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Uganda: Farmer Group Sues In UK Court To Block $5bn EACOP Project

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A group of Ugandan farmers has filed a case in the UK High Court against the developer of the $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), seeking to stop the nearly completed project on environmental grounds, Oilprice.com reported, citing Bloomberg.

The $5 billion pipeline, which will transport crude oil from Uganda’s Albertine Graben to the Tanzanian port of Tanga, is nearing completion after years of delays and controversy. The project is being developed by French energy major TotalEnergies.

EACOP has faced years of environmental scrutiny over its potential impact on ecosystems and communities along its route. Supporters argue the project could transform East Africa by creating jobs, attracting infrastructure investment and strengthening regional energy security.

Opponents, including the Ugandan farmers who filed the lawsuit against UK-registered EACOP Ltd, argue that the pipeline, associated oil production and its route would harm water resources, wildlife and biodiversity.

The 1,443-kilometre pipeline will enable Uganda to export crude oil for the first time. Production from the Albertine Rift Basin, where TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC are developing the Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields, is expected to peak at around 200,000 barrels per day.

The pipeline is designed to transport up to 216,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with capacity expected to increase to 246,000 barrels per day during ramp-up, according to the Ugandan government.

Construction of the pipeline could be completed as early as this month, with first oil exports expected later this year or in early 2027.

The plaintiffs hope the lawsuit will prevent the pipeline from becoming operational.

“The case seeks remedies that could go to the heart of the project’s commercial viability, including an injunction to stop oil being transported through the pipeline, as well as compensation and other legal relief under Ugandan law,” the farmers said in a statement issued through law firm Leigh Day, as cited by Bloomberg.

Ghana: AETC Presents Strategic Energy Vision To President Mahama

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Ghana: AETC Presents Strategic Energy Vision To President Mahama
Ghana-based Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC), the continent’s premier institution for energy innovation and technology development, has presented its strategic vision for Africa’s energy future to Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, during a high-level courtesy call led by its Founder and President, Emelia Cedar-Palm Akumah. The meeting, convened under the auspices of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, brought together senior government officials, energy sector leaders and members of the AETC Board of Directors to discuss advancing Africa’s energy sovereignty, innovation capacity and industrial transformation. At the centre of the discussions was AETC’s agenda to reposition Africa from a consumer of imported energy technologies to a producer, innovator and exporter of sustainable energy solutions. In her remarks, Akumah outlined the Centre’s long-term strategy to build an African energy economy driven by local innovation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property ownership and technology manufacturing. “The future is not something we wait for. It is an architecture we build deliberately, courageously and sustainably,” Akumah said. Under her leadership, the Africa Energy Technology Centre has emerged as a platform advocating African-led solutions to the continent’s energy challenges while creating opportunities for economic growth, job creation and technological independence. The Centre also briefed President Mahama on the key initiatives underpinning its continental energy development strategy. The Youth Energy Entrepreneurship and Incubation Programme (YEEIP) aims to empower young Africans as innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders in the energy sector through specialised technical training, business incubation, mentorship and access to finance. According to AETC, the initiative seeks to convert Africa’s youthful talent into competitive energy enterprises capable of driving the continent’s next generation of energy innovation. Read Also:Severe Storms Leave Over 620,000 Without Electricity Across U.S. The Africa Smart Energy Technology and Innovation Hub is designed to establish Africa as a centre for energy technology research, development and intellectual property creation. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Solar Prosumer Initiative seeks to expand decentralised renewable energy generation through rooftop solar installations and supportive net-metering policies. The initiative aims to enable households, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and public institutions to generate and consume their own electricity, easing pressure on the national grid while enhancing energy security and sustainability. Presidential support for Africa Energy Technology Conference President Mahama also endorsed the Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC), the Centre’s flagship platform for energy innovation and investment. Organised by the Africa Energy Technology Centre, the conference brings together heads of state, ministers, institutional investors, technology developers, researchers and development partners to promote intra-African energy trade, industrialisation and technological development. The Centre described the presidential endorsement as a significant milestone that would strengthen its mission of advancing African-led solutions to the continent’s energy challenges and accelerate Africa’s energy transition agenda. Speaking during the engagement, AETC leadership said the initiatives form part of a broader strategy to position Africa not merely as a participant in the global energy transition, but as one of its architects. According to the Centre, the strategy focuses on expanding regional manufacturing capacity, strengthening collaborative innovation networks and supporting homegrown entrepreneurship to commercialise African-owned intellectual property in global markets. Akumah said the Centre’s objective was to build an energy future that is “designed, built, owned and exported by Africans.” She added that Africa should no longer be viewed as a passive consumer in the global energy transition but as a continent capable of becoming a leading producer and exporter of energy technologies, driven by African innovation, expertise and ownership.

