Venezuela–U.S. Oil Deal: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says Venezuela keeps ownership and sovereignty over its oil despite a Trump deal giving Washington major access to 65 billion barrels and targeting 17 strategic fields for 25 years, with claims of $100B+ investment and $209B in taxes. Strategic Reserves: Trump says Venezuelan crude will replenish the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but timelines and near-term impact remain unclear as the SPR sits near a 44-year low. Grid Reliability Pressure: Malta’s Gozo power cuts are now hitting mobile and data services as telecom backups run down, raising questions about resilience and government response. Coal Capacity Enforcement: The Philippines DOE is drafting rules to force stalled coal projects to either build or surrender permits, aiming to unlock up to 5 GW amid aging-plant outages. Fuel Supply Crunches: Papua New Guinea declares a 30-day emergency to stabilize fuel supply and FX after disruptions; Bangladesh’s energy crisis pushes import costs to $10.63B and leaves gas supply far below demand. Renewables for Industry: Alliance Global’s Megaworld and First Gen move key Metro Manila, Iloilo and Laguna sites to geothermal power under a 25+ MW supply deal. Nuclear & AI: NuScale says AI tools can cut reactor engineering document retrieval time by 80%, while Hungary faces a security scare after a drunk pilot flew into restricted airspace near Paks. Offshore Wind Supply Chain: JFE Engineering rolls out Japan’s first domestically made offshore wind monopile for a 315 MW project, supporting turbine installation through 2027.