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In Tianjin, summer cool comes with greener way of life

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:45:35 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Tuane van der Merwe came to north China's Tianjin Municipality with her parents looking for a break from the summer heat. What the South African family found was more than cool air.

From city parks and mountain retreats to electric vehicles and convenient transport options, Van der Merwe found that greener choices were simply part of everyday life.

Van der Merwe, an English tea

What Russias military elite is preparing for behind closed doors

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:35:58 GMT

A restricted report offers a rare look at what Moscows military and defense-industry leaders are preparing for

Every year, Russia publishes a private analytical report intended for a select group of military and defense industry leaders. The Russian Military Yearbook is designed strictly for senior officers, security agency staff, and executives of companies in the defense sector.

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L&T wins Rs 2500-5,000 crore ONGC order to develop offshore assets, boost production

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:59:11 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9 (ANI): Larsen & Toubro's energy arm has secured a large offshore order from state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the development of its Ratna-I and NLM-14 projects off India's west coast, with the project aimed at enhancing production from ONGC's offshore assets.

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) will execute the engineering, pr

Asia's Energy Rise Reshapes Global Markets as Russia and China Deepen Cooperation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT

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Vladivostok [Russia], September 9: Asia's growing industrial capacity, energy demand and investment in infrastructure are reshaping global energy markets, with China emerging as a major centre of global energy consumption and production, while Russia remains a key energy supplier and technology partner, Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said in his address at the VIII Russian-Chinese Energ

Chinese energy firms showcase tech, commitment to cooperation at Iraq int'l oil, gas expo

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:15:06 GMT

BAGHDAD, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Oil, Gas and Petroleum Projects kicked off on Tuesday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, drawing local enterprises and global energy giants, including major Chinese firms, to showcase technology and deepen energy cooperation.

The four-day exhibition was inaugurated by senior Iraqi officials, including Oil Minister Basim M

Pappu Yadav raises alarm over Bihar floods, says 55 lakh people affected

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:57:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Purnia MP Pappu Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over the worsening flood situation in Bihar, claiming that around 55 lakh people across 22 districts are facing difficulties due to the floods.

Yadav said the crisis has affected people across economic sections, with the lower middle class, middle class and poor all struggling to cope with the situation. He said the flood-aff

"China Buffer" stabilizes world economy amid tensions, crisis

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:45:26 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- With ship flows through the Hormuz Strait having largely collapsed during the latest Middle East tensions, China has emerged as a stabilizing force for energy prices by sharply cutting its oil purchases, thereby easing pressure on the global market.

Data released by China's customs authority on Tuesday showed that China imported 320.9 million tonnes of crude oil in the first eight mon

IIT Bombay, SINE, MC Foundation sign MoU to support energy startups; ONGC to collaborate

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:02:16 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): MC Foundation, IIT Bombay and the Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, have signed a tripartite agreement to provide energy-sector startups access to research facilities, funding, mentors and opportunities to test their technologies in real-world projects.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the Mumbai City Connect o

SC asks petitioner to approach NGT on FGD systems in thermal plants

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked a petitioner seeking time-bound installation and operationalisation of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems in all category 'A' thermal power plants to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said the issues raised in the plea could be effectively addressed

Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka visit to give fresh impetus to expanding India-Sri Lanka partnership: High Commissioner Santosh Jha

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:56 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 8 (ANI): India-Sri Lanka relations have "never been better" in the last several decades and are witnessing unprecedented political-level engagement across security, defence, connectivity, energy, trade, investment and digital cooperation, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a visit to the island nation.

Copper's record rally fuelled by US tariff fears, supply crunch, Experts see further upside

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:03:19 GMT

By Nikhil Dedha

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Copper prices have surged to a fresh record high, with experts attributing the rally to a combination of US tariff concerns, tightening availability, supply disruptions and rising demand from areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), electrification and power infrastructure.

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed to an

Centre's Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme draws 7 first-round applications

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:58:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): The Centre's Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification has received seven applications in its first round, including three from Adani Enterprises, as the government said the response has strengthened its push to expand domestic coal gasification.

The applications were submitted by Adani Enterprises, Gallantt Ispat, NTPC, Shyam Sel & Power and

Wider Europe Briefing: New Russia Sanctions And The Slovak Veto

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:57:05 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on Russia sanctions, a Slovak veto, and more EU money to protect Baltic infrastructure.