Oil Prices Rise After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels

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Oil Prices Rise After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending gains from earlier this week after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes following Iran’s attacks on three commercial vessels off the Omani coast.

At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $78.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $74.30 a barrel.

The gains followed reports that Iran had struck three vessels near the Strait of Hormuz: a Qatari LNG carrier, a Saudi oil tanker and a Liberian-flagged oil tanker.

Iranian media said the LNG carrier had been struck after “ignoring repeated warnings.”

In response, the United States launched strikes on multiple targets in Iran, including “air defence systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the strait to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor,” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

Iran retaliated by striking U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire agreed by the two sides last month.

Read Also: Ghana: Tema Oil Refinery, GNPC Hold Talks On Government Plan For Local Crude Allocation

“The current conflagration is a reminder to the market of how fragile passage through the Strait still is,” MST Marquee Head of Research Saul Kavonic told Reuters.

“This presents a contrary indicator to the prevailing sentiment that the market could be flooded into oversupply, which may scare some of the record short positioning to cover,” he added.

Meanwhile, rhetoric between the United States and Iran remained tense. U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or “finish the job.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations on a final peace agreement “will not commence if threats continue.”

 

Ghana: Tema Oil Refinery, GNPC Hold Talks On Government Plan For Local Crude Allocation

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Ghana: Tema Oil Refinery, GNPC Hold Talks On Government Plan For Local Crude Allocation
The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), led by Managing Director Edmond Kombat, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ntow Amoah, met on Monday to discuss the government’s plan to allocate locally produced crude oil to the refinery for processing. Also present were TOR Deputy Managing Director Alhaji Mustapha B. Abubakar and his GNPC counterpart, Michael Aryeetey. In a social media post, TOR said the discussions covered energy infrastructure, crude oil supply in line with the president’s vision and other strategic priorities to support the refinery’s long-term operations. GNPC TEMA OIL REFINERY OIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MANAGMENT The refinery said the meeting provided an opportunity for the two state-owned entities to exchange views on developments in the energy sector and explore areas for closer collaboration to support a sustainable and competitive downstream petroleum industry. Read Also:Russia: Ukrainian Drone Strike Shuts Largest Refinery As Fuel Shortages Deepen “The engagement was another step in building the relationships needed to support the refinery’s long-term operations and a more sustainable energy value chain. It also ended on a positive note, with both entities expressing their readiness to work together to achieve their shared objectives,” TOR said. In June, Sentuo Oil Refinery, a joint venture between the Government of Ghana and China’s Sentuo Group, received one million barrels of crude oil from Ghana’s Jubilee field for processing. TOR is also expected to receive a similar consignment later this month.

Russia: Ukrainian Drone Strike Shuts Largest Refinery As Fuel Shortages Deepen

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Russia: Ukrainian Drone Strike Shuts Largest Refinery As Fuel Shortages Deepen
A Ukrainian drone strike has halted operations at Russia’s largest oil refinery, adding pressure to fuel supplies as Moscow grapples with shortages, according to a Reuters report cited by Oilprice.com. The report said Gazprom Neft’s 440,000-barrel-per-day Omsk refinery suspended operations after the attack damaged key processing units. The strike set fire to the CDU-10 crude distillation unit, which accounts for about 38% of the refinery’s processing capacity. A second major unit, CDU-11, was also shut down after damage to supporting infrastructure, although it could return to service sooner, the report said. The refinery also stopped offering gasoline and diesel on Russia’s St. Petersburg commodity exchange. The disruption comes after Russia imposed restrictions on gasoline and jet fuel exports in response to tightening domestic fuel supplies. President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged supply challenges, holding meetings with oil executives and ordering closer government monitoring of the fuel market. The strike is the latest in Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure. Omsk, located in western Siberia, is thousands of kilometres from the Ukrainian border. The disruption has also affected countries that depend on Russian fuel exports. Uzbekistan has reported jet fuel shortages that have disrupted some flights, while Kazakhstan has explored fuel imports from China to help safeguard supplies. Reuters also reported last week that Russia was preparing to import jet fuel from Asia, an unusual move for one of the world’s largest oil producers.

Zimbabwe: ZESA Partially Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout

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Zimbabwe: ZESA Partially Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout

Zimbabwe’s state-owned power utility, ZESA Holdings, said it had partially restored electricity supplies after a nationwide blackout caused by an electrical fault. 

The outage occurred at about 1824 local time after a major fault on the Warren-Alaska 330-kilovolt transmission line.

