Canada prepares assistance for Cuba amid growing pressure from the United States
The Canadian government is considering providing support to Cuba as the island faces a severe fuel shortage caused by U.S. energy sanctions.
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UK launches largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022
The British government announces nearly 300 new sanctions against Russia that hit oil, banking and military funding.
Petronor stops Muskiz refinery due to electrical failure
The total shutdown of Petronor in Muskiz took place at 17.15 hours due to lack of electricity supply and activated the safety flares.
Capacity retirement delays could shape U.S. power generation in 2026
Several power plant closures rescheduled in 2026 are again at risk of being postponed due to regulatory decisions and persistent energy demand.
Shell moves forward with gas project in Venezuela after U.S. licenses.
The company expects to produce gas in three years and export it via Atlantic LNG in Trinidad.
Rare earth prices exceed subsidy threshold in the U.S.
NdPr oxide reaches its highest level since 2022, eliminating state support for MP Materials.
AMPP hosts “Coffee with the Congressman” featuring rep. Wesley Hunt at AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
AMPP will host Coffee with the Congressman featuring Rep. Wesley Hunt at its 2026 Annual Conference to discuss energy, infrastructure, and policy.
Hungary considers cutting off Ukraine’s energy supply
Hungary and Slovakia make energy supplies conditional on resumption of the flow of the Druzhba pipeline, suspended after a Russian attack
Argentina expands the RIGI to boost Vaca Muerta
The incentive regime will now include unconventional oil and gas production projects, with tax and exchange benefits for 30 years.
ACCIONA Energy renovates Tahivilla wind farm
The repowering of the wind farm in Tarifa will generate 254 GWh per year and avoid 108,000 tons of CO₂.
Repsol reveals that Venezuela owes it more than 5.4 billion USD
Repsol reported that Venezuela owes it more than USD 5.4 billion for energy supplies and joint agreements.
Solaria expands its storage capacity with an additional 1 GWh of approved storage capacity
The company reaches almost 3 GWh with environmental approval in Spain, reinforcing its solar hybridization and storage strategy.