Vietnam mandates open access to EV charging stations by 2027

AsiaElec - Asia Power
By IntelliNews - Ho Chi Minh Bureau 7 October 2026
Electric vehicle charging stations in Vietnam must serve any compatible vehicle from July 1, 2027, under new technical rules from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Indonesia targets 2mn hectare plantation expansion for domestic E20 biofuel mandate

AsiaElec - Asia Power
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau 7 October 2026
The Indonesian government plans to expand domestic sugarcane and cassava plantation areas to secure feedstock for its incoming E20 biofuel policy, which mandates a 20% bioethanol blend in commercial gasoline
Energy ministers meet in Belgrade, reaffirming their commitment to the Vertical Gas Corridor linking Southeast and Central Europe.

Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia and Serbia push regional energy links and gas diversification

GLNG - Global LNG
By IntelliNews 6 October 2026
Serbia to begin work on 145-km gas interconnector with North Macedonia, as neighbours step up efforts to strengthen regional energy security and diversify gas and electricity supply routes.

Kenya clears GDR route for investors into Dangote refinery IPO

DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
By Newsbase 6 October 2026
Kenyan investors can gain exposure to Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s Nigerian IPO through GDRs backed by allocated shares, with any subsequent NSE listing still subject to share allocation and Nigerian regulatory approval.
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