Energy Security & Diplomacy: Ukraine’s Zelensky met Moldova and Romania to push joint energy and logistics cooperation and bolster security as Russia remains the shared threat. Data Centers & Power Demand: Georgia Power won regulator approval for a deal to supply an OpenAI data center near Savannah, with ratepayer protections added as critics warn about early shutdown risk. Grid Hardening & Policy: Trump declared a national emergency over foreign threats to the U.S. power grid, aiming to restrict certain foreign-made bulk-power equipment. Middle East Oil Shockwatch: Oil futures climbed as Strait of Hormuz risks eased on reports of Iran-Oman shipping-corridor talks, while diesel supply tightness still pressures prices. Coal Supply Risk: The Philippines is considering a first coal blending terminal to cut reliance on Indonesia, after export guideline changes could hit imports. Renewables & Local Projects: Nunavut’s first wind turbine in Sanikiluaq is nearing installation, expected to cut diesel use by 50–70% once operational. Power Reliability at Home: Visayas in the Philippines faces new brownout risk with red/yellow grid alerts, while outages in Memphis and Baltimore show how storms and infrastructure failures keep stressing local grids. Gas Bills & Affordability: Alberta and other regions face renewed debate over using energy in trade fights and over rising household gas costs. Investment Moves: PetroEnergy is selling a 35% stake in its wind assets to Japan’s SMFL Mirai Partners for P1.7 billion as it reshapes ownership.