Philippines Clean Energy Push: BCDA signed an MoU with StB GigaFactory to study renewables, battery storage and EV mobility for New Clark City, with 12-month site surveys and feasibility work. Green Lane Investment Boost: The Philippines’ BOI says “green lane” strategic investments in July inched up to P6.36T, with renewables driving most of the pipeline (85.8%). Green Hydrogen Partnership: Uttar Pradesh and Japan expanded cooperation via an MoU on green hydrogen production, tech, training and research, building on earlier IIT-backed Centres of Excellence. Pacific Diesel Swap: A UNSW study says Pacific nations could save nearly $1B a year by replacing fossil fuel imports with renewables and storage, paying back transition costs in just over a decade. Arctic Drilling Clash: Norway says it will keep developing Barents Sea oil and gas despite EU efforts to halt new Arctic drilling, citing energy security. Ukraine Winter Support: EU Council President Costa says the EU is accelerating a €90B Ukraine support loan, including for energy needs ahead of winter. Nuclear Fuel Progress: TRISO-X began the next construction phase at its Oak Ridge advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility, moving toward equipment installation. Energy Security Meets Cyber: UK power generation was hit by an Iran-linked cyberattack, raising concerns about resilience for fast-start plants. US-Canada Trade Tension: Trump escalated pressure over Canadian energy flowing through the US, warning of “consequences” if officials don’t “fall in line.” Grid Reliability Spending: Consumers Energy says it has invested $90M in 1,001 Michigan reliability projects this year, with more planned through December.