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Pertamina, Boeing partner on Indonesia sustainable aviation fuel

9 July 2026

The two companies will examine potential SAF feedstock sources, technology development and policy support.

Pakistan to resume offshore oil, gas exploration after nearly two decades

9 July 2026

Pakistan plans to resume offshore oil and gas exploration later this year for the first time in nearly 20 years as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country's long-term energy security.

Laos advances renewable energy with new solar power project

9 July 2026

Laos has approved another solar energy investment, with authorities in Champasak signing a concession agreement for a new 5-megawatt (MW) solar power project as the country accelerates its renewable energy expansion.

Vitol eyes Venezuela expansion as oil sector draws fresh investor interest

9 July 2026

Commodity trader Vitol is preparing to establish a presence in Venezuela as international interest in the country's oil industry gathers pace

Venezuela reshuffles energy and economic posts amid reconstruction drive

9 July 2026

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has appointed José David Cabello, Diosdado Cabello’s brother, to lead state-owned petrochemical company Pequiven, extending a broader reshuffle of senior economic officials

BHEL, thyssenkrupp sign pact to boost green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing in India

9 July 2026

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (NSE: BHEL) has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with thyssenkrupp nucera India Private Limited to jointly develop and manufacture alkaline electrolyser systems for green hydrogen projects in India.

Venezuela enacts hydrocarbons rules to open sector to private investment

9 July 2026

Venezuela's government has enacted regulations implementing reforms to the Organic Hydrocarbons Law, completing a legislative overhaul designed to expand private participation in the country's oil and gas industry

Venezuela's oil output holds steady after earthquakes, industry representative says

9 July 2026

Venezuela's crude production and refining operations continued without interruption following the June 24 earthquakes, according to Reinaldo Quintero, president of Petropymi

Vietnam weighs more coal power to bolster energy security

9 July 2026

Vietnam is considering expanding its coal-fired power capacity after heightened tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over the reliability of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, prompting a possible revision of its national energy strategy.

India prepares for 300 GW peak power demand in 2027

9 July 2026

India is preparing for peak electricity demand of around 300 gigawatts (GW) next year as rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and electric vehicles (EVs) drives power consumption higher.

Petrobras awards Brazil offshore ROV contract

8 July 2026

Oceaneering International said its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil (MPS), has secured a four-year contract from Petrobras to provide remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services offshore Brazil.

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf accuses US of major memorandum violations

8 July 2026

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the US of major violations of the two countries' memorandum, listing strikes, oil sanctions and threats, as the ceasefire unravels.

ACWA Power adopts five-year dividend plan of at least 30% of profit

8 July 2026

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has approved a 2026-2030 dividend plan of at least 30% of annual net profit, and separately recommended a SAR352.59mn cash dividend for 2025.

Colombia approves first geothermal exploration project to diversify power mix

8 July 2026

Colombia has granted its first geothermal exploration permit, authorising a five-year programme at the El Barranquero site between the municipalities of Samaná, Caldas, and Nariño, Antioquia, as the government seeks to diversify

Colombia grid faces tightest power supply in decades as El Niño risk builds

8 July 2026

Colombia's electricity system is entering its most challenging dry season since the power crisis of the early 1990s, with record demand, shrinking hydropower reserves and delayed infrastructure projects

Iraq's June crude exports to US fall to 1.35mn barrels, EIA says

8 July 2026

Iraq exported 1.35mn barrels of crude oil to the US in June, down from 1.62mn barrels in May, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Vestas completes turbine installation at 420MW South Africa wind cluster

8 July 2026

Vestas Wind Systems has completed turbine installation across Anthem’s 420MW Northern Cluster wind project in South Africa’s Karoo region, installing 96 V163 turbines across the Ishwati Emoyeni, Umsinde and Khangela wind farms.