In 2021, the IAEA revised upwards its annual projections for the first time since Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station accident in 2011.
Since then, the projection for the high case has increased by 25%, from 792 GW(e) in 2021.
“The IAEA’s steadily rising annual projections underscore a growing global consensus: nuclear power is indispensable for achieving clean, reliable and sustainable energy for all,” Director General Grossi said.
Assumptions and considerations
All operating reactors, possible licence renewals, planned shutdowns, power uprates to increase output levels, and plausible and ongoing construction projects foreseen for the next few decades were considered in the projections.
The assumptions of the low case projections are that current market, technology and resource trends continue and that there are few changes in laws, policies and regulations affecting nuclear power.
In the high case, national intentions for expanding the use of nuclear power were considered.
The report states that the high case projection remains both plausible and technically feasible and notes the possibility for capacity to exceed this estimate.
The report states that enabling factors, such as national policies, supporting investment and workforce development, would be necessary to help facilitate reaching – or exceeding – the high case.
While SMRs continue to attract a lot of interest from both embarking and expanding nuclear power countries, harmonized regulatory and industrial approaches will also be necessary for their successful and timely deployment.
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IAEA Raises Nuclear Power Projections For Fifth Consecutive Year
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised upwards its projections for the expansion of nuclear power, as global momentum continues to build behind this clean and secure source of energy.
According to the IAEA, global nuclear operational capacity will more than double by 2050 – reaching 2.6 times the 2024 level – with small modular reactors (SMRs) expected to play a pivotal role in this expansion.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the new projections, contained in the annual report Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Estimates for the Period up to 2050, at the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
At the end of 2024, 417 nuclear power reactors were operational, with a global capacity of 377 gigawatts electric (GW(e).
In the high case projection, nuclear electrical generating capacity is projected to increase to 992 GW(e) by 2050. In the low case projection, capacity rises 50% to 561 GW(e), compared with 2024.
SMRs are projected to account for 24% of the new capacity added in the high case and for 5% in the low case.
In 2021, the IAEA revised upwards its annual projections for the first time since Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station accident in 2011.
Since then, the projection for the high case has increased by 25%, from 792 GW(e) in 2021.
“The IAEA’s steadily rising annual projections underscore a growing global consensus: nuclear power is indispensable for achieving clean, reliable and sustainable energy for all,” Director General Grossi said.
Assumptions and considerations
All operating reactors, possible licence renewals, planned shutdowns, power uprates to increase output levels, and plausible and ongoing construction projects foreseen for the next few decades were considered in the projections.
The assumptions of the low case projections are that current market, technology and resource trends continue and that there are few changes in laws, policies and regulations affecting nuclear power.
In the high case, national intentions for expanding the use of nuclear power were considered.
The report states that the high case projection remains both plausible and technically feasible and notes the possibility for capacity to exceed this estimate.
The report states that enabling factors, such as national policies, supporting investment and workforce development, would be necessary to help facilitate reaching – or exceeding – the high case.
While SMRs continue to attract a lot of interest from both embarking and expanding nuclear power countries, harmonized regulatory and industrial approaches will also be necessary for their successful and timely deployment.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
In 2021, the IAEA revised upwards its annual projections for the first time since Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station accident in 2011.
Since then, the projection for the high case has increased by 25%, from 792 GW(e) in 2021.
“The IAEA’s steadily rising annual projections underscore a growing global consensus: nuclear power is indispensable for achieving clean, reliable and sustainable energy for all,” Director General Grossi said.
Assumptions and considerations
All operating reactors, possible licence renewals, planned shutdowns, power uprates to increase output levels, and plausible and ongoing construction projects foreseen for the next few decades were considered in the projections.
The assumptions of the low case projections are that current market, technology and resource trends continue and that there are few changes in laws, policies and regulations affecting nuclear power.
In the high case, national intentions for expanding the use of nuclear power were considered.
The report states that the high case projection remains both plausible and technically feasible and notes the possibility for capacity to exceed this estimate.
