Energy is the heartbeat of every organisation and the economy.

Coverage note, 21 October, 2026: The UK government has approved development of a new gas field in the North Sea amid energy security concerns driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Panasonic has announced plans to accelerate mass production of its glass-based solar cells which will enable windows, walls, balconies, and other parts of buildings to produce electricity. India is seeking to regulate AI-driven power demand to shield households from rising bills, a template other emerging economies may follow. In critical minerals, Malaysia is emerging as a key player in Western efforts to break China’s grip on rare earth processing on which EVs and wind turbines depend. Moeve’s 300 MW electrolysis project is a rare large-scale green hydrogen commitment at a time when most of the sector is stalling. Africa has vast energy resources, from oil and natural gas to critical minerals powering the global energy transition, yet more than 560 million people in Africa lack access to electricity, accounting for about 86 percent of the global total, according to the World Health Organisation.