Grid Stability: Kyrgyzstan’s power system briefly switched to isolated operation after a disruption tied to Central Asia’s Unified Energy System, but automation and rapid NESK action restored normal supply with no disconnected customers. Nuclear & Uranium: NexGen Energy broke ground on its $2.2bn Rook 1 uranium mine in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, targeting about 30 million pounds of uranium annually. LNG & Land Use: The U.S. Interior transferred jurisdiction of a historic Calcasieu River parcel to support Venture Global LNG’s Cameron Pass expansion, aiming to lift capacity to 39 mtpa. Middle East Shipping Risk: UAE said Iranian-linked attacks on ADNOC-managed oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were piracy, as the corridor remains a key pressure point for global oil and LNG flows. Oil Infrastructure Under Fire: Russia suspended crude exports from the Sheskharis terminal after a drone attack, while Reuters also reported drone-driven disruption at Russia’s Ust-Luga export hub. Power & Renewables on the Ground: Duke Energy crews continued restoring Cincinnati power after major storms, and New Hampshire’s Appledore Island showcased a renewable microgrid running off-grid for research operations. Gas Projects & Markets: Venezuela plans to send about 7 Tcf of gas to Trinidad for processing under the Loran-Manatee development, while Nigeria’s gas infrastructure fund said it’s backing projects to close a $20bn gap. Energy Safety: Brussels saw a fatal gas explosion near Central Station after construction damage to a gas pipe, with supply shut off and checks underway.