Gas Price Regulation: South Africa’s NERSA approved Sasol’s maximum gas prices for 2026/27 and 2027/28, setting R97.31/GJ for end users (and R92.44/GJ for traders/resellers, excluding VAT) as Mozambique supply risks and a shift to methane-rich sources reshape the market. UK Energy Market: EDF Energy is in talks to acquire smaller rival So Energy, potentially focusing on So’s customer base amid ongoing consolidation pressure in Britain’s supplier market. Grid & Inflation Watch: The European Central Bank is expected to lift its deposit rate by 25 bps to 2.5%, citing energy-price pressure tied to the US-Iran conflict and renewed inflation risk. Nuclear Momentum: Turkey’s energy ministry says the first unit of the Akkuyu nuclear plant should start operating by end-2026, with tests underway and nuclear expected to cover a meaningful share of electricity demand. Global Energy Cooperation: Nigeria began a new phase with the IEA after joining as an Association country and signing its first joint work programme. Renewables in Practice: UAE-backed solar plants were inaugurated in Comoros, adding ~20 MW of PV plus battery storage to cut diesel dependence and expand clean power access. Energy Transition Bottleneck (India): India curtailed nearly 11 TWh of solar in 15 months despite rising demand, highlighting transmission and storage limits as the next big challenge. Hydrogen Mobility (Oman): OQ Alternative Energy and Asyad signed a term sheet to explore green hydrogen for mobility applications in Duqm. Energy Affordability (Northern Ireland): Northern Ireland will launch a £100 home heating oil voucher scheme and a £50 electricity discount for all households this autumn. Energy Efficiency Tech: A new VpCI packaging approach claims factories can skip washing and degreasing steps, cutting energy use and waste. Energy Security (Europe gas): A report flags Europe’s growing gas vulnerability as Russian supply fades and LNG exposure rises, with storage below seasonal norms. Policy/Planning (Malaysia): Malaysia is laying groundwork for possible civil nuclear applications, including IAEA-backed workforce planning, though timing remains uncertain.