Energy & Infrastructure
300 articles from 72 countries
Global energy and infrastructure developments highlight diverse national responses to evolving challenges. While some nations navigate complex geopolitical landscapes impacting peace talks and economic plans, others focus on localized issues such as locating missing persons. These varied events underscore the disparate realities shaping different regions.
🇩🇪 GermanyAfter suspected Jänschwalde sabotage, Brandenburg plans new security center
Brandenburg wants to respond to suspected sabotage near the Jänschwalde power plant with a new security center for critical infrastructure. The planned 360-degree center would bring together informati…
Frecciarossa on trial: Can Germans learn to travel by train as well as Italians?
Italy’s state-run high-speed train, the Frecciarossa, or “Red Arrow,” is set to connect Munich with Milan and Rome in a trial operation. It sounds like an attractive idea. But Germany’s rail infrastru…
Solar power overtakes coal as China's largest installed electricity source
Solar power has overtaken coal in China for the first time, but the milestone concerns installed capacity rather than the electricity mix. Photovoltaic facilities had 1,286 gigawatts of capacity at th…
Sabotage: Bavaria’s Greens call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure
Bavaria’s Greens are calling for stronger protection of critical infrastructure after two attacks disrupted or threatened electricity facilities elsewhere in Germany. They want particularly important …
RE3 between Berlin and Wittenberg to run hourly as RE7 services are disrupted
The RE3 line between Berlin and Lutherstadt Wittenberg will begin running every hour on Sept. 19, several months earlier than planned. A spokesperson for the Berlin-Brandenburg transport association s…
Greens demand stronger protection for critical infrastructure after attacks on power supply
Germany’s Greens say the country is poorly prepared for attacks on critical infrastructure after two incidents targeted the power supply within hours of each other. Green parliamentary secretary Irene…
Experts call for rules to protect Germany's power grid after attacks
Attacks on power infrastructure in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia have prompted fresh calls for stronger protection and clearer rules in Germany. Hans-Walter Borries, deputy chairman of the Fe…
German Gas Storage Operators Seek Incentives to Boost Reserves
Germany’s gas storage facilities are, on average, just over 53 percent full, and operators say the market is not offering enough reason to fill them further. The Initiative Energien Speichern, an asso…
Attacks on substations: Why Germany’s power grid is so vulnerable
Two acts of sabotage in a single day have shaken Germany’s electricity industry and focused attention on the vulnerability of the country’s power infrastructure. Substations and transmission lines are…
Energy Security: Renewables Group Calls for Emergency Backup System Against Grid Sabotage
Germany’s renewable energy sector wants the country to prepare for power-grid attacks with a backup system that can keep smaller failures from becoming wider outages. “There is no complete protection …
Power-grid sabotage in Germany targets a critical “nerve center”
A short circuit at an electrical substation near Cologne has triggered an investigation into suspected sabotage of critical infrastructure. Police say the incident briefly knocked five power-generatin…
Italy’s Frecciarossa high-speed train undergoes tests in Bavaria
A red Frecciarossa 1000 is being tested on Bavarian tracks as Deutsche Bahn prepares a direct rail link from Munich to Italy. The Italian high-speed trains are expected to carry passengers directly to…
Power-grid attacks: Henrichmann warns against rushing to blame saboteurs
The recent attacks on Germany’s power network may not be the last, Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Bundestag’s Parliamentary Oversight Panel, warned. But he also urged investigators and politicians …
EU approves Germany’s €35 billion support package for gas plants
Germany can support the construction of new gas-fired power plants with a package worth up to €35 billion after receiving approval from the European Commission. The plants are intended to help prevent…
Energy Policy: How Reiche Risks the Auto Industry’s Hopes for the Future
Enpal and 1komma5grad normally compete fiercely for homeowners seeking solar panels, battery storage and wall boxes. Now the two companies have joined forces against part of the German government’s pl…
ICE train makes emergency stop after door opens at speed in German countryside
An ICE train traveling at about 200 kilometers per hour through Lower Franconia made an emergency stop after a carriage door opened for an unexplained reason. The driver stopped the train at the entra…
Czech Gas Storage Facilities Reach 70%, While Europe Lags Behind
Czech gas storage facilities were almost 70% full at the beginning of September, allowing the country to meet the European Union’s interim target for that point in the year. The level nevertheless rem…
Arriva to Take Over Plzeň-Domažlice Rail Line From Czech Railways With Refurbished Stadlers
Arriva will take over train services between Plzeň and Domažlice from Czech Railways when the nationwide timetable changes. The company has presented the first two fully modernized three-car Stadler d…
Is there room on the tram? Brno transport operator counts passengers, with data shown in an app
Is there room on the tram? Brno's transport operator is using digital passenger counts to show how crowded its services are. The operator began the project in April across all of its more than 700 veh…
Chodov Heating Dispute Ends Definitively After Constitutional Court Ruling
A two-decade dispute between Marservis and the Chodov town hall over the city's heat and hot-water distribution network has finally ended. The Czech Constitutional Court rejected Marservis's complaint…
Kudlovská Reservoir to be drained for the first time as authorities repair spillway
Residents of Zlín will see an unusual sight this year: Kudlovská Reservoir in the center of the city will be completely drained for the first time. The Morava River Basin authority must repair the res…
China has become a new oil power, despite lacking giant fields
China has become a new oil power without possessing the giant oil fields associated with traditional producers. After six months of war stopped oil flows from the Persian Gulf, on which China can scar…
Children weave between cars as Jablonec imposes tough restrictions near primary school
Children on their way to school have been forced to weave between moving cars near Pasířská Primary School in Jablonec nad Nisou. Undisciplined drivers and chaotic parking have made the traffic situat…
Ostrava-Jih to demolish troubled Soiva hostel as Hlubina site is converted into housing
Ostrava-Jih is moving to remove two of the district's notorious hostels, beginning with the Soiva facility in Zábřeh. The city bought the troubled building for nearly 100 million Czech koruna after di…
Road Crews Repair D6 Motorway Bridges Near Sokolov, Restrictions to Last Until October
Drivers on the D6 motorway near Sokolov must expect partial traffic restrictions until October. The Road and Motorway Directorate is repairing bridges that cross the road connecting Loket and Sokolov.…
Interest in parking at Plzeň’s new Atom garage was low, so city halves price
Plzeň has cut the price of paid parking at the new Atom garage by half after motorists showed little interest during its first two months of operation. The parking house stands on Sokolovská Street in…
‘I Did Not Resign, and I Wanted to Complete the Security Clearance,’ Says Former Czech Railways Chief
Michal Krapinec says he did not resign as head of Czech Railways and had offered to complete his security clearance. In an interview with iDNES.cz, the former chief said the company’s supervisory boar…
After Ústí and Teplice, Krajská zdravotní seeks another hospital with a parking garage
Teplice Hospital could eventually get a new parking garage under a project that Krajská zdravotní wants to prepare jointly with the city. The planned facility would offer at least 250 parking spaces. …
How Ethiopia’s Green Energy Boom Is Rewriting the Rules of Regional Diplomacy
Ethiopia’s renewable-energy expansion is turning electricity into a tool of regional influence. The country is moving beyond domestic infrastructure projects and positioning itself as East Africa’s cl…
Syria’s Oil Corridor Plans Take Shape as Trump Looks Beyond Hormuz
Syria is beginning to emerge as a possible alternative route for energy exports as U.S.-Iran tensions put the Strait of Hormuz back at the center of regional calculations. U.S. President Donald Trump …
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
The United States may swap Venezuelan heavy crude for American light or medium oil rather than pump the Venezuelan barrels directly into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy Secretary Chris Wright …
Erdogan, Putin agree to continue Turkey's nuclear development, improve economic relations
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Russia are preparing to move beyond the Akkuyu nuclear project and build more power plants together. Erdogan made the comment after meeting Russian President Vladi…
Baltic agreement targets cooperation and greater security
The Baltic Sea is no longer merely a holiday destination in Europe’s eyes. It has become an energy, military and economic front, and companies from across the region are joining forces to protect its …
The first power from Poland’s largest offshore wind farm will flow next year
