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How graphite could make Madagascar prosperous
Madagascar – one of the world's poorest countries – could be transformed economically by its vast graphite reserves and their critical role in the global energy transition.
South Africa pledges more support to foreign energy firms after TotalEnergies quits gas project
Clean electricity set to break new records
The global shift to clean energy has achieved significant milestones that is expected to continue advancing at a steady rate, according to two new reports by BloombergNEF.
AsianOil: Papua LNG FID expected to be delayed until late 2025
FSUOGM: Russian fuel oil exports on track for year high this month
The Amazon is on fire
Thick smoke is rolling across most of Brazil as the Amazon is hit by the worst wildfires in two decades. Thousands of acres are burning out of control due to extreme temperatures, illegal logging and the drying out of the rainforests.
Iraq plans to plant 10mn trees to combat desertification
Iraq has announced a plan to plant 10mn palm saplings and various trees in Baghdad and other provinces as part of a government initiative to tackle the growing issue of desertification in the country.
Energo: Lofty EU hydrogen goals unlikely to be met
Lofty EU hydrogen goals unlikely to be met
The EU has placed a lot of faith in green hydrogen as a means to decarbonise its economy, but there is doubt about whether Brussels’ ambitious goals can be delivered on.
South Africa’s president clarifies gas responsibility sharing between two ministries
Hungary's gas deliveries guaranteed for long term, chief diplomat says in St Petersburg
Hungary is ready for the heating season and natural gas supplies are being maintained from the south, Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said in St Petersburg on August 30 after talks with Aleksei Miller, CEO of Russia's Gazprom.
DMEA: Global oil prices rise following Libyan production shutdown
Singapore-based Aslan Energy Capital and PT Calypte Sugi Power partner to develop solar power hub in Indonesia
Aslan Energy Capital, based in Singapore, and Indonesia's PT Calypte Sugi Power have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing a power generation hub on Sugi Island in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province
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.
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