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Eni secures exploration Block A1 in The Gambia

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Eni and the Government of The Gambia, represented by the Minister of Energy and Petroleum Honourable Nani Juwara, signed a Petroleum Exploration Development and Production License Agreement for the Block A1 offshore of The Gambia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Irena partners with UAE export credit agency ECI

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has signed a partnership agreement with UAE export credit agency Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) to support energy transition financing. ECI will provide credit insurance and risk mitigation solutions across 110 countries to complement ETAF initiatives.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa, BCDA advance 500 MW clean energy project in Philippines

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Acwa Power Philippines, a subsidiary of Acwa Power Company, has signed a contract of lease (COL) with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for a 500-hectare site within New Clark City, marking a milestone in the Philippines' clean energy and industrial transformation agenda.

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EDF, Masdar sign 15-year power deal for Big Beau solar project

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

EDF power solutions North America and Masdar, Abu Dhabi energy company, co-owners of the BigBeau Solar+Storage Project, have entered into 15-year power purchase agreements covering the output from the 128 megawatt (MWac) solar plant and its 40 MW/160 MWh battery energy storage system.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa, Emerging Power to develop 5,000MW clean energy platform

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Acwa Power Philippines, a subsidiary of Acwa, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Emerging Power (EPI), the clean energy arm of Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC), to jointly pursue up to 5,000 MW of renewable energy and gas-fired generation capacity across the Philippines.

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Oman’s OQEP inks MoU with Libya to boost O&G investment

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya’s Investment Authority to strengthen energy cooperation. The agreement aims to explore joint oil and gas investment opportunities in Oman, Libya and international markets.

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South Korea inflation rises to 3.1pc as fuel prices spike

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

South Korea’s inflation rose to a 26-month high in May, reaching 3.1 per cent year-on-year. The increase was driven mainly by higher fuel costs amid volatility in global energy markets, according to Statistics Korea.

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Work starts on Uzbekistan's first $9.5bn nuclear power plant

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Construction has begun on Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant, a project estimated to cost $9.5 billion. The launch was announced by the presidential press service, with officials saying the facility will strengthen the country's future electricity supply.

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EU LNG imports fall, but reliance on US gas grows

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

European Union (EU) imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) continued to decline in recent months, falling by 1.2 per cent between March and May 2026, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

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Saudi Energy commissions world’s largest 2.5GW grid BESS storage project

Sat, 06 Jun 2026

Saudi Energy (formerly Saudi Electricity Company) said it has commissioned the world’s largest grid-side grid-forming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project with a total installed capacity of 2.5GW, utilising BYD’s advanced energy storage technology across five strategic locations in Saudi Arabia.