The first power from Baltica 2, one of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms and the largest in Poland’s Baltic Sea area, is expected to flow in the first half of next year. Construction is proceeding …
Poland launches 1,500 kW truck chargers beside the A1 motorway
Poland’s first public megawatt chargers for electric trucks are now operating at two service areas along the A1 motorway. Each Megawatt Charging System unit can supply up to 1.5 megawatts, or 1,500 ki…
Rail freight companies expand fleets as intermodal transport grows
PCC Intermodal has added two electric locomotives to its fleet with support for a 49.2 million zloty investment. EU funding covered 17.6 million zlotys. The company received the Pesa Gama locomotives,…
Tomašević reports on Zagreb’s first six months, highlighting projects completed and still promised
Billions of euros, new trams, major roadworks and hundreds of planned apartments feature in Tomislav Tomašević’s account of Zagreb’s first six months of 2026. The report has gone before the City Assem…
“Like driving over waves”: Zagreb resident complains about new asphalt on busy road
New asphalt on part of Selska Road near a Zagreb school left one resident feeling less like he was driving on a smooth surface than over gentle waves. The resident described passing the newly paved se…
Vladislav Veselica resigns from Janaf board for personal reasons
Vladislav Veselica has resigned from Janaf’s management board for personal reasons, ending his tenure at the Croatian company after what was described as its most successful period in business. Veseli…
ZET explains the mystery of the 10-kuna ticket: How it reached a driver
A tram ticket marked with a price of 10 kuna, bought recently from a driver in Zagreb, turned out to be neither a printing mistake nor an invalid ticket. ZET explained that the ticket likely came from…
“Fast as lightning”: Zagreb cyclist sparks debate over traffic rules
A video of a cyclist riding along the roadway on Zagreb’s Zeleni val has turned into a debate over what rules apply to electric vehicles that look like bicycles but can reach higher speeds. The footag…
Excavators Return to Malešnica: “We’re Already Used to Living Without Hot Water”
Malešnica has been dug up for the second time this year, and residents say excavators have returned four or five times in recent years. The latest work is part of the renewal of Zagreb’s district heat…
Zagreb resident has warned about this problem for six years: “They say they can’t do anything”
For six years, a resident of Zagreb’s Kozjak neighborhood has been asking for a bench at the starting stop of ZET bus routes 201 and 238. The old wooden bench deteriorated and was removed, but no repl…
Tomašević jokes about long-delayed Špansko pool opening and explains the holdup
The Špansko swimming pool has finally received its operating permit, but Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević kept the exact opening date under wraps, at least as a joke. “ We have an exact date, but I won…
Drivers Are Extending Zagreb Roadworks by Driving Onto 170°C Asphalt
Drivers who ignore temporary traffic controls are helping prolong some of Zagreb’s roadworks, city official Andro Pavuna says. Some motorists have driven directly onto newly laid asphalt, forcing work…
ITB expert says Indonesia can reach 2027 oil target, with community wells as one source of growth
Indonesia’s proposed 2027 oil-lifting target of 612,500 barrels per day is realistic, according to Bonar Tua Halomoan Marbun, a professor at the Bandung Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Mining and…
Jakarta Governor Says LRT Fares Will Be Reviewed to Limit Subsidies
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo says the new Kelapa Gading-Manggarai LRT fare will not be fixed indefinitely. The tariff will be evaluated as the route operates, with the Jakarta administration …
Clean Energy Can Drive Indonesia’s Industrialization, Indef Says
Clean energy should become an engine of Indonesian industrialization rather than remain only an environmental priority, according to the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance, or Indef. E…
Digging for a Petroleum Fund
Indonesia’s oil and gas production has fallen short of the government’s ambitious target, exposing the difficulties of building a petroleum fund while output continues to weaken. The 2026 State Budget…
Indonesia Assesses CPO Supply for 2027 Biodiesel B60 Rollout
Indonesia is preparing for a biodiesel blend that will require more palm oil and a larger processing industry. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is assessing whether crude palm oil supplies ca…
Samarinda Accelerates Employee Vehicle Data Matching Ahead of 2027 Subscription Parking
Samarinda is putting its own house in order before asking residents to join a subscription parking program scheduled to operate fully in 2027. The city government is accelerating checks of vehicles ow…
BIG’s 2027 Budget Focuses on Strategic National Mapping Projects
Indonesia’s Geospatial Information Agency is putting the bulk of its 2027 budget behind a single nationwide mapping effort. Of the 2.46 trillion rupiah allocated to the agency, 2.2 trillion rupiah, or…
North Sumatra prepares alternative Medan-Berastagi route to ease tourist traffic
North Sumatra is preparing an alternative route between Medan and Berastagi to tackle traffic jams that regularly build up before weekends and national holidays. Governor Bobby Nasution said physical …
Tedy Rusmawan hears Bandung students’ call to speed up pedestrian bridge
Students at SMKN 9 Bandung are pressing for a pedestrian bridge on Soekarno-Hatta Road after two of their schoolmates were involved in an accident while crossing. Tedy Rusmawan, a member of the West J…
Gasibu Redevelopment Focuses on Public Safety
The running track at Bandung’s Gasibu public space needs repair because its poor condition could cause people to slip or suffer injuries, West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman said. Gasibu is …
ESDM: Reservoir viability will determine development of Ungaran geothermal plant
The future of the planned Ungaran geothermal power plant will depend largely on what lies beneath the surface. Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry says the viability of the reservoir wil…
Saudi Energy Profits Surge as Growth Spreads Beyond Oil
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector is producing strong returns without relying solely on movements in oil prices. Companies listed on Tadawul increased combined first-half profits by 39% to $66.9 billion, o…
Europe turns to Algeria as winter gas security concerns grow
Europe is heading into winter with less room for error in its gas market. Storage levels stood at about 64.7 percent in early September, prices have climbed to levels not seen in years, and the war in…
Krishnabhir collapse disrupts LPG supply to Kathmandu
Reports that Nepal would stop supplying cooking gas to hotels and restaurants have added to the uncertainty in Kathmandu, where residents and businesses already face a severe LPG shortage. Nepal Oil C…
New bypass track to be built above collapsed Krishnabhir stretch
Workers have begun clearing trees above the collapsed Krishnabhir section of Nepal’s Prithvi Highway, preparing a new track cut into the hillside. Authorities hope the temporary alignment will reconne…
Flooding in Rasuwa halts Nepal’s power exports to Bangladesh and cuts supplies to India
Nepal has stopped sending electricity to Bangladesh and reduced exports to India after devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi River damaged hydropower projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. The Nepal Electr…
Bhotekoshi floods halt Nepal’s electricity exports to Bangladesh
The monsoon usually gives Nepal more electricity than it can consume. This year, swollen rivers have instead disrupted generation and brought exports to Bangladesh effectively to a halt. A flood that …
200 trucks to transport LPG to Kathmandu via alternative routes
Two hundred trucks will transport liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum products to Kathmandu using alternative routes after damage disrupted the Prithvi Highway. The road was affected when the …
Nepal Restricts Commercial LPG Sales After Highway Damage Disrupts Supplies
Hotels, restaurants and canteens in Nepal have been told to stop receiving cooking gas for the time being after damage to a key highway disrupted LPG supplies to Kathmandu Valley. The Trishuli River e…
Nagdhunga tunnel opens as road subsidence disrupts traffic
The Nagdhunga Tunnel Road has opened for vehicles traveling from Kathmandu toward Muglin, but petroleum carriers and two-wheelers remain excluded. Traffic on the Nagdhunga-Pattale Ban section has been…
Prithvi Highway blocked after road collapses near Nagdhunga
A section of Nepal’s Prithvi Highway sank at Pataleban on Wednesday, bringing traffic to a halt about 700 metres beyond the Nagdhunga checkpoint. The damaged stretch is about three metres wide, accord…
Venezuela: Legal questions surround the “largest oil deal in world history”
Nearly three decades ago, Venezuela debated its oil policy openly. Today, Venezuelans learned about a deal involving their country’s reserves through a brief social-media message from the president of…
U.S. License Allows Morocco to Import LNG via Mexico
Morocco remains legally eligible to receive liquefied natural gas from a project that would route U.S.-origin gas through Mexico, according to a U.S. Energy Department document dated Aug. 31, 2026. Th…
Ho Chi Minh City tightens oversight of construction, including permit-exempt projects
Ho Chi Minh City is putting even construction projects that qualify for permit exemptions under closer scrutiny. The city’s chairman ordered local administrations and management boards to correct shor…
