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Ukraine doubles biomethane capacity with launch of new plant
Ukraine has significantly expanded its renewable gas sector with the launch of a sixth biomethane plant, effectively doubling the country’s production capacity.
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
A senior investment analyst examines how the ongoing Middle East military conflict and rapidly climbing oil and gas prices are affecting African economies, supply chains and cost of living.
Kenya’s KenGen expands geothermal expertise to Bhutan and other countries
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (NSE:KEGN) is extending its geothermal power expertise to the Kingdom of Bhutan, joining five other countries where the firm is supporting clean energy development
BP confirms Angola Quiluma start-up of gas production from Angola’s Quiluma field
BP has started gas production at Angola’s Quiluma field, as the New Gas Consortium project supplies feedstock to the Angola LNG plant and strengthens the country’s position in global gas markets.
Algeria boosts LNG exports as global supply disruptions reshape energy flows
Algeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are surging amid escalating regional tensions and shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz
New fuel pipeline between Slovakia and Hungary approved by cabinet in Bratislava
The Slovak cabinet approved the construction of a new fuel pipeline between Slovakia and Hungary.
Rising oil prices threaten Tunisia’s economy amid Middle East tensions
Tunisia is increasingly exposed to the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East tensions, mainly owing to the country’s reliance on imported energy.
South32 shuts down Mozambican aluminium smelter Mozal over high electricity cost
South32 Limited (ASX/JSE:S32) has placed its aluminium smelter in Mozambique on care and maintenance after it failed to secure an affordable electricity tariff
Mauritius picks French renewables firm Seaturns to build 10MW farm
French wave energy developer Seaturns has won a tender to launch a pre-commercial offshore energy farm in Mauritius, Modern Power Systems writes.
KazTransOil expects to export 474,000 tonnes of crude via CPC in March
Kazakhstan’s state pipeline operator KazTransOil (KZ: KZTO) said it expects to export 474,000 tonnes of crude via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline that runs to Russia's Black Sea coast in March.
Chinese battery material producer Putailai invests $297mn in Malaysian plant
Chinese battery materials producer Putailai is redirecting its global expansion strategy toward Southeast Asia, announcing a $297mn investment in a new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Malaysia.
Indonesia to accelerate 100 GW solar push through decentralisation
Indonesia is laying the groundwork for one of the most ambitious renewable energy programmes in the developing world.
Singapore moves forward to tackle water scarcity through energy efficiency
Singapore has marked a new phase in its water strategy, as a different constraint is emerging and its water challenge is no longer primarily about supply; it is increasingly about energy.
Philippines plans $430mn Mindoro grid link project
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will invest PHP23.9bn ($430mn) to build a submarine cable linking Batangas to Mindoro, aiming to connect the island to the Luzon grid and improve power supply reliability.
Spain backs Cuba solar rollout as outages spur decentralised energy push
Cuba is set to receive solar panels and humanitarian aid from Spain while expanding domestic photovoltaic installations to mitigate persistent power shortages, according to official announcements
India strengthens transmission framework to support renewable energy expansion
The government has reinforced regulatory and infrastructure measures to ensure seamless grid integration of renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).
India denies media reports of Iran tanker swap deal
New Delhi is navigating a delicate balance between its energy dependence on Gulf suppliers.
Bangladesh steps up LNG purchases as Asia feels tightening of supplies
Bangladesh is moving to secure additional LNG supplies from the spot market as part of the intensifying strain on global energy markets linked to the war in Iran and knock-on effects with supplies.
Japan’s JERA proposes LNG plant for Oahu as Tokyo grapples with energy strains
Japan’s largest power generation company has set out plans to develop a liquefied natural gas-fired plant on Oahu, positioning the project as a lower-cost alternative to oil-based generation.
Japan eyes Alaska oil tie-up as supply risks mount
Japan is preparing to use a forthcoming summit in the US to advance co-operation on crude production in Alaska, as Tokyo seeks to shore up energy security against mounting disruption linked to the conflict in Iran.
Bangladesh approves emergency spot LNG purchases
Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to secure emergency energy supplies after a cabinet committee approved the purchase of two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Aramco Trading Singapore.
India seeks Chinese urea supplies as Middle East conflict threatens fertiliser output
ndia has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts natural gas supplies and raises concerns over fertiliser production in the South Asian country.
Turkey emerges as revived route for Iraqi oil amid Hormuz crisis
Baghdad accelerates revamp of long-idle pipeline puy out of action more than a decade ago by bomb attacks.
Philippines down to its last three weeks of fuel reserves, turns to Russia for help
The Philippines is currently navigating a perilous and largely overlooked period of economic vulnerability: its national fuel supply could run out in around three to four weeks if international imports don't arrive soon.
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