Geothermal Breakthrough: Fervo Energy says Cape Station in Utah has reached “First Power,” a first for utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems and a major scale-up signal for 24/7 carbon-free generation. Winter Energy Pressure (UK): Citizens Advice warns energy firms to “double down” on customer service as Ofgem’s 4% price-cap rise takes effect Oct. 1, lifting the typical bill to £1,723 and leaving 37% of Britons worried about affordability. Grid Readiness (Malaysia): Tenaga Nasional argues ASEAN needs smarter, more interconnected grids to handle more renewables and new clean technologies while keeping reliability and affordability. Clean Hydrogen Export Push (India): S&P Global Energy says India could become a competitive green hydrogen and ammonia exporter thanks to low-cost renewables, with growing offtake interest. UN Minerals Initiative: The UN launches a critical energy transition minerals support mechanism for Nigeria and five other countries to build fairer value chains as demand is set to surge. Offshore Wind Tech: Envision Energy unveils the EN-252/16.7 turbine aimed at high-wind reliability and higher output for international markets. Ocean Energy (Bahamas): A feasibility study is set to assess ocean thermal energy conversion in the Bahamas, where most power relies on imported diesel and heavy fuel oil. Energy Diplomacy (Ukraine-Australia): Zelensky and Albanese sign a security agreement unlocking a new $60M package, including $10M for an Ukraine Energy Support Fund.