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Namibian rail operator TransNamib pilots hydrogen-powered locomotive, seeks pivot from diesel engines
TransNamib Holdings (TransNamib), Namibia’s state-owned rail company, has launched a six-month trial run for a locomotive powered by hydrogen and diesel in partnership with Belgian giant CMB. TECH (EBR: CMBT).
Caturus achieves full commercialisation of Commonwealth LNG
Caturus has completed the commercialisation of its planned Commonwealth LNG project on the US Gulf Coast and is closing in on a final investment decision.
Indonesian construction company WIKA Beton signs MoU for Alaska LNG project
PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WTON) is making a high-stakes leap into the North American energy corridor, confirming it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a massive LNG infrastructure project in Alaska
Seoul cuts fuel bills by ending post-payment system
South Korea has abolished a controversial post-payment system for gas stations that has been blamed for driving up consumer fuel costs, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced on April 9.
India welcomes West Asia ceasefire
Manila to secure fuel supplies during Middle East ceasefire
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intends to capitalise on a two-week cessation of hostilities in the Middle East to increase the nation's petroleum reserves, the president told Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro.
US concerns stall Citgo sale as political risks mount
A planned transfer of control of Citgo Petroleum, Venezuela’s most valuable overseas asset, has run into delays amid mounting reservations within the Trump administration over pricing and political fallout
India’s clean energy push hinges on debt markets
India’s ambition to scale up renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and achieve a 60% non-fossil fuel energy mix by 2035 will depend as much on financing structures as on policy and technology.
Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as ties show signs of thaw
Bangladesh has sought to increase fuel imports from India during a high-level visit to New Delhi, signalling a possible easing of strained bilateral ties.
Venezuela seen entering sustained recovery by 2026, analyst says
Venezuela’s economy is poised to enter a phase of sustained recovery by 2026, underpinned by energy sector liberalisation and updated legal frameworks, according to Luis Vicente León, president of market research company Datanálisis
India clears two mega hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh
India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a combined investment of INR401.75bn ($4.4bn) for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
Windfall tax delay exposes Indonesia’s challenge in capturing commodity gains
Indonesia recently announced that it had delayed the rollout of its windfall tax proposal on coal and nickel exports. The country noted that the complexity of balancing fiscal needs with industrial policy is behind the delay
Polish builder Erbud launches strategic options review following 15% EBITDA growth in 2025
Polish construction company Erbud announced on April 8 the launch of a strategic options overview, a move that does not rule out capital injections or major changes to its shareholder structure, after posting a 15% y/y increase in 2025 EBITDA.
Syria reports 30% rise in Dijla oilfields production in Hasakah
Syria’s state-owned oil company has announced a marked improvement in output from the Dijla fields in Hasakah province, saying production has risen by around 30%
Petroecuador doubles output at Drago field to near 6,000 bpd after technical overhaul
Ecuador’s state oil company Petroecuador has sharply increased production at its Drago field, underscoring a broader strategy to lift national crude output through operational upgrades and targeted investments.
Brazil expands low carbon farming push
Peru scales up solar capacity as Sunny complex reaches 345 MW
Peru accelerates solar deployment as Kallpa’s Sunny complex reaches 345 MW, signalling a broader expansion pipeline of 1.42 GW set to reshape the country’s renewable energy landscape by 2028.
Valaris Halliburton and Petronas join forces to advance Suriname offshore development
Valaris, Halliburton and Petronas align drilling, subsurface and project execution in Suriname, targeting early-stage efficiency and long-term offshore development value in a fast-growing basin.
Vietnam fuel prices ease after global oil dip
Fuel prices in Vietnam fell on the afternoon of April 8, tracking a decline in global markets following a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Laos promotes electric vehicles while controlling essential goods
Laos has set out five key priorities to ease economic pressures on households and businesses, focusing on fuel, electric vehicles, prices, trade, and mining regulation.
Thai PM silent on refinery, fuel investigation
On April 7, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to comment on several matters, including refinery operations and an ongoing fuel probe. When asked about the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, he responded only with a nod
Fuel crisis deepens Myanmar food security fears
Myanmar’s fragile economy is under growing strain as fuel and fertiliser shortages threaten food production at a critical time.
Iran brings 12MW solar plant online in Khorasan Razavi as renewables push gathers pace
Iran inaugurated a 12MW solar power plant in Bardaskan, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, citing governor general Gholamreza Mozaffari, who framed the launch as evidence of resilience following the February 28 outbreak of war.
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