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Iraq signs deal with Chevron for Dhi Qar oilfields

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Clean power supplier Cross Boundary Energy secures $40mn investment from Impact Fund Denmark for African projects

Istanbul-listed Karsan delivers first autonomous electric bus of its kind to Arbon in Switzerland

e-ATAK is the first full length autonomous bus in the world.

Egypt raises domestic energy production, saving $3.6bn in fuel imports, says minister

Egypt’s minister of petroleum and mineral resources Karim Badawi says the country was able to save around $3.6bn in fuel imports during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, thanks to an increase in domestic energy production.

EBRD boosts Montenegro’s flagship wind farm with €26mn loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on August 19 that it is deepening its support for Montenegro’s green transition with an additional €26mn loan to expand the Gvozd wind farm.

Ghana increases petrol, LPG prices

Fuel prices in Ghana are set to be adjusted during the country’s second pricing window this month, with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol expected to increase and diesel set to drop slightly, according to Business Ghana.

CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Might Russia be kicked out of Kazakhstan’s nuclear building programme entirely?

Of three NPP contracts made available by the Central Asian country, two have gone to China. The winner of the other one, Russian state corporation Rosatom, is, meanwhile, struggling with financing issues.

More than 20 African countries exploring potential of nuclear energy – IAEA report

African countries are working to expand electricity access and production, with many turning to nuclear power to boost energy security, cut emissions, and improve reliability and sustainability.

Libya launches $10bn solar programme to supply 40% of power needs by 2035

Libya is embarking on a $10bn solar energy programme designed to generate 4GW of power by 2035, to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and upgrade its fragile electricity grid. The capacity would be enough to supply nearly 40% of Libya’s needs.

Australia seeks to attract Japanese firms after BP exits hydrogen project

The state government of Western Australia is seeking to lure investment from Japanese firms for a huge $50bn hydrogen facility after BP exited the project.

Croatia faces 2°C hike in average temperatures by 2070

Temperatures have been steadily rising across the country since the mid-20th century with cities up to 10°C higher than rural areas.

Ghana’s oil output falls to five-year low as watchdog warns of waning investment

Ghana’s crude oil production has slumped to its lowest level in five years, a public oversight body said, warning that weak investment and regulatory bottlenecks are undermining the West African nation’s once-promising upstream sector.

Azule Energy and partners plan to fast-track production from Namibian oil discovery

Azule Energy, a 50:50 joint venture between oil and gas giants BP (UK) and Eni (Italy), is fast-tracking its oil operations in Namibia’s Orange Basin as it competes with other companies to be among the first to produce Namibian crude.

South Africa's power utility Eskom launches 291-MW solar tender amid accelerated renewables rollout

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has launched a tender for 291 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity under long-term power purchase agreements with independent power producers.

Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the government’s plan to privatise the KPC by selling up to a 65% stake in the pipeline company - without what a consumer group calls "proper" public participation.

Hundreds of Kosovan businesses get power supply cut in row over market liberalisation

Business representatives say cutoffs will trigger job losses, higher prices, reduced competitiveness and plant closures.

China ramps up LNG imports after several sluggish months

Chinese LNG imports have climbed over the past month amid dropping prices and efforts to refill stock levels, reversing a trend of several months of declining imports;

UK’s Centrica buys Grain LNG terminal

British energy firm Centrica has agreed to purchase the UK’s largest LNG terminal, Grain LNG from electricity and gas utility National Grid for GDP1.7bn.

South Africa’s minister provides update on grid performance, status of electricity sector reform process

South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has assured the nation that ongoing reforms in the electricity sector are “irreversible.”

Uganda, Tanzania appoint consultant for feasibility study on gas pipeline

Uganda and Tanzania have appointed a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed gas pipeline connecting the two countries, which will follow a separate route than the EACOP crude oil pipeline.

Western Cape High Court revokes TotalEnergies environmental authorisation to drill for oil offshore South Africa

The Western Cape High Court has rescinded the environmental authorisation granted to energy supermajors TotalEnergies (France) and Shell (UK) to drill for oil a deepwater block in Outeniqua Basin offshore South Africa.

ASEAN ministers launch ambitious plan to finance regional power grid

In a significant step toward deeper energy integration, ASEAN’s energy, economic and finance ministers convened virtually on August 14 to unlock new financing mechanisms for the ASEAN Power Grid

Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit

Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.

Ghana think tank demands answers over minister, central bank rift on gold-for-oil scheme

Ghana’s flagship Gold-for-Oil (G4O) scheme, which aimed to cut demand for US dollars to import fuel, was launched in response to a spiralling foreign exchange crisis and surging inflation.

Canadian independent Meren Energy announces Q2 2025 results, provides Africa operations update

Canadian-based independent oil and gas company Meren Energy (formerly trading as Africa Oil Corporation) has published its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.