Ukraine Energy Attacks: The NYT reports Russia is preparing up to 1,000 missiles, drones and bombs aimed at Ukraine’s power and heating systems this winter, including strikes to cut off nuclear plant grid connections and reduce supply to major cities by as much as 90%. Regional Power Trade: Singapore and the World Bank Group launched a three-year partnership to tackle regulatory and financing hurdles for the ASEAN Power Grid, targeting cross-border electricity investment and bankability. Oil Market Volatility: Oil steadied after Middle East escalation risk rose with more US deployments, while later reports of possible EU diesel and crude stock releases helped push prices down. Fuel Cost Politics: Connecticut governor candidates debated a “gas tax holiday,” while British Columbia’s election campaign centers on proposed gasoline tax relief and a “price guard.” Grid Build Delays: South Africa delayed private-sector transmission-line proposals by six months, slowing upgrades needed for renewable integration. Renewables in Africa: Côte d’Ivoire opened a 52.4 MW solar plant expected to power 370,000 homes, while Senegal’s minister pointed to gas as a fix for power cuts and fuel shortages. Home Energy Support (US): West Virginia launched federally funded HOMES and HEAR rebate programs to cut household energy bills. Oil & Gas Supply Shifts: Pemex said crude exports fell 45% in August as it ramped up domestic refining. Solar/AI Tech: NTU’s AI nanosatellite CRIMSON-1 launched to detect forest fires and oil spills, and Google tested AI chips in orbit via solar-powered space data center hardware.