Energy & Climate Markets
OPEC+ confirms 188 kb/d production increase for August 2026
The seven OPEC+ countries (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman) have agreed to implement a production adjustme...
Infrastructure & Investments
Iraq approves pipeline studies alongside 250 kb/d oil output increase projects
The government of Iraq has approved Basra Oil Company’s signing of a preliminary agreement, as well as a non-disclosure agreement, with a co...
Energy & Climate Markets
Indonesia and Singapore advance 3.4 GW low-carbon electricity export plan
Singapore and Indonesia have signed new agreements involving Danantara Indonesia and Singapore-based firms Keppel Electric, Sembcorp Industr...
Infrastructure & Investments
Syria signs deal with Saudi company to develop gas project (1.5 bcm/year)
The Syrian Oil Company has started implementing a project with Saudi energy services firm ADES to develop and operate several gas fields in ...
Infrastructure & Investments
Vopak reaches FID on a 200 MW/800 MWh BESS project in the Netherlands
Vopak has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Dutch developer Green Energy Storage (GES) and has taken a final investment decis...
Infrastructure & Investments
World Bank backs 300 MW pumped-storage hydropower project in Morocco
The World Bank has approved a USD265mn financing package for the 300 MW Ifahsa pumped hydropower storage project in northern Morocco (World ...
Infrastructure & Investments
Vattenfall starts construction 980 MW offshore wind project in Germany
Vattenfall has installed the first monopile for the 980 MW Nordlicht I offshore wind project in the German North Sea, marking the start of o...
Companies
KenGen targets 5.5 GW of renewables in expanded renewable energy plan (Kenya)
Kenya's national power utility Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced an expansion of its long-term renewable energy de...
Infrastructure & Investments
Canada moves ahead with 1 mb/d oil export corridor to the Pacific
Canada has unveiled plans to construct a new oil pipeline linking Alberta to the Pacific coast, marking a move to establish an additional ex...
Infrastructure & Investments
Research identifies 74 US gas-fired projects (143 GW) aimed to power data centres
According to the Environmental Integrity Project, at least 74 gas-fired power plants - 71 newbuild projects and 3 plant expansions - totalli...
Infrastructure & Investments
Cenal Elektrik submits applications for 1 GW coal-fired power plant in Türkiye
Cenal Elektrik Üretim, a joint venture of Cengiz Holding and Alarko Holding, has submitted an application to the Turkish Ministry of Environ...
Infrastructure & Investments
Electrica secures approvals for 700 MWh BESS portfolio in Romania
Romanian power utility Electrica has obtained technical grid connection approvals for 17 BESS projects totalling around 700 MWh in Romania, ...