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U.S. selects 21 geothermal projects for negotiations

Field tests and exploration drilling.

U.S. Department of EnergyOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Oman–Angola agreements cover energy and water investment

Luanda visit advances renewable and network cooperation.

Oman Foreign MinistryOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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U.S. completes FLiBe salt shipment to Natura

Material supports Texas reactor research.

U.S. Department of EnergyOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Oman–Botswana partnership covers energy security and minerals

O-Green memorandum targets regional electricity supply.

Oman Foreign MinistryOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Canada inaugurates three Nova Scotia battery sites

Grid storage expands in Canada.

Natural Resources CanadaOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Oman and Thailand sign energy cooperation memorandum

Dialogue mechanism will explore investment and technology partnerships.

Oman Foreign MinistryOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Saipem wins carbon-capture EPF work for Tampere e-methane

The Ren-Gas contract becomes effective upon final investment decision.

SaipemOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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TAPI’s Herat section reaches 122.3 kilometres of laid pipeline

Ministry reports roughly 80% progress in welding and laying.

Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and PetroleumOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Canada funds Ontario clean-fuel research

Two companies receive research support.

Natural Resources CanadaOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Jordan signs EUR 60 million Azraq water financing agreement

KfW package covers transmission and pumping infrastructure.

PetraOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Lamprell and L&T secure UAE offshore EPCI award

Contractor with Dubai Jebel Ali operations takes subsea pipeline scope.

LamprellOct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read

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Mexico’s Pemex completes Ek-Balam subsea repair

Maintenance of offshore oil infrastructure.

Pemex · comunicado 79Oct 2, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC1 min read