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Iraq continues export focus with strategic oil link to Oman

Iraq is exploring a highly ambitious plan to construct a crude oil pipeline to Oman

Ukraine hits multiple Russian oil refineries, Trump calls for more EU oil sanctions

Ukraine is expanding its campaign of trying to cut the Kremlin off from its oil export income with a campaign of targeting Russia’s oil refining and pipeline assets, using its new long-range drones and missiles.

Egypt signs oil and gas exploration deals with Dragon Oil, Perenco and Apache worth over $121mn

Egypt said the three deals cover Offshore North Sinai, East El-Hamd (Gulf of Suez), and an integrated Western Desert area, committing more than $121m to exploration work and signing bonuses.

Malawi’s ESCOM launches major projects with aim to boost electricity access to 30% by 2030

ESCOM says the government’s priority is to deliver flagship projects such as the Mozambique–Malawi 400kV Interconnection Project (MOMA) on schedule, to build a reliable and "resilient grid that supports national development".

Moldova unveils €43bn energy strategy to 2050 focused on renewables and storage

Ambitious strategy aims to strengthen energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and align Moldova with European sustainability standards.

Monkey Island LNG inks deal with McDermott and offtake MoU

Louisiana-based Monkey Island LNG has signed a deal with McDermott to provide front-end engineering and planning services.

Australia grants Woodside final approval for extension of North West Shelf

Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy received final environmental approval for the extension of its North West Shelf project.

Drones strike Russia’s largest oil port of Primorsk

More than 30 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s biggest oil terminal of Primorsk overnight on September 11–12, The Moscow Times reported on September 12.

Leo Lithium to return $171mn from sale of 40% stake in Mali’s Goulamina project to China’s Ganfeng

US accelerates oil and gas development as it rolls back the Climate Crisis fight

The Trump administration is intensifying its support for fossil fuels and nuclear power while rolling back incentives for renewable energy, in a policy shift that marks a sharp departure from policies under President Joe Biden.

GoviEx, Niger extend arbitration pause on Madaouela uranium project valued at $376mn

Madaouela is among the world’s largest uranium resources, with measured and indicated resources of 100mn pounds of U₃O₈ and a post-tax net present value of $376mn at a uranium price of $80 per pound.

Moldova’s dramatic energy sector transformation

Chisinau ended decades of dependence on Russia in just four years — but will the upcoming general election derail the remaining reforms?

This year's historic heatwaves largely caused by 180 "carbon majors" - study

More than a quarter of over 200 heat waves recorded globally since 2000 were impossible without human-driven climate change, with emissions from the world’s largest fossil fuel and cement companies playing a significant role.

Asia’s gas utilities are politically shielded but economically exposed

Many of the region’s gas distributors enjoy the safety net of being government-related entities and are ‘protected’ to a large extent. Their credit profiles are, in reality, extensions of sovereign ratings rather than stand-alone assessments.

Aminex reaches major milestone in Tanzania’s largest onshore gas development - Interview

Aminex has entered the construction phase of the Ntorya Project, Tanzania’s largest onshore gas development, marking a key milestone for the company and the East African country’s energy strategy.

Oil majors face $4.4bn in liabilities under Nigeria's tightened decommissioning rules, says NUPRC chief

Nigeria’s upstream regulator has cleared 94 oilfield decommissioning plans worth $4.42bn since April 2023, arising from all FDPs submitted in that period, the NUPRC chief said, underscoring tightened rules to safeguard state finances.

Algeria’s Sonatrach, NOC Kenya sign draft deal on oil E&P, LPG imports

Kenya’s NOC and Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach have agreed to collaborate across the petroleum value chain, including upstream exploration and production, LPG imports, storage, distribution and trading.

Cenovus to sell WRB Refining interest to Phillips 66 for $1.4bn

Cenovus Energy announced on September 9 that it had agreed to sell its 50% interest in the WRB Refining to its existing partner in the joint venture, Phillips 66.

Strathcona sweetens MEG offer in effort to outbid Cenovus

Strathcona Resources announced on September 8 that it was amending its takeover offer for MEG Energy.

Kyrgyzstan building mega dam in “very dangerous place”, says Academy of Sciences head in earthquake warning

Officials deny pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydroelecric project with inadequate seismic surveys.

South African energy regulator approves Sasol Gas maximum gas price adjustment for Q2 FY2025/26

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa in a statement on September 9 said it had considered and noted Sasol Gas Limited’s adjustment of its maximum gas price for the Q2 of FY 2025/26.

US sanctions Indian petchem traders over Iran deals

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six Indian companies for their involvement in trading petrochemicals produced in Iran, according to a report released by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.

Ban on oil extraction and legalised cocaine could save the Amazon, says Colombia’s president

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for ending petroleum extraction in the Amazon region and legalising cocaine production to preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest

Kenya, France's AFD agree to cooperate in geothermal segment to boost uptake in East Africa

Kenya and France have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate geothermal energy development in East Africa, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the French Development Agency (AFD)

ASX-listed Gladiator Resources in talks to sell Tanzanian uranium assets, eyes US rare-earth projects

ASX-listed Gladiator Resources Ltd (GLA) announced it is in discussions with multiple groups for the purchase of its Tanzanian uranium prospects located within the Mkuju region in the south-west of the country.