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Atomic Eagle expands uranium mineralisation at Zambia project
Atomic Eagle (ASX: AEU) has extended known uranium mineralisation at its wholly owned Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia following a successful drilling campaign;
EDP launches first South American battery storage plant with $44mn Chilean project
Portuguese utility EDP has commenced operations at its 240-MWh Punta de Talca battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile, marking the company's first such project in South America.
Brazil's Fortlev Solar enters Bolivian market with solar mounting technology via Amesol tie-up
Brazilian photovoltaic systems manufacturer Fortlev Solar has struck a distribution partnership with Bolivian group Amesol to bring its Lastro Solar ballast technology to Bolivia.
Petroecuador contains fuel leak in Ecuador from suspected illegal tapping at key pipeline
Petroecuador has brought under control a fuel leak detected on June 14 in the La Unión parish of Quinindé, caused by what the state oil company described as an attempted illegal tap on the Esmeraldas-Santo Domingo pipeline at the PK105 marker.
El Salvador secures $9.7mn Kuwaiti loan to expand San Matías solar capacity
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has authorised a loan of up to $9.69mn from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the San Matías photovoltaic solar plant project in the La Libertad department.
Korea's Doosan Enerbility wins $350 mn EPC contract for Oman power project
South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility has secured a contract to construct an 870 MW gas-fired power plant at the Special Economic Zone in Duqm in the southeast of Oman, the power engineering firm announced on 15 June.
Oman's refinery output surges by 86.2% in April
Oman's total refinery output surged in April 2026 by 86.2% y/y, according to preliminary statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
Bahrain opens two tenders for Bapco, drawing nine bids
Bahrain's Tender Board opened two government tenders on June 16, with well production testing services for Bapco Exploration and Production drawing competition from nine companies.
Iran says peace memo with US to waive sanctions on oil, petchem exports
Sanctions on Iran’s exports of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products will be lifted under a peace memo between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending a war that the United States and Israel launched against the country in late February
Nigeria's NNPCL sued over alleged $4.27mn rebranding costs
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking details of about NGN5.8bn ($4.27mn) allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebrand
S&P upgrades TGS debt rating to B after Argentina risk revision
Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) received an upgrade to its long-term local and foreign currency debt ratings from B- to B by S&P Global Ratings on June 11.
Pemex and Petrobras to finalise Gulf of Mexico exploration agreement in June
Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, announced June 12 that Juan Carlos Carpio Fragoso, CEO of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), will travel to Brazil this month to finalise an agreement on joint offshore exploration.
Chevron unit CABGOC awards Angola construction management contract to Dubai-based Kent
The award strengthens Kent's position in Angola's energy sector as the country seeks to sustain crude output of around 1.1mn bpd through continued investment in offshore oilfield operations and infrastructure.
Cameroon selects Tradex to develop fuel stations on Chad and CAR trade corridors
The project aims to improve support services for freight operators while strengthening trade links between Cameroon and the landlocked economies of Chad and the Central African Republic.
Uganda unveils $22.75bn budget as oil production push drives growth
Uganda has unveiled an UGX84.4 trillion ($22.75bn) 2026/27 budget, projecting 10.2% economic growth driven by oil, infrastructure, agriculture and industrial expansion ahead of first commercial oil production later this year.
Cameroon earns $25.6mn from Chadian oil transit fees in 5M 2026
Cameroon earned $25.6mn in transit fees from Chadian crude exports during the first five months of 2026, benefiting from sustained volumes moving through the 1,080-km pipeline linking Chad’s oil fields to the export terminal at Kribi.
First WATT Renewable and MTN Nigeria launch renewable energy programme
First WATT Renewable Limited and MTN Nigeria have launched a renewable energy programme that will deploy solar and battery systems across critical telecommunications facilities and support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Kenya cuts diesel prices as President Ruto pledges continued support for fuel stability
Kenyan President William Ruto has said the government will maintain measures aimed at shielding consumers from global fuel price volatility after authorities announced a sharp reduction in diesel prices supported by a state subsidy
South Africa’s national nuclear energy agency pushes for sector rejuvenation and growth
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has launched six high-impact programmes aimed at strengthening the country’s nuclear sector, increasing revenue and supporting long-term industry growth.
Marcos heads to Kazan for Russian energy talks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss energy and food security, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on June 15.
Asia welcomes Iran-US breakthrough, but caution remains
The tentative peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with a mixture of relief and caution across much of East and Southeast Asia, a region that has borne more than its fair share of the economic fallout of late.
US, Iran peace deal to cut Philippine fuel prices
Philippine fuel prices could return to normal within six to 12 months if the US and Iran sign a peace treaty to end their Middle East conflict, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced on June 15.
South Korea, Qatar reinforce vital LNG supply alliance
South Korea and Qatar held high-level discussions to expand bilateral cooperation in energy and advanced industrial sectors, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources reported on June 15.
China issues $50bn warning to Indonesia, slamming nickel production cuts
China has issued a multi-billion-dollar warning to the Indonesian government amidst the economic escalation across the global electric vehicle supply chain
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