ZESA said the fault led to the loss of interconnections with neighbouring regional utilities, while voltage instability and under-frequency conditions caused local power generation to trip offline.

In an update, the utility said power restoration began at 1901 local time, with electricity supplies partially restored by 2200 to most bulk supply points across the country.

ZESA said its technical teams were working to restore and synchronise the remaining generating units at Hwange Power Station and carry out repairs at Warren Substation, which supplies parts of the capital, Harare.

The utility apologised for the disruption and said efforts to fully restore electricity supplies were continuing.

ADNOC Distribution To Buy Shell South Africa Downstream Assets For About $1 Billion

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ADNOC Distribution To Buy Shell South Africa Downstream Assets For About $1 Billion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Distribution has agreed to acquire Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) from Shell South Africa Holdings in a deal with an implied enterprise value of about $1 billion (AED3.67 billion). The acquisition includes SDSA’s network of 580 company-owned and dealer-operated fuel stations, as well as its wholesale fuel, aviation and lubricants businesses. The enterprise value is subject to adjustments for net debt and working capital. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Following completion, a 28% stake in SDSA is expected to be transferred to a local empowerment partner and an employee stock ownership plan. ADNOC Distribution will also enter into a long-term brand licensing agreement to retain the Shell brand across South Africa’s retail service stations and lubricants business. The company said customers would continue to receive the existing Shell-branded experience under ADNOC Distribution’s ownership. ADNOC Distribution also plans to appoint a local partner with experience in South Africa’s fuel retail sector, regulatory environment and operating requirements. The partnership will comply with South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation and focus on energy security, job creation and inclusive economic participation. Chief Executive Officer Bader Saeed Al Lamki said the acquisition marked a major milestone in ADNOC Distribution’s international expansion strategy and reflected the company’s confidence in South Africa as a high-potential, well-regulated fuel retail market. He said the deal would accelerate the company’s international expansion, diversify its portfolio and create sustainable long-term value for shareholders, partners, customers and communities. ADNOC Distribution said South Africa’s fuel retail market offers attractive growth prospects, supported by investment in transport infrastructure and an expanding driving-age population. It also cited the country’s transparent regulatory framework and fuel pricing mechanisms, which it said help protect margins from inflation and currency volatility. The acquisition is expected to increase ADNOC Distribution’s earnings per share by about 6% in the first full year after the transaction closes. The company also expects the deal to generate an internal rate of return above its hurdle rate for the fuel and convenience retail business. South Africa will become the fourth country in which ADNOC Distribution operates. The company acquired a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt in 2023 and launched its fuel retail operations in Saudi Arabia in 2018. 

Zimbabwe: Technical Fault Triggers Nationwide Power Outage

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Zimbabwe: Technical Fault Triggers Nationwide Power Outage
Zimbabwe was hit by a nationwide power outage on Monday evening after a technical fault on the country’s electricity network, state-owned utility ZESA Holdings said.

ZESA said the outage occurred at about 1824 hours and was caused by a technical fault on its transmission network.

The utility said its technical teams were investigating the cause of the outage while engineers worked to restore grid stability and electricity supply as quickly as possible.

“Restoration efforts are underway, and our engineers are working to restore grid stability and bring back power in the shortest possible time,” ZESA said in a brief statement share on its Facebook page.

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Zimbabwe, home to more than 17 million people, has an installed electricity generation capacity of about 2,962 megawatts (MW), but ageing infrastructure, drought-induced reductions in hydropower output and equipment failures often limit available generation to around 1,600 MW, forcing the country to import electricity from neighbouring Zambia and Mozambique and implement periodic load shedding.

The company said it would provide further updates as restoration efforts progressed and apologised for the inconvenience caused.

Nigeria: Downstream Regulator Seeks Lower Petrol Prices As Global Crude Oil Prices Fall

