Distributed Renewables Rulemaking (India): Odisha’s regulator OERC has issued draft rules for grid-interactive distributed renewables, including a modernized metering approach and proposed mandatory BESS, with comments due by Aug. 31, replacing an earlier net metering framework. Energy Drink Label Crackdown (India): India’s FSSAI will not extend a 90-day deadline to stop calling high-caffeine drinks “energy drinks,” a move that could disrupt major brands’ inventories and imports. Grid + LNG Supply Diversification (Canada/Middle East): Pacific Energy’s Woodfibre LNG project says Middle East buyers are asking for Canadian LNG capacity to hedge geopolitical risk, even as some volumes are already contracted. US Gas Market Tightening (US): Nat-gas prices rose as stronger US LNG exports pulled down domestic supplies, while storage remains above seasonal norms. AI Power Push in Texas (US): SpaceX plans natural gas power plants plus large batteries for its Terafab chip factory, highlighting how AI demand is driving dedicated generation. Data Centers vs Texas Grid Politics (US): Trump weighed in against Texas opposition to data centers, arguing they could be “bigger than oil” for local economies. Oil Market Risk Premiums (Global): Oil prices stayed choppy as traders assessed Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes versus reports of possible restrictions on US and Israeli vessels. Russia Sanctions Move (US/Global): The US Senate advanced sweeping sanctions on Russia’s energy revenues, including potential tariffs up to 100% on major buyers. Ghana Power Corruption Case (Ghana/US): A former Goldman Sachs banker was convicted in a $1M bribery scheme tied to securing a Ghana power plant deal. Corporate Earnings (India): Siemens Energy India reported strong Q3 FY26 results, with revenue up 39.3% and PAT up 67.8%, supported by a large order backlog.