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Infrastructure News 8 September 2025 - 18 November 2025

BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP plc (LON: BP.) Today—Share Price Softens as Brent Slips; Olympic Pipeline Partially Restored (18 November 2025)

LONDON — 18 November 2025. BP shares eased in morning trade in London as oil prices dipped back toward $63–$64 a barrel, while the company said it had restarted an unaffected segment of the Olympic Pipeline in Washington state after a weekend leak. The operational update helped limit concerns about refined‑product flows in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, but the softer crude backdrop kept pressure on the stock. Reuters+1 BP share price today (LSE: BP.) By late morning, BP traded at 458.70p, down about 1.1% on the day. The intraday range stood around 456.95p–460.85p versus a previous close of 463.60p. FT
18 November 2025
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Mumbai CNG Crisis (Nov 17, 2025): RCF–Wadala pipeline damage shuts 486 pumps; autos & taxis off roads as MGL, GAIL race to restore supply

Mumbai CNG Crisis (Nov 17, 2025): RCF–Wadala pipeline damage shuts 486 pumps; autos & taxis off roads as MGL, GAIL race to restore supply

Mumbai, November 17, 2025 — A major disruption to Mumbai’s compressed natural gas (CNG) network on Sunday spilled into Monday’s rush hour, after a damaged GAIL (India) pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) compound cut gas flow to Mahanagar Gas Ltd’s (MGL) City Gate Station at Wadala— the key gateway that feeds CNG across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The shutdown forced hundreds of CNG pumps to go dark and left large swathes of the city’s auto‑rickshaws and taxis off the roads. Hindustan Times+1 Key takeaways What happened and where MGL said gas flow to its Wadala City
17 November 2025
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Japan’s ‘Bold’ Stimulus Draft Moves Forward: Bigger Spending, AI/Chips/Shipbuilding Push as Panel Urges an Even Larger Package (Nov 12, 2025)

Japan’s ‘Bold’ Stimulus Draft Moves Forward: Bigger Spending, AI/Chips/Shipbuilding Push as Panel Urges an Even Larger Package (Nov 12, 2025)

TOKYO — November 12, 2025 — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first stimulus package came into clearer focus today as a government draft pledged to increase spending “without hesitation” and channel “bold and strategic” investment into crisis‑management and growth sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and shipbuilding. The draft also outlines subsidies to lower utility and gasoline bills, aid for firms hit by U.S. tariffs, and a likely rise in defense outlays, with a supplementary budget to follow later this fiscal year. While the headline size isn’t fixed yet, a Daiwa Securities note cited by Reuters said extra‑budget spending could reach
12 November 2025
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China’s Hongqi Bridge on G317 Partially Collapses in Sichuan After Slope Failure; No Injuries Reported (Nov. 11, 2025)

China’s Hongqi Bridge on G317 Partially Collapses in Sichuan After Slope Failure; No Injuries Reported (Nov. 11, 2025)

A section of the Hongqi Bridge on National Highway 317 in Maerkang, Sichuan province, partially collapsed on Tuesday following a mountain slope failure; local authorities said no casualties were reported. China Daily Police had already shut the 758‑meter bridge to all traffic on Monday after cracks and terrain shifts were detected nearby; worsening conditions on Tuesday triggered landslides that brought down approach spans and the roadbed, according to an official notice. Reuters The route forms part of a key overland link between China’s interior and Tibet, amplifying the regional transport impact of the disruption. Reuters Construction of the bridge was
11 November 2025
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SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

Published: 5 November 2025 At a glance SSE share price today SSE shares finished essentially flat on Wednesday, closing near 1,889p after a tight session that saw the FTSE‑100 utility trade between 1,859.45p and 1,896.50p. Turnover was ~3.62 million shares, with the previous close at 1,888p. The modest uptick keeps the stock within touching distance of its 52‑week high. Hargreaves Lansdown Leadership: Rhian Kelly starts as Chief Sustainability Officer SSE confirmed Rhian Kelly has joined this week as CSO, succeeding long‑serving sustainability lead Rachel McEwen. Kelly arrives from a comparable role at National Grid and is expected to help drive
5 November 2025
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Sudden Jefferson Parish Blackout: 9,300+ Entergy Customers Left in Dark as Cause Remains Unknown

Sudden Jefferson Parish Blackout: 9,300+ Entergy Customers Left in Dark as Cause Remains Unknown

With that, crews continued working through Saturday. Entergy and regulators say the outage underscores the urgency of grid upgrades. Federal infrastructure grants (Louisiana is slated to receive ~$1.2 billion for power grid modernization by 2030 ainvest.com) and Entergy’s own investments (about $2 billion in hardening since 2020 lailluminator.com) are cited as key to preventing future blackouts. Customers are advised to watch Entergy’s official outage map and local news for the latest restoration updates. Sources: Local reports and utility data fox8live.com wdsu.com; Louisiana Legislative Auditor findings lailluminator.com lailluminator.com; Entergy and regulators’ statements lailluminator.com lailluminator.com wdsu.com; financial analysis marketbeat.com marketbeat.com.
25 October 2025
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Brightline’s Next Stops: Cocoa & Vegas – Will High‑Speed Rail Boom or Bust?

