Power cuts during the heatwave and drought of May and June resulted in an economic loss of $1.4 billion for Vietnam, according to the World Bank. This crisis exposes the energy challenges facing the country, which is dependent on hydroelectricity, and highlights the need for swift action to ensure energy security in the face of the impacts of climate change.

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The Conseil d'Etat has rejected Greenpeace's appeal against the French president's nuclear announcements, ruling that the speech could not be challenged on grounds of excess of power. The administrative court also ruled that only future decisions that complied with the law could be challenged.

U.S. power plant owners are challenging the Biden administration's plan to reduce carbon emissions because of the use of expensive technologies that have not been proven on a large scale, according to EEI. This resistance poses a challenge to the administration's goal of achieving zero net emissions in the electricity sector by 2035.

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a flagship policy for reshaping the energy sector. It offers huge opportunities for renewable energies, but the challenges of interconnection and transmission need to be addressed.

APA Corp. faces the instability of the UK oil and gas sector. CEO John Christmann IV refocuses strategy. Despite the challenges, APA is still aiming to produce until the early 2030s.

The Genesis consortium is disqualified from the Brazilian energy tender by Aneel due to qualification problems. Second-placed Rialma and ISA Cteep have been asked to take over the projects.

Vietnam approves an ambitious energy master plan for 2021-2030, aiming for energy security and self-sufficiency. The country will focus on renewable energies, reducing GHG emissions, and regulating LNG imports. A sustainable energy future ahead.

Saudi Arabia extends its oil production cuts by a month to boost world crude prices, while Opec+ maintains its strategy of cuts to cope with falling prices.

Mnangagwa inaugurates a Chinese power plant in Zimbabwe despite economic challenges and political tensions. The President is aiming for energy self-sufficiency.

EDF's former employee shareholders are contesting the price at which their shares were bought back as part of the renationalization, pointing to an undervaluation at a time when the company is in better financial health, while the legal battle continues.

The UK government has injected a further £22 million into its recent auction to boost renewable energy projects, bringing the total to £227 million, aimed at boosting the UK's energy security.

Niger is facing energy tensions with the suspension of electricity supplies by Nigeria, due to sanctions linked to the recent putsch. The country is looking for alternative solutions to overcome its heavy energy dependence.

Germany's Economics Minister announces progress in negotiations with the EU on aid for new hydrogen and gas-fired power plants, crucial to Germany's energy transition.

The EU has adopted a strengthened legal framework for energy efficiency, setting a target of reducing final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030. The new legislation strengthens the role of the public sector, businesses and data centers, while promoting local heating and cooling plans.

The EIB lends 10 million euros to WeLight Madagascar to develop solar mini-grids in isolated villages, with the European Union's financial support for rural electrification reaching a total investment of 19 million euros.

The British government is stirring up controversy by granting licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea despite environmental concerns. This decision highlights the debate on green policies and their impact on the country's economy and employment.

Germany's once-prosperous chemical industry is facing a major crisis, with the closure of iconic plants and the loss of jobs following the end of cheap gas supplies and foreign subsidies.

Egypt is taking steps to deal with rising energy consumption due to the heatwave, with planned power cuts and teleworking for civil servants.

Engie invests 1.2 billion euros in green fuels at Le Havre, with bio-methane and e-kerosene projects, while Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne visits the region and faces protests.

Thermal coal consumption in Europe is declining in the face of growing dependence on LNG, leading to higher prices for imported thermal coal in the context of expected heat waves. High levels of gas storage and diversification into LNG are also contributing to higher thermal coal prices in Europe.

The U.S. Department of Energy is abandoning the development of standards for certified natural gas, focusing instead on a concerted approach with other countries to tracking emissions in the natural gas supply chain.