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Trump confirms Cuba talks as speculation swirls around Raúl Castro's son as interlocutor
Cuba says 32,880 pregnant women at risk as US fuel blockade disrupts maternal healthcare
Holtec supplies used fuel equipment to India’s Kudankulam plant
Holtec International has delivered a wide range of equipment for the management of used nuclear fuel to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
Alligator Energy pushes forward Samphire uranium project in Australia
The company has reportedly said pre-conditioning of the first test pattern is now scheduled to begin in the coming week ahead of eventual uranium extraction.
Seoul passes new law to fast-track small modular reactors
The Ministry of Science and ICT in Seoul said the legislation requires the preparation of a five-year master plan for overall SMR system development, alongside annual implementation plans.
Major Turkish geothermal tomato greenhouse targets European markets
A newly-built 40,000-square-metre geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Central Anatolia, Turkey, is expected to produce around 2,500 tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually, with European export markets the prime target.
Syrian Petroleum reports 170,000 daily gas cylinder output
Syria’s gas supply is set to stabilise soon as the Syrian Petroleum Company reported a daily output of 170,000 gas cylinders. The company attributed a recent shortage to adverse weather conditions that delayed the unloading of a gas tanker.
Iraq’s oil exports to US top 7mn barrels in January, EIA says
Iraq’s total oil exports reached approximately 3.6mn barrels per day in February 2026, supported by the continued flow of Kirkuk crude through the northern pipeline to Turkey.
Detention of US oil engineer heightens tensions over Venezuela energy revival
Romero, 86, was taken into custody on February 13 at Maracaibo airport as he prepared to fly to Caracas for meetings with international oil companies
Ecuador liability to Chevron reduced by $5.7mn after arbitration recalculation
A recalculation by an international arbitration panel has lowered the compensation that Ecuador must pay to Chevron, reducing financial exposure in a decades-old environmental and legal confrontation linked to oil operations in the Amazon region.
Slovenian firm using Tesla technologies to invest €50mn in Latvia
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Turkey’s EV fleet heading for 400,000 threshold, accounts for 2% of registered vehicles
In 2011, there were only two dozen electric vehicles (EVs) on Turkey’s roads, but by the end of January the number stood at 385,876, according to official statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat).
Egypt approves 4,720MW renewable energy projects by Kemet Group
The Egyptian cabinet has approved the implementation of four energy projects by Egypt United National Industries Group (Kemet), with a combined capacity of 4,720MW
Trump says US is negotiating with Cuba as oil blockade triggers humanitarian crisis
US president Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is in active talks with Havana, calling Cuba a "failed nation" stripped of jet fuel and basic supplies, even as he refused to rule out military intervention if negotiations collapse
DOF wins offshore contract for Vaca Muerta export project
Norway’s DOF Group ASA has secured a substantial offshore contract for a project in Argentina linked to the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) development, the company said in a statement, with operations scheduled across two campaigns in 2026.
Trump rejects claims of unauthorised US mediation in Venezuela oil talks
Writing on Truth Social, Trump said only individuals formally approved by the State Department can represent the US government, dismissing suggestions of unofficial mediation
PDVSA tightens oil sales as licensing uncertainty slows exports
The stance comes despite Washington issuing a broad authorisation in January to allow oil exports, alongside specific permits for traders including Trafigura and Vitol
Venezuela property market stirs as post-Maduro optimism lifts prices
Across oil-producing regions, coastal cities and tourist hubs, agents report price increases of between 20% and 50%
US shifts Venezuelan oil proceeds from Qatar to Treasury account
The change follows Washington’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil exports after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in a US-led military operation last month
Venezuela creates twin funds to channel oil revenue
According to a statement from the Presidential Press Office, the revenues will be split between two dedicated financial vehicles with distinct mandates
Sasol-backed 300MW solar and battery project reaches financial close in South Africa
A 300MW solar and battery project backed by a 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol Ltd (JSE:SOL) and Air Liquide (EPA:AI) has reached financial close in South Africa, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.
Chevron could lift Venezuelan output to 300,000 barrels a day, US energy chief says
Wright made the remarks after visiting oil fields operated by the company in the country, pointing to the Orinoco Oil Belt as central to any production increase
Grenergy secures $355mn Chile financing to expand hybrid solar-storage push
Spanish renewables group Grenergy has arranged $355mn in non-recourse financing to strengthen its hybrid solar and battery portfolio in Chile, underscoring investor appetite for projects designed to stabilise power supply in renewable-heavy grids.
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