IEA & Turkey Energy Overhaul: The IEA’s Türkiye 2026 review flags fast-rising electricity demand and pushes for more investment in infrastructure, flexibility and efficiency as renewables scale. IEA Expansion in Nigeria: Nigeria has joined the IEA as an Association country and launched a Joint Work Programme, aiming to deepen global energy cooperation. Green Hydrogen for Mobility (Oman): OQ Alternative Energy and Asyad signed an offtake term sheet to use green hydrogen in Duqm for hydrogen-powered transport use cases. Grid Stress in Europe: Europe’s gas squeeze is boosting Azerbaijan’s role in energy security as European gas prices stay sensitive. Energy Bills Pressure (Ireland/UK): Ireland faces new electricity network charges and household bill hikes, while Northern Ireland rolls out autumn support schemes for heating oil and electricity. Energy Transition Reality Check (India): India curtailed nearly 11 TWh of solar in 15 months despite demand, underscoring the need for transmission, storage and grid flexibility. Power, Rates & Inflation (ECB): The ECB is expected to raise rates amid an energy shock tied to the US-Iran conflict, adding pressure on households and borrowing costs. Energy Tech & Efficiency: ABB highlights smart electrification for energy-hungry semiconductors in Penang, while a packaging upgrade claims to cut plant energy use by skipping washing steps. Cyber & Skills Angle: A wave of online certification content pits renewable energy credentials against cybersecurity training as talent shortages grow. Local Outages: Storms left thousands without power in parts of the US, including Duke Energy customers in South Carolina.