energy

Europe’s leading natural gas distributor, Italgas, has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap for 2026–2032. The Italian energy giant announced plans to inject €13 billion (approximately $14.8 billion) into upgrading its infrastructure, leveraging artificial intelligence, and preparing its grids for a renewable energy future. This capital commitment marks a 14.6% increase over the company's previous strategic plan.

The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to procure eight additional specialized utility vehicles in 2026. The incoming fleet expansion is designed to reinforce preventive infrastructure maintenance, accelerate construction and repair timelines, and significantly boost emergency response speeds across the national power grid.

Kazakhstan is launching a major industrial push into the downstream sector, with six coal-to-chemicals projects currently underway or under evaluation. The Ministry of Energy announced the strategy as part of a broader national effort to maximize the economic value of the country's rapidly expanding coal sector and utilize its vast domestic reserves for higher-margin manufacturing.

On the directive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan has commenced pre-project work for the construction of a new, large-scale oil refining complex designed to handle up to 10 million tons of crude oil annually.

In response to an escalating energy crisis and growing supply concerns driven by ongoing Middle East conflicts, the Indian government has approved a 3.92-billion-USD financial scheme to boost domestic coal gasification projects.

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is intensifying its focus on the water-food-energy nexus as a cornerstone of its 2026–2027 investment strategy. While the bank’s long-term vision through 2031 remains anchored in energy modernization, it is increasingly prioritizing green industrialization to drive sustainable growth across the region.