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South Africa announces new IRP targeting over 40% renewable power by 2030
South Africa’s cabinet has adopted the Integrated Resource Plan 2025, projecting renewables to supply just over 40% of national power generation by 2030 and coal under 45%, with gas and nuclear making up the remainder.
Ghana’s dormant TOR refinery to restart crude operations by October-end
Ghana has long struggled to translate its crude output into refined fuel security. Successive governments have pledged to revive TOR, which has faced years of debt, mismanagement, and technical breakdowns.
Kyrgyzstan says neighbours “upset” by country’s lack of water
“This year we were supposed to overcome shortages, but instead, they have intensified,” deputy head of cabinet tells Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Nigeria’s House probes stalled $35mn Brass modular refinery project
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered a probe into the long-stalled $35mn Brass modular refinery in Bayelsa State, developed by Atlantic International Refinery and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
Viper reportedly exploring sale of US assets beyond Permian
Viper Energy, the mineral and royalties arm of US shale producer Diamondback Energy, is reportedly exploring a sale of its assets outside of the prolific Permian Basin.
ARM Energy to build Mustang Express pipeline to US Gulf Coast
ARM Energy has made a final investment decision on the Mustang Express natural gas pipeline in Texas.
Iranian oil tankers begin shutting off locations after mass reveal
Most Iran-flagged oil tankers have, for the first time since 2018, begun transmitting genuine location signals over the Automatic Identification System (AIS),but others are going "dark" again.
EXPLAINER: What is the EU’s CBAM and how will it affect global trade from 2026?
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy.
Tanzania set to host state-of-the-art oil export terminal as EACOP nears completion
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has reached 70% completion, according to Ombeni Sefue, board chairman of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation.
Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades
Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades with 40% nationwide rainfall drop.
Nigeria finalises $2.6bn bond plan to clear power-sector arrears
Nigeria finalised the government-backed bond to clear verified arrears owed to power generation companies and gas suppliers. It forms part of the Power Sector Recovery Plan and aims to restore liquidity and investor confidence in the sector.
Cameroon promotes offshore licensing round, offers nine high-potential blocks
Cameroon shared details of its latest licensing round during this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference, organised by the African Energy Chamber.
Global renewables to double by 2030, but IEA warns momentum must accelerate
Global renewable energy capacity is on course to double by 2030, reaching 4,600 GW—comparable to the current combined total of China, the European Union and Japan—according to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report.
South Korea’s embrace of SMRs as a pillar of nuclear policy
Spearheaded by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, these compact reactors are increasingly being seen as central to the nation's energy policy, offering flexibility, scalability, and ultimately a pathway to carbon neutrality
COMMENT: Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian refineries have probably reduced throughput by 30.4%, less than headline figures suggest
Ukraine has been hitting Russian refineries and caused a fuel crisis that has spead across multiple regions. The headline figure is that oil refining has been reduced by 38% since August, but digging into it and the reduction is likely less.
China leads global energy export race as clean tech shipments hit record highs
China is outpacing the US in the global race to dominate energy exports, as demand for clean technology surges and fossil fuel revenues plateau. China exported $120bn in green technology through July 2025, surpassing the US' oil and gas exports.
Iran rejects petrol price hike report after leaked document sparks confusion
The Iranian government denied reports that it planned to raise petrol prices, after a state-affiliated media outlet published and quickly deleted what appeared to be an official document approving such a move.
US reduces fees on foreign-built LNG carriers
The US is reducing maritime fees on foreign-built LNG tankers.
Eni and YPF sign deal, move closer to FID on Argentina LNG project
Italian energy giant Eni and Argentina’s state-run firm YPF inked a preliminary agreement to take a positive final investment decision on the Argentina LNG project.
Nigeria lawmakers probe $18bn refinery rehabilitation spending as plants stay idle
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered a multi-committee inquiry into roughly $18bn spent on rehabilitating the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries, which remain largely non-functional
State control rattles Indonesia’s fuel market
Indonesia’s tighter control on private fuel imports has sparked debate over how far the government should go to protect its domestic energy market and ensure national energy sovereignty.
US sanctions on Serbian oil company NIS take effect
Sanctions imposed by the United States on Serbia’s sole oil refiner, NIS, took effect on October 9, ending months of postponements and raising fears of fuel shortages and wider economic disruption.
Political and fuel crises push Bolivia into lonely Latin American recession
Bolivia faces one of its most severe economic crises in decades, with the World Bank projecting a three-year recession stretching until 2027.
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