The report states that enabling factors, such as national policies, supporting investment and workforce development, would be necessary to help facilitate reaching – or exceeding – the high case.
While SMRs continue to attract a lot of interest from both embarking and expanding nuclear power countries, harmonized regulatory and industrial approaches will also be necessary for their successful and timely deployment.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com US Approves $130 Million Project To Build Power Line In Moldova
The U.S. has approved a $130 million project to construct a high voltage transmission line to ensure a reliable electricity supply to Moldova from European markets, the U.S. embassy in Moldova said on Wednesday.
Moldova depends on electricity produced in the separatist region of Transdniestria, which uses Russian gas for its production.
After Ukraine refused to extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas to Europe, Transdniestria sharply reduced its energy production and only resumed it after alternative supplies from Europe began.
The embassy said the project would create significant opportunities for U.S. firms by enabling Moldova to adopt and utilize U.S. technologies.
“It will unlock potential across multiple sectors, including transmission infrastructure, grid optimization technologies, information and communication technologies, nuclear power, and battery storage,” it said on Facebook.
Source: Reuters
Ghana Hosts Africa Oil Week As President Mahama Opens 2025 Edition
Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday officially opened the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 in Accra, pledging the government’s full support to make the event grow even bigger.
The premier annual oil and gas gathering, which was previously hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, has now been permanently relocated to Accra after 30 years in South Africa, where it all began.
Like Cape Town, Accra’s edition has attracted CEOs of National Oil Companies (NOCs), International Oil Companies (IOCs), ministers, policymakers, energy professionals, bankers, and other stakeholders.
The four-day event is being held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Nigeria: We Need Stronger African Collaboration To Achieve Energy Security, Says NNPC CEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to partnering with other African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent.
Engr. Ojulari made this call while addressing industry leaders at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum in Accra, Ghana’s capital. He stressed the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and secure its energy future.
He highlighted the decline of European investments in fossil fuel refineries, with most set to phase out by 2030, noting that this makes it imperative for Africa to take decisive action in harnessing its abundant resources for the benefit of its people.
“Africa must take ownership of its resources and policies. Our policies should be designed by us. With our vast resource base and improved governance structures, I am confident the continent can secure its energy destiny,” Ojulari said.
The GCEO outlined strategic infrastructure projects spearheaded by NNPC Ltd, including the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project, designed to strengthen connectivity across Nigeria’s energy network.
He also emphasised progress on the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, an expansion of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP), which will enhance regional integration and cross-border energy trade.
“When we started, we faced challenges with alignment, payments, and collaboration, but today the framework is working. The plan is to extend the pipeline to Côte d’Ivoire as the first phase, and ultimately to Morocco,” he explained.
Engr. Ojulari further highlighted the enabling investment environment created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which continues to open new opportunities for investors across the oil and gas value chain.
On security, he disclosed that through strengthened partnerships with host communities and security agencies, Nigeria has achieved 100% pipeline availability for the first time in two decades — a milestone that has restored confidence in the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Benchmarking with global energy leaders such as Petrobras, Petronas, and Saudi Aramco, the GCEO reiterated NNPC Ltd’s readiness to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive collective progress with African peers to unlock the continent’s full energy potential.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
First Nigerian Gasoline Cargo Arrives In U.S.
The first cargo of Nigerian gasoline produced at the Dangote refinery has reportedly arrived at its destination in the United States.
Reuters, citing unnamed sources in the know and ship-tracking data, said the gasoline cargo was arranged by Sunoco and commodity trader Vitol.
VesselFinder reported that Gemini Pearl, a Panama-flagged oil product carrier, was currently located in the Port of New York, arriving there on Sunday.
Most of the cargo, which stands at 320,000 barrels, was sold to Sunoco, with Vitol set to keep the rest for itself.
Reuters further reported that another cargo of gasoline produced at the Dangote refinery had been sold by Glencore to Shell and was set to be delivered in New York on September 19.