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Nigeria: Downstream Regulator Seeks Lower Petrol Prices As Global Crude Oil Prices Fall
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator said on Monday it would work with industry operators to ensure petrol prices reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, acknowledging that retail pump prices have yet to adjust to lower international market costs. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Abuja, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Rabiu Umar, said the meeting was convened to address the gap between falling global crude prices and domestic petrol prices. “Over the past six months, we have navigated considerable volatility in the international crude oil market. We watched prices surge due to heightened geopolitical tensions and global conflicts,” Umar said. “Recently, we have witnessed a welcome easing of those tensions, which has driven a moderation in global crude oil prices. However, our domestic retail market has not yet adjusted to reflect these downward shifts.” He said it was the regulator’s responsibility to examine market dynamics, identify operational bottlenecks and address the disconnect between declining replacement costs and sustained retail fuel prices. Umar said President Bola Tinubu’s reforms had laid the foundation for a deregulated, competitive and investment-driven downstream petroleum market. “But let me be clear: deregulation is not a licence for market distortion or unfair consumer pricing,” he said. “It is intended to drive efficiency, maximise value and protect the public interest. Sustainable profitability for marketers and consumer welfare are not mutually exclusive.” Umar said a similar engagement with stakeholders in the domestic gas sector two weeks earlier had resulted in a significant reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, demonstrating the value of dialogue between regulators and industry operators. He said the authority was committed to ensuring that the benefits of improved market conditions are passed on to consumers in a timely and fair manner. The regulator is also focusing on strengthening market surveillance, improving inventory management and accelerating the operationalisation of the National Strategic Stock to enhance Nigeria’s energy security, Umar said. He called on industry stakeholders to develop practical solutions that would sustain business viability while protecting consumers.

Namibia:  NAMCOR Appoints Victoria Sibeya As Managing Director

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Namibia:  NAMCOR Appoints Victoria Sibeya As Managing Director
Namibia’s state-owned National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has appointed Victoria Sibeya as its managing director for a five-year term, effective July 1, the company said. Sibeya becomes the sixth substantive managing director of the national oil company. She succeeds acting Managing Director Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, who had led the company since March 1. A geologist by training, Sibeya has worked at NAMCOR since 2006, serving in several roles including geoscientist, asset manager and, most recently, Executive for Upstream Exploration, a position she has held since April 2019. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Aberdeen, a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Namibia, and a bachelor’s degree in geology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, among other qualifications. Read Also: Ghana: TOR Returns To Profit As Government Moves To Ring-Fence Its Legacy Debt Sibeya previously served as Secretary for the Africa Region of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and is currently a trustee of Namibia’s Petrofund Board of Trustees. She has received several industry awards, including the Frontier Energy 2025 Emerging Leadership Award and the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 Women in Energy Leadership Award. NAMCOR’s board said it was confident Sibeya would provide the leadership needed to steer the company through Namibia’s evolving energy sector and strengthen its role in supporting the country’s energy security and long-term growth. The board also thanked Ndafyaalako for serving as acting managing director until the appointment of a substantive chief executive.

Tanzania, French Partners Discuss Second Phase Of 100-MW Kishapu Solar Project

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Tanzania, French Partners Discuss Second Phase Of 100-MW Kishapu Solar Project
Tanzania’s Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi met officials from France’s Ministry of Finance, the French Development Agency (AFD) and engineering company SAGECOM on Monday to discuss the second phase of the 100-megawatt Kishapu solar power project in northwestern Tanzania. The meeting took place at the Tanzanian Embassy in Paris and focused on advancing the next phase of the solar project in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement. Ndejembi thanked the French government and AFD for their continued support for Tanzania’s energy sector, saying the partnership had helped improve access to reliable electricity and supported the country’s economic and social development. AFD Chief Executive Sandra Kassab welcomed the progress Tanzania has made in implementing energy projects, particularly those aimed at expanding electricity generation and increasing the use of clean energy. She said AFD would continue working with the Tanzanian government to support the implementation of the projects and ensure they deliver benefits to the country’s citizens.

Ghana: NPA Urges Fuel Dealers, Tanker Drivers To Comply With Petroleum Industry Regulations

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Ghana: NPA Urges Fuel Dealers, Tanker Drivers To Comply With Petroleum Industry Regulations
Ghana’s downstream petroleum regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has urged fuel retail outlet operators and tanker drivers to comply with industry regulations, warning that offenders involved in illicit petroleum activities will face sanctions and prosecution. The regulator said practices such as sourcing fuel from unauthorised suppliers, operating without the required permits and engaging in fuel siphoning could compromise fuel quality and damage the reputation of petroleum service providers. Speaking at the second edition of the NPA Regional Downstream Compliance Workshop held in Ghana’s Central and Western regions from June 30 to July 2, NPA Director of Business Development Godwin Yaw Konu said compliance was critical to maintaining standards in the downstream petroleum sector. “The integrity of petroleum products must be maintained for the benefit of consumers and the industry as a whole,” Konu said. The workshop, organised by the NPA’s Business Development Directorate, brought together fuel dealers and bulk road vehicle drivers to discuss regulatory requirements, operational challenges and measures to improve compliance across the petroleum value chain. Konu said the downstream petroleum industry makes a significant contribution to Ghana’s economy and that continued stakeholder engagement was necessary to reinforce regulatory standards. He also advised fuel dealers to regularly monitor water levels in underground storage tanks following recent heavy rains to prevent contaminated fuel from reaching consumers. NPA Head of Security and Intelligence Isaac Djagbetey urged petroleum service providers to source products only from authorised depots and warned against supplying fuel to illegal mining operations, locally known as galamsey. Richard Apaloo, a senior manager with the NPA’s Inspections, Monitoring and HSSE Directorate, called on fuel dealers to keep valid regulatory documents available for inspection. Meanwhile, Nana Afua Nuamah Bosumtwi, Head of Claims at the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), cautioned tanker drivers against tampering with vehicle tracking systems and encouraged timely submission of transport documentation to facilitate claims processing. Adams Baba Adams of the NPA’s Quality Assurance Directorate urged dealers to ensure fuel quality standards were maintained to protect consumers and prevent vehicle damage. The regulator also encouraged consumers to report cases of suspected fuel under-delivery or poor product quality within 48 hours to aid investigations. Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service conducted fire safety training and emergency response drills, while the National Road Safety Authority urged tanker drivers to adopt defensive driving practices and respect other road users to reduce accidents.

