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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.

🇭🇷 /Croatian

Zagreb Roadworks Postponed, Tram Services Unaffected

- Road construction at the intersection of Savska cesta and Ulica grada Vukovara in Zagreb has been postponed due to organizational and technical reasons. - The postponement affects tram lines 4, 5, 1…

🇭🇷 /Croatian

Končar Opens Advanced Electrical Machines Lab in Croatia

- Končar opened a new laboratory in Bedekovčina for testing large electrical machines and drives, valued at over 20 million euros. - The facility is one of Europe's few with such extensive testing cap…

🇩🇪 /German

Germany Softens Plans for Renewable Energy Subsidy Cuts

- Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has softened plans to cut subsidies for renewable energy. - The new draft proposes a gradual reduction of feed-in tariffs for small solar installations in…

🇩🇪 /German

Germany Warns of More Bridge Closures Amid Decay Concerns

- Germany's Federal Minister of Transport warns that further unexpected bridge closures due to structural decay are possible. - A recent closure of the Bonn Rhine bridge revealed rapid deterioration, …

🇩🇪 /German

Germany softens subsidy cuts for rooftop solar power

- Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has softened plans for cuts to subsidies for new small solar installations. - The revised Renewable Energy Sources Act proposes a temporary, reduced feed-…

🇩🇪 /German

Energy Minister Admits Mistakes in Energy Transition

- State Energy Minister Willingmann has admitted to mistakes in the implementation of the energy transition. - He acknowledged that not all decisions made were optimal and that the process has faced c…

🇩🇪 /German

Evonik CEO Urges Delay to Germany's Coal Phase-Out

- Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann advocates for delaying the planned coal phase-out in North Rhine-Westphalia. - Kullmann argues Germany lacks sufficient gas power plants to ensure energy security. - He…

🇩🇪 /German

Bavaria tunnels through mountains to ease Alpine traffic

- Bavaria is advancing its plan to tunnel through mountains and bypass towns along the A95 motorway to improve traffic flow towards the Alps. - The Auerbergtunnel, the latest project, has begun constr…

🇩🇪 /German

Heat pumps installed most in German homes for first time

- Heat pumps became the most frequently installed heating system in residential buildings in Germany for the first time. - This shift indicates a growing trend towards renewable energy sources for hea…

🇩🇪 /German

Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in a week

- Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage within a week, according to the Energy Ministry. - The ministry reported a complete collapse of the national power grid and has begun restoration e…

🇵🇱 /Polish

Poland Discusses New Link Road to Warsaw-Radom Airport

- Talks are underway regarding the construction of a link road to Warsaw-Radom Airport and the S12 expressway. - The planned link aims to provide an alternative route to the airport, connecting the S1…

🇵🇱 /Polish

Poland's Railways Tested by EU Recovery Funds

- Poland's railway sector is undergoing a crucial test of efficiency as it implements projects funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (KPO) under tight deadlines. - The KPO program emphas…

🇵🇱 /Polish

Renewable Fuel Road Test Aims to Convince Brussels

- A road test of renewable fuel, Nexa 95 gasoline made entirely from renewable resources by Repsol, has begun in Spain. - The project aims to show that reducing transport emissions doesn't solely rely…

🇹🇷 /Turkish

BOTAŞ procurement rules updated by presidential decree

- Turkey's Official Gazette has published a presidential decree outlining new procurement procedures for BOTAŞ, the state-owned energy company. - The decree, issued under Law No. 4734, details the met…

🇦🇹 /German

Elon Musk Buys Fossil Fuel Company to Power AI Venture

- Elon Musk has reportedly acquired a fossil fuel company to power his AI venture, xAI. - The company's portable gas and diesel turbines will be used to operate xAI's data centers. - This move marks a…

🇦🇹 /German

Private Fusion Reactors Outpace Megaproject ITER

- A German fusion startup has raised hundreds of millions of euros, aiming to advance fusion energy technology. - Several facilities in the U.S. and China are expected to produce net energy surplus so…

🇦🇹 /German

Einzigartiges Labor im Erzberg

- A unique laboratory operates inside the Erzberg mountain in Austria. - Since 2015, the University of Leoben has been researching underground work methods there. - The lab conducts drilling, blasting…

🇹🇼 /Chinese

Kaohsiung's New Jiurue Bridge Set to Open July 31

- Kaohsiung's new Jiurue Bridge construction is nearing completion, with the public works department expecting it to open on July 31. - The project began in August 2024 and includes safety features li…

🇷🇴 /Romanian

Hormuz: The ceasefire that died

- The fragile understanding reached at Versailles regarding a ceasefire in Hormuz has collapsed, leading to renewed tensions. - At least three commercial ships were hit within 24 hours, resulting in o…

🇪🇬 /English

Egypt to launch West Mina gas project in December

- Egypt's Burullus Gas Company plans to launch the West Mina gas project in early December, with initial output of 160 million cubic feet per day. - An acid stimulation program is underway to potentia…