136-km Quang Ngai-Kon Tum expressway planned for 2026-2030
A proposed 136-kilometre expressway would connect Vietnam’s Quang Ngai province with Kon Tum through a four-lane route estimated to cost 52.118 trillion dong. Authorities expect to implement the proje…
Land clearance bottlenecks stem from implementation, Dak Lak leaders told to act directly
For years, several major projects in Dak Lak remained stuck over land clearance. A 45-day campaign changed the approach by sending officials into communities to examine each project, plot and househol…
Tay Ninh Studies Route Change to Avoid Land Tied to Truong My Lan Enforcement Case
A planned road in Tay Ninh may have to move because its route crosses land caught up in the civil enforcement proceedings linked to Truong My Lan. The Long An-Tan Ninh connector received investment ap…
Newly Paved Vietnamese Road Warped After a Container Truck Drove Over It and Left
Nguyen Thiep Street in Quang Ngai had been paved for less than a day when a container truck drove across the new surface, leaving it deeply rutted and distorted before leaving the scene. Residents sai…
Local authorities manage 80% of Ho Chi Minh City’s roads but receive just over 20% of maintenance funds
Ho Chi Minh City’s local authorities manage nearly 80% of the city’s road length, yet they receive only about one-fifth of the money allocated for road maintenance. The imbalance became a focus of deb…
Ho Chi Minh City identifies 63 wards, communes and special zones under drone flight bans
Ho Chi Minh City police have identified 63 wards, communes and special zones where drone, camera-drone and other unmanned-aircraft flights are prohibited. The list covers 59 wards, including Tan Son N…
Van Lang University removes barriers blocking newly opened Xuyên Tâm canal road
Residents can now use the newly opened road along Xuyên Tâm canal after Van Lang University removed barriers that had blocked traffic near its entrance. The section in An Nhơn ward, Ho Chi Minh City, …
Flashing Object Near Cat Bi Airport Forces Three Flights to Divert
A flashing airborne object near Cat Bi International Airport forced three flights to divert to Noi Bai Airport on the evening of September 2, disrupting operations at two of Vietnam’s airports. Cat Bi…
India: A Carpet Covers a Deep Sinkhole on a Newly Opened Expressway
A large carpet spread over a sinkhole on India’s newly opened Ganga Expressway has become the most talked-about detail in a road failure caused by heavy rain. The collapse occurred on the section head…
Vinh Tuy Bridge gridlocked as workers return after holiday, with crossings taking up to an hour
Traffic around Hanoi’s Vinh Tuy Bridge remained tightly packed for hours on the first workday after the National Day holiday, leaving some commuters stuck for up to an hour. From 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 3,…
Newly opened Xuyen Tam canal road blocked by university security guards
A road opened to residents in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 2 was partly blocked by the next morning, leaving some people to ask university security guards for permission to pass. The barriers appeared ne…
Ho Chi Minh City clears 22,000 square meters of land, unlocking the final link to An Phu Interchange
A 22,000-square-meter parcel that has held up construction for years is now the focus of a new plan to complete Luong Dinh Cua Street and its connection to Ho Chi Minh City’s An Phu Interchange. The s…
Bãi Sau zoning cuts permitted building heights, Vũng Tàu ward to hold public dialogue
Residents affected by a zoning dispute at Bãi Sau will be invited to a dialogue with Vũng Tàu Ward authorities in Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting will address a partial adjustment to the more than 2.5-h…
Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway remains open in both directions on Sept. 2
The planned one-way traffic arrangement on the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway was not needed by 2 p.m. on Sept. 2. Traffic police said vehicles were moving smoothly on the expressway …
Engineers review NDDC projects and highlight their economic impact
The Nigerian Society of Engineers says the value of Niger Delta road and bridge projects should be judged by the communities they connect, not simply by their cost or length. Eluanatein Mac Jokori, ch…
VIDEO: IKEDC worker rescued after suffering electric shock on Lagos power pole
An Ikeja Electric worker survived an electric shock on a power pole at Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos, where colleagues worked to bring him down from an elevated ladder. Video circulating on social media s…
Nigerian refinery owners urge government to curb fuel imports and support local plants
Nigeria’s refinery owners want the Federal Government to treat domestic refining as an industrial, energy-security and economic priority, arguing that crude allocations mean little when refineries can…
IPMAN plans petrol price review in Abuja
Petrol stations across Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory are preparing to review their pump prices, but marketers say they cannot yet give a firm date. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Associatio…
Bolivia Orders State Intervention as Fuel Shortage Bites
Bolivia has placed its state oil company, YPFB, under temporary supervision as severe fuel shortages produce long lines at filling stations across the country. The government says the company’s import…
World Bank backs tariff and subsidy reforms in Nigeria’s power sector
The World Bank is backing reforms to Nigeria’s electricity tariffs and subsidies as the country struggles with a power sector it describes as financially unsustainable. The support forms part of the b…
The neglected federal highways
Travellers on Nigeria’s Benin-Asaba route spent up to three days on a journey that should take less than two hours. Some slept in buses with their children, while hungry passengers looking for food an…
NLNG/SEPNU leads as domestic cooking gas supply rises
Nigeria’s domestic cooking gas supply reached a 13-month high in July, but consumers have yet to see prices fall below 1,000 naira per kilogram. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petrole…
Ingentia Names Victor Agbaroji Managing Director, Pledges Growth and Operational Excellence
Victor Agbaroji will take over as managing director and chief executive officer of Ingentia Energies Limited on Sept. 1, 2026, beginning a new phase for the indigenous oil and gas exploration and prod…
Report: 4.85 million Nigerian electricity customers remain without meters
Nigeria’s electricity distributors increased meter installations in June, but nearly 4.85 million active customers still lacked meters, according to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Co…
MOSOP Demands Transparency in Ogoni Oil Talks and NNPCL Job Allocations
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People has demanded transparency from the facilitators of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee as discussions continue over a possible return of oil exploration in t…
One year later, Kwankwaso’s transformer still sits unused in Nasarawa community
The transformer meant to end Mai-Gizo’s electricity problems has spent a year lying on the ground, still waiting to be installed. The equipment was donated to the community in Angwan Shamaki, in Nasar…
FRSC inducts 200 special marshals in Abia
Two hundred new special marshals have joined Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps in Abia State, with officials urging them to treat the uniform as a responsibility rather than a privilege. The inducte…
NCDMB Promotes Local Content and Industrial Growth at Africa Oil Week 2026
Africa Oil Week 2026 in Accra became a platform for a direct appeal: African countries should move beyond owning natural resources and build the industrial power to process, supply and profit from the…
FCT administration to finish all ongoing projects before 2027 — Wike
Nyesom Wike says every capital project launched under President Bola Tinubu in Abuja will be completed before the administration leaves office. The Federal Capital Territory minister made the pledge d…
NNPC reports July decline in oil and gas output as disruptions affect operations
Nigeria’s oil and gas output fell in July as operational disruptions, equipment shortages and pipeline incidents affected several NNPC assets. The state oil company reported crude and condensate produ…
Oil Prices Rise Above $95 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Fuel Supply Fears
Brent crude climbed above $95 a barrel on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran intensified fears over oil supplies from the Middle East. The global benchmark rose 5.38% to $9…
NNPC remits N7.9tn to Federation Account in seven months
NNPC Limited remitted 7.91 trillion naira to Nigeria’s Federation Account in the first seven months of 2026, even as its crude oil and condensate production declined in July. The figures came from the…
Africa needs $200 billion a year in energy investment, IPPG says
Africa will need more than $200 billion in energy investment every year by 2030, according to Adegbite Falade, chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group. Falade said the funding would be n…
Delcy Rodríguez and Chris Wright defend oil alliance with Alejandro Betancourt’s Nabep
Delcy Rodríguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright have defended bringing North American Blue Energy Partners, or Nabep, into the latest oil agreement between Venezuela and the United States. At a…
What Agreements Did Delcy Rodríguez Sign to Restore Venezuela’s Electricity System?
