President Gustavo Petro bans all coal exports to Israel, a decision with minor energy effects but strong diplomatic weight, illustrating his anti-Americanism and attempts to reshape Colombia’s domestic politics.
Iran once again authorises the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect its nuclear sites, following a suspension triggered by a dispute over responsibility for Israeli strikes.
Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
Eco Wave Power has completed the full installation of its wave energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, paving the way for initial operational tests scheduled for September.
OPEC+ oil production fell to 41.65 million barrels per day in July 2025, reveals S&P Global's Platts survey, as Saudi Arabia normalizes production after June's Iran-Israel tensions.
BP has announced the discovery of an oil and natural gas field off the coast of Brazil, in the Santos Basin, marking its most significant find in a quarter of a century.
Shell’s half-year net profit falls to USD8.38bn as the group announces a new share buyback programme, amid lower hydrocarbon prices and ongoing cost reductions.
Investments in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa are expected to reach USD59.9 bn by 2030, fuelled by national strategies, the rise of solar, green hydrogen, and new regional industrial projects.
Eco Wave Power has completed the installation of floaters for its pilot project in Los Angeles, marking a strategic milestone in the validation and commercialisation of its wave energy technology in the US market.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OIES) confirmed its Brent price forecast at 69 USD/b in 2025 and 67 USD/b in 2026, while adjusting its 2025 surplus forecast to 280,000 barrels per day.
LNG trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific region reached 1.24 million tonnes, driven by summer demand and rising participation, despite a 21% monthly decline linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.
The Dubai-based company obtains a USD72mn loan to add a 300MWh battery system to its 500MW solar plant in Kom Ombo, with commissioning expected in July 2025.
In response to rising summer electricity consumption, Egypt signs import agreements covering 290 shipments of liquefied natural gas, involving major international firms, with financial terms adjusted to the country’s economic constraints.
Scatec ASA finalises financing for its hybrid solar-battery Obelisk project in Egypt, securing $479.1 million from international financial institutions for a planned capacity of 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW storage.
Egyptian fertilizer producers suspended their activities due to reduced imports of Israeli gas, following recent production halts at Israel's Leviathan and Karish gas fields after Israeli strikes in Iran.
Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear sites disrupt US-Iranian talks on the nuclear deal. Tehran now considers canceling the upcoming negotiation round in Oman, heightening regional economic concerns.
Facing alarming breaches of uranium enrichment thresholds by Iran and explicit existential threats, Israel launches targeted military strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure, escalating regional tensions dramatically.
Petronas' workforce reduction reignites questions about internal trade-offs, as the group maintains its commitments in Asia while leaving uncertainty over its operations in Africa.
Global emissions coverage by carbon pricing systems reaches 28%, driven by expanding compliance markets, where demand nearly tripled within one year, according to a World Bank report.
The new mapping by Startup Nation Central identifies 165 active companies in Israel’s energy technologies, amid strong private funding and growing global market interest.
Enlight has secured $310mn in financing to convert Gecama into a 554 MW wind-solar-storage hybrid plant, making it the largest installation of its kind in Spain.
Donald Trump firmly rejects any uranium enrichment by Iran, while Russia affirms Tehran’s right to civil nuclear power, intensifying tensions in negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program.
African countries now spend more on debt service than on education and healthcare, limiting essential investments despite significant energy potential. The G20, under pressure, struggles to provide an adequate response to the financial and climate challenges.
AMEA Power has completed the commissioning of a 500MW wind power plant in Ras Ghareb, bringing its total deployed capacity in Egypt to 1GW within six months.
Energean transfers its offshore stakes in Morocco to Chariot just one year after entering the market, following below-expectation outcomes from the Anchois-3 gas well.
The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant rise in global oil stocks due to slowing demand in developed economies and OPEC+'s gradual production increases starting in 2025.
The US president begins a state visit to Saudi Arabia focused on an ambitious economic partnership, sidelining Saudi-Israeli normalisation due to the Gaza war.
Eco Wave Power reduced its net loss by 4.2% in Q1 2025 and secured new agreements in the United States, Portugal, India, and Taiwan, continuing its global expansion in wave energy.