The publication noted in its report that the two cargoes were evidence that the Dangote refinery had met the strict U.S. requirements for the quality of fuels that can be marketed in the United States. According to Reuters, it was a major milestone for the Nigerian refinery.
The 650,000-barrels-daily refinery is the first in Nigeria, property of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, whose ambition is to both secure fuel supply for the domestic market in Africa’s top crude oil exporter, and turn the country into a fuel exporter as well. The refinery’s capacity should allow it to satisfy domestic demand in full and export the excess.
The first fuel cargo out of Nigeria was reported in June, with the destination said to be in Asia. Then, earlier this month, the Dangote facility had to suspend gasoline production because of a problem with its catalytic cracking unit.
Meanwhile, Nigerian media reported the refinery had exported a total of .1 billion liters of gasoline in the three months from June and the first week of September, hitting a major export milestone.
Source: Oilprice.com
Ghana, Eni Seal $1.5 Billion Oil Investment Deal
Italian oil and gas supermajor Eni, together with its partner Vitol, has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with Ghana’s national oil company, GNPC, to invest $1.5 billion in the upstream sector.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, during the opening of Africa Oil Week (AEW) 2025 in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama; Kwame Ntow Amoah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of GNPC; Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition; and senior officials of Eni.
Eni has operated in Ghana since 2009 and manages the Sankofa Gye Nyame and Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) block.
Eni holds a 44.4% stake in the OCTP project, while Vitol holds 35.6% and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) 20%.
In recent years, however, the oil giant slowed investment in Ghana and shifted its focus to Côte d’Ivoire, possibly due to the controversial directive issued by the Ministry of Energy under the previous administration, which sought to unitize the Afina Discovery oil block operated by Springfield E&P—a wholly Ghanaian-owned upstream player—and the Sankofa Cenomanian oilfield operated by Eni and Vitol.
That directive was withdrawn by the current administration in February 2025 through a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The move was aimed at restoring investor confidence and stimulating investment in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Trump’s EPA Moves To End Emissions Reporting Program For U.S. Oil, Gas And Industrial Polluters
The EPA under U.S. President Trump plans to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, halting emissions tracking from power plants, industrial facilities, oil refineries and other major polluters.
The move could obscure 2.6 billion metric tons of emissions annually while saving businesses $2.4 billion in regulatory costs.
Ending the agency’s long-standing Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which tracks pollution from some 8,000 sites, would make it harder for the public and policymakers to track greenhouse-gas emissions from large swaths of the economy.
In all, polluters on the inventory reported some 2.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023.
The move to end the program, which was announced Friday and still needs to be finalized, comes as the agency moves to unwind scores of Biden-era environmental regulations.
“The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program is nothing more than bureaucratic red tape that does nothing to improve air quality,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement.
Ending the program would save businesses up to $2.4 billion in regulatory costs, said the agency.
Source: Worldoil.com
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Price Cut Faces DAPPMAN Pushback
Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest petroleum refinery, continues to face opposition from groups in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, who have long benefited from price manipulations in the petroleum sector.
Since its official commissioning in May 2023, hardly a month has passed without some oil sector stakeholders raising concerns about the refinery’s operations.
The refinery has been striving to make petroleum products more affordable for Nigerians as a way of cushioning the public.
However, this has not sat well with certain groups in the industry.
The latest opposition comes from the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), which expressed displeasure over Dangote Refinery’s plan to reduce petrol prices from ₦865 per litre to ₦841 in Lagos and the South West, and ₦851 in Abuja, Edo, and Kwara.
The refinery also plans to commence direct fuel distribution alongside the price cut.
In a statement on Saturday, DAPPMAN Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, argued that portraying Dangote Refinery’s repeated price reductions as patriotic gestures overlooks both their timing and their impact on the market.
According to Adewole, the price cuts were often timed when other importers had active cargoes at sea or in storage, creating price shocks that undermined competition and strained the finances of fellow market participants, including some of the refinery’s domestic customers.