Venezuela has signed agreements with GE Vernova aimed at restoring its electricity infrastructure and building energy capacity for the oil industry. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said the plan woul…
Palavecino’s collapsing public services and roads put residents’ lives at risk
Power cuts lasting six to eight hours each day have left central Cabudare’s public offices and businesses struggling, while residents say the broader collapse of services is putting lives at risk. The…
From Collapse to a Solution: Three-Phase Plan to Stabilize Venezuela’s National Power Grid
A new episode of massive instability in Venezuela’s National Electric System left much of the country’s west and Andean region in darkness on Saturday, August 29. The failure hit Zulia, Mérida, Falcón…
US Welcomes New Oil and Electricity Deals Reached With Venezuela
The United States is celebrating new oil and electricity agreements with Venezuela as energy takes center stage in a new phase of bilateral relations under the Trump administration. The agreements cov…
Delcy Rodríguez Defends Alliance With the United States
Delcy Rodríguez is defending a new alliance with Washington as Venezuela and the United States expand cooperation in the oil sector. Speaking at Miraflores Palace, the Venezuelan interim president sai…
Delcy Rodríguez signs deals with Chevron and ENI in presence of US energy secretary
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received US Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Miraflores Palace on Wednesday, where Venezuela signed petroleum agreements with Chevron and Italy’s ENI. The meeting …
No power, no water, no transport: Life in blackout-hit Cuba leaves Gustavo frustrated
Gustavo's routine could belong to any 25-year-old professional in Havana: he goes to the gym in the morning, works at an art gallery in central Havana and spends weekends visiting exhibitions he later…
Venezuela kept crude exports near 1.17 million barrels per day in August
Venezuela kept its crude exports close to 1.17 million barrels per day in August, even as shipments to the United States fell sharply. Increased deliveries to India and Europe compensated for the decl…
Axios: The secret story of the “baron” Trump chose to control Venezuelan oil
The oil deal that would give the United States effective control over 17 major Venezuelan fields has a central figure: Alejandro Betancourt, a 46-year-old Caracas businessman whose history includes mu…
Panama Canal imposes first 2026 transit restriction as drought drains water supplies
The Panama Canal has imposed its first transit restriction since the 2023 water crisis, cutting the number of ships allowed through each day as drought tightens pressure on the freshwater system that …
Geopolitical Risk Casts Shadow Over Falkland Islands’ Oil Potential
The Sea Lion oil project could become far larger than its initial plans suggest, but the prospect of a major offshore development is clouded by the Falkland Islands’ unresolved sovereignty dispute bet…
Colombian oil company GeoPark announces ‘strategic entry into Venezuela’
GeoPark is calling its move into Venezuela a “strategic entry,” built around the acquisition of the Bare block in the Orinoco oil belt. The Colombian oil company says the asset combines existing produ…
Panama buys full ownership of trans-isthmus oil pipeline for nearly $192 million
Panama has taken full ownership of Petroterminal de Panamá after paying $191.7 million for the 41% stake held by private investors. The acquisition gives the government control of an oil pipeline stre…
Delcy Rodríguez defends scrutinized businessman chosen to develop Venezuelan oil for the US
Delcy Rodríguez defended Alejandro Betancourt after questions over the businessman’s role in a major oil agreement between Caracas and Washington. Betancourt heads North American Blue Energy Partners,…
U.S. hails Venezuela oil deals as a ‘historic day’
“Today is a historic day,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said as companies signed oil and electricity agreements with Venezuela in Caracas. Chevron and Italy’s Eni signed oil agreements with the …
‘Sweet Pearl,’ Uganda’s Oil Blend, Set to Join the Crude Exporters’ Club
Uganda has given its oil a name before it has begun producing it commercially. The country officially named its crude blend “Sweet Pearl” on Wednesday, presenting the move as a step toward joining the…
Pedrozo: Rutas del Este says more than 50 workers remain on site, with three passenger vehicles operating
Rutas del Este says more than 50 people continue working at kilometer 47 of Paraguay’s PY02 route, despite the small number of workers seen during a recent visit to the Pedrozo area in Ypacaraí. Carol…
US expects Venezuela’s oil production to rise 50% under new deals
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is standing by his prediction that Venezuela’s oil production will jump 50% within 12 to 18 months, following new agreements with American oil companies. “I said from …
Venezuela signs oil agreements with Chevron and Eni in presence of US energy secretary
Venezuela signed a series of oil agreements with Chevron and Eni in Caracas, with acting President Delcy Rodríguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright present. The Venezuelan government and Chevron s…
PDVSA signs deal with GE Vernova to restore oil industry power infrastructure
Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA has signed a “strategic partnership” with US company GE Vernova to recover electrical infrastructure supporting the country’s petroleum industry. The agreement was …
Guajayví Indigenous communities outraged by lack of response from Public Works Ministry
Indigenous communities in Paraguay’s Guajayví and Santaní districts say they have received no meaningful response to their longstanding requests for bridges connecting their settlements. San José Kupa…
Blackouts to Cut Power to Up to 70% of Cuba on Wednesday
Up to 70% of Cuba could lose electricity simultaneously on Wednesday evening, according to figures from the state-owned Unión Eléctrica, or UNE. The outages are expected during the period of highest d…
Chevron to invest $7 billion over five years to more than double Venezuelan output
Chevron is expanding its bet on Venezuela’s oil industry with a five-year investment plan worth more than $7 billion. The U.S. oil major says the spending will allow its Venezuelan operations to more …
German police investigate another possible act of sabotage at western substation
German police are investigating a possible act of sabotage at an electrical substation near Rommerskirchen, close to Cologne, one day after explosive devices were found at another facility in the east…
Artículo 19 to Challenge Honduras Energy Reform Law Over Lack of Public Consultation
Artículo 19 says it will challenge Honduras’s Energy Reform Law, arguing that consumers were left out of the process that led to its approval. Darwin Ponce, the organization’s president, said Honduras…
Lithuanian government prepares for the heating season
Lithuania’s government is preparing for the heating season amid forecasts that heating prices could rise. It has instructed several institutions to develop measures aimed mainly at increasing the avai…
Lithuania’s energy regulator approves €65.9 million in ESO investments
Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council, known as VERT, has approved almost €66 million for ESO to replace overhead power lines with underground cables at 729 locations. The regulator said the …
Saunas and a Beach in Vingis Park: Vilnius Presents the Final Vision
Vilnius is preparing to present the final vision for a beach area in Vingis Park, including planned saunas and surrounding infrastructure. The proposals changed after a public presentation in the spri…
Central Lithuania sees military construction boom as €688 million flows into Rukla, Kaunas and Karmėlava
Central Lithuania is entering a military construction boom, with about €688 million earmarked for projects in Rukla, Kaunas and Karmėlava through 2030. The work follows three priorities: developing Li…
Airlines Massively Cancel Flights to Moscow
Nearly 30 flights to and from Moscow were cancelled on September 2, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement about closing Russian airspace, Delfi reported, citing RBC-Ukraine and…
Pocius: ESO has cooperation agreements with only 17 of 60 municipalities for disaster response
Lithuania’s energy regulator chief Renatas Pocius said the electricity distribution operator ESO has agreements on cooperation during natural disasters with only 17 of the country’s 60 municipalities.…
Kaunas airport incident forces all passengers off plane for renewed security checks
A woman’s action at Kaunas Airport forced every passenger to leave a London-bound plane and undergo aviation security checks again. The incident occurred at about 8:23 a.m. while passengers were board…
Minister on London Flights: Business Travelers Can Fly Wizz Air
Lithuania has suspended its tender for a direct Vilnius to London route because airlines did not see enough commercial value in the proposed service. Transport Minister Juras Taminskas said carriers h…
Lithuania’s Health Ministry to move to new offices on Lvivo Street
Lithuania’s Health Ministry will leave its current headquarters on Vilnius Street and move to the Burės business center on Lvivo Street under a government-approved decision. The ministry has leased ab…
An old apartment stairwell can be transformed in just a few weeks: Where to start?
A tired-looking apartment stairwell can change within weeks, but the first step is not choosing paint or tiles. Residents must first agree on the renovation and the scope of the work. In older apartme…
Heating season approaches as new LEA heat-pump subsidy round offers refunds of up to 90%
With the heating season approaching, Lithuania is preparing another round of support for residents who want to replace polluting boilers with air-to-water heat pumps. The next call opens on October 1,…
Four key questions for electric-car drivers, answered in one place
For new electric-car drivers, the first question is usually simple: where can the vehicle be charged? With experience, the concerns shift to charging speed, payment costs and how to combine home and p…
26 Million Vehicles Used Serbian Motorways During Summer Season
Serbia’s motorways handled more than 26 million vehicles during the summer season. Putevi Srbije said 26,196,991 vehicles traveled on the country’s motorways between June and August, 3.95 percent more…
Trucks Wait Up to Five Hours at Bezdan Border Crossing
Trucks leaving Serbia faced waits of up to five hours at the Bezdan border crossing on Sept. 2, Roads of Serbia said, citing data from the border police administration. The delay at Sremska Rača reach…
AMSS urges drivers to take extra care near school zones
Serbia’s Auto-Moto Association urged drivers to be especially careful in school zones on Wednesday morning. It expects heavier traffic in urban areas. More transit vehicles may also use Serbia’s main …
SUBE Top-Up Problems Cause Long Lines and Delays at Subway and Train Stations
Passengers faced long lines and delays at subway and train stations after the SUBE card's electronic top-up system began working intermittently. The disruption affected attempts to credit balances bou…
What time does the airport strike begin in Argentina on Thursday and Friday?
Passengers flying in Argentina on Thursday or Friday should check their flights carefully: ATE, the state workers’ union, will hold assemblies and demonstrations at airports across the country in two …
Argentina airport strike: What passengers need to know about ATE’s action
Argentina’s state workers’ union ATE has called a strike for Thursday and Friday, putting flights across the country at risk of delays, rescheduling or cancellation. The action will involve assemblies…
48-hour strike to affect flights at more than 27 airports across Argentina
Passengers flying through more than 27 airports in Argentina on Thursday and Friday may face delays, cancellations or rescheduled services as state workers’ union ATE stages a 48-hour strike. The acti…
Neuquén to sign Vaca Muerta oil deal to pave 1,000 kilometers of roads
Neuquén is seeking to link the expansion of Vaca Muerta’s oil and gas industry directly to the province’s road network. The provincial government announced a financing agreement with operators in the …
Trump says oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-escalation levels with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost fully returned to the levels recorded before the conflict with Iran began.
