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- 1VLCC reported ablaze after new Strait of Hormuz ship strike▼VLCC ‘ablaze’ after new Strait of Hormuz ship strike as Iran-US talks fizzle out
A very large crude carrier is reported to be on fire after a new attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, coming as talks between Iran and the United States have stalled. The incident raises fresh concerns over the safety of oil tanker traffic through the strategic waterway at a moment of renewed regional tension.
- 2Renewables reshape energy security after global crisis▼From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News examines how the recent global energy crisis has accelerated the shift toward renewable energy, arguing that solar, wind and other clean sources are redefining what energy security means for countries worldwide. The piece frames the transition away from fossil fuels as both a climate necessity and a strategic move to reduce dependence on volatile fuel supplies.
- 3China becomes first country to surpass 1,000 GW of solar capacity●China Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to surpass 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone underlining the scale of its renewable energy buildout. Observers point to the figure as evidence of how far ahead China's solar expansion now stands compared with the rest of the world.
- 4Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Despite Elevated Prices●Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/business/oil-exports-strai
Middle Eastern oil exports are rebounding even as prices stay high, according to a New York Times report focused on the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. The recovery in flows through the key chokepoint suggests supply disruptions have eased, and the story is drawing attention among readers tracking energy markets and global trade.
- 5Coal still supplies a third of the world's electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures on global electricity generation show coal remained the world's largest source in 2024, producing about 34% of electricity, while wind and solar together reached 15%, up sharply from just 4% a decade earlier. The data, presented as charts drawn directly onto a world map, is drawing attention to both the slow pace of the coal decline and the rapid growth of renewables.
- 6Middle East Oil Exports Rebound as Strait of Hormuz Pressure Eases●Middle East Oil Exports Rebound as Iran's Chokehold on Hormuz Breaks Down https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/middle-e
Middle Eastern oil exports are recovering after Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz weakened, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The chokepoint, which carries a large share of the world's crude, had faced disruption tied to Iranian pressure, and its easing is restoring export flows. Observers are watching what this means for global energy prices and regional tensions.
- 7RP Global acquires 22-MWp roadside solar project in Germany▼RP Global buys 22-MWp roadside solar project in Germany
Austrian renewable energy developer RP Global has purchased a 22-megawatt-peak roadside solar project in Germany. The acquisition adds to the company's growing solar portfolio and reflects continued investor interest in German renewable energy assets. Further details on the seller, price and timeline for the project were not disclosed.
- 8Energy shocks push inflation back to centre of policy debate▼Global monetary tightening: Energy shocks put inflation back in focus
Central banks face renewed pressure as energy price shocks threaten to reignite inflation, keeping global monetary tightening on the agenda. Markets and analysts are watching whether policymakers will hold interest rates higher for longer or ease off as energy costs add fresh uncertainty to the inflation outlook.
- 93 E Network Group issues global RFP for Finland AI data center▼3 E Network Technology Group Launches Global RFP for High-Density AI Infrastructure for Mikkeli, Finland Data Center
3 E Network Technology Group has launched a global request for proposals to supply high-density AI infrastructure for its data center in Mikkeli, Finland. Vendors worldwide are invited to bid on the project, which signals the company's push into AI computing capacity in Northern Europe, a region drawing interest for data centers thanks to cool climate and renewable energy.