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Nigeria’s gas dilemma: abundant reserves, limited domestic delivery

Despite its vast proven natural gas reserves of almost 210 trillion cubic feet, Nigeria has been unable to harness sufficient gas for its domestic economy or export market.

Polish firm ELQ targets major renewable expansion in Ukraine

Polish energy company ELQ plans to invest up to €2.5bn in Ukraine’s renewable energy sector, aiming to build as much as 2.5 gigawatts of new capacity in the coming years.

Global oil shock puts Ghana on alert as government weighs fuel tax cuts

Ghana may review fuel taxes and levies if surging global oil prices place excessive pressure on consumers, a government spokesperson said, as rising geopolitical tensions threaten to drive up energy costs.

DZGM Energy Resources secures power purchase agreement for 100MW hybrid power plant in Zambia

Zambia’s state-owned power utility, Zesco, has signed a power purchase agreement with DZGM Energy Resources (DZGM) for a 100-megawatt (MW) solar-wind hybrid project in the country.

Nigeria’s solar imports jump to 2.9mn panels as power crisis deepens

Persistent electricity shortages are driving Nigeria to import 2.9mn solar panels worth NGN435.5bn ($314.4mn), signalling a rapid shift towards off-grid energy solutions

Montenegro says fuel supply stable despite global uncertainty

Iran pushes ahead with solar and wind plants

Iran is building four solar plants and a wind farm targeting 100MW as the war batters the power grid, with the first phase due online by July 2026 amid repeated strikes on electricity infrastructure.

Mexico inspects Pemex facilities in Gulf after oil spill spreads 600km along coastline

Mexico considers oil shipments to Cuba as Trump softens blockade stance

BP's new CEO and the company's reset

Meg O’Neill’s UK debut as BP CEO alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes as the company resets strategy amid a global energy shock, rising prices, and mounting investor pressure.

Colombia signals readiness to resume power exports to Ecuador amid policy standoff

Colombia said it is prepared to resume electricity exports to Ecuador, though any restart depends on decisions by President Daniel Noboa’s government, according to statements by the energy ministry

Colombia advances Venezuela gas import plan as pipeline talks progress

Colombia is moving forward with plans to import natural gas from Venezuela after a meeting between the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ecopetrol and PDVSA outlined a roadmap to define commercial terms and restore key infrastructure

Iraq starts fuel exports to Syria via al-Tanf crossing towards Baniyas refinery

Syria has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the first Iraqi fuel convoys through the al-Tanf border crossing to the Baniyas refinery, paving the way for exports to global markets.

Iranian attack sparks fire at Kuwait Airport’s fuel storage

Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced that Kuwait International Airport was hit by a drone attack, triggering a major fire at a fuel facility.

Atomic Eagle says Zambia key for stable global uranium supply

Atomic Eagle (ASX:AEU; FRA:6QZ0), a uranium-focused exploration and development company, said Zambia is well positioned to help meet rising global demand for the nuclear fuel, citing its stable operating environment and resource base.

Trillion seeks sale of Black Sea gas project

Canada’s Trillion Energy said it is seeking a buyer for its stake in a natural gas project offshore Türkiye, even as it moves ahead with a new exploration investment in the country

Ust-Luga and Primorsk to their lowest levels since pre-war time

Russia has lost over $1bn in oil export revenues Ukraine’s week-long attacks on its two most important Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. Weekly shipments through both ports have fallen by two-thirds.

Morocco fuel prices rise for third time amid Iran war tensions

Fuel prices in Morocco are set to rise for the third time since the outbreak of the Iran war, with new increases taking effect from midnight on April 1, 2026,

NFE locks Brazil LNG deal

New Fortress Energy said its Brazil unit has signed a long-term lease and capacity agreement for the Terminal de Gás Sul LNG import facility in Santa Catarina, with operations under the contract set to begin in August 2026.

Shell Brasil tops output mark

Shell Brasil exceeded 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day on March 24, reaching 502,200 boed, country head Cristiano Costa said in a social media post.

Gazprom Export sues former German trading subsidiary SEFE in Russian court

Gazprom Export filed a lawsuit in St Petersburg against its former German trading subsidiary SEFE, the latest in a series of Russian court actions against European energy firms since Western sanctions severed gas ties.

Drone strike ignites massive fire at Castrol oil storage facility in Iraq

A devastating fire erupted on April 1 at the Castrol oil storage facility, part of the “Sardar” group, located along the Erbil-Mosul road in Iraq. The blaze was triggered by a drone strike, reportedly launched by an unidentified entity.

Golden Pass terminal produces first LNG

The Golden Pass LNG export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast has produced its first LNG, marking substantial completion of construction and commissioning at Train 1.

Ivory Coast secures funding for 52MWp Sokhoro solar plant

Ivory Coast has reached financial close on the 52MWp Sokhoro solar project, enabling construction of one of the country’s largest solar power plants as it seeks to expand renewable energy capacity.

MASPV secures landmark Guatemala solar deal as storage-backed projects gain traction

Energy firm MASPV has been awarded a contract worth more than $100mn to develop a large-scale solar project in Guatemala, marking a significant step in the region’s shift towards more flexible renewable energy systems.