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Only 47% rural LPG users get doorstep delivery, leaving refill cost and last-mile logistics as binding constraints: CEEW Report

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:32:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Among rural households, just 47 per cent of LPG users receive doorstep delivery, leaving refill cost and last-mile logistics as the binding constraints, according to three studies released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

The findings showed that while 73 per cent of rural households used LPG in the previous 90 days, only 23 per cent use it exclus

EL SALVADOR-ILOPANGO-CHINA-AIDED WATER SUPPLY PLANT

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:45:12 GMT

(260907) -- SAN SALVADOR, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows the Ilopango Water Supply Plant in eastern Greater San Salvador, El Salvador, on Sept. 3, 2026. As a livelihood project under China-El Salvador cooperation, the China-aided Ilopango Water Supply Plant will improve water supply for about 250,000 people in seven areas, including Ilopango, Soyapango and San Martin. (Xinhua/Liu Wenhui)

Europe's biggest nuclear power plant back to normal after weeks in emergency mode

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:32:21 GMT

The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has returned to standard operating mode, Rosatom chief Aleksey Likhachev has said

Power supply to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been restored after more than two weeks in emergency mode, the CEO of the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, Aleksey L

IGX gas trading volume more than doubles in August; benchmark price rises 107% YoY

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:32:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Gas trading volume on the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) more than doubled in August 2026 from a year earlier, while its benchmark gas price also rose over 107 per cent year-on-year, according to the exchange's August Gas Market Update.

IGX traded 12.63 million MMBtu, or 318.33 million standard cubic metres (MMSCM), of gas during August, up 102.85 per cent from the same month last

LPG refill booking interval cut from 45 to 25 days, says Union MoS Suresh Gopi

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:30:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Centre has reduced the booking interval for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills from 45 days to 25 days, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Monday. The revised 25-day booking interval will apply uniformly to LPG consumers in both urban and rural areas.

Gopi shared a copy of the Petroleum Ministry's letter to the oil marketing compa

UEFA to honour Nepal flood victims before Champions League matches

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:59:35 GMT

Bruges [Belgium], September 7 (ANI): European football will pay tribute to the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26, with a moment of silence to be observed ahead of all UEFA Champions League matches this week.

A banner carrying the message 'You are not alone, Nepal' will also be displayed at the matches as a sign of solidarity and support for the people affected by the tragedy.<

Himachal records 9% monsoon rainfall deficit; weather to remain largely dry for next five days: IMD

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:39 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 7 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh has recorded a nine per cent deficit in monsoon rainfall so far, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast largely weak monsoon activity across the state during the next five to seven days, with no heavy-rain alert in sight.

"Monsoon activity has remained quite weak over most parts of Himachal Pradesh during the past f

ADB signs first Transaction Advisory Pact in India with MP govt to mobilise USD 1 billion for renewable energy projects

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into an agreement with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to support the development of renewable energy public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the state, an initiative expected to attract up to USD 1 billion in private investment.

According to ADB, the pact marks the multilateral lender's first transaction advisory services (T

Rake loading to power sector rises to 444 rakes on September 6, up 20% in four days

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:59:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Rake loading to the power sector rose to 444 rakes on September 6, 2026, marking steady day-on-day improvement across the supply network.

According to the Ministry of Coal, coal loading to the utilities registered an addition of 74 rakes per day over a four-day span, climbing from 370 rakes recorded on September 3, 2026. The movement included an addition of 31 rakes on Septem

China's Xinjiang accelerates clean energy push amid national green transition

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:47:05 GMT

URUMQI, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A short drive west of Korla in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a vast desert landscape has been transformed into a shimmering sea of solar panels, underscoring the region's green energy push.

Operated by PetroChina Tarim Oilfield, the 1.3-gigawatt photovoltaic (PV) project in the Shangku high-tech zone is one of the largest in Xinjiang and the oilfield's first milli

Death toll climbs to 1,355 in devastating Nepal floods

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:31:04 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 7 (ANI): The death toll from the devastating flash floods has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday in memory of lives lost in devastating floods which struck on August 26.

A Cabinet meeting held on September 3 at the O

NTPC Limited Strengthens Supplier Ecosystem with Velocious

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:58:12 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7: NTPC Limited, India's largest power generation company under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, today announced that it has gone live with the Avaali's Velocious Sourcing and Supplier Experience solution across its supplier ecosystem. The system spans not only NTPC but also covers all its subsidiaries.

