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Colombia's Ecopetrol chief steps aside temporarily amid probes and political tensions

7 April 2026

The board of Colombia’s state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has asked its chief executive Ricardo Roa to step aside temporarily until after the presidential election cycle, following mounting legal scrutiny and internal dissent

Colombia's Isagén, US Atlas secure financing for $453mn solar project in Colombia

7 April 2026

Isagén and Atlas Renewable Energy have reached financial close for the El Campano solar project in Córdoba, paving the way for construction of a 128.8 MWdc facility expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2027

Cuba turns to Chinese solar imports as energy crisis deepens under oil curbs

7 April 2026

Cuba is accelerating imports of Chinese solar technology to mitigate worsening electricity shortages linked to tighter oil supply restrictions, as the island seeks to stabilise its fragile power system

OMV Petrom comes up dry off coast of Bulgaria

7 April 2026

A consortium led by OMV Petrom has failed to find significant gas volumes at a Black Sea exploration well offshore Bulgaria.

Trillion seeks sale of offshore Turkish gas project

7 April 2026

Canada-listed Trillion Energy is seeking a buyer for its stake in a Black Sea gas project while advancing a new exploration position in Turkey.

Aker BP starts up Symra field off Norway

7 April 2026

Norwegian oil and gas producer Aker BP has started oil production from the Symra field in the North Sea nine months ahead of schedule.

Energy shock drives food price pressures in North Macedonia

7 April 2026

Policymakers, businesses and households are bracing for potential spillover effects as higher energy costs begin to filter through the economy.

Jackdaw approval in sight in UK

7 April 2026

The UK is set to approve Shell’s Jackdaw gas field, unlocking a major North Sea resource while exposing the tension between energy security needs and climate commitments.

Blackstone invests in Bulgarian solar developer Sunotec

7 April 2026

German-Bulgarian solar photovoltaic developer Sunotec has secured a structured equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities unit to support its expansion across Europe.

US lawmakers urge end to Cuba energy curbs after Havana visit

7 April 2026

Two US lawmakers called for an end to restrictions on fuel supplies to Cuba after a five-day visit to Havana, warning that tightening curbs are worsening the island’s economic crisis

Cuba to boost power output with Russian fuel as floating plants add 124MW

7 April 2026

Cuba said two floating power units will generate 124MW of electricity from mid-April following the arrival of Russian fuel shipments, as the island seeks to ease a deepening energy shortfall

Union leader says fuel supply steady despite war on Iran

7 April 2026

Iran’s fuel supply network has continued to operate without disruption despite war and threats of further attacks, a union official said.

US strikes hit Kharg Island defences as Iran says oil exports intact

7 April 2026

US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, as Iranian sources insisted the country’s main oil export hub remained fully operational despite heavy bombardment.

Pemex's aging pipelines under scrutiny as Gulf of Mexico spill triggers cover-up allegations

7 April 2026

A hydrocarbon spill stretching more than 630 kilometres along Mexico's Gulf coastline has become something more than an environmental emergency. It has become a test of whether Pemex and the government told the truth about when they knew.

Can pipelines make a comeback?

7 April 2026

The shock to LNG supply is forcing buyers to confront both physical disruption and rising dependence on the US, which could revive interest in long-stalled pipeline projects.

The world could run out of chocolate by 2050

7 April 2026

The world could face a severe shortage of chocolate by 2050 as climate change disrupts cocoa production in key growing regions, according to scientific estimates and industry data.

Chile clears $1bn renewables push as wind projects dominate new capacity pipeline

7 April 2026

Chile has approved a fresh wave of renewable energy investments exceeding $1bn, reinforcing its transition strategy with a strong tilt towards wind generation and grid expansion.

Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens

7 April 2026

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on GCC countries continue.