Isaias ends the longest wait for an Atlantic hurricane since 1905 and is forecast to hit Mississippi, Alabama or the Florida Panhandle as a strong hurricane.

Latest first Atlantic hurricane in 121 years bears down on US Gulf coast

REM - Renewable Energy
By Ben Aris in Berlin 9 October 2026
Isaias has become 2026's first Atlantic hurricane, the latest first hurricane in 121 years, and is heading for the US Gulf coast, the National Hurricane Center said on October 8.

Pakistan’s solar boom reshapes power market

AsiaElec - Asia Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By IntelliNews - Mumbai bureau 8 October 2026
Pakistan’s solar power industry has undergone a quiet revolution. The country’s solar energy capacity, as reported by various sources, likely does not reflect the full deployment of the technology.

Mozambique urged to strengthen finances ahead of expected LNG revenue surge

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
GLNG - Global LNG
By IntelliNews 8 October 2026
Mozambique must strengthen its financial management systems and diversify its economy ahead of an expected surge in natural gas revenues, after collecting $252.8mn from Rovuma Basin production between 2022 and 2025.

Chevron to offload certain midstream assets in exchange for amended Bakken midstream terms

NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase analysts 8 October 2026
Chevron has agreed to restructure the terms of its Bakken midstream contracts and establish new DJ Basin midstream contracts while transferring its ownership interests and general partner position in Hess Midstream and DJ Basin midstream assets.
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