With this go-live, NTPC Group continue to st

Asia Fintech Forum 2026 to Convene Regulators, Bankers and Fintech Leaders in Kuala Lumpur on 2 October

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:03:27 GMT

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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 7: The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) today opened registration for the inaugural Asia Fintech Forum 2026, a one-day summit on Friday, 2 October at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Inaugural forum from Singapore's Responsible Fintech Institute, title-sponsored by

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 6 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Sunday criticised the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) searches at the properties linked to party leader KN Nehru, describing the action as a 'cheap attempt' by the government to target opposition leaders for criticising its governance.

Speaking to ANI, the DMK spokesperson alleged tha

11 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Iran: State media

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:30:41 GMT

Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI): At least 11 individuals lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries following a fuel tanker explosion during a traffic collision in western Iran on Saturday, according to state-run broadcaster IRIB.

The tragedy took place on an intercity route linking Sanandaj County in Kurdestan province with Hamedan County in Hamedan province. Babak Hodaei, head of the emergency medica

Gujarat CM Patel chairs high-level meet to ensure proper management of drinking and irrigation water

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:30:27 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 6 (ANI): A high-level meeting was held in Gandhinagar on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure proper management of drinking and irrigation water in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also joined the meeting via video conference.

During the meeting, three important decisions were taken to ensure adequate water availability

Chinas latest Middle East play makes Egypt a pivot of power

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:40:51 GMT

Xis Cairo visit tied trade, the Suez, Africa and Gulf stability to Beijings bid to build a post-Western regional order

Xi Jinping's state visit to Egypt, which began on September 1, was his first in a decade and coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

During his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Xi called on Middle Eastern s

Coal India output, dispatch set to pick up as monsoon impact eases: Coal Ministry

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:33:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): Coal India Ltd's production and coal movement are expected to gather pace in the coming days as the impact of heavy monsoon rains across its mining regions eases, with daily output already rising sharply, the Ministry of Coal said in a press release on Saturday.

Coal India's average daily production, which stood at around 1.36 million tonnes (MT) during the first three days o

Report details strategies to lower California power bills

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:46:23 GMT

California’s power bills are the second highest in the nation and almost double the national average, according to a new report from the nonprofit think tank Energy Innovation and GridLab.

The report cited higher costs for distribution an

Special benefit plans may cut healthcare expenses for NM seniors

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:45:55 GMT

Enrollment by New Mexico seniors in a program designed to reduce medical costs is lower than expected and experts said a gift this Grandparents Day weekend could be learning if your family members qualify.

gas prices spike, electric bills go up. Anal

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:14:15 GMT

A wave of Houthi attacks onSaudi ArabiaTuesday wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important US ally and the Iranian-backed rebels inYemen.

The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, whic

Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:51:29 GMT

Rescuers inNepalare focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped, authorities said on Tuesday, two weeks after a devastating flood killed hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country and in neighbouringChina'sTibetregion.

At least 11 hydropower projects were engulfed when a glacier collapsed into a river on the Nepal-China border on August 26,

Study: NV snow drought worsened by climate change

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:04:53 GMT

This past winter's snow drought across the western U.S. was about four times more likely because of human-caused climate change, according to a new study from the Colorado School of Mines.

The numbers are much worse in the Upper Colorado Basin, where extremely low snow levels were approximately 14 times

Rural Arizonans pull together, vote down data center

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:04:46 GMT

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy, in the southern part of the state.

The move came after hundreds of rural protesters packed planning meetings and the board'

Tradeoffs between food, basic needs more prevalent among Ohioans

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:02:40 GMT

Food pantry visitors in Ohio said they are more financially squeezed than ever and have had to make tough decisions between buying groceries and paying bills for utilities or medicine, new data show.

Rising food costs, inflation, limited household resources and chronic health conditions continue to drive demand at food

Global conflicts and aging pipelines keep MA cooking with gas

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:01:08 GMT

Americans’ energy bills are forecast to keep climbing this winter, especially in Massachusetts, where half of households rely on natural gas as their primary source for cooking and heat.

The state has some of the oldest gas pipelines in the country, which often need repairs and utilities pass the cost

Australian gov't softens, delays proposal for domestic gas reserve

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:45:08 GMT

CANBERRA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has softened and delayed proposed laws that would force energy exporters to reserve 20 percent of gas for the domestic market.

