Nuclear generation hits fresh record as Asia drives expansion

AsiaElec - Asia Power
By Mark Buckton in Taipei 8 September 2026
Nuclear reactors worldwide generated 2,702 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 35 TWh from 2,667 TWh in 2024.

Uganda appoints Vitol to market 'Pearl Sweet' crude ahead of 2027 exports

DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
By Newsbase 7 September 2026
Uganda, close to commercial oil exports, appoints global commodities trader Vitol to market the government and Uganda National Oil Company’s allocation of newly branded 'Pearl Sweet' crude.

Qatar and UAE turn to ship-to-ship transfer outside Strait of Hormuz

GLNG - Global LNG
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By Newsbase analysts 7 September 2026
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have commenced doing ship-to-ship transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz for LNG cargoes.

Pakistan again seeks LNG cargo after two failed attempts amid high prices

AsiaElec - Asia Power
AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
GLNG - Global LNG
By Newsbase analysts 7 September 2026
Pakistan has begun a new bidding round for the purchase of an LNG cargo for September after two failed attempts due to Islamabad being spooked by sky-high prices.
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