Energy Security & Trade: Canada’s PM Mark Carney clinched a deal with British Columbia for a new western Canada oil pipeline aimed at moving 1 million barrels a day to the coast for Asian markets, with Indigenous consultations and environmental safeguards promised. Grid Stress & Heat: A record-hot day strained New York’s power system, causing outages and forced conservation, while Dutch households boosted electricity use during a heatwave as air conditioning and fans surged. UK Affordability: Ofgem’s energy price cap rose from 1 July to 30 September, pushing typical bills higher and deepening fuel-poverty pressure. Renewables Buildout: Labour approved two major UK solar projects—Dean Moor (about 50,000 homes) and Peartree Hill (about 167,000 homes)—as the government targets near-fossil-free power by 2030. Storage & Industry: LG Energy Solution and Honda began mass-producing lithium-ion ESS battery cells in Ohio, shifting focus from EV-only output to grid storage growth. Nuclear Watch: The IAEA said Iran’s enriched uranium is likely still at nuclear sites but inspectors need renewed access after strikes. Clean Finance: ADB launched Cambodia’s Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund to help SMEs scale energy-saving tech. Oil Supply Disruption: Russia started importing Indian gasoline to ease shortages tied to strikes on its energy infrastructure.