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South-east Asian data centres face internal challenges

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

These developments are part of a larger trend in South-east Asia: as the fastest-growing digital market in the world, the region is also booming as a destination for foreign…

Ukrainian forces will struggle to regain initiative

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UKRAINE

Kyiv has used the initial success of this operation to create a positive new narrative to replace the previously dominant characterisation of the war as having shifted in Russia’s…

Turkey will aim to grow its oil and gas industry

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TURKEY

The discoveries of a new oil field in the country’s south-east and a gas field in the Black Sea have boosted domestic production, although self-sufficiency is still a remote…

India will not rush to ease its dependence on coal

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INDIA

India exceeded the combined coal consumption of Europe and North America in 2023, when coal accounted for around 75% of its electricity generation. Delhi projects that figure to…

Power cuts loom as Ecuador’s energy crisis continues

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ECUADOR

With water levels at hydroelectric dams low, the government has taken emergency measures in an attempt to prevent cuts, including contracting a floating electricity station from…

Key underwater cable project poses dilemma for Cyprus

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CYPRUS

The talks yielded some progress but fell short of full agreement on the GSI project, a proposed underwater cable that would connect the electricity grids of Cyprus, Greece and…

Prolonged uncertainty will challenge automakers

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INTERNATIONAL

In parallel, amid rising tariffs and regulatory uncertainty, automotive firms are having to place bets on new technologies, supplier relationships and business models that will…

Power price increases will ease subsidies in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

The prices now stand at NGN206.8 (USD0.14) per kilowatt-hour from an original price of NGN66.0 per kilowatt-hour. The price increases are intended to help reduce federal…

South Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa generates around 80% of its electricity from coal and has suffered regular power shortages over recent years due to declining performance at its ageing coal-fired…

Greek tourism sector faces sustainability issues

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GREECE

The sector is key for the country’s economy, accounting for up to one-quarter of annual economic output. However, the growing number of visitors is exerting pressure on local…