UK–Germany Power Link: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Tarchon Interconnector could bring up to 1.8GW between Essex and Germany, with a 760-km cable targeting shorefall south of Harwich and a public consultation running July 3–Aug 13. Ukraine–Russia Energy War: Zelensky says there’s a “real prospect” of ending the conflict after Trump’s phone call with Putin, as fighting and strikes intensify and Russia faces scrutiny over claims of advances. OPEC+ Supply Signals: OPEC+ is reportedly set to approve a modest August quota rise of 188,000 bpd, while Iraq threatens to quit unless its allocation better matches capacity—an oil-price swing factor. Middle East Clean Industry Finance: MENA clean-industry pipelines total $642bn across 84 projects, with financing momentum doubling versus a year ago, but few deals reach final investment decisions. Iran Strait of Hormuz Fees: Iran’s ambassador says Tehran will “definitely” charge service fees and may offer “special treatment” to friendly states, challenging US claims of a free-transit pledge. India Biofuels Pushback: India’s E20 ethanol-blend rollout faces a Jantar Mantar protest over “rushed implementation,” while lawmakers urge faster action on higher coconut biodiesel blending. Energy Bills Politics: Australia’s energy minister cites regulator data showing households paid $22.7bn more since 2022, as the UK leadership debate turns toward how to fix energy affordability and governance. South Africa Tariff Pressure: South Africa’s municipal electricity hikes take effect amid warnings that “excess capacity” hasn’t translated into lower prices for consumers.