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Ukraine’s wartime grid offers ten lessons in energy resilience, IEA says

Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on under sustained Russian bombardment this winter has yielded ten core lessons for energy security that policymakers worldwide would be wise to study, according to a new report from the IEA.

ConocoPhillips reportedly considering sale of certain Permian Basin, Eagle Ford assets

ConocoPhillips is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling some of its assets in the US’ Permian Basin and in the Eagle Ford shale.

Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough

Samsung development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand.

Nigerian engineers push for safety legislation as deadly tanker accidents persist

The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NiSafetyE) has announced that it will continue with plans to lobby the National Assembly and the 36 state Houses of Assembly to introduce a law that would prevent continuous tanker accidents.

Nigeria's NNPCL visits Dangote Refinery to renew strategic alliance

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) and 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery have agreed to work together to improve energy security, drive economic prosperity, and grow domestic refining capacity.

US formally warned Kyiv over attacks on Russia that damage American oil majors’ interests, says ambassador

Ukraine’s envoy to Washington confirms a demarche was issued.

Petrobel brings new oil well into production in Egypt’s Sinai

Petrobel, a joint venture between the state-owned Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Italian oil major Eni, has brought the Balaim Offshore 133 well into production in the Sinai fields

Qatari Al Mana Group plans to build $15.6mn biodiesel plant in Egypt

Egypt accelerates upstream, LNG and renewables drive under 2026 energy strategy

Following recent gas supply shortages, Egypt is accelerating exploration, expanding LNG capacity, upgrading infrastructure and increasing renewable energy to rebuild surplus production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub.

Egyptian oil firm GUPCO invests $516mn in exploration and infrastructure upgrades

Egyptian Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) plans to invest $516.5mn during FY 2026/27 in exploration, development activities and operating expenditure, alongside key infrastructure upgrades

IntelliNews Lambda: Germany slipping into gas crisis, EU will struggle to restock this summer

Europe’s gas market has been pushed back into a vulnerable position after a cold winter drained storage to well below seasonal norms, setting up a difficult test for summer refilling. Germany is already into crisis territory, but coping for now.

Egyptian General Petroleum plans to drill 66 wells with $167.5mn investment in 2026/27

Egypt’s General Petroleum Company (EGPC) plans to drill 66 wells, including 8 exploratory wells, with a total investment exceeding EGP 8bn ($167.5mn) as part of its strategy for FY 2026/27

Slovak PM Fico asks state SEPS company to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine

Fico accused Ukraine of deliberately dragging out efforts to put the Druzhba pipeline that supplies oil to Slovakia and Hungary back into operation.

Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo.

Namibia’s onshore potential to be highlighted at NIEC 2026 in Windhoek

Namibia is preparing to host its annual Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC 2026) on April 14 – 16 in Windhoek. NIEC 2026 offers tangible opportunities for onshore licence holders to progress oil and gas developments.

​Hungary to block €90bn EU loan for Ukraine until oil transit via Druzhba pipeline resumes

PM Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of preventing the transit of cheap Russian oil to Hungary, creating what he described as an energy security threat.

Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption

Fico threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is not renewed.

Taiwan urges drivers to shift to electric vehicles

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has called on motorists to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles, as more than 120,000 fossil fuel vehicles have already been swapped for electric alternatives under a scheme launched in 2022.

INTERVIEW: FeroInvest bets on battery storage as North Macedonia’s solar capacity grows

FeroInvest owner Kočo Angjušev talks to bne IntelliNews about North Macedonia’s first battery energy storage system, the country's growing renewables market, and his response to US sanctions.

Kuwait’s CGCC secures gas gathering contract in PNZ

Combined Contracting Group Co. (CGCC) has secured a KWD10.2mn ($33mn) agreement to deliver gas gathering support services within the Partitioned Neutral Zone (PNZ)

Egypt-Saudi power interconnection to launch within weeks, electricity minister says

Germany’s Uniper signs 10-year LNG supply deal with India

Germany’s state-owned energy firm Uniper has inked a 10-year LNG supply deal with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation.

Japan’s Inpex receives environmental approval for Abadi LNG project in Indonesia

Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company Inpex has been given environmental approval from the Indonesian government for its Abadi LNG project.

Croatia unveils €1.68bn climate social plan targeting vulnerable households

Funding aimed at vulnerable households, energy-poor citizens and small businesses facing higher costs from the green transition.

UAE Mubadala Energy acquires 15% stake in Egypt’s Nargis offshore concession

UAE’s Mubadala Energy has completed the acquisition of a 15% stake from Italian energy major Eni (BIT: ENI) in the Nargis offshore concession, an exploration area located off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast