Canada-U.S. Trade Clash: Trump escalated his tariff fight by targeting Canadian energy flowing into the U.S., warning of “consequences” and calling out Ontario’s leadership—raising new uncertainty for cross-border oil and gas flows. Arctic Drilling vs. Energy Security: Norway said it will keep developing Barents Sea oil and gas even as the EU reviews a proposed Arctic drilling ban, citing Europe’s reliance on Norwegian gas amid tighter global markets. Ukraine Energy Support: EU leaders backed faster rollout of a €90B Ukraine support loan tied to winter energy needs, while Zelenskyy said new packages include air defense, drone funding, and energy assistance. Grid Loss Accountability (Philippines): A Senate hearing in the Philippines pushed the idea that reducing system loss can’t fall on distributors alone, with calls for action across the whole energy chain. Clean Energy Progress (Wisconsin): Gov. Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s 2026 Clean Energy Plan progress report, stressing lower emissions, jobs, and energy-cost relief. Battery + Solar Deal (Alberta): NU E Power signed a letter of intent to buy a 145 MWac Alberta solar-plus-storage portfolio with 61.5 MW/123 MWh batteries, expanding its wholly owned footprint. AI Power Demand Backlash (U.S.): Texas Republicans are rethinking the AI data center boom, with proposals that could reshape how new large loads get power and how data centers are regulated. Household Cost Rules (California): California approved the nation’s first replacement tire efficiency standards, aiming to cut rolling resistance and long-run fuel/electricity costs, while industry warns of price impacts. Pipeline Court Win (New York): An appeals court upheld New York’s water quality permits for the NESE gas pipeline, dealing a setback to environmental groups. Renewables Skills Push (Bangladesh): Germany-backed training with BPMI is expanding solar and wind workforce programs as Bangladesh accelerates its renewable agenda. Clean Energy Metals Spotlight: A virtual investor conference is bringing together copper, rare earths, manganese, uranium, hydrogen, and battery tech projects for investor Q&As.