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Kyivstar invests in solar power as Ukraine seeks energy resilience

28 May 2026

Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, has expanded its push into renewable energy with the acquisition of six solar power plants in western Ukraine.

US, Thailand reportedly speed up talks on LNG supply

28 May 2026

The US and Thailand are reportedly in talks over new long-term US-produced LNG supplies, which have accelerated in recent weeks.

Kenyan president Ruto appoints new petroleum secretary after fuel-sector controversy

28 May 2026

Kenya President William Ruto has appointed Kello Harsama as Petroleum Principal Secretary following the resignation of senior energy sector officials amid allegations linked to fuel stock data and emergency fuel import arrangements.

Williams cautions over pipeline capacity constraining US LNG growth

28 May 2026

Williams has warned that gas pipeline and storage capacity constraints could pose a bottleneck for US LNG growth.

Germany’s gas grid operators warn they may fail to secure suffiencent supplies to make it through the coming winter

28 May 2026

Germany’s gas grid operators have warned that current market conditions and storage rules may be insufficient to secure supplies through the coming winter.

Ammat Global Resources promotes Congolese-led operations as model for stronger upstream performance

28 May 2026

Ammat Global Resources, an independent hydrocarbon producer based in the Republic of Congo, has created a competitive operating model, showing that localisation can strengthen upstream performance while supporting ESG goals.

Premier African Minerals nears advances flotation plant optimisation at Zimbabwe lithium project Zulu

28 May 2026

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) is undertaking commissioning activities of various components of a new processing plant at its Zulu lithium mine in Zimbabwe ahead of hot commissioning of the line.

NOG enters Canada with Duvernay acquisition

28 May 2026

Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) has agreed to acquire a 25% non-operated interest in light oil assets located in Canada’s Duvernay shale play that are owned and operated by Parallax Energy Operating.

Tango Energy completes takeover of Aconcagua Energía after restructuring process

28 May 2026

Tango Energy has completed the acquisition and integration of Argentine oil producer Aconcagua Energía, marking the final exit of the company’s founding partners and concluding a restructuring process.

Neuquén monitors methane emissions at 124 inactive oil and gas wells

28 May 2026

Authorities in Argentina’s Neuquén province have carried out a methane emissions monitoring campaign at 124 inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells as part of efforts to assess environmental and safety risks linked to hydrocarbon operations.

Niger backs Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project amid talks with Algeria to establish export corridor

28 May 2026

Global Atomic has renewed backing for the Dasa uranium project from Niger, which with Algeria is exploring opening an export corridor to Mediterranean ports.

US sanctions Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority as three oil and LNG tankers pass through

28 May 2026

Three tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz with transponders switched off earlier this week, as the US Treasury moved to sanction Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Mozambique study finds $2bn discrepancy on investment TotalEnergies claims on gas project

28 May 2026

Independent audit commissioned by Mozambique’s government to assess expenses that TotalEnergies (Paris/LSE/NYSE: TTE) incurred at its project in the country between 2021 and January 2026 has found a $2bn discrepancy.

Fitch upgrades YPF ratings to ‘B-’ after Argentina sovereign upgrade

28 May 2026

YPF received an upgrade to its long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ by Fitch Ratings, following the agency’s recent upgrade of Argentina’s sovereign credit rating.

Zimbabwe, Australian junior Invictus Energy ink production sharing deal for gas project

28 May 2026

Australian gas explorer and developer Invictus Energy (ASX: IVZ, VFEX: INV) (Invictus) signed a petroleum production sharing agreement (PPSA) with Zimbabwe on May 27.

Malaysian upstream specialist Helms Geomarine completes Shell’s geotechnical investigation

28 May 2026

Malaysian upstream specialist Helms Geomarine Sdn Bhd has wrapped up a critical offshore geotechnical soil investigation campaign for energy supermajor Shell (Sarawak Shell Berhad) in the deepwater blocks off the coast of Sarawak

LG Energy Solution supplies $1.6bn batteries to US

28 May 2026

LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) will supply energy storage system (ESS) batteries worth $1.6bn to an unnamed US energy company, the South Korean firm announced on May 28.

Canadian High Arctic restarts Rig 103 under renewed Papua New Guinea campaign

28 May 2026

Calgary-headquartered upstream contractor High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp.(TSXV: HOH) has formally broken a multi-year drilling hiatus in Papua New Guinea

Australia drops draft of 20% LNG reservation rules

28 May 2026

The Australian government has officially released its highly anticipated draft regulations for a blanket 20% domestic gas reservation mandate, initiating a high-stakes industry consultation window