Google’s €13bn Finland AI push: Google says it will invest €13 billion in Finland for AI infrastructure, with plans to support clean energy projects alongside a 22-year Loviisa nuclear life-extension deal and new wind plus a 94MW battery system. UAE–Germany energy/hydrogen/AI ties: The UAE and Germany are deepening cooperation beyond trade, targeting renewables, hydrogen, AI and advanced manufacturing. Clean hydrogen momentum: The Hydrogen Council puts global clean-hydrogen investment above $130bn, but warns green projects are being scaled back by high costs and weak demand. Green hydrogen hubs in India: WRI India ranks Gujarat top for green hydrogen hub potential, driven by renewables, water and grid access. Energy security & geopolitics: Denmark’s offshore wind “energy islands” plan is set to reshape its power system, while IEA forecasts coal demand rising in 2026 due to Hormuz-linked supply disruptions. Grid, rates and affordability: UK households face warnings of higher bills as wholesale gas spikes; Romania signals moderate tariff rises (up to 10%) and targets 10GW solar+wind by decade end. Data centers meet clean-power rules: Massachusetts requires large data centers to procure or fund clean power to protect ratepayers. Project updates: South Africa’s Central Energy Fund outlines a phased plan to restart refining at Sapref; Romania’s Neptun Deep aims to make the country the EU’s top gas producer; India’s LR Energy signs a captive solar PPA for a steelmaker; Juniper Green fully commissions a 75MW wind-solar hybrid in Maharashtra.