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AfrElec: South Africa's president signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
MEOG: Iran progresses with gas expansion
Ukrenergo warns the population to brace for a hard winter
Ukraine's electricity transmission system operator Ukrenergo said a “catastrophe” was unlikely, but warned the population to brace for a very difficult winter now that Russia has destroyed half of the country’s heating and power capacity.
Russia struggling to get Energy Strategy 2050 in place following sanctions disruptions
The Russian government is struggling to get its long-awaited 2050 Energy Strategy in place after extreme sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine has force a complete overhaul of the country’s energy sector.
Possible record heat index of 82.2°C reported in southern Iran
A weather station in southern Iran has reported a temperature of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F), which, if confirmed, would be the highest such readings ever recorded on Earth.
Orlen to receive fuel from Czech state reserves after WWII bomb shutters its Litivnov refinery
The WWII bomb found in the Litvinov plant weighs 250 kilogrammes and includes 100 kilogrammes of explosives.
Bangladesh owes over $1bn to Indian power companies, including $800mn to Adani Power
Five Indian power companies supplying electricity to Bangladesh are owed more than $1bn.
Citgo teeters amid Venezuela crisis and $20bn creditor claims
The future of Citgo, once a crown jewel in Venezuela's overseas oil empire, hangs in the balance as the company grapples with mounting losses and legal challenges.
Fortis Energy and PowerChina to jointly develop wind and solar projects in Serbia
Partnership between Fortis Energy and PowerChina aims to develop projects with a combined capacity of over 850 MW.
Brazil unveils $361bn energy transition plan to boost green economy over decade
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the National Energy Transition Policy during an extraordinary National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on August 26, as a group of ministers gathered to advise the presidency on energy matters.
US Westinghouse and French EDF file complaint with Czech anti-trust office over nuclear tender
Westinghouse argues that tender winner KHNP does not have the right to export its technology.
Taiwan sees surge in green electricity transactions as market expands
Taiwan's green electricity market has experienced a notable uptick in transactions, reflecting the island's deepening commitment to sustainable energy.
GLNG: Papua LNG FID expected to be delayed until late 2025
In Turkey's dance of the dead, Istanbul-listed Mega Polietilen files for bankruptcy protection
Trade ministry “regulatory forbearance” measures continuously extended to “zombie” companies since 2018 lira crash mean the dead don’t die.
The Nord Stream mystery: a timeline
The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines in autumn 2022 marked an explosive end to a chapter in Russia-European energy ties.
EurOil: German government opposes North Sea gas project
Ukraine rocked by power outages after the largest Russian drone and missile barrage of the war
Russia launched one of its most massive missile and drone assaults on Ukraine early August 26, targeting energy infrastructure across the country. Earlier plans to export electricity will likely be put on hold as Ukraine grapples with power outages.
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