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Drone strike cuts electricity in Khartoum and Port Sudan, two rescuers killed

A drone attack on the Al-Muqrin station paralysed part of Sudan's electricity network, affecting several states and killing two rescuers during a second strike on the burning site.

Sudan engages Belarus to revive damaged energy infrastructure

Sudan seeks partnership with Belarus to rehabilitate its energy grid amid prolonged humanitarian, economic and logistical crisis.

Sudan and South Sudan sign agreement to secure oil infrastructure

An agreement was reached between Khartoum and Juba to protect key oil installations, as ongoing armed conflict continues to threaten crude flows vital to both economies.
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Belarus quadruples fuel exports to Russia in September

Rail shipments of Belarusian gasoline to Russia surged in September as Moscow sought to offset fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Putin calls for new financing models for global nuclear energy

At World Atomic Week in Moscow, the Russian president advocated for a reform of civil nuclear funding mechanisms, urging stronger involvement from multilateral financial institutions.

Ethiopia commissions Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.
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Transneft strategic site targeted in Russia strike

A key station on the Stalnoy Kon pipeline, essential for transporting petroleum products between Belarus and Russia, was targeted in a drone strike carried out by Ukrainian forces in Bryansk Oblast.

Renaissance Dam could generate $1bn annual revenues for Ethiopia

The Grand Renaissance Dam, set to be inaugurated in September, aims to produce 5,000 megawatts and could generate up to $1 billion per year for Ethiopia, according to the government.

Sudan warns of Heglig evacuation after new drone strikes

Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.
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Belarus paves the way for strategic nuclear cooperation with Uzbekistan

Belarus offers its expertise to support the construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant, as Tashkent accelerates its civil energy projects with new international partnerships.

Indonesia finalises free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union for December

A free trade agreement between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union is set to be signed in December, aiming to reduce tariffs on $3 bn worth of trade and boost bilateral commerce in the coming years.

Petronas cuts 5,000 jobs and exposes contradictions in its African operations

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.
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Ethiopia accelerates regional energy integration with Abbay Dam

Ethiopia is intensifying its role in East Africa's energy interconnection by focusing on hydropower and electricity exports to neighbouring countries.

Rosatom completes welding of El Dabaa reactor, marking key industrial milestone for Egypt

Welding of the main reactor for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant has been completed in Russia, marking a major milestone in the development of the country's first civilian nuclear programme.

Russia: IAEA Praises Safety Efforts at Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant

A mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has assessed safety practices at the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant, operated by Rosatom. The audit highlighted advancements in operational safety while recommending targeted improvements.
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Sudan: Fire at a Major Oil Refinery, Responsibility Disputed

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have accused each other of setting fire to a major oil refinery near Khartoum, escalating tensions in a conflict that has been ongoing for several months.

South Sudan Revives Dar Petroleum Operations with 90,000 Barrels per Day

South Sudan announces the resumption of oil production in blocks 3 and 7, operated by Dar Petroleum, targeting 90,000 barrels per day after a year of disruption caused by armed conflict.

The South Sudan Oil Revival: Balancing Economic Hopes and Logistical Challenges

South Sudan plans to revive its oil production, critical for its economy, despite challenges related to damaged infrastructure and ongoing tensions with Sudan.
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Germany Suspends 20% of Kazakh Oil Imports After Pipeline Disruption in Poland

The disruption on the Druzhba pipeline, connecting Poland to Germany, halts 20% of Germany’s Kazakh oil supply, with a resumption expected by year-end.

Belarus resumes 1.5 million barrels of crude oil via Druzhba pipeline

Crude oil deliveries to Belarus via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed, impacting several European countries after a disruption caused by a technical incident.