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Melting icecaps will cause more and bigger volcanic eruptions, study shows
As the weight of melting ice is lifted off volcanos, eruptions will become more common and more violent, according to a new study of volcanos in Chile’s Patagonia region.
Vietnam’s Nhon Trach LNG-fired power plants to begin commercial operations this year
Vietnam will bring online two LNG-fired power plants before the end of the year.
Canadian regulator gives approval for LNG port on Hudson Bay
The Canada Energy Regulator has granted authorization for the NeeStaNan organization to develop a port for LNG exports on Hudson Bay.
Global warming may create a "permanent El Nino", changing the world's weather patterns
Scientists are warning that global warming is disrupting the natural rhythm of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), potentially creating the conditions for a “permanent El Niño”-like climate state, with significant weather consequences.
French engineering firm Technip Energies secures large FLNG contract in Africa
French-based global engineering and technology company Technip Energies has secured a large contract for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit in Africa.
Climate change devastates global cocoa supplies as prices remain high
Cocoa prices have surged to unprecedented levels as climate change wreaks havoc on West African crops.
Iran leads world oil production growth with 13% increase
Iran topped global crude oil production growth in 2024, increasing daily output by 374,000 barrels to achieve a 13% rise.
Syria battles major wildfires as UN allocates $625,000 for emergency response
Syrian firefighting crews extinguished two major forest fires in Hama countryside whilst continuing to battle devastating wildfires in Latakia province for the ninth consecutive day.
Ever in India’s shadow, Bangladesh needs to define its own energy path
As a country Bangladesh is at an energy crossroads. Following decades of natural‑gas dominance, its energy planners are charting a course towards a diversified power policy with the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant the jewel in the crown.
India’s smart metering push gains momentum
India’s ambitious smart metering programme is gathering pace as state-owned distribution companies (DISCOMs) and private partners ramp up deployments across the country.
Uzbekistan taps China’s Shandong Group to upgrade Tashkent substations
China’s Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group is set to modernise two electrical substations in Tashkent under a deal aimed at improving the reliability of Uzbekistan’s power grid.
Kiribati must slash spending to fund climate defences, IMF warns
Kiribati faces mounting pressure to implement drastic fiscal cuts to fund desperately needed climate adaptation measures.
Scientists find ocean and atmosphere equally responsible for Atlantic cold blob
A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms, and scientists have found that both ocean and atmospheric factors contribute equally to this "cold blob" phenomenon.
Renewable energy surge puts Latin America on track for climate leadership
Latin America stands at a critical juncture in its energy evolution, with its largest economies showing both remarkable progress in renewable adoption and persistent challenges in weaning themselves off fossil fuels.
Gabon’s new oil and gas minister launches deepwater exploration drive
Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Gabon’s recently appointed Minister of Oil and Gas, has launched a strong drive to attract investment in deepwater oil and gas exploration.
Egypt and Russia sign supplementary agreements to advance El-Dabaa nuclear plant
Egypt and Russia have signed a supplementary intergovernmental agreement to push forward the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant project in Egypt.
EIA scales back US crude production forecast
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has scaled back its US crude production forecast slightly from previous expectations.
Arbitrators reported to have reached decision in ExxonMobil, Hess dispute
The arbitrators in a legal dispute between ExxonMobil and Hess have reportedly reached a decision.
DN Agrar and BSOG Energy to build Romania's largest biomethane plant
Biomethane project is part of DN Agrar’s strategy to expand its green energy portfolio and support a circular agricultural model.
ESG trends gaining ground across Southeast Asia – by way of ESD stocks
Across the archipelagos and peninsulas of the wider ASEAN region, ESG is no longer confined to idealistic investor presentations. It is beginning to shape investment flows, boardroom decisions and national policy frameworks.
Libyan oil revenues reach $9.43bn
Libya’s central bank revealed this week that the country’s oil revenues had reached $9.43bn in the first half of 2025, making the oil industry an important contributor to the Libyan economy – according to Reuters.
Greenland’s ice sheet is melting, threating a sea-level rise of several metres, scientists say
Scientific studies from beneath Greenland’s vast ice sheet have revealed that the region may be far more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, and that threatens a dramatic rise in sea levels around the globe.
AEC defends Africa’s right to develop its energy resources amid criticism from Greenpeace
The African Energy Chamber has strongly rejected recent criticism from Greenpeace, accusing the organisation of consistently working to disrupt Africa’s energy development.
BALKAN BLOG: Can Croatia become a European energy and transport hub?
Croatia has ambitions to become a gateway for energy and trade in Europe, but questions remain about how far this can be achieved in a competitive field.
Saudi SABIC considers IPO for subsidiary Gas company
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is studying strategic options for its National Industrial Gases Company (Gas) subsidiary, including a potential initial public offering.
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