Batten down the hatches, it’s voting time in Nigeria
However, a number of election polls have suggested surprising support for Peter Obi, of the Labour Party.
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Newly elected Philippines President eyes renewables and nuclear as LNG prices soar
Newly elected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reiterated his support for more renewable energy, as well as nuclear power, and natural gas, in the Philippines, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economies. The news comes as plans to import maiden liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes into the country have stuttered due to surging global prices.
Uncertainty for South Korea LNG imports as nuclear energy embraced
Following presidential elections earlier this month, energy-short South Korea looks set to pivot back towards nuclear power, leaving the outlook for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports less certain.
Scottish energy minister loses seat after failing in bid to oust Tory
Scottish Government minister Paul Wheelhouse has failed to reclaim a seat in the Scottish Parliament.
Anti-North Sea policy wrong and irrational
Reading political party manifestos is, it must be said, a duty rather than a pleasure. So much verbiage, so little prospect of the vast majority of it ever being fulfilled.
Algeria goes to the polls
Algeria goes to the polls today in a widely disputed election that aims to move the country on from its political quagmire, although this seems unlikely.
Algerian power and paralysis
The Algerian government has set out steps intended to bring an end to the discontent that has left the country paralysed since February.
Venezuela opposition wins two-thirds majority in blow to Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition has won a key two-thirds majority in the National Assembly.