Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 4, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Desert retrofit housing project boosts energy efficiency and comfort in APY Lands
Source: 04 July 2025 A local tradesmen laying insulation in the roof of an existing home in the APY Lands. An ambitious housing project led by the University of South Australia, the SA Government and industry partners is making homes in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands more comfortable and energy efficient. The APY Lands […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Albanese Government backs bold ideas to solve real-world challenges
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority From solar-powered hydrogen reactors to wi-fi that works deep underground, 39 research projects have been awarded support through the Albanese Government’s Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate program. More than $93 million in grants has been awarded to projects including: A cleaner energy future – The University of Adelaide is working […]
MIL-OSI USA: Next Stop, POTUS’ Desk: Ezell Votes In Support of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Ezell (Mississippi 4th District) Today, U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) proudly voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping legislative package that delivers on President Donald Trump’s America First agenda by cutting taxes, securing the border, unleashing American energy, and protecting taxpayer dollars. “This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for Billionaires Bill”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans, and the regional economy of Northwest Ohio. The bill prioritizes tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy while enacting the most damaging cuts to health care, food assistance, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility
Source: International Monetary Fund July 3, 2025 PARTICIPANTS: Evan Papageorgiou, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, IMF Martha Tesfaye Woldemichael, Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, IMF MODERATOR: Randa Elnagar, Senior Communications Officer * * * * * Ms. Elnagar: Good morning, everyone and to those joining us from Washington and good evening to those who are […]
MIL-OSI USA: Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government Legislation Heads to President Trump to Sign into Law Washington, July 3, 2025 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) released the following statement […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bacon Votes Yes on One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon Votes Yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: “Stopping tax increases of approximately $141 a month on Middle Class Nebraskan families and making the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger’s Bill to Unlock Domestic LNG Potential Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below: Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act requires that natural gas exports to countries that have a free-trade agreement with the US be approved without delay. For countries that do not have a free-trade agreement with […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande receives Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit
Source: APO . Yesterday, 2 July, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, received Her Excellency, Mrs. Esther Armenteros, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit. Over the past three decades, South Africa’s collaboration with Cuba evolved significantly in critical areas of human development such as public health, water resource […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI’s attendance at the symposium “Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Land-Locked Developing Country”
Source: APO . On July 3rd, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the symposium “Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Land-Locked Developing Country”, co-hosted by the United Nations University and the Embassy of Lesotho in Japan, with the presence of the H.M. Letsie III, King of […]
MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank awards $1 million grant to support green skills development for South Africans, with focus on youth
Source: APO The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), through the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), has awarded a $1 million grant to South Africa’s National Business Initiative (NBI) to strengthen efforts to build a dynamic, demand-led skills ecosystem that enables South Africans, particularly young people, to access emerging job opportunities in the green economy. […]
MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Announces Platinum Sponsorship and Participation in Panel Discussion at the Defense Strategies Institute’s 7th Annual DoD Energy & Power Summit.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, N.Y., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced that it is the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Defense Strategies Institute’s 7th Annual DoD Energy […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Views sought on proposals for protecting Scotland’s environment
Source: Scottish Government Draft plan to tackle nature loss, climate change and pollution Members of the public are being asked to have their say on proposals aimed at boosting the health, prosperity and wellbeing of communities by improving Scotland’s environment. The draft Environment Strategy sets out the opportunities for strengthening Scotland’s economy and improving people’s […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Paving the Way for Small Modular Reactors to tackle Infrastructure Gaps for Energy Transition
Source: APO – Report: . As Africa accelerates its journey towards a sustainable energy future, experts gathered in Kigali for the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa discussed the Potential of Small Modular and Micro Reactors in Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition. The discussions Moderated by Yohannes G. Hailu, Economic Affairs Officer at UN Economic Commission […]
India’s GDP growth projected at 6.4-6.7% for FY26: CII
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has projected India’s real GDP growth to remain in the range of 6.4% to 6.7% in the financial year 2025-26, reiterating the country’s position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. Speaking at an industry event in New Delhi on Thursday, […]
MIL-OSI: OMS Energy Technologies Inc. to Share Strategic Insights at the Third Annual ORY APAC-US Conference on Long-Term Growth
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OMS CEO How Meng Hock to Join Leadership Panel on July 8 at 10:20 a.m. SINGAPORE, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OMS Energy Technologies Inc. (“OMS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OMSE), a growth-oriented manufacturer of surface wellhead systems (“SWS”) and oil country tubular goods (“OCTG”) for the oil and gas industry, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Unlocking Africa’s Energy Future: The Role of Nuclear Power and Innovative Financing
Source: APO – Report: . For many African nations, the challenge of energy access remains a significant barrier to development. However, a crucial conversation is gaining momentum: the pursuit of sustainable and reliable energy through nuclear power. Specifically, the focus is on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Reactors (MRs), which are increasingly viewed as […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Secures €250M for Lobito Corridor as Rail Projects Drive African Mining Boom
Source: APO – Report: . Africa’s railway sector is undergoing a renaissance, with strategic transport corridors rapidly expanding to unlock the continent’s mineral wealth and strengthen global trade ties. In June, the Africa Finance Corporation secured a €250 million (http://apo-opa.co/3Tje8ph), 10-year loan from Italian development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to accelerate the development […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Microalgae: an innovative tool for bioeconomy
Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Products derived from microalgae represent a cutting-edge development in the field of bioeconomy. The potential of this biological resource was discussed at the international research seminar “Foundations for a Green Sustainable Energy”, part of the BRICS Network University’s thematic […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Sechin Calls Synthesis of Conventional and Alternative Sources New Landscape of Energy Sector
Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Synthesis of conventional and alternative energy sources is currently the optimal solution for the development of the global energy sector, said Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, at the Energy Panel at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. According to […]