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China’s clean-energy boom runs into the limits of its power grid
China rejected an estimated 360 terawatt-hours of clean power in the six months through June, enough to supply Mexico for a year.
Talabira II & III coal mine strengthens India’s energy security with record production
India’s efforts to strengthen domestic coal production and energy security are being reinforced through coal mines allocated and auctioned under the Nominated Authority framework, the government said.
Skywell EVs catch fire across Turkey, Chinese engineers arrive to investigate
Rash of incidents has also sparked fierce public debate over post-sale support.
Atomic Eagle regains 60% of Niger’s Madaouela uranium project, will end arbitration
The agreement stands out against Niger’s broader push for greater state control over its uranium industry and gives Atomic Eagle a second advanced African uranium project alongside its flagship project in Zambia
Tanker struck by projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UK maritime authorities report
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile and set alight off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UKMTO says, in the latest attack on Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea.
US says it has diverted 70 ships enforcing Iran blockade
US Central Command says it has diverted 70 commercial vessels and disabled three since resuming its naval blockade of Iran, which Tehran says has halted its oil exports.
Romania steps up efforts to restart Cernavoda nuclear reactors
Romanian authorities are changing their approach to restoring water levels at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, building a dam and releasing more water from inland rivers, after weeks of efforts proved insufficient.
White & Case selected to advise financing for Dominican Republic’s Manzanillo LNG project
The Dominican Republic’s Manzanillo LNG-to-power project has selected global law firm White & Case to advise lead arrangers and joint structuring agents Citibank and JPMorgan Chase on the $900 mn project.
Chinese vessels transit Hormuz despite US blockade on Iran
Two Chinese-flagged vessels reported transiting Iranian side of Strait of Hormuz, days after major Chinese shippers said to have halted use of the route.
Bangladesh’s gas shortage falls with increased LNG supply to grid
Bangladesh’s gas shortage has eased following supply of LNG from two floating LNG terminals in Cox’s Bazar in the southwest of the country.
Iran finds major onshore gas field in south
Iran has discovered a new onshore gas field in the southern province of Fars holding 7.5 trillion cubic feet (212bn cubic metres) of natural gas in place, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.
Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG selects Corinth Pipeworks for offshore contract
ExxonMobil and its partners have chosen Corinth Pipeworks to supply line pipe for Phase One of its Rovuma LNG project in northern Mozambique.
Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more
Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin.
IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage to reach only 77% by November 1, but a crisis depends on the weather
EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather.
Baghdad wins a narrow Hormuz reprieve
Bowing to persistent Iraqi lobbying, Tehran has begun waving through select Iraqi crude tankers at Hormuz. It is a partial, politically freighted escape valve from six-month shipping paralysis
Tanzania targets power exports after inaugurating $2.82bn hydropower plant
Tanzania's 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere hydropower plant has helped create an electricity surplus credited with boosting industry and GDP growth while opening the way for regional power exports.
Moldova renewable auction raises questions over ownership transparency
Moldova is carrying out one of the fastest energy market reforms in Europe, but concerns have been raised over both transparency and the grid's ability to absorb additional electricity.
Uzbekistan targets 620mn kWh annual output from small hydropower by 2030
HPPs are expected to generate 620mn kWh of electricity annually, supply around 350,000 households, save 187mn cubic metres of natural gas and prevent 311,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Naval drone carrying explosives destroyed near Romania’s Neptun Alpha platform
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu directly linked the incident to the broader security threat posed by Russia's war against Ukraine, but did not explicitly state that Russia had launched the drone.
African independent oil and gas companies expand upstream role as IOCs divest assets
African independent oil and gas companies are expanding their role in the continent’s upstream sector as international oil companies sell mature assets and local operators take on larger production portfolios.
Targa announces new Permian-focused midstream agreements with ExxonMobil, infrastructure investments
Targa Resources has executed new long-term, integrated midstream agreements with subsidiaries of ExxonMobil and has announced a set of new midstream infrastructure investments.
Diversified in talks to acquire Birch in Permian expansion
US producer Diversified Energy confirmed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission last week that it has held preliminary discussions on a potential acquisition of Birch Resources.
Istanbul-listed cement maker Cimsa to build Ireland’s largest rooftop solar plant at Mannok facility
The company has already commenced construction of the 6-MW project, which will cover approximately 38,800 square metres, equivalent to around 5.5 football pitches, and will comprise approximately 10,000 solar panels.
Vaca Muerta recoverable oil estimate is doubled
Argentina has nearly doubled its estimated recoverable oil in the Vaca Muerta shale formation to 30.17bn barrels, up from 16.22bn barrels in 2013
Arabian Drilling signs Oman contract with Masirah Oil for up to four offshore wells
Arabian Drilling Company has signed a contract with Masirah Oil Limited and Northern Offshore Ltd to drill two firm wells and two optional wells offshore Oman, the Saudi-listed drilling contractor announced on August 19.
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