EU Energy Policy: Von der Leyen says the Commission will delay new methane limits for one more year to cut costs during the energy-price crisis, and will also launch a strategic dialogue on European refineries to secure supplies for defence. Markets & Security: G7 leaders agreed a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel via the IEA, with a substantial diesel release within 20 days, after Iran-war-linked supply fears pushed fuel prices higher. Electricity Prices: Spain and Portugal logged record negative power-price hours in Q2 as solar output surged, highlighting flexibility limits across Europe. Industrial Power Costs: Germany’s steel sector warns grid charges could rise by over 20% in 2027 unless support continues, urging EU rules that back truly low-carbon steel. Energy Transition Projects: Axpo-backed agricultural biomethane in Poland reached grid injection milestones under a 20-year offtake deal. Energy Infrastructure & Trade: Algeria positions itself as an Africa-Europe energy bridge under its “Energy Addition” approach, while EU-Azerbaijan cooperation deepens via VNG and SOCAR’s long-term partnership. Data Centres & Permits: Reuters spotlights Spain’s Aragon as a fast-growing data-centre hub, driven by streamlined permitting and renewable power—while resource and community concerns grow. Macro/Policy: ECB policymaker Olli Rehn says higher bond yields are likely to dampen energy-price pass-through and ease broader inflation pressure. Geopolitics: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns Russia is escalating hybrid attacks, including drones and missiles crossing into Moldova. Protests (Energy Angle): France’s school protests and blockades continue, with unions joining demonstrations—disruptions that can spill into transport and energy demand.