Iraq and Lebanon move closer to new maritime cooperation
Iraq and Lebanon are nearing a new agreement on maritime transport cooperation, according to Ahmed Razak Mayeh, director general of the Legal Department at Iraq’s Ministry of Transport. Mayeh said the…
Who Will Sit on the Commission Taking Over Bolivia’s Hydrocarbons Regulator, and What Powers Will It Have?
Bolivia’s government has ordered an extraordinary, temporary intervention of the National Hydrocarbons Agency, placing the process under a four-member commission drawn from the executive branch. Supre…
G-77 road, riddled with potholes, is being rebuilt in sections
The G-77+China avenue, an alternate route to the northern area, has deteriorated into a stretch of cracks, potholes and water-filled sections. Pedestrians must cross pools, while drivers maneuver to a…
Minister Ernesto Justiniano arrives in Cuatro Cañadas to explain the scope of Decree 5698
Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano arrived in Cuatro Cañadas to explain a decree that has brought producers and other sectors onto the roads. The mobilized groups in Cuatro Cañadas and San Julián sai…
Zamora vows to “root out” corruption at Bolivia’s YPFB
Bolivia’s government has promised to “root out” corruption at YPFB after an initial investigation found vulnerabilities and irregularities across the state oil company’s fuel operations. Public Works …
From Nationalization to Decline: YPFB Enters 2026 With Less Gas, Lower Production and a New Intervention
YPFB is entering 2026 with less gas, lower production and a new intervention, exposing the decline of Bolivia’s hydrocarbons sector two decades after nationalization. The 2006 measure returned control…
Where power cuts are scheduled in Bishkek and the regions on Sept. 4
Electricity supply interruptions are possible in Bishkek and parts of Kyrgyzstan on Sept. 4, according to electricity network companies. In Bishkek, scheduled outages affect sections of Parkhomenko, K…
Kyrgyzstan Considers Bringing Driving Schools Under State Control and Recording Exams on Body Cameras
Kyrgyzstan is considering a major overhaul of driver training, licensing exams and the registration of certain vehicles. The draft law has been submitted for public discussion and would shift key part…
Kyrgyzstan’s AI-92 gasoline prices rose nearly 1.5% in August
AI-92 gasoline continued to become more expensive in Kyrgyzstan in August, rising by 1.28 soms, or 1.46%, to 89.11 soms per liter. AI-95 rose by 0.58 soms, or 0.53%, to 109.27 soms. Diesel moved in th…
September 3: Where Power Cuts Are Planned in Bishkek and the Regions
Parts of Bishkek and several regions of Kyrgyzstan may experience power supply interruptions on September 3, electricity network companies said. In Bishkek, outages are listed from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p…
Kyrgyz lawmaker urges action on forgotten road repairs in Naryn
Road repairs in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region have effectively been forgotten, lawmaker Ulan Bakasov told a Jogorku Kenesh meeting on Sept. 1. Bakasov said repair work had started earlier, but the machine…
Power cuts lasting up to 11 hours scheduled in Lima districts this Thursday
Residents and businesses in several districts of Lima should prepare for scheduled power cuts on Thursday, September 3. Pluz Energía said the interruptions form part of maintenance work intended to im…
Electricity cuts possible across Tunisia from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
Electricity cuts may affect communities across Tunisia between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to notices issued by the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, STEG. The inte…
STEG announces possible power cuts across Greater Tunis from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents in several parts of Greater Tunis could face intermittent electricity cuts between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, known as STEG, …
Drinking water: What happened in Greater Tunis and when the situation should improve
Water supplies are gradually returning to several areas of the southern suburbs of Greater Tunis after a technical failure at the Ghdir El Golla treatment plant was repaired. Mounir Dridi, regional di…
Power Versus Gold
The rush for riches through the hills, valleys and waterways of Bulolo is creating a new danger: gold mining activity is threatening the power that the region depends on. The Post-Courier warns that t…
Rural road network upgraded in Lagaip District
The Kepelam-Yangil rural road network in the Pilikambi local-level government area of Lagaip District has recently been maintained and upgraded. The work received assistance from the Lagaip District D…
Rural Road Link Joins Highlands Highway in Wapenamanda District
A newly constructed road now links Lowarlai in Papua New Guinea’s Timin Valley with the main Highlands Highway at Pombapos, near Wapenamanda township. Wapenamanda Open MP and Minister for Coffee and T…
Air Niugini congratulates CASA PNG on Airbus A220 type-rating milestone
Air Niugini has congratulated Papua New Guinea’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority on a milestone involving Airbus A220 qualifications. CASA PNG’s technical and operational inspectors, Airworthiness Ins…
Diesel prices rise above €2 a litre at some Irish forecourts
Diesel has moved back above €2 a litre at some Irish filling stations, a price level that previously helped trigger nationwide fuel protests, according to Fuels for Ireland. The lobby group’s chief ex…
Bucharest, Giurgiu motorway: CNIR narrows seven proposed routes to two
Seven possible routes are under review for the future Bucharest, Giurgiu motorway, a high-speed road intended to link Romania’s capital with Giurgiu and the Bulgarian border. The National Road Investm…
Danube Levels Continue to Fall as Authorities Prepare Phased Water Plan for Cernavodă Nuclear Plant
Romanian authorities are preparing ships, modular barriers and high-capacity pumps to protect the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant as the Danube continues to fall. The National Committee for Emergency Si…
Brașov to remove central surface parking lots and build a 440-space underground facility
Central Brașov is preparing to send its cars underground. Surface parking on Eroilor Boulevard and in several other central locations is set to disappear, making room for pedestrians, green areas and …
Who will replace Cosmin Ghiță at Nuclearelectrica? He studied political science and law before entering the nuclear industry
Cosmin Ghiță’s mandate as head of Nuclearelectrica will end on October 2, 2026. From the following day, Mihai Laurențiu Gioară, the company’s current director for development and participation managem…
Bergþóra Kristinsdóttir appointed CEO of Malbikstöðin
Bergþóra Kristinsdóttir, an engineer with 27 years of experience in transport and infrastructure projects, has been appointed chief executive of Malbikstöðin. She takes over from Vilhjálmur Þór Matthí…
POSCO and BHP to Test Iron Ore for Hydrogen-Based Steelmaking
Before hydrogen can replace coal in steelmaking, POSCO says it must first determine which iron ore can reliably feed the process. The South Korean steelmaker signed a cooperation agreement with Austra…
Government seeks to boost energy competitiveness by merging overlapping public agencies
South Korea is preparing a sweeping overhaul of public institutions, starting with energy and port companies whose overlapping functions the government says weaken national competitiveness. Under the …
Mayor Shin Urges Government: “Do Not Treat Gwacheon as a Housing Supply Tool”
“Gwacheon is not a tool for meeting the central government’s housing supply targets. Do not force Gwacheon residents to make further sacrifices,” Mayor Shin Gye-yong said at a rally opposing a governm…
Samsung C&T Enters Swedish Nuclear Market with 1.2 GW SMR Development Deal
Samsung C&T has secured a role in Sweden’s planned 1.2 GW small modular reactor project, marking the company’s entry into a new European nuclear development effort. The South Korean company signed a j…
Rail Shunting Accidents Average More Than Four a Year, Transport Ministry Promises Full Review
Rail shunting work has caused an average of more than four industrial accidents a year at South Korea’s national railway operator, according to data obtained from Korail. The data, secured by the offi…
Korea Electric Power Proposes Five Years of Prepaid Bills to Samsung and SK Hynix
Korea Electric Power Corp. has proposed an unusual financing plan to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix: pay five years of electricity bills in advance, totaling 25 trillion won. Under the proposal, Sam…
Redevelopment contractor dispute escalates at Seongnam’s Sangdaewon 2 district
The redevelopment project in Sangdaewon 2, Seongnam, is losing direction as a legal fight over construction rights develops into an internal battle among association members. The association’s executi…
Seoul subway heating and cooling complaints fall 22%, while disorder reports rise
Seoul subway passengers filed far fewer complaints about heating and cooling this year, but reports tied to passenger behavior moved in the opposite direction. Seoul Metro said it received 628,130 com…
OCI Holdings begins construction of Texas solar project as it shifts toward direct operations
OCI Holdings has started construction on the Sun Roper solar power plant in Texas, marking a shift in its U.S. business from developing and selling projects toward owning and operating energy assets. …
“Put the grid underground instead of building towers”: Gyeonggi study proposes highway-based power network for Yongin chip cluster
South Korea’s Gyeonggi province could use highways to solve the power shortage expected to accompany the Yongin semiconductor cluster and the spread of artificial-intelligence data centers. The Gyeong…
Seoul plans 700 public homes on long-vacant Yangjae site, with construction targeted for 2028
A former Korea Educational Development Institute site in Seoul’s Seocho-gu, vacant for nearly a decade, is being considered for a 700-unit public housing project. The project has entered the strategic…
Trump Again Pressures Japan and South Korea to Join Alaska LNG Pipeline Project
Donald Trump has again put Japan and South Korea alongside his plans for Alaska’s long-delayed natural-gas project, describing the two countries as participants in a pipeline venture that remains fina…
A Narrow Strip Between Railway Tracks Becomes Tokyo’s Gateway
