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The New Zealand Government has completed a major overhaul of Resource Management Act national direction, introducing new standards for electricity network activities and telecommunication facilities. Officials estimate the reforms could save between $40 million and $50 million in planning and consenting costs over the next decade.

African Energy Chamber has announced that African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 will take place in Cape Town from October 12-16, 2026, expecting more than 10,000 delegates. The event will feature ministers, investors and companies including ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, bp and Chevron across multiple forums and dealmaking sessions.