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Holtec secures major fuel-storage contract in Taiwan
Holtec International has been selected by Taiwan Power Company to develop indoor dry-storage installations for used nuclear fuel at the Chinshan and Kuosheng sites.
Mongolia’s coal exports hit 93% of government’s 2025 target in Jan-Nov
Mongolia’s coal exports hit 79mn tonnes in the first 11 months of the year, meeting 93% of the government’s 2025 target of 85mn tonnes, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said on December 11.
India brings new large-scale coal-fired facilities online
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited has moved a step closer to completing one of India’s largest new coal-fired schemes, after declaring the commercial operation date for the second unit of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
Over $8bn in energy in investments in the Philippines in the first 11 months of 2025
The Philippines has approved nearly $8bn in energy investments this year, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s medium-term development strategy.
Tajikistan’s power shortages “have become a full-blown crisis”
Across Tajikistan there are households receiving power for only a few hours a day, according to a December 11 report from Azattyk.
Brazil moves to expand Amazon bioeconomy
Fuel shortages and plant failures leave two-thirds of Cuba in the dark
Cuba's electricity deficit reached a critical 67% during peak hours on December 9, leaving two-thirds of the island without power as fuel shortages and ageing infrastructure pushed the National Energy System to breaking point
Bashkortostan to retain buyback option on stake in Russian oil major Bashneft
The government of the Bashkortostan Republic could retain a buyback option on 6.3% stake in Rosneft-controlled regional oil major Bashneft
€100mn battery park completed, second facility underway in Estonia
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US bank Xtellus Partners gets ahead in bid for Lukoil assets
Cashless deal and asset swap proposed by US bank Xtellus Partners is reportedly favoured by sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil, according to Reuters
Serbia cannot nationalise NIS without Russia’s consent, Lavrov says
Serbia cannot nationalise its sanctioned oil company, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), without Russia’s consent, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on December 11.
Zimbabwe to launch construction of a 600MW floating solar farm in June 2026 quarter
Zimbabwe to begin building a 600MW solar power plant next year on a lake that forms part of its border with Zambia.
Croatia’s Dalekovod wins €19.7mn contract to build North Macedonia-Albania power link
South Sudan deploys troops to secure Heglig oilfield under SSPDF-claimed three-way deal
South Sudan has deployed troops to the Heglig oilfield under what its military describes as a three-way arrangement with Sudan’s rival factions, aiming to shield critical infrastructure from the country’s escalating civil war.
Chinese investors keen to partner with Saudi petchem companies
Chinese investors involved in petrochemicals, plastics, and printing are looking for partnership opportunities with Saudi companies, with more than 150 expressing interest in increasing investment and localising specialised industries.
Nigeria launches gas trading licence and clearing house to reshape Africa’s energy market
Nigeria’s petroleum regulator has introduced a gas trading licence and a centralised clearing house intended to formalise transactions and improve transparency across Africa’s gas sector
Eni, ExxonMobil plan $300mn investments in Egypt’s Nour block, Western Zohr concession
Eni is set to begin drilling a second gas well at the Nour offshore concession in the eastern Mediterranean in February, with an estimated investment of $150mn. ExxonMobil to inject $150mn in investments to drill well in the Western Zohr concession
Nigeria orders NNPCL CEO to attend hearing over irregular payments
Nigeria’s Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd.’s (NNPCL) CEO Bayo Ojulari to attend a hearing on December 15 over audit queries raised in 2021.
Nigeria’s new Ondo refinery project sees breakthrough following the creation of JV structure
A new project to construct a 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery in Nigeria’s Ondo State has been formalised, with a joint venture (JV) structure established to carry the plans forward.
Angola launches Africa’s largest off-grid solar-plus-storage system
Angola has activated a 25.4 MW solar power plant with 75.26 MWh of battery storage in Cazombo, marking Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy project
Tata commissions HV transmission link in India
Tata Power has commissioned a key high-voltage transmission link in northern India, marking a further step in efforts to strengthen the region’s grid and improve the flow of clean energy.
CREC confirms debt-package on Luzon solar development
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has secured a near-PHP4bn ($68mn) debt package to advance one of its largest solar developments in northern Luzon.
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