A museum shaped like a giant spring now marks the center of Tokyo’s newest railway-led urban development. Mon Takanawa: Museum of Narratives opened in March, with trees and greenery pushing through wa…
Hanwha Ocean wins $1.1 billion order for six LNG dual-fuel container ships from Yang Ming
Hanwha Ocean has secured a 1.5527 trillion won order from Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport for six LNG dual-fuel container ships. The 13,650-TEU vessels will be built at Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in …
Rail passengers to get sharply lower parking fees at Dongtan and Pyeongtaek-Jije stations
Rail passengers using Dongtan and Pyeongtaek-Jije stations in southern Gyeonggi Province will pay less for long-term parking after Korail Networks took direct control of both facilities. The company b…
Daewoo E&C and US firm STOSS collaborate on Sinwol Siyeong redevelopment design, propose ‘Eight Views of Sinwol’
Daewoo E&C is joining forces with US landscape and urban design specialist STOSS as it seeks to win the redevelopment project for Sinwol Siyeong Apartments in Seoul’s Yangcheon District. The company a…
Trump again says Alaska LNG will supply South Korea and Japan as he campaigns for senator
Donald Trump has once again presented Alaska’s energy development as a major achievement, saying South Korea, Japan and other countries will go to Alaska for fuel and oil and take part in building pip…
Korea Scaffolding Institute opens Gimhae headquarters and launches high-altitude work safety platform
The Korea Scaffolding Institute has begun operating a new southern regional base in Gimhae, designed to bring high-altitude work training, structural testing and field support under one roof. The Gimh…
Trump says South Korea and Japan are heading to Alaska to build a pipeline with fuel
U.S. President Donald Trump again brought up South Korea and Japan in connection with the Alaska liquefied natural gas project. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Sept. 2, Trump said: “Japan …
Middle East tensions send oil prices soaring, raising prospect of another rise in October air surcharges
A renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran has sent international oil prices sharply higher, putting South Korea’s airlines on alert for another increase in fuel surcharges in…
More Than 1,100 Himalayan Hydropower Projects Raise Fears for Asia’s Water Tower
The Himalayas, known as Asia’s water tower, now host more than 1,100 hydropower projects that are operating, under construction or planned. The concentration of facilities is drawing renewed scrutiny …
Repeated Accidents at Mountain Hydropower Projects Make a Full Review Inevitable
Hydropower projects in the Himalayas can make disasters worse rather than simply suffer their effects, according to Himanshu Thakkar, coordinator of the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People, …
South Korea's Industrial Policy Is Returning to Park Chung-hee-Era Developmentalism
South Korea's current industrial strategy looks increasingly like a return to the developmentalism of the late 1970s, according to energy policy committee member Lee Heon-seok. The factories and heavy…
Venezuela’s Congress approves oil deal granting U.S. company rights to 17 fields
Venezuela’s Congress has approved a sweeping oil agreement with the United States that gives a U.S.-linked company long-term rights to 17 oil fields and broadens Washington’s influence over the countr…
Seoul’s Climate Companion Card Ends as Nationwide Refund Scheme Takes Over
Seoul’s Climate Companion Card, a monthly pass that allowed unlimited public transport use, is being folded into the nationwide Modoo Card system from Sept. 1. The change will end the city’s separate …
“We Will Link the Railway Through Citizens’ Power”: Gwangmyeong Mayor Pushes for New Route
“We will definitely make it a reality through the power of citizens,” Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won said as the city began a full-scale campaign for the proposed Sincheon-Haan-Sillim line. Gwangmye…
LH to Cut Public Housing Land Compensation Timeline by 20 Months
The Korea Land and Housing Corp. plans to put 344 additional specialists into land compensation work as it seeks to speed up housing supply in the Seoul metropolitan area. LH said it will expand compe…
KAI to Supply South Korean Coast Guard with 11th White Eagle Search-and-Rescue Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries will supply the Korea Coast Guard with its 11th White Eagle search-and-rescue helicopter, part of an effort to replace aging Russian-made KA-32 aircraft. KAI said it signed …
Seoul Mobilizes Vacant Urban Land for Housing, Starting with 700 Homes in Umyeon-dong
A vacant site in Seoul’s Umyeon-dong, unused for more than eight years, has entered the process for designation as a public housing district. The former Korea Educational Development Institute propert…
Taiwan Railways to Add 110 Services During Double Ten Holiday, Bookings Open Sept. 8
Taiwan Railways will add 110 services across its network during the five-day Double Ten holiday, running from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12. The added trains include nine services for the National Day firewo…
Taiwan’s first deep geothermal plant could receive a decision by 2028
Taiwan’s deep geothermal ambitions have received a boost after CPC Corporation found a 200°C underground temperature at its second exploration well in Yilan County. The Dongshan No. 1 well reached a d…
Hsinchu County’s Old-Home Renewal Subsidy Opens Sept. 1, Covering Up to 65% of Repairs
Residents of older homes in Hsinchu County can apply from Sept. 1 for government help covering as much as 65% of eligible repair costs. The county is joining the Ministry of the Interior’s National La…
Three dangerous buildings in Taoyuan move toward redevelopment as more than 90% of residents approve
More than 90% of residents in each of three dangerous building communities in Taoyuan have agreed to reconstruction, giving the city a strong basis to seek private development partners. Taoyuan plans …
Venezuela’s oil output will top 2 million barrels a day by 2030, U.S. energy secretary says
Venezuela’s oil production will exceed 2 million barrels a day before the end of the decade, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC, describing a sharp increase from current levels. Wright said …
Kaohsiung’s Big Dome Will Not Be Built at the 205 Arsenal Under Mayor Chen Chi-mai
Kaohsiung’s proposed Big Dome at the 205 Arsenal will not be completed during Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s term. Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung told the city council that the final decision should be left to the …
Construction in the DRC: How Can the Sector Overcome Its Challenges?
Construction is meant to support the development of a country, yet in the Democratic Republic of Congo, building remains a major challenge. The issue is particularly visible in Kinshasa, where operati…
Malaysia’s Energy Transition Will Not Eliminate the Need for Gas
Malaysia’s shift toward a new energy system will not end its reliance on natural gas. Instead, gas demand is expected to grow, making stronger gas and liquefied natural gas infrastructure essential to…
Oil and gas to remain vital to Malaysia’s energy transition
Malaysia must move toward cleaner energy without putting economic growth or the country’s energy security at risk, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir said. The transition should be managed c…
Rural road funding must account for ongoing projects
Malaysia’s rural road allocation must take account of projects already under way as well as those approved during the year, the Rural and Regional Development Ministry said. The ministry said current …
Smart highways to drive future mobility and make travel easier
Malaysia’s highways are being recast as a wider mobility ecosystem rather than simply stretches of asphalt and lanes. Around six million vehicles use Peninsular Malaysia’s network every day, for commu…
Provide More Projects, Strengthen Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry
CIDB Chief Executive Officer Sr Ahmad Farrin Mokhtar has urged the Malaysian government to provide more funding and make room for additional projects to revive activity in the country's construction i…
Strait of Hormuz could become an ‘insignificant’ route within two years
The Strait of Hormuz could become an “insignificant” route within two years, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said oil shipments may increasingly move through alternative ro…
Diesel and RON95 prices fall by 5 sen
Motorists in Malaysia will pay five sen less per liter for diesel, RON95 and RON97 from September 3 to 9. Unsubsidized diesel will fall from RM4.72 to RM4.67, RON95 from RM3.82 to RM3.77, and RON97 fr…
Electricity tariffs: Variable or fixed? Key points before choosing
Greek electricity consumers are weighing variable and fixed tariffs as higher power costs fuel concern about further increases. Wholesale electricity prices rose 21% in August, affecting household bil…
Greece’s Major Energy Gamble: Where DEPA Is Placing Its Bets
DEPA Group is taking its energy strategy to the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, presenting Greece as a country seeking a larger role in the region’s energy system. The vertically integrated grou…
Chevron, GE Vernova and Eni Sign Venezuela Energy Expansion Deals
Chevron, Eni and other foreign energy companies have committed to major project expansions in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary C…
Green light for 2.3 billion euros in Greek island projects, including rooftop solar, grid links and electric mobility
A 2.3 billion-euro package of investments for the Greek islands has received approval from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank. The program combines electricity interconnections w…
Mitsotakis: “We are managing to keep electricity prices low”
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has highlighted a lower fixed electricity tariff from PPC, presenting it as protection for Greek households while international energy prices are rising. In a video …
Alarm in Germany after ICE train door opens at 200 km/h
A door on a high-speed Intercity Express train opened while the train was traveling at about 200 kilometers per hour, triggering an overnight search along the railway line in Bavaria. The incident occ…
The key safety checks for your car after the summer holidays
