Strait of Hormuz Risk Premium: Oil prices pushed higher again as Iran said reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on US concessions, keeping supply disruption fears alive; Brent and WTI both rose in early trading. US-Iran Pressure & Shipping Detours: Maritime tracking and shipping reports point to reduced loading activity at Iran’s main terminals and tankers signalling alternative routes to avoid Red Sea and Gulf risks. New Zealand Data-Centre Bet: Contact Energy posted a record $423m net profit and is exploring a 250MW data centre with CDC in Taranaki, leaning on renewable generation and closed-loop cooling. Hydrogen vs Gas Cost Debate (LA): Los Angeles advanced a roughly $1bn hydrogen-blend retrofit for the Scattergood plant despite critics warning it could lock in higher costs and pollution. US Gas Infrastructure (Mississippi): FERC granted construction permission for a 208-mile natural gas pipeline crossing Mississippi, with local hopes for jobs alongside environmental concerns. India Bioenergy Push: The Indian Biogas Association says the GOBARdhan scheme could cut gas import bills by $5bn by scaling circular bioenergy. Energy Transition Politics (Colorado): Colorado cleared a ballot measure that would enshrine a “right” to buy natural gas, highlighting the fight over climate policy and utility power. Grid Governance Overhaul (Australia): A review says AEMO’s governance needs updating as its responsibilities expand beyond operating markets. Data-Centre Cooling Innovation (Malaysia): MPOB promoted a palm-oil-based immersion cooling fluid to reduce water use from server cooling. Local Energy & Environment (Uganda): Research warns Uganda’s oil buildout is degrading Lake Victoria wetlands, raising cross-border environmental stakes.