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Ukraine hits Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline again with drones

Ukraine has carried out another strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline, hitting the Unecha oil pumping station in the latest of a series of incidents targeting the Soviet-era pipeline.

Falling Caspian Sea levels hit Azerbaijan’s oil shipments

Rapid declines in the level of the Caspian Sea are disrupting oil shipments, increasing logistics costs and endangering vulnerable marine life, Azerbaijani officials and scientists said.

Taiwan’s solar revolution faces persistent challenges

Analysts see national projections as doubtful at best given finite land resources, societal friction and the levels of corruption at the local level to get projects started.

Serbia in talks with Russia on long-term gas deal

Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic says Serbia is in advanced negotiations with Russian energy giant Gazprom.

US Treasury sanctions Iranian oil exports and shadow fleet operations

US Treasury sanctions 13 entities, eight vessels and one individual involved in Iranian oil shadow fleet operations whilst removing four Belarus-related designations from sanctions list.

Uganda signs $4bn oil refinery deal with UAE's Alpha MBM Investments

Uganda has finalised an agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments LLC to develop a 60,000-bpd crude oil refinery in Kabaale. The $4bn project is expected to begin construction later this year and could be operational within three years.

Jordan launches first CNG refuelling station powered by Risha field

Jordan inaugurated its first independent compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station for buses, trucks and other vehicles, in what officials described as a major step to expand natural gas use domestically and reduce energy costs.

Centrica signs gas deal with Devon

Centrica Energy has entered into a natural gas sale and purchase agreement with US shale producer Devon Energy.

PetroVietnam ready to start thermal power project construction

The O Mon 4 plant forms part of the wider Block B–O Mon gas-to-power project, a strategic initiative designed to tap domestic offshore gas reserves for electricity generation.

Talos announces Daenerys discovery in US Gulf

Talos Energy has discovered hydrocarbons at the Daenerys exploration well in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries drive up petrol prices, shortages looming

Russian wholesale gasoline prices are soaring to record levels following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on critical refinery infrastructure. Analysts warn that Russia is facing fuel shortages in the coming weeks, Meduza reported on August 21.

India’s renewables potential blossoms in its northern states

While much attention has traditionally focused on populous coastal and southern regions of India, the nation’s lesser-known northern states conceal a remarkable, yet under-appreciated, opportunity.

Nigerian oil and gas firms expand abroad as Western majors retreat from onshore fields

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is undergoing a shift as major international oil companies (IOCs) retreat from riskier onshore and shallow-water operations to focus on deep offshore developments.

Energy firms Eni and Apache plan gas output boost in Egypt

Italy's Eni aims to produce around 120mn cubic feet per day of natural gas from two new wells at Egypt’s Zohr field in the Mediterranean by November. US-based Apache Corp. plans to boost its natural gas production in Egypt.

Libya’s oil production hits 1.38mn barrels per day

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on August 19 that crude oil production had in the previous 24 hours exceeded 1.38mn barrels, alongside an additional 50,000 barrels of condensates

Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia and Hungary is renewed

The oil flow from the Russian Druzhba pipeline was renewed late on August 19 after a Ukrainian drone attack temporarily halted flows.

Mexico’s Amigo LNG signs 20-year supply deal with Gunvor

Mexico’s Amigo LNG has agreed to a 20-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Gunvor Singapore

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.