The federal government on Thursday released draft legislation for the domestic gas reservation scheme, under which producers will now be required to reserve up to 20 percent of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the local market rathe

Governments have opportunities to strengthen natural gas security after series of supply shocks: IEA

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:22:54 GMT

PARIS, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Governments have options available to strengthen resilience and preparedness for potential natural gas supply disruptions in the future as geopolitical risks and structural changes make global gas markets increasingly complex and susceptible to volatility, according to a new IEA report released today.

The report, Gas Reserve Mechanisms and Flexibility Options, examines how cou

European gas prices hit over three-year high

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:15:19 GMT

BRUSSELS, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- European natural gas prices surged to their highest level in more than three years on Wednesday, as renewed Middle East tensions and concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies added pressure to a market already facing low inventories ahead of winter.

Dutch TTF front-month futures, the benchmark for European gas, rose to 80.99 euros (about 93.9 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour

Final Paving for UGI's Lower Saucon Township Project Set to Begin Next Week

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:57:50 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin the final paving phase for its project along Easton Road and Ringhoffer Road in Lower Saucon Township on Monday, September 14, 2026.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more,

From city parks and mountain retreats to electric vehicles and convenient transport options, Van der Merwe found that greener choices were simply part of everyday life.

Van der Merwe, an English te

Economic Watch: "China Buffer" stabilizes world economy amid tensions, crisis

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:47:55 GMT

Data released by China's customs authority on Tuesday showed that China imported 320.9 million tonnes of crude oil in the first eight mo

Cuba denounces U.S. fuel blockade on power generation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:15:42 GMT

HAVANA, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Cuba on Tuesday denounced the U.S. restrictions on fuel imports on power generation on the island.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on X that "100 million (U.S.) dollars, an amount similar to the much-touted humanitarian aid offered by the U.S. government, equals only the fuel Cuba needs for limited electricity generation for two weeks."

Rodriguez said the U.S. energ

U.S. stocks drop as Canada tariff escalation, higher oil prices weigh on markets

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:18 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as an escalating trade confrontation between the United States and Canada, coupled with climbing crude oil prices, dented market sentiment.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 628.18 points, or 1.18 percent, to 52,786.07. The S&P 500 lost 45.08 points, or 0.58 percent, to 7,673.52. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 85.58 points, or 0

Roundup: Chinese energy firms showcase tech, commitment to cooperation at Iraq int'l oil, gas expo

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:45:08 GMT

BAGHDAD, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Oil, Gas and Petroleum Projects kicked off on Tuesday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, drawing local enterprises and global energy giants, including major Chinese firms, to showcase technology and deepen energy cooperation.

The four-day exhibition was inaugurated by senior Iraqi officials, including Oil Minister Basim

AI datacentres pose growing threat to electricity systems worldwide

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Use of data-intensive technologies in particular artificial intelligence (AI) data centres is growing faster than electricity infrastructure can handle, the UNs economic commission for Europe has warned, raising concerns about the future reliability and resilience of energy systems worldwide.

UN human rights chief Volker Trk added his voice on Monday to growing calls for greater AI controls, warning that the revo

Groundbreaking ceremony held for 1st Chinese-invested new energy project in Georgia

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:36 GMT

TBILISI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the Imereti wind power plant project, an investment by Sichuan Energy International Investment Co., Ltd., was held Monday in Tbilisi, marking the official start of construction of the first Chinese-invested new energy project in Georgia.

Margalita Arabidze, head of the Department of Energy Policy and Investment Projects of the Ministry of Economy and Sus

Malaysia eyes 9 gigawatts of gas-fired power generation by 2032, says official

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:10 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia aims to bring online about nine gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power capacity by 2032 to meet growing energy demands, even as it phases out coal-fired power plants, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Tuesday.

The capacity would form part of the country's efforts to manage electricity demand, with the last coal-fired power plant expected to be retired in 20

AI boom drives power demand as Asia-Pacific data center capacity to double: report

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:45:20 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has created a "generational shift" in power demand as Asia-Pacific data center capacity is set to double by 2030, JLL said on Tuesday.

