If you were manning the late desk at one of the big oil trading firms in Singapore, Dubai or Geneva, you would not have spent Monday night pondering President Zelensky’s attire nor the first lady’s pleas on behalf of Ukrainian children.
US company Honeywell UOP has prepared a feasibility study on the expansion of Libya’s largest oil refinery as part of overall development of the country’s hydrocarbon industry.
Kenya is rapidly expanding its clean energy sector, with nearly 90% of its electricity coming from renewable sources and solar adoption leading in East Africa. The government is also pushing for universal access to clean cooking by 2028, tackling both health and environmental challenges.
Tanzania is cementing its leadership in Africa’s climate diplomacy by prioritising clean cooking energy, with a goal of ensuring 80% of households adopt it by 2030. The country is also steering the institutionalisation of the African Group of Negotiators within the African Union to strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate talks ahead of COP30.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised concerns over China's role in refining Russian oil and reselling it into the global market, including back to Europe.
Algeria is reportedly edging closer to striking deals with two American energy companies to develop its gas reserves, including shale.