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Ukrainian military strike for first time disrupts operations of Western oil majors
Drone attack damage caused to Russian gas processing plant forces scaling back of output at Kazakh field partly owned by Chevron, Shell and Eni.
Petrobras secures controversial Amazon drilling licence ahead of COP30 climate summit
Brazil's Petrobras has obtained authorisation to drill an exploratory well near the mouth of the Amazon River, sparking fierce criticism from conservationists just weeks before Brazil hosts UN climate talks.
Hungary to challenge EU’s ban on Russian gas imports, vows to block REPowerEU
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says the European Council’s decision to ban Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027 could jeopardise Hungary’s energy security.
India’s opposition slams Modi over Trump’s Russia oil claim
Indian National Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in an X post criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for staying silent over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that India would cut back on oil imports from Russia.
NextDecade take FID on Train 5 at Rio Grande plant
US LNG producer NextDecade has taken a positive final investment decision (FID) on Train 5 at its Rio Grande LNG export terminal in Brownsville, Texas.
EU sets 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports under phased ban
European Union energy ministers have approved a plan to end all Russian gas imports by 2028, introducing a phased ban on new and existing contracts.
Kuwait Drilling Co. awarded deal to drill wells at Jordan’s Risha
Jordan has kicked off efforts to expand gas output at Risha, awarding a contract to the Kuwait Drilling Co. (KDC)
Sonatrach restarts major gas-processing train at Skikda to boost Algeria’s exports
Sonatrach restarts major gas-processing train at its Skikda complex after extensive maintenance, restoring about 4.5 bcm per year of capacity. The move supports shipments via the Medgaz and TransMed pipelines and LNG terminals at Skikda and Arzew.
Egypt studies new LNG terminal plans in Port Said
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum is studying proposals for a new LNG terminal in Port Said to expand export capacity beyond Idku and Damietta, raising Egypt’s total LNG capacity to more than 12mn tpa, while leveraging the Suez Canal’s location.
Ukraine’s growing energy crisis promises a cold and dark winter
Since the summer, Kyiv has changed tactics. Given the almost complete failure of Western oil sanctions to curb Russian oil exports, it has been targeting Russian oil refineries. The Kremlin has struck back, targeting Ukraine's power system.
Sri Lanka’s economic escape
Sri Lanka’s recovery over the past year reads like a narrow escape rendered into a cautious, albeit unfinished success story.
China’s solid-state battery breakthrough challenges the future of petrol-powered cars
Chinese researchers have announced a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology that could accelerate the global shift away from internal combustion engines, with a new design that more than doubles the range of current electric vehicles.
US warns Serbian banks over sanctions breach involving NIS
US sanctions on NIS prohibit transactions with the Serbian oil company involving US-linked financial instruments, including payments using Visa, Mastercard and other foreign-issued cards.
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.
Nigeria signs deals to increase renewable energy development
Nigeria’s government and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed renewable energy agreements worth $435mn as part of efforts to establish the country as a hub for green energy and manufacturing.
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.
Nigeria set to introduce new law that will protect domestic refinery operations
Nigeria is set to introduce a new law that will boost and protect the operations of local oil refineries, according to Business Day.
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.
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