UAE Solar Finance: Dubai’s DEWA says it has closed a $2.70bn refinancing for Noor Energy 1 (950MW) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, boosting financing terms for a CSP-plus-storage project meant to deliver power day and night. Middle East Oil Transit: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said about 13m barrels a day move through the Strait of Hormuz, with US forces helping ship oil, gas and products—after one day saw more than 20m barrels pass. EU Tax Push: Spain’s Congress will debate a European “extraordinary profits” tax on energy firms, aiming to press the EU for a temporary solidarity mechanism to share the cost of the energy crisis. UK Bills Ahead of Winter: Ofgem’s price cap is set to lift UK typical bills about 4% from Oct 1 to £1,723/yr, with officials urging millions to submit meter readings or switch deals. US Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy data for the week ending Sept 19 shows pockets of lower prices in the US, including premium at $4.99 in Coshocton County and regular at $3.97 in Iowa County. Ukraine Refining Hit: Ilsky Oil Refinery halted operations after a Sept 26 drone attack damaged key crude-processing units and the tank farm. Grid & Infrastructure: The US plans major grid expansion, with Oklahoma set to receive $250m for a new high-voltage transmission line as part of a wider DOE push. Safety Incidents: Abuja saw multiple gas-store explosions after vehicle crashes, while Enbridge estimated a Line 5 gas leak cost at least $15.1m.