Cybersecurity & Power Resilience: Attackers breached a Polish CHP plant’s controls via a private cellular network, shutting a steam turbine and process-water system; recovery began while intruders were still active, and customers reportedly lost neither heat nor electricity. Geopolitics & Oil Prices: Oil stayed near multi-week highs as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal hopes faded after Trump demanded compensation, while Saudi Aramco postponed a refinery restart after Houthi attacks. Grid Stress From Heat: Russia’s strikes cut power in five Ukrainian regions; Ukrenergo also flagged higher demand tied to hot weather and air-conditioning use. Market Rules: Spain’s regulator updated daily and intraday electricity market operating rules, adding 96 intraday negotiation rounds and changing access permits for demand to networks. Energy Efficiency Push: Malaysia launched NEEAP 2.0 targeting RM85.24b utility savings and 11.6% lower energy demand by 2035. Power Costs in the Philippines: The ERC proposed removing VAT from system loss charges to ease bills, while noting technical losses can’t be fully eliminated. Renewables & Storage Growth: ACEN reported a 411% jump in H1 net income on stronger renewables sales and expanding battery storage; UK solar/BESS developer Verdant Energy and Aura Power merged into a ~1 GW platform with ~10 GW pipeline. Demand Outlook: India’s power demand is forecast to rise 6.5–7.5% this fiscal on El Nino-driven cooling needs.