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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.
Argentina energy surplus seen topping $15bn as shale boom reshapes economy
Argentina’s energy sector could generate a surplus exceeding $15bn in 2026, driven by rising output from the Vaca Muerta shale formation, lower imports and favourable global prices, analysts and international banks said.
Phoenix to invest $6bn in Argentina shale under Milei incentive scheme
Oil producer Phoenix Global Resources, backed by Switzerland-based Mercuria Energy Group, plans to invest about $6bn in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation and will apply to the government’s large investment incentive programme.
UAE energy minister says world must not be held 'hostage' by Iran over Hormuz
The UAE's energy minister warned the world must not be "held hostage" by Iran over Hormuz, calling for a united stand on freedom of navigation as Abu Dhabi invests in alternative shipping routes on its eastern coast.
Iranian cruise missile strikes oil tanker in Qatari waters
An Iranian cruise missile struck an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in Qatari waters on April 1 after two others were intercepted, escalating Tehran's targeting of Gulf energy assets as the war enters its second month.
Japan’s LNG diversification will not shield it against global price spikes
Diversified supply portfolios and crude oil-indexed contracts, do not shield Japanese buyers as is claimed. Approaching week six of the war in Iran, Japan remains fully exposed to Middle East supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Vingroup to swap LNG-fired plant for renewable energy project
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is pivoting from building the country’s biggest LNG-fired power plant to a renewable energy project.
China begins construction of 1 GW wind farm in northern Kazakhstan
China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has begun building a 1 GW wind farm near Ekibastuz in Kazakhstan’s northern Pavlodar Region.
ING sees Azerbaijan as safe haven amid Middle East risks
Every $10 increase in oil prices adds approximately $3bn to Azerbaijan's annual export revenues, equivalent to 4% of GDP, ING analysts point out.
Czech and Slovak cabinets renew joint sessions, discuss energy crisis
The Czech and Slovak cabinets renewed joint sessions on March 31, two years after the previous Czech centre-right cabinet of Petr Fiala suspended the joint sessions over diverging foreign policy views between including support of Ukraine.
EC sends letter to Slovakia condemning double pricing of diesel
The European Commission sent a letter to Slovakia condemning Bratislava for double pricing of diesel fuels at Slovak gas stations, which charge higher prices to cars with foreign license plates.
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