Pacific Islands Clean Energy: ISA and the World Bank launched a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali, aiming to move from policy to bankable projects, including an ISA SIDS Platform E-Marketplace tender for a 220 MW solar-plus-storage pipeline in Mauritius. India Renewable Push: PM Narendra Modi told a World Environment Day event in Surat that Gujarat is a key pillar of India’s energy transition, citing its 50 GW renewable contribution and linking the state’s role to green hydrogen, ammonia and green steel. India Flex-Fuel Momentum: India’s push for ethanol mobility got a boost with the launch of its first flex-fuel car, while industry discussions stressed multiple low-carbon fuel pathways to cut import dependence. Oil Market Shock—Iran: Iran’s crude exports plunged to a six-year low in May as US naval blockade pressure tightened, leaving barrels stranded and raising uncertainty for regional energy flows. India–Venezuela Energy Ties: Hardeep Singh Puri met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to expand long-term oil and gas cooperation as India diversifies crude sourcing amid Middle East disruption. Japan Energy Buffering: Japan cleared a supplementary budget to cushion households and the economy from Middle East-driven energy price risks, including support for LPG users and replenishing energy bill reserves. Data Centers Meet Power Demand: AirTrunk’s planned $30bn India buildout underscores how AI infrastructure is becoming a major electricity and grid challenge across Asia.