Brightline’s Next Stops: Cocoa & Vegas – Will High‑Speed Rail Boom or Bust?

Florida’s Space Coast Station: Funding Hopes Rise Local officials on Florida’s Space Coast are betting big on Brightline. After a setback in 2024 – when the Federal Railroad Administration rejected Cocoa’s $47.46 million grant request for a station – the community has rallied to try again el-balad.com. At an October 14 Brevard County Commission meeting, Commissioner Thad Altman relayed encouraging news: staff at the SCTPO (Space Coast TPO) believe the new federal funding round gives Cocoa a much stronger shot at success el-balad.com. The federal government has earmarked $5 billion for rail projects nationwide, meaning Brightline’s Cocoa stop could secure a share
20 October 2025
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Rate Cut Fever, Crypto Records & Tariff Turmoil: August 2025’s Global Business Bombshells

Europe’s First DC Power Bridge to Africa + Fresh €55m for Tunisian SMEs: What Italy–Tunisia’s ELMED Cable and New Credit Line Mean for Growth, Jobs and Energy Prices

Key facts (what’s new & why it matters) The in‑depth report 1) What just happened? Prysmian’s award signals ELMED has moved from paperwork to execution. The regulated disclosure shows Prysmian and the TSOs finalized the tender, with a conditional contract that “could reach a value of around €460 million.” It confirms the Partanna–Mlaabi route and details installation with the Monna Lisa vessel.  emarketstorage.it Two days earlier, von der Leyen framed ELMED as a strategic Global Gateway flagship: “the first direct current link between Europe and Africa,” a physical energy bridge to accelerate a North Africa–EU “Green Corridor” for clean industry and hydrogen.  Agenzia Nova In parallel, Italy activated “Linea di Credito 55”—a
26 September 2025
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Japan’s $300 Million Undersea Cable Gamble: Inside the Global Race to Secure the Internet’s Lifelines

Japan’s $300 Million Undersea Cable Gamble: Inside the Global Race to Secure the Internet’s Lifelines

Japan’s Bold Move: Subsidizing Cable-Laying Ships Japan’s decision to bankroll NEC’s purchase of undersea cable vessels signals a major policy shift to protect the nation’s digital lifelines. According to officials, Tokyo is prepared to front hundreds of millions of dollars so that NEC – Asia’s biggest undersea cable installer – can acquire ocean-going cable-laying ships of its own tomshardware.com lightreading.com. Each such ship is a massive specialized vessel (costing about $300 million apiece) equipped to carry and slowly spool out thousands of kilometers of fiber-optic cable across ocean floors. Until now, NEC has owned zero of these, relying instead on leasing
17 September 2025
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Internet Under Siege: Cable Chaos, Satellite Surges & Digital Divide Drama (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Internet Under Siege: Cable Chaos, Satellite Surges & Digital Divide Drama (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Sources: Global news reports and press releases from Sept 9–10, 2025 (Reuters, Al Jazeera, Times of India, StateScoop, TS2 Space, and others) were used in compiling this roundup timesofindia.indiatimes.com aljazeera.com space.com reuters.com reuters.com prescottenews.com prescottenews.com prnewswire.com statescoop.com, along with statements from officials and industry leaders aljazeera.com aljazeera.com. Each development reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of global internet access – from physical infrastructure challenges and cutting-edge satellite deployments to the ongoing battles over digital rights and inclusion. The 48 hours of news around September 9–10, 2025, make one thing clear: the push to connect the world’s population continues to face both
10 September 2025
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Mystery Cable Cuts, SpaceX’s $17B Gamble & Satellite Showdowns – Internet Access Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Mystery Cable Cuts, SpaceX’s $17B Gamble & Satellite Showdowns – Internet Access Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts Undersea Cable Cuts Cripple Asia–Middle East Internet A sudden undersea communications crisis struck over the weekend as multiple fiber-optic cables were mysteriously cut in the Red Sea. On Sept 7, internet monitors reported that two critical subsea systems – the SEA-ME-WE 4 and IMEWE cables – were severed near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ts2.tech. The impact was felt across continents: connectivity slowed to a crawl or halted entirely in countries including India, Pakistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE ts2.tech. “Multiple countries including India and Pakistan have been affected” by the outage, confirmed NetBlocks, calling it a “series of subsea cable
9 September 2025
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Lightning-Fast Internet Finally Arrives in Tonga’s Far-Flung Islands? A Deep Dive into Tonga’s Connectivity Boom and Challenges

Lightning-Fast Internet Finally Arrives in Tonga’s Far-Flung Islands? A Deep Dive into Tonga’s Connectivity Boom and Challenges

Key Facts 1. Overview of Internet Access in Tonga Tonga – a Polynesian kingdom of over 170 islands – has seen dramatic improvements in internet connectivity over the past decade. Prior to 2013, Tonga’s internet was limited to expensive, slow satellite links, resulting in low penetration and high costs. This changed when the nation’s first submarine fiber-optic cable went live in August 2013, delivering affordable high-speed internet to Tongans “for the first time ever” worldbank.org. The 827 km Tonga Cable connects Nuku’alofa (the capital on Tongatapu) to Fiji, where it links into global networks worldbank.org. This milestone was heralded as
8 September 2025
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