He added that it was troubling that Dangote offered lower prices to international buyers while quoting higher rates for local offtakers. This, he said, contradicted the refinery’s claims of prioritising Nigerians and placed an additional burden on domestic businesses already struggling under tight margins.
On the ongoing dispute between Dangote and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Adewole said DAPPMAN was following developments with dismay.
“While the matter may not directly concern our Association, we are alarmed by the tone, trajectory, and escalation of this issue. Beyond the reputational risks to various market participants, we are deeply concerned about the potential impact this may have on ordinary Nigerians, particularly in a downstream environment still stabilising post-deregulation,” Adewole stated.
DAPPMAN also rejected the notion that Nigeria’s downstream stability rests solely on Dangote Refinery. Adewole stressed that the refinery currently supplies only 30–35% of national demand, with the balance provided by other marketers who continue to import and distribute products under the oversight of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
For decades, DAPPMAN members have invested in depots, trucking fleets, retail networks, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted fuel access across the country—even during periods of forex scarcity, subsidy transitions, insecurity, and economic downturns.
“These contributions deserve recognition, not erasure. We reject any insinuation that DAPPMAN members deal in substandard petroleum products. All imports undergo independent, regulator-accredited laboratory testing in accordance with NMDPRA protocols and global quality standards,” Adewole said.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Nigeria: KEDCO Wins Most Customers Driven Electricity Distribution Company Of The Year Award
Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDCO) has been honored with the prestigious award for “Most Customer-Driven Electricity Distribution Company of the Year” at the Africa Brand Awards 2025, held in Lagos on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
According to KEDCO, the award is a testament to its relentless commitment to customer-centric innovations, improved service delivery, and stakeholder engagement across its coverage areas in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States.
Receiving the award, the Managing Director/CEO of KEDCO, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, represented by the Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, and the Head of General Customer Relations, Hadiza El-Yakub, expressed appreciation to the organizers and reaffirmed the company’s focus on service excellence.
“This award reflects the voices of our customers and the hard work of our team. At KEDCO, we believe that sustainable success lies in placing our customers at the heart of every decision. We are humbled by this recognition and inspired to continue raising the bar,” he said.
“We understand that our responsibility goes far beyond the delivery of electricity. It’s about building trust, being responsive, transparent, and always striving to serve better. In the face of several operational challenges and evolving expectations, we chose to listen more, act faster, innovate smarter, and above all, put people first.”
Over the past year, under its current investor and management, KEDCO has implemented several customer-centric initiatives, including the deployment of smart metering systems, renewable energy solutions for improved power supply and access, digital transformation, enhanced operational efficiency through network upgrades and maintenance, and enhanced community engagement programs. These efforts have significantly boosted customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.
The Africa Brand Awards, one of the continent’s most respected platforms, celebrates excellence in branding, innovation, and service delivery across diverse sectors. The 2025 edition themed ‘Building Iconic Brands in Africa: The Strategic Role of Business Leaders’ attracted leading companies and industry stakeholders from across Africa, underscoring the event’s growing significance.
KEDCO’s emergence as a winner reinforces its growing reputation as a forward-thinking utility provider committed to powering lives and businesses with transparency, efficiency, and empathy.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
“This award reflects the voices of our customers and the hard work of our team. At KEDCO, we believe that sustainable success lies in placing our customers at the heart of every decision. We are humbled by this recognition and inspired to continue raising the bar,” he said.
“We understand that our responsibility goes far beyond the delivery of electricity. It’s about building trust, being responsive, transparent, and always striving to serve better. In the face of several operational challenges and evolving expectations, we chose to listen more, act faster, innovate smarter, and above all, put people first.”
Over the past year, under its current investor and management, KEDCO has implemented several customer-centric initiatives, including the deployment of smart metering systems, renewable energy solutions for improved power supply and access, digital transformation, enhanced operational efficiency through network upgrades and maintenance, and enhanced community engagement programs. These efforts have significantly boosted customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.