Ghana: TOR Returns To Profit As Government Moves To Ring-Fence Its Legacy Debt

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Ghana: TOR Returns To Profit As Government Moves To Ring-Fence Its Legacy Debt
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has praised the management and Board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for restoring the refinery to crude oil processing and delivering a profit before tax of GH¢1.42 billion in 2025. Speaking at the refinery’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at The Palms by Eagles (formerly Holiday Inn Hotel) in Accra, Dr. Jinapor said the current management and Board had demonstrated strong leadership by reviving a refinery that had remained idle for several years.
Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition.
“In less than two years, you have demonstrated competence by turning around a refinery that had been idle for years,” he said. “For me, it shows that leadership means a lot. With the right kind of leadership, management, and Board, you can turn around a situation that looks insurmountable. In less than two years, you have achieved a monumental feat. This is a significant achievement.” “I can only say thank you to you all. You have done what one can describe as unprecedented,” he added. Read Also: BP Appoints Sam Skerry, Sonya Adams To Executive Leadership Roles Dr. Jinapor disclosed that he had held discussions with the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on the need to ring-fence the refinery’s legacy debt, particularly obligations owed to the government. According to him, the move would provide TOR with a cleaner balance sheet, enabling it to access the financial markets to raise capital for its operations. As of the end of December 2024, the refinery owed US$97 million to the government, US$58 million to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), US$78.9 million to the Volta River Authority (VRA), US$128 million to Sahara Oil, and US$41 million to BP. “The Minister for Finance has asked me to engage an audit firm to undertake a comprehensive assessment of all energy sector agencies. What we want to do is examine the debt, particularly debt owed to the government, so that we can ring-fence it and remove it from the balance sheet. That will enable TOR to access the financial market to raise funds,” Dr. Jinapor said. He added that the government was also making arrangements to supply the refinery with locally produced crude oil from Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the refinery to ensure it sustains its operations.

Severe Storms Leave Over 620,000 Without Electricity Across U.S.

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Severe Storms Leave Over 620,000 Without Electricity Across U.S.
  More than 620,000 customers across the United States were without power as of late Sunday following severe storms, with up to 2% of customers in some areas experiencing outages, according to Oilprice.com, citing PowerOutage.com. Residents across Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, and Texas were without electricity on Sunday night, according to PowerOutage.com, which tracks live power outages across the United States. Michigan and Pennsylvania recorded the highest shares of customers without power, at 2% and 1.7%, respectively, according to the outage tracker. Pennsylvania’s PPL Electric Utilities said it had restored power to more than 130,000 customers since the storms began this weekend, but warned that “significant work remains as crews continue repairing extensive damage and rebuilding portions of the electric system.” The utility described the event as one of the most significant and impactful storms in its history. Since Friday, it has identified more than 2,360 locations with damage, including downed wires, broken poles, and damaged equipment. “Due to the extensive damage caused by this storm, restoration is expected to be a multi-day effort, with restoration work continuing through July 8, 2026” PPL said. In Michigan, DTE Energy said it estimated that 85% to 90% of affected customers would have power restored by the end of Sunday, July 5. In New York, Con Edison said early Monday that crews had restored power to more than 166,800 of the approximately 173,700 customers affected by extreme weather, ranging from record-breaking heat to severe thunderstorms with destructive wind gusts. The storms followed an extreme heat wave that gripped much of the United States. Late last week, PJM Interconnection, the operator of the nation’s largest electric grid, issued a maximum generation alert, urging power producers to maximize electricity generation as electricity demand surged.
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