The summer holidays may be over, but the strain they put on a car can remain. Electrical systems, suspension, steering and gearboxes rank among the faults most often found after the season, according …
European Commission Responds to 33 MEPs on Redevelopment of Alexandras Avenue Refugee Housing
The European Commission has confirmed that the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Prosfigika housing complex on Alexandras Avenue has been included in the Attica 2021-2027 programme. The response came…
Former military camps to house new courts under Justice-Defence ministry agreement
Former military facilities in Greece are set to gain a new role as courts and other judicial services under an agreement between the Justice and Defence ministries. Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis a…
Ryanair Fires at Greek Government Over Air Traffic Control Failures
Ryanair has launched a fierce attack on the Greek government over repeated problems in the country’s air traffic control system. The latest failure, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, caused delays of up to three h…
Athens to Get Four New Municipal Transit Routes
Athens is preparing four new municipal transit routes under ATHENS MOVE, an initiative by the City of Athens. The new lines are intended to fill gaps in local transportation and improve residents’ acc…
Green Electricity Tariffs: How Prices Are Set in September
The battle over the kilowatt-hour continues in Greece, with electricity providers posting wide differences in their September green, or special, tariff rates. The lowest listed supply price is €0.1476…
Mercedes-Benz GLB makes its Greek debut
Mercedes-Benz Greece has opened orders for the new GLB, bringing the model to the Greek market with a choice of fully electric and electrified petrol powertrains. The SUV remains available with either…
Parking infringements more than halve on one of Auckland’s most-ticketed streets
Parking infringements on Onehunga Mall have fallen by more than half after Auckland extended the street’s time limits. The number of tickets dropped from 186 to 87 a week during a pilot, according to …
Simeon Brown says LNG terminal remains ‘critically important’ after Methanex announces end to NZ operations
Energy Minister Simeon Brown says New Zealand still needs a liquefied natural gas import terminal, even after the country’s largest gas user announced plans to wind down its operations. Brown describe…
Şehir Hatları to switch to winter schedule, with night services continuing
Şehir Hatları, Istanbul’s municipal ferry operator, will move to its winter schedule on Monday, Sept. 7. The timetable will remain in effect until June 27, 2027. The operator, which serves 32 routes a…
Diesel prices in Turkey expected to jump by 8.24 lira per liter
A major diesel price increase is expected at fuel pumps in Turkey, with the price per liter forecast to rise by 8.24 lira overnight from Thursday to Friday. The increase would lift diesel prices by ro…
Ankara’s new airport cost billions: built for prestige, not capacity
Ankara received a new airport after a multibillion-lira renovation, but the project was not driven by a shortage of capacity at Esenboğa Airport. The Etimesgut facility was renovated before a NATO sum…
Pegasus cancels Russia flights and issues statement
Pegasus Airlines canceled its overnight flights to Russia for technical and operational reasons, the company said. In a statement posted on social media, Pegasus said the cancellations covered flights…
Gas Prices Reach Highest Level in Nearly Four Years
European gas prices have more than doubled over the past year, reaching their highest level since the end of 2022. Gas currently trades at about 73 euros per megawatt-hour on the Dutch TTF exchange. T…
Regional trains between Slagelse and Copenhagen Airport canceled until noon
Regional trains between Slagelse and Copenhagen Airport have been canceled until 12 p.m. Thursday, according to DSB and a traffic alert from P4 Trafik. DSB has not said why the regional services were …
Mongolia Feels the Impact of Russia’s Fuel Crunch, Official Says
Mongolia is feeling the effects of Russia’s fuel crunch, with long queues reported at petrol stations and prices rising sharply. Russia remains Mongolia’s dominant supplier of gasoline and diesel, mak…
Oil Prices Edge Lower as Investors Weigh Uncertainty Over US-Iran Strikes
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed the risk that renewed U.S.-Iran strikes could disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.45%, to $95.…
Singapore commits S$112 million more to built-environment research and sets new supervision rules for major projects
Singapore is putting another S$112 million into research aimed at changing how the country builds, maintains and renews its urban environment. The Building and Construction Authority announced the fun…
Samsung, SK Hynix asked to pay early for South Korea power expansion
Korea Electric Power Corp. has proposed that Samsung Electronics pay 20 trillion won ($15 billion) in advance for electricity through 2031 to help fund an expansion of South Korea's power grid. The ut…
Qelemumu Crossing to Close for 10 Days for Maintenance
Qelemumu Crossing along Coqeloa Road in Labasa will close for 10 days to allow essential maintenance work. The Fiji Roads Authority said the crossing will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. da…
Zemst Seeks Construction Team to Turn Former Elewijt Doctor's Home into Starter Homes
A former doctor's home in Victor Servranckxstraat, Elewijt, has stood empty for years. The municipality of Zemst now wants to give the building a new purpose. Zemst is looking for a design and constru…
Residents of new social housing estate in Machelen-aan-de-Leie have waited four years for a finished street
Residents of a new social housing estate in Machelen-aan-de-Leie have spent four years waiting for a proper street. The estate in Zulte contains two roads serving about 22 social rental and purchase h…
Gas prices keep rising: Is it still worth switching contracts?
Natural gas prices have climbed above €70 per megawatt-hour, and winter has not even begun. For customers facing the increase, the question is whether changing energy contracts can still offer protect…
Kazakhstan Signs Key Contract for Its First Nuclear Power Plant
Kazakhstan has signed a key contract with Rosatom’s engineering arm for its first nuclear power plant, moving the project into what officials called a new practical stage. Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Pla…
Forget aesthetic coffee shops: Gen Z shows what a “romantic” walk through Almaty looks like
For Almaty's young residents, a romantic city walk currently comes with detours, construction barriers and a serious risk of ruining a pair of shoes. Videos circulating on social media show pedestrian…
Uganda and Ghana Deepen Cooperation on Petroleum Regulation
Uganda and Ghana are building a closer relationship around petroleum regulation as Uganda prepares to enter oil production. The Board of Directors of Uganda’s Petroleum Authority held a peer-learning …
NWSC Says Package 2B Will Close Greater Kampala’s Water Supply Gap
A 7.7-kilometre pipeline is expected to begin improving water supplies in parts of Greater Kampala by December 2026, before the wider Package 2B project is complete. The line will run from Namugongo t…
Pipeline companies advance major plans to bring Beetaloo gas to Australia’s east coast
The first gas from the Beetaloo Basin has entered the Northern Territory power grid, and two pipeline companies are moving to connect the remote resource with Australia’s east coast. Jemena has unveil…
Fire at Tasmania Hydro Station Raises Questions Over Power Network
The Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania’s Central Highlands was left as a shell after an overnight fire, prompting questions about the effect on the state’s electricity network. Emergency services re…
Fire Breaks Out at Major Tasmanian Power Station
A fire at one of Tasmania’s major hydroelectric power stations was contained in the early hours of Thursday, with no injuries reported. Emergency services reached the Tungatinah station at Tarraleah a…
WA government backs merger of state’s last two coal mines
Western Australia’s two remaining privately owned coal mines could become one operation as the state moves toward its 2030 deadline for retiring state-owned coal-fired power stations. The proposed mer…
Today’s power prices offer relief after falling from Wednesday
Electricity prices in Estonia will be considerably lower on Thursday than they were the day before, offering consumers some relief after Wednesday’s average of €73.46 per megawatt-hour. The most expen…
Trump Bets on Expensive Fuel in Venezuela
Donald Trump promised cheaper crude oil and fuel after announcing what he called a historic oil agreement with Venezuela. Yet oil and gasoline prices are rising because of new tensions in the Persian …
Guatemala begins removing damaged Güijo Bridge structure and prepares Bailey bridge
Guatemala has begun dismantling the damaged superstructure of the Güijo Bridge at kilometer 111 of the CA-9 Norte route to the Atlantic, while traffic continues over a temporary crossing beside it. Th…
Chile awards emergency contract to repair Valparaíso’s storm-damaged Avenida Altamirano
Chile’s Public Works Ministry has awarded Raymar an emergency contract to repair a sinkhole on Avenida Altamirano in Valparaíso, near the facilities of Asmar. The direct-award contract carries a state…
The deadly accident that highlights Metro's safety rules
A passenger's death at Pajaritos station has brought renewed attention to the yellow line that Metro repeatedly tells riders not to cross. The person was struck by a train entering the station at 11:2…
Venezuela signs energy deals with multinationals under U.S. supervision
Venezuela has signed energy agreements with three multinational companies under the supervision of U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, giving a strikingly prominent role to Washington in the country’s…
For one weekend, Swiss Federal Railways opens Lausanne’s “project of the century” to visitors
The construction noise outside Lausanne station barely conceals the scale of the transformation underway beneath it. This weekend, Swiss Federal Railways will open the “project of the century” to visi…
Calgary communities will soon see lower speed limits
Drivers in Calgary’s southeast Lake Bonavista community will soon need to slow down on several roads. Lake Bonavista Drive will drop from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, while Lake Crimson Drive and Lake Sylvan D…