The Africa Brand Awards, one of the continent’s most respected platforms, celebrates excellence in branding, innovation, and service delivery across diverse sectors. The 2025 edition themed ‘Building Iconic Brands in Africa: The Strategic Role of Business Leaders’ attracted leading companies and industry stakeholders from across Africa, underscoring the event’s growing significance.
KEDCO’s emergence as a winner reinforces its growing reputation as a forward-thinking utility provider committed to powering lives and businesses with transparency, efficiency, and empathy.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Ghana, Nigeria & Angola Commit US$120.8 Million Towards Operationalisation Of African Energy Bank
Three oil-producing African nations—Ghana, Nigeria, and Angola—who are members of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), have committed a total of US$120.8 million towards the operationalisation of the African Energy Bank, this portal can confirm.
Of this amount, Nigeria, which will host the African Energy Bank, has contributed US$91.4 million, while Ghana has contributed US$20.4 million and Angola US$10 million.
The contributions so far fall short of the US$500 million required to begin operating the bank. With only three countries having made payments, it means the remaining 15 APPO member states have not contributed any portion of the US$83.33 million each member is expected to pay.
While in Angola recently, APPO Secretary-General Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim disclosed that the official launch date of the Energy Bank will be decided at the next ministerial meeting. However, this platform cannot confirm whether APPO will proceed with the launch since the minimum required amount has not yet been raised.
The idea of establishing the African Energy Bank was first proposed in 2022 during the 8th African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition in Luanda, Angola. It followed a decision by several international banks to withdraw funding for oil and gas projects as part of the ongoing global energy transition.
APPO, in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), projected raising US$5 billion as the base capital for the bank. Each of the 18 member countries agreed to contribute US$83.33 million, totaling approximately US$1.5 billion as the initial capital.
Currently, the continent’s energy finance gap is estimated to measure between $31 billion and $50 billion, and the global energy transition has seen financing – specifically for fossil fuel projects – reduced even further.
Concurrently, despite promises of receiving billions in climate financing from the global north, Africa receives less than 3% of global energy investment, highlighting a fundamental challenge given that over 600 million people are living without access to electricity across the continent.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Ghana: APPO Delegation Tours Sentuo Oil Refinery Ahead Of CEOs Forum In Accra
A high-level delegation from the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), comprising CEOs and representatives of National Oil Companies (NOCs), visited the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Accra on Sunday as part of activities leading into the 7th APPO NOC CEOs Forum on Monday, 15th September 2025.
The delegation, led by the Acting CEO of GNPC and current Chair of the Forum, Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, alongside the Secretary General of APPO, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, was warmly welcomed by the management of Sentuo Oil Refinery.
In his remarks, Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah highlighted the purpose of the visit, stressing how the Forum and engagements such as the refinery tour underscore Africa’s efforts to build self-sufficiency across the energy value chain.
“Sentuo is a shining example of how Ghana is leveraging local infrastructure and capacity to meet growing energy needs. The facility represents the kind of partnerships and investments we need across Africa to translate our resources into sustainable growth,” Mr. Amoah stated.
Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Eric Lin, General Manager of Sentuo Oil Refinery, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the company’s openness to collaboration.
“It is an honor to host APPO CEOs and delegations here. This visit offers us an opportunity to engage, explore, and access areas of cooperation that can strengthen our role within Ghana and across the continent,” he said.
Providing a technical overview, Sentuo’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mr. Ben Cobblah, and Technical Advisor, Mr. George Andoh, briefed the delegation on the company’s operations.
The refinery currently processes 40,000 barrels of oil per day with an investment value of about US$980 million, employing 420+ locals to boost the local economy. Plans are underway to expand capacity by an additional 3 million metric tonnes under Phase Two of its operations.
Mr. Andoh emphasized the role of GNPC’s strategic partnerships in Sentuo’s growth journey.
“Without GNPC’s gas supply at the onset, our operationalization would have been impacted. This demonstrates how collaboration is critical in driving Ghana’s refining ambitions,” he noted.
Following the briefing, the APPO CEOs and representatives were led on a guided technical tour of Sentuo’s facility and production units, gaining first-hand insights into the refinery’s processes and prospects.
