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Germany’s AfD asks Kremlin to turn Russian gas back on, Hungary prepares to turn it off
Berlin and Budapest are moving in opposite directions. Germany’s AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) riding high on a recent election victory is in talks with the Kremlin on turning Russian gas supplies back on, while Budapest will turn it off.
DRC mining growth exposes power, rail and processing bottlenecks
The DRC’s copper, cobalt and lithium boom is increasing pressure on power, rail and processing infrastructure as miners invest in private energy systems and the Lobito Corridor expands.
India's clean-energy surge holds power-sector emissions flat for two years
Carbon dioxide emissions from India's power sector were no higher in the first half of 2026 than two years earlier, as a record expansion of solar and wind absorbed the entire increase in electricity demand, according to analysis for Carbon Brief...
TotalEnergies agrees $1.8bn GIP partnership tied to African infrastructure assets
TotalEnergies agreed the partnership with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners covering interests in African oil and gas infrastructure, with payments linked to throughput for up to 15 years.
Chord to sell non-operated Marcellus assets to POSCO for $550mn
US shale player Chord Energy has agreed to sell its entire non-operated position in the Marcellus shale play to POSCO International for $550mn.
Caturus unveils expansion plans for Commonwealth LNG
Privately held Caturus, which is backed by Kimmeridge, unveiled a proposal this week for an expansion of its Commonwealth LNG project on the Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Skiff chases tanker 75 nautical miles east of Yemen's Aden
A skiff chased and tried to intercept a westbound tanker 75 nautical miles east of Aden on September 17, adding to a Gulf of Aden piracy surge that has produced at least 15 attacks this year and left four tankers in pirate hands.
China's Ulanqab plans 5mn server racks in AI compute race with US
A remote prefecture in China's Inner Mongolia is becoming a global centre of AI computing power, commentator Arnaud Bertrand wrote on X on September 14.
Nigeria's $1.6bn Dangote refinery IPO overwhelms fintech platforms as retail investors rush in
Nigeria’s $1.6bn Dangote refinery IPO has overwhelmed investment platforms as retail demand surges, while broker valuations highlight risks around margins, crude supply and a planned $14.3bn expansion.
Iranian parliament committee works through Hormuz shipping bill clause by clause
Iran's parliamentary national security committee is working through a bill on the Strait of Hormuz clause by clause, covering a ban on vessels from hostile states and fines of up to 20% of cargo value.
Nigeria targets October launch for 2026 oil, gas licensing round as output drive accelerates
Nigeria plans to launch its 2026 upstream licensing round in October as regulators accelerate acreage auctions, tighten bidder requirements and seek higher, NUPRC chief says
Ghana cuts fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali as global supply tightens
Ghana’s state-owned BOST Energies has reduced fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali as tighter international markets and stronger domestic demand increase pressure on supply.
Brazil’s Lula cuts gasoline taxes, creates additional diesel subsidy weeks before election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a decree cutting gasoline taxes and a provisional measure creating an additional diesel subsidy.
YPF raises $1.2bn in international debt issue at lowest rate in company history after S&P lifts forecasts but keeps rating capped
Argentine oil producer YPF has raised $1.2bn through a nine-year international bond issue at an effective interest rate of 7.85%, the lowest borrowing rate in the company’s history.
Thailand’s Amata, B.Grimm develop 42.5-MWp floating solar
Thailand’s Amata Corporation and energy producer B.Grimm Power are jointly developing a 42.5-MWp floating solar farm at an industrial estate in Chon Buri province.
Eastern Africa advances $1.6bn power-trade push with Ethiopia set to double Kenya exports
Eastern African countries are expanding cross-border electricity trade under a $1.6bn World Bank-backed programme, with Ethiopia preparing to double power exports to Kenya to 400 MW.
North African hydrocarbon producers turn to mature fields as Europe seeks new supplies
North African oil and gas producers are investing in mature assets to lift output and respond to changing European demand.
Equatorial Guinea awards Transocean $80mn ultra-deepwater drilling contract
Transocean has secured an $80mn two-well drilling contract in Equatorial Guinea for its "Deepwater Conqueror" ultra-deepwater drillship, with the campaign due to begin in 2027.
Herat section of Afghanistan's TAPI pipeline reaches 80% completion
Design work on a gas distribution network for Herat province is under way, and construction is expected to begin in the near future.
Russia turns off gas taps to Armenia
Sending signal as Pashinyan seeks energy diversification.
EIB lends €100mn to turn Klaipeda port into defence and clean-energy hub
Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only major seaport and an increasingly important gateway for Nato military mobility, offshore wind development and national energy security.
Masdar, Taaleri inaugurate 154 MW wind farm in Serbia
UAE renewable energy company Masdar and Finnish fund manager Taaleri Energia have inaugurated a 154-megawatt wind farm in Serbia, creating the country's largest wind power complex.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery IPO puts Africa’s refining shift in focus
Nigeria, Africa's oil producer, spent decades exporting crude while importing much of its petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. That began to change when the Dangote refinery came online.
Nigeria reviews oil block screening after years of stalled development
Nigeria’s upstream regulator NUPRC is reviewing how it qualifies oil & gas bidders, warning years of stalled projects had exposed financing, technical and governance weaknesses among some licence holders.
Australia’s Santos inks two LNG supply deals
Australian LNG developer Santos has agreed to LNG supply deals with South Korea’s POSCO Steel and US-based Western LNG.
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