the reliability of the national grid.
Vietnam records 115,916 VinFast EV deliveries in first half
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast delivered a record 115,916 electric vehicles in the domestic market during the first half of 2026, marking a 72% increase from a year earlier.
Egypt and Jordan to expand gas and mining cooperation
Jordan’s Ministry of Energy is set to sign agreements with two Egyptian firms to deliver natural gas to the cities of Ma'an and Al-Muwaqqar
Iran petchem research firm seeks deeper ties with domestic catalyst makers
Iran’s state-owned Petrochemical Research and Technology Co. (PRTC) plans to further work with domestic firms to develop catalyst production, the company’s chief executive said.
Pakistan looks to LNG spot market amid disruption of deliveries from Qatar
Pakistan has issued a tender for an LNG cargo on the spot market amid concerns of further disruption of supplies from Qatar following worsening relations between Iran and the US.
Report: Global LNG trade climbs by 6% in 2025
Global LNG trade experienced a banner year in 2025 rising by 6.3% to reach a record volume of 437 mn tonnes, according to the International Gas Union’s World LNG Report .
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority declares Hormuz transit 'impossible'
Iran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority has declared transit through the Strait of Hormuz impossible, citing US military activity and formalising the closure of the world's most important oil chokepoint.
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