The visit laid the foundation for further dialogue on regional collaboration in refining and downstream capacity, complementing the agenda of the 7th APPO NOC CEOs Forum in Accra.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
“Sentuo is a shining example of how Ghana is leveraging local infrastructure and capacity to meet growing energy needs. The facility represents the kind of partnerships and investments we need across Africa to translate our resources into sustainable growth,” Mr. Amoah stated.
Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Eric Lin, General Manager of Sentuo Oil Refinery, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the company’s openness to collaboration.
“It is an honor to host APPO CEOs and delegations here. This visit offers us an opportunity to engage, explore, and access areas of cooperation that can strengthen our role within Ghana and across the continent,” he said.
Providing a technical overview, Sentuo’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mr. Ben Cobblah, and Technical Advisor, Mr. George Andoh, briefed the delegation on the company’s operations.
The refinery currently processes 40,000 barrels of oil per day with an investment value of about US$980 million, employing 420+ locals to boost the local economy. Plans are underway to expand capacity by an additional 3 million metric tonnes under Phase Two of its operations.
Mr. Andoh emphasized the role of GNPC’s strategic partnerships in Sentuo’s growth journey.
“Without GNPC’s gas supply at the onset, our operationalization would have been impacted. This demonstrates how collaboration is critical in driving Ghana’s refining ambitions,” he noted.
Following the briefing, the APPO CEOs and representatives were led on a guided technical tour of Sentuo’s facility and production units, gaining first-hand insights into the refinery’s processes and prospects.
The visit laid the foundation for further dialogue on regional collaboration in refining and downstream capacity, complementing the agenda of the 7th APPO NOC CEOs Forum in Accra.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com Trump Urges NATO Countries Stop Buying Russian Oil Before US Sanctions
United States President Donald Trump has said he is ready to sanction Russia, but only if all NATO allies agree to completely halt buying oil from Moscow and impose their own sanctions on Russia to pressure it to end its more than three-year war in Ukraine.
“I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, which he described as a letter to all NATO nations and the world.
Trump proposed that NATO, as a group, place 50-100 percent tariffs on China to weaken its economic grip over Russia.
Trump also wrote that NATO’s commitment “to WIN” the war “has been far less than 100%” and that it was “shocking” that some members of the alliance continued to buy Russian oil.
As if speaking to them, he said, “It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia.”
NATO member Turkiye has been the third-largest buyer of Russian oil, after China and India.
Other members of the 32-state alliance involved in buying Russian oil include Hungary and Slovakia, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
If NATO “does as I say, the WAR will end quickly”, Trump wrote. “If not, you are just wasting my time.”
As he struggles to deliver on promises to end the war quickly, Trump has repeatedly threatened to increase pressure on Russia. Last month, he slapped a 50 percent tariff on India over its continued buying of Russian oil, though he has not yet taken similar actions against China.
Trump’s social media post comes days after Polish and NATO forces shot down drones violating Polish airspace during Russia’s biggest-ever aerial barrage against Ukraine.
Polish airspace has been violated many times since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but never on this scale anywhere in NATO territory.
On Saturday, Poland said its NATO allies had deployed helicopters and aircraft as Russian drones struck Ukraine, not far from its border.
Poland’s military command said on X that “ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have reached their highest level of alert”, adding that the actions were “preventative”.
Also on Saturday, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence said that the country’s airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighbouring Ukraine.
The country scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to monitor the situation, tracking the drone until it disappeared from the radar” near the Romanian village of Chilia Veche, said the ministry in a statement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the prospect of penalties on states still doing business with Moscow.
In an interview with the US media outlet ABC News last week, Zelenskyy said, “I’m very thankful to all the partners, but some of them, I mean, they continue [to] buy oil and Russian gas, and this is not fair… I think the idea to put tariffs on the countries that continue to make deals with Russia, I think this is the right idea.”