The property management firm said in a statement that Asia-Pacific data center capacity is projected to nearly double to 57 GW by 2030 from 32 GW currently, as hyperscale cloud expansion and surging AI demand dr

Across China: China's Xinjiang accelerates clean energy push amid national green transition

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:18:32 GMT

Operated by PetroChina Tarim Oilfield, the 1.3-gigawatt photovoltaic (PV) project in the Shangku high-tech zone is one of the largest in Xinjiang and the oilfield's first mill

Libya dismantles sabotage cell targeting oil, power facilities

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:45:09 GMT

TRIPOLI, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Unity announced Sunday that it had dismantled an organized sabotage cell and arrested five Libyans and foreigners allegedly involved in suicide drone attacks on oil and electricity facilities in Tripoli and Zawiya in western Libya.

In a statement on the government platform "hokomitna," authorities said the operation, carried o

3 vessels returned from Hormuz Strait after being warned by Iran's IRGC -- media

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:15:06 GMT

TEHRAN, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Three vessels, including two oil tankers and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, changed course and turned back while seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz via a southern route after receiving warnings from the navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), media reported Sunday.

Citing the latest maritime tracking data, the semi-official Fars news agency identified the ve

Xinhua Headlines: Asia-Pacific media vow responsibility, champion own voice in AI era

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:45:25 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- In an age when algorithms have the power to both empower and mislead, media leaders from across the Asia-Pacific gathered in a southern Chinese innovation hub, pledging to uphold journalistic responsibility while championing a distinctive narrative for the region.

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, with the theme of "Buildi

UGI System Upgrades Scheduled to Begin Next Week in Carlisle Area

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:18:48 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin a system upgrade project on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that will impact the Carlisle area. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios,

UGI System Upgrades Beginning Tomorrow in Womelsdorf Borough

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:04:46 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 31, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin a system upgrade project on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, that will impact Womelsdorf Borough. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for residents and businesses along the project route t

UGI System Upgrades Beginning Next Week in the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Township

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:43:33 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 28, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin a system upgrade project on Monday, August 31, 2026, that will impact sections of both Lancaster City and Lancaster Township. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for residents and busi

UGI Utilities to Begin System Upgrades in Pittston

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:38:24 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 28, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin natural gas main replacement upgrades in Pittston on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to delivering safe and reliable service. This project also presents an opportunity for eligible residents and businesses in the area to convert

UGI Begins System Upgrades in Nanticoke

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:53:54 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 26, 2026

UGI Utilities began system upgrades this week in Nanticoke, Luzerne County. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service. Work is expected to be completed by mid-September and impact Middle Road between Diploma Way and Kosciuszko Street.

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UGI System Upgrade Project Now Underway in Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:28:45 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 21, 2026

UGI Utilities began system upgrades this week in the Center Valley area of Upper Saucon Township. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for some residents and businesses to convert to natural gas.

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UGI System Upgrades Now Underway in Catasauqua

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:09 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 20, 2026

UGI Utilities began system upgrades this week in Catasauqua. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for some residents and businesses to convert to natural gas.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable im

UGI System Upgrades Set to Begin in Pittston

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:58 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 14, 2026

UGI Utilities is scheduled to begin system upgrades in Pittston on Monday, August 17, 2026. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for some residents and businesses to convert to natural gas.

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UGI Scheduled to Begin System Upgrade Project Next Week in Berwick

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:50:13 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 13, 2026

UGI Utilities is set to begin system upgrades in Berwick on Monday, August 17, 2026. The natural gas main replacement is part of UGI’s commitment to provide safe and reliable service and is an opportunity for some residents and businesses to convert to natural gas.

To view the full announcement, i

UGI Urges Homeowners and Contractors to Call 811 Before All Digging Projects

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:26:10 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 11, 2026

August 11 is National 8/11 Day and UGI Utilities is using this day to remind homeowners and contractors to always call 811, or go to call811.com to submit a request, before digging. It is a simple, and potentially lifesaving, phone call or click.

To view the full announcement, including downloada

Gambia's power crisis boils over as anger reaches breaking point

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:56:49 GMT

Gambians fed up with blackouts and with an increasingly unstable electricity supply, poured onto the streets of the capital, Banjul, on Monday evening.

The same scenes played out in the country's largest city, Kanifing. They also spread to the neighbouring West Coast Region, in the major towns of Brikama and Brufut.

Marching toward State House, the official residence of President Adama Barrow, protesters he