A U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, Venture Global LNG, has entered into a regasification agreement with Greece's Gas trade SA to address the shortage of Russian gas supplies caused by the Ukrainian war in February 2022.
Tanzania will enhance its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project with a new fleet of gas-powered buses from Scania Marcopolo, aimed at transforming public transport in Dar es Salaam. Funded by the World Bank, the ongoing BRT infrastructure development promises to provide residents with a faster, safer, and more reliable transportation system.
Sudan is actively seeking to enhance its oil and gas production amid an energy deficit caused by the ongoing civil war, with Minister Dr. Muhyiddin Naim emphasizing collaboration with Russia for investments and expertise in these sectors. Additionally, the country is exploring solar energy projects in partnership with Turkish companies to address its growing electricity demands and expand renewable energy initiatives.
South Sudan and Sudan are in talks to resume crude oil exports through Sudanese ports after a months-long shutdown caused by a ruptured pipeline amidst ongoing conflict. South Sudan’s engineers are set to assess the infrastructure’s readiness, as the country struggles financially due to its heavy reliance on oil revenues.
Pakistan has uncovered potentially massive oil and gas reserves, but experts warn that significant investment and years of work are needed for exploitation, with security concerns deterring international oil companies. As a result, China is emerging as the most likely partner for development, while Pakistan continues to grapple with an energy crisis exacerbated by fuel smuggling from Iran.
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has launched the 2024 World Hydropower Outlook in Southeast Asia alongside its new Jakarta office, in partnership with the Indonesia Hydropower Association and PLN, to promote sustainable hydropower development. The report highlights ambitious hydropower capacity targets for countries in the region, including Indonesia’s plan to increase capacity to 72 GW by 2070, while the office aims to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing to support renewable energy goals.