🇱🇾 /English

NOC confirms commercial viability of Essar oil discovery

- Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the Essar discovery in concession 103 is commercially viable. - The discovery holds 195 million barrels of oil and is expected to produce 5,000 barr…

🇳🇬 /English

Substation explosion plunges parts of Enugu into blackout

- An explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation caused a power outage affecting several parts of Enugu metropolis. - The incident disrupted electricity supply to communities served by the Army and G…

🇳🇬 /English

Fuel imports surged by 207% in June, NMDPRA report

- Nigeria's petrol importation surged by 207% in June 2026, while domestic supply fell by 22%, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). - This marks …

🇳🇬 /English

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

- Nigeria's Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu. - The decision honors Tinubu's vision for the 750-kilometer project, conceived nearly 30 years…

🇳🇬 /English

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

- The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been renamed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway in recognition of the president's vision for the project. - The Minister of Works also announced ap…

🇳🇬 /English

FAAN’s Impact on Airport Safety

- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has focused on improving critical airside infrastructure at major airports, enhancing operations. - Under Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku, the Murtal…

🇳🇬 /English

Delta State to receive 50 CNG buses in five months

- The Delta State Government will receive 50 Compressed Natural Gas buses within five months to launch a mass transit system. - Commissioner for Transport Onoriode Agofure stated the buses will offer …

🇳🇬 /English

Blackouts: Group urges urgent national grid overhaul

- A Nigerian advocacy group urges the government to overhaul the national electricity grid, citing persistent blackouts that harm the economy. - Manufacturers are increasingly abandoning the grid for …

🇳🇬 /English

Pipeline surveillance gains lift crude output

- Improved pipeline surveillance has significantly boosted Nigeria's crude oil production and curbed theft. - Operations by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, in collaboration with security agenci…

🇳🇬 /English

PIA permits Dangote’s dollar fuel sales – Regulator

- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is permitted to sell fuel in dollars, according to the midstream and downstream petroleum sector regulator. - The regulator stated that the refinery can recover costs …

🇳🇬 /English

Understanding Nigeria’s power challenge

- The phrase "Up NEPA!" remains a common expression in Nigeria, signifying the return of electricity after an outage, despite the National Electric Power Authority's dissolution. - Understanding the j…

🇳🇬 /English

Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future

- Africa's energy sector growth conversations often prioritize capital, infrastructure, and asset acquisition over human capital development. - While investments are crucial, they are insufficient to …

🇳🇬 /English

Tinubu vows renewed clamp down on quack engineers

- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to enforce strict engineering standards to ensure public safety in infrastructure projects. - He emphasized that human life is more valuable than any construction…

🇴🇲 /English

Oman road project nears completion, ahead of schedule

- The rehabilitation project of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road in Oman's A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has reached an 89.46% completion rate. - The project, costing over RO 10 million, aims to improve road …

🇳🇵 /English

A run through Nepal’s first road tunnel

- Nepal inaugurated its first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, with a public fun run and walk event. - The tunnel is set to begin trial operations on July 27, following completion delays,…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Lawyer Denies Companies Linked to Sumatera Blackout

- Lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea denies that two companies, PT Oktasan Baruna Persada (OBP) and PT Buana Rizki Armia (BRA), contributed to the Sumatera blackout. - Hutapea claims the companies supplied c…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Iran's Oil Supply Threat Extends Beyond Strait of Hormuz

- Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified, threatening oil and gas exports from the Gulf. - Iran has demonstrated its ability to control or disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for …

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Prabowo Plans 30-50 New Ethanol Plants for E20 Fuel Push

- President Prabowo Subianto plans to build 30 to 50 new ethanol factories to develop fuel with an ethanol blend. - Indonesia can now mix fuel with ethanol up to 20 percent, following examples from In…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures normal fuel supply in Medan

- Pertamina Patra Niaga has normalized fuel distribution in Medan, Indonesia, after a recent surge in demand. - The company increased its fleet of fuel trucks and personnel to meet rising consumption,…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

President Prabowo to Launch Masela Gas Field Development

- President Prabowo Subianto will officiate the groundbreaking ceremony for the Masela Block gas field development in Tanimbar Islands, Maluku. - The project, which has been stalled for years, is cons…

🇸🇪 /Swedish

Electric car charging: Midday is often cheaper than night

- Charging electric vehicles at midday is often cheaper than at night, especially in southern Sweden. - This shift is driven by increased solar power generation, particularly in Germany, which lowers …

🇸🇪 /Swedish

EU aviation fuel supply stable for now, says task force

- The EU's Energy Union Task Force reports stable aviation fuel supply within the bloc for now. - Increased production at EU refineries and secured global deliveries contribute to resilience against g…

