The Philippines has seen a surge in renewable energy investments. The Department of Energy expects an additional $433 billion to be pumped into wind, solar, batteries, geothermal, run-of-the-river/pumped-storage hydroelectric power projects backed by a new policy that makes long-term investments more attractive to investors. Photo shows a wind farm oin Pililia, near Manila.

Philippines: How $433b projects would cut power rates

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Since the UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, monthly adjustments have followed global oil market trends.

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Chokepoint handles one-fifth of global oil, leaving prices exposed to geopolitical shocks

A view of the Strait of Hormuz.

India among countries with biggest petrol price drops

Global fuel shifts reshape costs, with India among markets seeing notable declines

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Oil prices spike, US stocks fall amid Iran tensions

Geopolitical concerns push oil higher, dragging US stocks down

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$198-million World Bank boost for India rooftop solar

5-year backing supports refinancing of a $500m WB loan for grid-connected solar system

Solar energy provides clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing more expensive and carbon-intensive thermal generation.

Oil prices fall back as 'hopeful' Tehran responds to US

Markets react as Tehran give an encouraging response during Geneva talks with US

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ADNOC Drilling eyes expansion push in Oman and Kuwait

Company plans growth through technology deals, partnerships and regional focus

ADNOC Drilling has rapidly expanded its operational fleet, reaffirming its growth focus.

Copper powers profit surge at Australia's BHP

World's largest copper producer raises output by 30% in the past four years

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Philippines: 1,000MW Agus-Pulangi giant up for sale

Big money interest heating up around mega hydroelectric power complex in Mindanao

A view of the Maria Cristina Falls complex in Mindanao, southern Philippines, which forms part of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower complex (APHC). The high-stakes makeover of the decades-old APHC plants are being offered as a long-term "concession” under a PPP deal — which allows private corporations to build, operate and modernise government-owned power generation assets.

YPF, Eni, XRG in deal to develop Argentina LNG project

Binding agreement advances 12 mtpa LNG phase, boosting Argentina’s export capacity

Adnoc’s XRG joins Argentina LNG project with state-owned YPF, Italy’s Eni

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