Energy Security & Markets: The IMF chief said the US-Iran ceasefire is welcome, but energy recovery will take time as supply disruptions linger and infrastructure damage slows normalization. Geopolitics & Shipping: Even with Hormuz reopening hopes, oil and gas executives warn it could take months to restart flows and rebalance markets, with possible new tolls adding cost pressure. Policy & Inflation: ECB officials signaled they may keep lifting rates despite easing oil risks, arguing higher energy costs can stay with the euro zone longer. Grid & Affordability: A US piece argues affordability hinges on whether grids get built fast enough for electrification and demand growth. Industrial Efficiency: ABB says a 0.2% efficiency gap in large motors could cost operators up to $12B over 25 years, while IMI reports a PET bottling tech upgrade cutting compressed-air use and boosting output 10%. Workforce & Nuclear: A DOE grant backs Nebraska nuclear safety training and workforce development. Clean Energy Education: Ghana’s Energy Commission launches a renewable energy challenge for senior high schools to spur practical solutions. Business Risk: A survey says many Philippine executives fear power stability and slow policy delivery, with most open to relocating if electrification backing lags. Energy Transition Tech: SAP Labs India starts a deep-tech startup cohort focused on enterprise AI, robotics, quantum-safe security, and sustainable manufacturing.