Cybersecurity & Power: Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days in July, with UK officials saying it was a small generator and posed no risk to the wider grid, but the incident is seen as a major escalation in attacks on Western energy infrastructure. Middle East Oil Flows: Iran warned it will not allow “a single drop” of oil to leave the Gulf if neighbors join Washington’s economic pressure campaign, while Iraq says some Iraqi tankers are being facilitated through the Strait of Hormuz. Gas Supply Watch: Germany’s gas storage is at a historic seasonal low (about 49% full), though officials say winter shortages are not expected given pipelines, LNG and regional supplies. Electricity Prices & Grid Stress: Spain’s regulated electricity bill is projected to rise more than 20% in August amid heatwave demand and higher gas costs. Power Market Deal: Equinor agreed to buy a majority stake in Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna Energy Centre, expanding its presence in the PJM power market. Renewables Rules: Greece issued tighter zoning rules for new solar and wind projects, adding exclusions and limits to reduce land-use conflicts. Nuclear Cooling Constraints: Hungary’s Paks restarted turbine 6 of Unit 3 as Danube water levels improved, aiming to restore full capacity. Local Energy Governance: Nepal’s energy minister pushed for more reliable, faster complaint-handling electricity distribution in Koshi Province and new substations in Sunsari-Morang. Oil & Gas Expansion: Sri Lanka plans to announce an oil-and-gas exploration licensing round this year, targeting offshore gas potential. Household Energy Policy: Malaysia reported a sharp drop in complaints over subsidised packet cooking oil after rolling out eCOSS and Mobile eCOSS, alongside crackdowns on smuggling syndicates.