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Bangladesh to import 11 LNG cargoes in May
Bangladesh is set to import 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in May to meet peak summer demand, with the majority sourced from the volatile spot market, according to a senior official at Petrobangla.
Adani commissions 1,000-MW HVDC link to boost Mumbai power resilience
Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited, a unit of Adani Energy Solutions Limited, has commissioned a 1,000-MW HVDC line connecting Kudus and Aarey.
India to launch 15th commercial mine auction round in Mumbai
The Ministry of Coal will organise a stakeholder consultation on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security' along with the launch of the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17, the Indian government said in a press release.
India eyes global clean energy leadership with hydrogen, nuclear push
India is positioning itself as a major global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated blend of policy support, technological innovation and industry participation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, according to a government press
Poland's PGE to markedly up 2026 CAPEX, pegs strategy review to EU carbon reforms
Poland’s major power group PGE said on April 16 it planned to increase its capital expenditure by several dozen per cent this year, adding that it will present an update to its strategy in September.
Bosnia selects US investor for Croatia gas link project
Bosnia and Herzegovina has chosen US investor AAFS Infrastructure and Energy LLC to lead a long-delayed gas pipeline project with Croatia.
Slovakia opens new biomethane plant
Survey finds three in four Turks fear war will hurt economy, high anxiety over oil price
A public opinion survey commissioned by Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in March found widespread concern among Turks about the potential economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East.
Turkmengaz, China’s CNPC seal deal on fourth phase of giant Galkynysh gas field development
Turkmenistan's state gas company Turkmengaz and China's CNPC on April 16 signed a deal to construct the fourth development phase of the Central Asian country’s giant Galkynysh gas field.
Saudi Arabia calls on US to lift blockade
Saudi Arabian officials are reportedly pressuring the US to halt its blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Wall Street Journal, with Riyadh worried about the potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea by Iranian proxies.
Nigeria becomes petrol exporter for the first time in years
650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery has driven Nigeria to become a net exporter of petrol for the first time in decades.
Angola’s Lobito refinery reportedly in talks with Botswana
Angola’s $6.6bn Lobito refinery project has entered uncertain waters as confusion sets in surrounding potential investment from Botswana.
Zambia loses $200mn through tax relief measures it implemented in response to Middle East War
Zambia’s government has lost up to $200mn in potential revenue after it implemented tax measures on fuel to cushion the economy against the adverse impact of the ongoing Middle East War.
Botswana, Omani group Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC launch construction of 500MW solar power project
Botswana’s government launched the construction of a 500-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant and 500MWh battery storage system on April 16, three days after signing the contract in Oman.
China pledges "firm support" for Cuba amid escalating US pressure, Trump threats
China pledged "firm support" for Cuba against continued US threats, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stating Beijing opposes coercive diplomacy and will back Havana's defence of national sovereignty
Saudi Aramco restores full oil capacity after drone strikes on Gulf energy sites
Saudi Aramco (2222) has fully restored oil production and export capacity after drone strikes that cut output by 1.3mn bpd, with pipeline and refinery operations back at pre-attack levels.
Trump issues Presidential permits for handful of oil pipelines
US President Donald Trump issued a handful of pipeline permits this week for projects relating to the transport of crude oil and petroleum products between Canada and the US.
Gas crisis protests spread across Iraqi cities as roads are blocked
Protests over Iraq’s gas crisis spread to several cities on April 16, with demonstrators blocking roads and burning tyres in Samawa, the capital of Muthanna province, and Hilla, the capital of Babil province.
EagleRock reportedly exploring US IPO worth up to $2bn
Permian Basin royalty firm EagleRock is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
Activity advances in US Gulf
Oil and gas operators are continuing to invest in deepwater developments, as illustrated by recent announcements.
Bulgaria opens radioactive waste repository on Romanian border
Bulgaria has opened a national repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at Radiana near Kozloduy, with 60-year operational capacity and €76mn in EBRD funding.
Envusa Energy commissions 140MW wind farm to power Anglo American’s South African PGM mines
Envusa Energy has commissioned a 140MW wind farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape to supply renewable power to Anglo American’s PGM mining operations
Cambodia cuts fuel prices as government eases tax burden
Retail fuel prices in Cambodia have declined, with both petrol and diesel becoming cheaper following the latest adjustment announced by authorities.
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