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Iran war switches energy investment priorities from climate to security where electricity is king - IEA
The Iran war has switched up government’s priorities and energy investments are now driven less by climate targets than by security concerns, as governments respond to the second major energy crisis in five years.
Cameroon fuel distributor Tradex proposes $18.3mn dividend after resilient 2025
Tradex's board also reaffirmed support for strategic projects being developed by the SNH Group, including the CSTAR project, which envisages construction of a refinery and petroleum storage terminal at the Kribi deep-water port.
Zimbabwe's Muzarabani gas resources could power 500MW plant for 1,000 years, expert estimates
Zimbabwe’s proven natural gas resources in the Cabora Bassa Basin could generate enough electricity to run a 500-megawatt (MW) power station for up to 1,000 years, according to Mining Zimbabwe on June 25.
Coal’s unexpected comeback on Middle East conflict energy security fears
The disruption to global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unexpected resurgence in coal demand, as energy security fears outweigh Climate Crisis commitments.
The geothermal revolution beneath the streets of Szeged
Hungary's Szeged has become a laboratory for one of Europe’s most ambitious urban geothermal transitions.
African countries see SMRs as key to future nuclear development
Small modular reactors are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa, with a growing number of countries viewing the technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development.
Stage Zero secures FirstRand funding platform for South African solar rollout
Stage Zero secured an institutional funding platform via a securitisation transaction, highlighting the growing maturity of South Africa's distributed solar market as developers shift from one-off equipment sales to recurring-revenue business models.
Cameroon shifts focus to electricity transmission as power generation expands
Cameroon shifts energy strategy from building power plants to expanding its electricity transmission network, arguing inadequate grid infrastructure now main obstacle to boosting supplies
Togo generated majority of electricity domestically in 2024, energy ministry data show
Togo generated more than 53% of the electricity supplied to its national grid in 2024, mainly via thermal power plants. Planned investments in solar and conventional power capacity may further reduce the country's reliance on imports.
From Sapura to Vantris, Malaysia's biggest corporate rescue
Because of the firm's scale, an uncontrolled insolvency was never an option for Malaysian regulators, as the company was too embedded in the domestic O&G ecosystem, supporting over 59,000 jobs in the nation's energy sector.
Iran rejects US-GCC statement as Gulf hardens stance over missiles, Hormuz
Iran has condemned a joint US-GCC statement as interventionist, after Gulf ministers and Marco Rubio hardened their position on Iran's missiles, drones and the Strait of Hormuz at a meeting in Manama.
Morocco converts ONHYM into joint-stock company to support $25bn Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline
ONHYM will have expanded financing powers as the state advances the $25bn Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,900-km project expected to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco via 13 West African countries.
Ghana to begin Voltaian Basin oil drilling by end-2026, President Mahama says
President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will begin onshore oil exploration drilling in the Voltaian Basin this year, as the West African producer seeks to expand its hydrocarbon reserves beyond its ageing offshore fields.
France’s Technip Energies to study feasibility of Kazakhstan’s fourth oil refinery
France’s Technip Energies is set to conduct a technical and economic feasibility study for Kazakhstan’s planned fourth oil refinery.
Nigeria commissions 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe and plans 5MW expansion
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu said the Epe project marked the first phase of the agency's plans for the area.
Meralco unit, Japanese firms partner on solar joint venture
A subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. teamed up with Tokyo Century Corp. (8439.T) and JFE Engineering Corp. (JFEE)(5411.T) to expand solar energy options for industrial facilities, MSpectrum announced on June 25.
RES to take over Mexican wind farm in first Latin American contract
British renewable energy firm Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) said it has secured its first asset management contract in Latin America. The company will be taking over La Bufa wind farm in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Argentina’s Néstor Kirchner gas pipeline generated $9bn in savings over three years, report says
Argentina’s Néstor Kirchner gas pipeline, now renamed Perito Moreno, generated cumulative savings of $9.1bn over its first three years of operation by reducing energy imports.
Indonesia mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2027
The Indonesian government has finalised a new green energy timeline to accelerate the decarbonisation of its aviation infrastructure
BRICS energy ministers launch smart grid centre
The headline deliverable was the launch of the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage, a voluntary knowledge-sharing and pilot development platform operating under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform.
Malaysia slashes non-subsidised fuel rates in 27th weekly review
The Malaysian government has executed a downward adjustment across its commercial fuel networks in its 27th weekly pricing review of the year
Hormuz evacuation halted after drone strike on Singaporean container ship
UN International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has suspended its high-stakes rescue programme following a targeted missile or drone strike on a commercial container ship
Adani Group targets 10-GW nuclear portfolio by 2035
Adani Group has unveiled plans to establish up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2035, positioning itself to become one of India's largest private-sector participants in the country's rapidly expanding nuclear energy programme.
India eyes diesel biofuel blending with isobutanol pilot
India is preparing to expand its biofuel strategy beyond petrol by introducing isobutanol blending in diesel, a move that could reshape the country's commercial vehicle sector and further reduce dependence on imported crude oil.
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