Last month, the US president hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss an end to the war, in their first face-to-face meeting since Trump’s return to the White House.
Shortly afterwards, he hosted Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington, DC, for discussions on a settlement.
Despite the diplomatic blitz, there has been little progress towards a peace deal, with Moscow and Kyiv remaining far apart on key issues and Russia persisting in its bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
Russia on Saturday said it had captured a new village in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region, which Moscow’s forces say they reached at the beginning of July.
The Russian Ministry of Defence said its troops had seized the village of Novomykolaivka near the border with the Donetsk region – the epicentre of fighting on the front. The AFP news agency was unable to confirm this claim.
Source: Aljazeera
CNNC, Rosatom Sign MoU To Develop Skills And Training Cooperation
China National Nuclear Corporation and Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop joint projects and partnerships, as well as cooperation in skills and training of personnel in their respective countries.
The MoU was signed by Tatiana Terentieva, Deputy Director General for Human Resources for Rosatom and by Li Changyu, Acting head of Human Resources for China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
The two sides said that the agreement would see coordination in “developing a human-centred approach to training and development” including “cooperation between the youth and women’s industry communities of the two countries”
Terentieva said: “We are always open to dialog and interested in developing partnership with China National Nuclear Corporation in the personnel area, including in the multilateral format that we have established within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform.
“We are convinced that the agreement and roadmap signed today will clearly define the stages, goals, and areas of responsibility, which will certainly increase the effectiveness of our joint work. We hope to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the development of the high-tech labour market and personnel potential.”
The memorandum was signed during the CNNC’s delegation’s visit to Russia which also involved visiting the Rosatom Technical Academy in Obninsk and Rosatom Corporate Academy in Moscow
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
South Africa: Eskom Unveils First 20 Electric Vehicles Boosting E-Mobility
South Africa’s power utility company – Eskom – has launched the first fleet of electric vehicles (EVS), marking a major milestone in the company’s journey towards sustainable transport and a cleaner energy future for all South Africans.
This follows Eskom’s successful installation of 10 charging stations across five sites to support the growing adoption of electric transportation in August 2025.
To date, Eskom has received 20 EVs, ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks, with another 100 planned in the near future.
According to Eskom, these vehicles will be deployed primarily in the Distribution and Generation Divisions, supporting operations while demonstrating the practicality and benefits of e-mobility in South Africa.
Acting Eskom’s Group Executive for Distribution, Agnes Mlambo, who hailed the initiative, commented: “Eskom is taking steps to transform how South Africans move in a world where climate change is no longer a distant threat but an urgent reality. The launch of these vehicles is not only about mobility, it is also about reimagining the energy landscape, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring every community benefits from the transition to sustainable transport.”
Eskom’s vision for e-mobility extends beyond vehicles. The organisation has committed to gradually transition its entire fleet to EVs, with the Distribution Division, which has the largest vehicle footprint, targeting full electrification by 2035.
To enable this shift, Eskom will expand charging infrastructure across its sites and roll out 55 public EV charging stations over the next two years, creating opportunities for broader adoption.
“Eskom is driving South Africa’s shift to a cleaner, low-carbon future. Through e-mobility, we are cutting emissions, boosting innovation, and showing how sustainable energy solutions can create real benefits for communities and the economy. We see ourselves as more than just an electricity provider – we are enablers of progress,” said Eskom Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane.
The organisation is also prioritising grid readiness for e-mobility. EV load forecasting is integrated into long-term planning to ensure that increased electricity demand is managed effectively. Smart charging systems and time-of-use tariffs are being developed to optimise energy use, making EV ownership more affordable and sustainable for the public.
Since 2021, Eskom has engaged with government, automotive manufacturers, petroleum companies, and research institutions to build a strong and integrated e-mobility framework for South Africa.
Through e-mobility, Eskom is not only reducing emissions but also driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to a cleaner, healthier future for all South Africans.
By embracing electric mobility, we are delivering tangible benefits to communities and the economy, while also pivoting into new revenue streams by this offering for our customers.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com