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Switzerland to host preliminary Iran-US talks following interim peace deal signing
Switzerland to host Iran-US preliminary talks on June 20, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators, following the signing in Evian by Trump.
South Africa's NOA to supply 7GWh of renewable power to tissue maker UPP
South African energy trader NOA has agreed to supply about 7GWh of renewable electricity to tissue manufacturer Universal Paper and Plastics.
Angolan industry body backs gradual fuel price hikes to curb subsidy burden
Angola Industrial Association (AIA) president José Severino has backed the gradual increase of fuel prices and higher taxes on gasoline-powered vehicle imports as part of efforts to reduce the country’s costly fuel subsidy bill.
Polish power output rises 7% in May, PSE data shows
Poland’s electricity production rose 7% year on year in May to 13,763 GWh, data from grid operator PSE showed.
Indonesia orders emergency coal flexibility following a 20mn metric tonne deficit
The Indonesian central government has intervened to resolve a severe domestic power supply bottleneck due to a critical 20mn metric tonne short-term coal deficit
China Resources New Energy targets record $3.6bn IPO
China Resources New Energy priced its Shenzhen initial public offering at CNY10.11 per share to raise up to CNY24.5bn ($3.6bn) if its overallotment option is fully exercised, a regulatory filing showed on June 18.
Malaysia gauges small modular reactors for nuclear energy future
Malaysia's energy planners are split over a critical technology fork: deploying cutting-edge Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or relying on proven Large Conventional Reactors (LCRs)
India’s Inox Wind signs supply deal for 1,500 MW of turbines
Under the agreement, Inox Wind will provide its 3.3 MW and 4X MW wind turbine generators. The supply arrangement forms part of a broader push to expand renewable capacity through integrated group operations.
South Korea cuts gas import tariffs to 0%
South Korea will eliminate import tariffs on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas under a quota system in the second half of 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on June 18.
Philippines approves 13 renewable energy projects
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has welcomed the certification of 13 renewable energy projects valued at PHP344.62bn ($5.7bn) under the government’s Green Lane initiative in the first five months of 2026.
Japan sets plan for up to five new nuclear reactors by 2040
The proposal marks the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster that the government has set a numerical target for reactor replacement.
China secures clean energy with Laos turbine deal
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Windey (300772.SZ) signed a contract to supply wind turbines for a cross-border electricity project in Laos.
Solar Energy Corporation of India launches 4,800 MWh renewable energy tender backed by storage
India’s state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new tender seeking 4,800 MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) capacity supported by co-located energy storage systems.
Colombia foreign investment slows in May despite export strength
Colombia’s foreign direct investment totalled $659mn in May, down 14.5% from $771mn a year earlier, as inflows into the country remained below 2025 levels.
Colombia's Ecopetrol retains S&P rating as stronger liquidity offsets sovereign risks
Ecopetrol retained its BB- global credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings, supported by stronger liquidity, improved cash generation and lower near-term financial pressures
India’s solar capacity reaches 157 GW, accounting for 68% of renewable energy portfolio
India’s installed solar power capacity has climbed to around 157 GW as of May 2026, representing nearly 68% of the country’s renewable energy portfolio and about 29% of total power generation capacity.
Khulna City administrator urges accelerated solar adoption in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s growing electricity demand can only be met sustainably through greater adoption of solar power, according to Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju.
Thai fuel prices expected to remain elevated
Motorists in Thailand are unlikely to see significant relief at petrol stations before the final quarter of 2026, as a combination of supply disruptions and domestic policy measures continues to keep fuel prices elevated
Petrovietnam profit jumps 39% despite debt challenges
The state-owned energy group closed the year with total assets exceeding VND1,178 trillion ($44.7bn), up nearly VND100 trillion from 2024.
US officials deepen push for energy investment in Venezuela
The US Embassy in Venezuela said it is intensifying efforts with American energy officials and the country’s interim authorities to encourage US participation in the recovery of Venezuela’s oil and gas industry
US licence for Russian oil expires on June 17
A US Treasury Department licence that allowed the completion of deliveries of Russian oil and petroleum products loaded before April 17 expired on June 17, with no prolongation of the license issued yet.
Uzbekistan’s growth ambitions collide with shrinking water supplies
Country's plans to expand agricultural production, industrial output and exports are running into an increasingly uncomfortable and stark reality.
Turkey’s LNG imports more than double in April
Turkey more than doubled its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in April.
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