🇨🇦 /English

B.C. First Nations Explore Nuclear Power Potential

- Several First Nations in British Columbia are exploring the potential of nuclear power, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs), to meet the province's future electricity needs. - The First Natio…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Texas oil hits $80 on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions

- Texas oil (WTI) surged 3.24% to $80.67 per barrel amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a naval blockade. - Iran reported new U.S. attacks on southern cities, while also launching attacks on two Emira…

🇺🇬 /English

Uganda assures road project residents of compensation

- Residents affected by the Luweero-Butalangu Road project have been assured of compensation by the Ministry of Works and Transport. - The government aims to clear all outstanding compensation payment…

🇹🇹 /English

'AI centres could lead to blackouts, higher fuel costs'

- Trinidad and Tobago's opposition criticizes the government's plan to build two AI data centers. - Critics argue the national electricity grid lacks the capacity to support the proposed centers. - Co…

🇨🇲 /French

Cameroon: New AFD Head Meets Public Works Minister

- The French Development Agency's (AFD) outgoing director, Virginie Dago, met with Cameroon's Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, to introduce her successor. - The meeting reviewed pa…

🇨🇲 /French

Cameroon Regulator Inspects Kribi Port Power Supply

- Cameroon's electricity sector regulator, ARSEL, inspected the Kribi Port's power infrastructure. - The inspection aimed to assess existing facilities and ensure reliable power for the port's growin…

🇰🇬 /Russian

Kyrgyzstan to Build 106 New Reservoirs by 2030

- Kyrgyzstan plans to construct 106 new reservoirs by 2030 to improve water management. - The initiative includes large-scale modernization of irrigation infrastructure. - These projects aim to ensure…

🇰🇬 /Russian

July 15: Power Outages Scheduled in Bishkek and Regions

- Bishkek and surrounding regions in Kyrgyzstan may experience power outages on July 15 due to scheduled maintenance. - Specific districts in Bishkek will face blackouts at various times between 9:30 …

🇮🇸 /Icelandic

Iceland Considers Speed Limit Increase on Key Roads

- The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration believes increasing the speed limit to 110 km/h on certain road sections is feasible. - This proposal follows a report from the Confederation of Iceland…

🇸🇬 /English

JERA studies U.S. listing amid overseas expansion push

- JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is studying the feasibility of a U.S. stock market listing to support its international expansion and broaden funding options. - The unlisted company, owned by…

🇵🇬 /English

Hidden Valley is running a Brownfield mine

- The Hidden Valley Mine in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, is operating as a "brownfield" mine, meaning it is an established site with existing infrastructure. - Prime Minister James Marape stated…

🇵🇬 /English

Bio Gas has potential for power supply in WNB Province

- Biogas produced from palm oil waste in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, shows potential for power generation. - This renewable energy source could supply power for the entire province. -…

🇹🇭 /English

Power plan for data centres readied

- Thailand is finalizing a pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme to support the growth of data centers and cloud services. - The scheme allows private renewable energy producers to sell c…

🇳🇱 /Dutch

Steep fines must get smart meter refusers moving

- Dutch authorities are imposing escalating fines on individuals refusing to install smart meters. - These fines aim to compel compliance with the mandatory smart meter rollout. - The measure reflects…

🇲🇦 /Arabic

Belgium to begin collecting road tolls in May 2027

- Belgium's three regions will implement road tolls for all cars, both domestic and foreign, starting in May 2027. - Drivers can purchase prepaid digital "Viapass" toll cards online or at gas stations…

🇨🇭 /French

Can Solar Panels Catch Fire During Heatwaves?

- Switzerland's expanding solar power infrastructure faces scrutiny during extreme summer heatwaves. - An incident in June where solar panels caught fire in Geneva has reignited debate about potential…

🇿🇼 /English

Zimbabwe Seeks Energy Expertise in Azerbaijan

- Zimbabwe's Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, concluded a visit to Azerbaijan focused on energy cooperation. - Discussions with Azerbaijan's Energy Minister and State Oil Company explored adaptin…

🇳🇴 /Norwegian

Gas prices rise amid new Hormuz Strait tensions

- European natural gas prices have risen approximately 25% in July due to renewed tensions and attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. - Qatar has halted LNG exports through the strategic waterway…

🇵🇦 /Spanish

Panama opens bids for $10 million road expansion project

- Panama's Ministry of Public Works opened economic proposals for the first phase of the José Agustín Arango road expansion project. - The $10 million project aims to improve mobility and safety in th…

🇷🇸 /Serbian

Belgrade bypass renamed "Milutin Mrkonjić Highway"

- A highway around Belgrade has been named "Milutin Mrkonjić Highway" after a government decision. - Ivica Dačić, leader of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), thanked President Aleksandar Vučić for …

🇭🇺 /Hungarian

French Reactors Get Lifeline Amid Heatwave

- French nuclear reactors received a reprieve from stricter temperature regulations due to a third major heatwave in the region. - Reduced output from hydroelectric power plants, combined with nuclear…