Montreal West parents seek return of crossing guard at troubled school intersection
Parents at Royal West Academy are asking for one more year of protection at the intersection of Ainslie Road and Westminster Avenue, where three students have been struck and injured in the past two y…
Pemex to Accelerate Mixed Contracts With Private Companies to Attract Investment
Pemex says it needs to move faster in bringing private companies into its operations, and it wants that cooperation to extend well beyond crude extraction. The state oil company plans to accelerate mi…
San Nicolás station construction advances on Mexico City’s Line 4 Cablebús
Construction of the San Nicolás station on Mexico City’s Line 4 Cablebús is moving ahead with foundation work in the Pedregal de San Nicolás 4th Section neighborhood of the Tlalpan borough. The city’s…
Bolivia orders temporary intervention of state oil company amid fuel crisis
Bolivia has ordered an extraordinary and temporary intervention at its state oil company, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos, as fuel shortages continue to disrupt daily life. Decree 5697, p…
Santa Ana Centro presents security advances to Israel’s ambassador
Santa Ana Centro Mayor Gustavo Acevedo received Alon Lavi, Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala and El Salvador, and used the visit to showcase the municipality’s progress in security and technology. The …
Petroecuador intervenes at 27 sites to protect fuel supplies during heavy rains
Petroecuador has intervened at 27 strategic points across Ecuador as it prepares for possible heavy rains and flooding associated with El Niño. The state oil company said the plan, launched in May, ai…
CAF Funds External Review of Studies to Extend Quito Metro to La Ofelia
The planned extension of Quito Metro to La Ofelia is entering a specialized review of its final studies, backed by $100,000 in nonrefundable funding from the Development Bank of Latin America and the …
GREEN DREAMS PIVOT: Short‑term relief from Strait of Hormuz tension is great for Sasol’s fragile recovery story
“Everyone wants it until they have to pay for it,” Sasol CFO Walt Bruns said of sustainable aviation fuel. The remark captures the commercial problem behind the company’s decision to unwind its key SA…
Electronic Certificate of Fitness service restored at all ITA Service Hubs
The Island Traffic Authority says all its Service Hubs in Jamaica can once again process Electronic Certificates of Fitness after damage to fibre infrastructure disrupted the service. Customers can ha…
U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years, aiming to more than double its production there to about 600,000 barrels a day. The U.S. oil giant confirmed the exp…
Fourth Bridge prepares for new construction phase with first crossbeam installation
The Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal is approaching a new construction phase with the installation of the first crossbeam on its eastern main tower, known as M3. The tower, being built in the Arene…
Venezuela and US sign new oil and power agreements with Chevron, Eni and GE Vernova
Venezuela has signed new agreements with Chevron and Eni to expand oil operations and with GE Vernova to repair much of its electricity network. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright attended the ceremony …
Residents of La Gloria urge authorities to finish electrification project after years of waiting
Residents of La Gloria say they have been waiting since 2017 for authorities to finish a rural electrification project that they estimate is 70% to 80% complete. The community, in Changuinola district…
Reservoirs in southern Norway fall to lowest seasonal level in at least 30 years
Water levels in southern Norway’s reservoirs have fallen below the comparable level from the dry year of 1996, fueling concern that a cold winter could bring sharply higher electricity prices. Reservo…
Gas prices jump as Iran escalation puts Europe’s winter supplies at risk
Europe’s gas market has reached a new yearly high, with prices climbing above 75 euros per megawatt-hour as winter approaches and storage remains unusually low. The Dutch TTF benchmark reached more th…
Iran Adds More Ships to Blacklist Over Strait of Hormuz Transit
Iran has added 11 more vessels to a blacklist of ships it considers noncompliant with its rules for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Iranian government website. Ships on the list could…
Venezuela Deals With Chevron, GE Vernova and Eni Will Bring “Prosperity,” Washington Says
Venezuela signed a series of oil agreements with Chevron, GE Vernova and Italy’s Eni on Wednesday, deals Washington says could open the country’s reserves to major investment. US Energy Secretary Chri…
Pécresse Launches Mission to Get Paris Region's RER D Back on Track
More than 630,000 people use the RER D every day, yet the commuter line's punctuality fell below 85% in July. For Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France region, that performance is "unaccept…
Kuwait Prime Minister Discusses Aviation Upgrade With Airbus Regional President
Kuwait’s prime minister met Airbus’ regional president to discuss upgrading the country’s aviation and air transport sectors. Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received Gabriel Semelas, Airbus p…
U.S. Weekly Oil Inventories Post Sharp Drop
U.S. commercial oil inventories fell by 4.5 million barrels as refinery activity reached record levels. The decline came amid geopolitical tensions, according to the report. The drop left U.S. oil res…
Chevron to expand Venezuela operations with $7bn investment
Chevron plans to spend more than $7 billion expanding its Venezuelan operations and doubling production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years. The US oil company said it had receiv…
Public transport: HSL hopes people will stop buying single tickets
Helsinki's transit authority HSL openly hopes passengers will not buy single tickets. It adds fees at several sales points to steer people toward its app or a travel card. "We primarily want to guide …
Bureaucracy: Helsinki Spent More Than €80,000 on a Cycling Program That Concluded Cycling Should Be Encouraged
Helsinki has approved a 76-page cycling development program that identifies encouraging people to cycle as one of its key measures. The city wants to substantially increase cycling between 2026 and 20…
Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism
Chris Wright, the US energy secretary, rejected claims that Washington is trying to “take” Venezuela’s oil through a heavy-handed deal with the country’s interim leaders. “Absolutely not,” Wright told…
Blackout risk rises as heatwave strains the largest US power grid
The risk of power outages is set to rise across a broad stretch of the United States as an intense heatwave tests the electricity system serving millions of homes and businesses. The US Department of …
New Traffic Light Begins Operating at Major Montevideo Intersection
A new traffic light is now operating at the intersection of Bulevar Batlle y Ordóñez and Arechavaleta in Montevideo’s Aires Puros neighborhood. The Montevideo municipal government said the two-phase s…
Adani finally explains why power supplies from Godda to Bangladesh have fallen
Adani Power has attributed the reduced electricity supply from its Godda plant to railway congestion and loading restrictions that disrupted coal deliveries in India. The 1,600-megawatt plant has supp…
Oman oil price rises above $101 a barrel amid renewed US-Iran fighting
Oman’s official oil price for delivery next November climbed $1.75 to settle at $101.56 a barrel on Wednesday, as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran raised fears over crude supplies f…
Chevron to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela and more than double oil output
Chevron plans to spend more than $7 billion over the next five years on its Venezuelan joint ventures, with the company targeting oil production of about 600,000 barrels per day. That would more than …
European gas prices hit their highest level since the start of the Iran war
European gas prices continued their climb on Wednesday, reaching their highest level since the start of the Iran war as attacks by the United States and Iran dimmed hopes of renewed energy shipments t…
Post offices will soon sell electricity and gas
Austrian post offices are preparing to offer more than envelopes and stamps. From autumn, customers are expected to be able to buy electricity and gas tariffs there as well. The new service will come …
Another Major Operation at German Substation: Possible Attack Near Cologne
A second German substation came under scrutiny within days after several power lines failed at an Amprion facility near Cologne. What first appeared to be a technical fault is now being investigated a…
Frecciarossa test runs begin in Germany and Austria ahead of 2027 launch
Frecciarossa trains have begun test runs in Germany and Austria, marking a new stage in Trenitalia’s plan to launch services linking Italy with Munich in summer 2027. The tests form part of the intern…
Controversial Stockholm bridge nears completion: “So ugly”
Stockholm’s much-discussed pedestrian and cycle bridge is almost finished, but its arrival has hardly been free of controversy. The project linking Gamla stan with Slussen has faced disputes, delays a…
Japan Donates Seven Low-Floor Metro Buses to Sri Lanka
Japan has donated seven low-floor metro buses to Sri Lanka as part of continuing development cooperation between the two countries. Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake said the donation a…
Africa must own its energy future – Veep
Africa must take greater ownership of its energy future, Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said in Accra. She called for stronger African companies and technical institutions capable of develop…
PIA to increase weekly London flights from four to seven starting Oct. 27
Pakistan International Airlines will increase its weekly flights to London from four to seven starting Oct. 27, restoring a larger presence on the route after years of restrictions on Pakistani carrie…
Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York after fuel leak during refuelling
An Air China Boeing 747-8 was grounded at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport after reportedly leaking fuel while parked at the gate. The aircraft had been expected to operate flight CA98…
