UAE’s XRG buys stake in Trains 4 and 5 of Rio Grande LNG

GLNG - Global LNG
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase analysts 6 July 2026
XRG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has acquired an interest in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG plant owned by NextDecade

Glenfarne issues Limited Notice to Proceed to Kiewit for Texas LNG

GLNG - Global LNG
NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase analysts 6 July 2026
US LNG developer Glenfarne Group has granted Limited Notice to Proceed to American contractor Kiewit for its Texas LNG export terminal located at the port of Brownsville.

Thailand attracts $4.1bn in EV investments

AsiaElec - Asia Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By IntelliNews 5 July 2026
Thailand has secured more than $4.1bn in investment commitments for its electric vehicle industry, reinforcing its position as Southeast Asia's leading automotive manufacturing centre.

Iraq’s US‑led energy realignment shapes production, exports and power

DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase analysts 5 July 2026
Iraq is deepening ties with US energy firms to reshape crude output, export routes and electricity supply, concentrating influence over future incremental barrels and grid resilience
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