Grid Stress, Local Politics: Catanduanes (Philippines) is seeing worsening rotational brownouts—now up to eight hours a day—prompting Rep. Jose Teves Jr. to push Congress for concrete fixes and long-term plans. AI Power Demand, Data Centers: Schneider Electric says India’s data center business is set to grow faster than its core operations as AI-ready infrastructure demand accelerates, with data centers already 15%-20% of its India revenue. Nuclear, Risk Management: Markel and Willis launched a specialist nuclear insurance facility, signaling renewed investor appetite as nuclear projects expand alongside AI-driven power growth. Renewables Buildout: Fortescue has started a 690 MW solar farm plus a 650 MWh battery in Western Australia, part of its “Pilbara Green Grid” push to cut diesel and gas. Energy Security, War Spillover: Power outages were reported in Russia’s Belgorod after a missile strike, with damage to energy infrastructure. Storage Momentum (India): Jupiter Electric Mobility signed MoUs for 110 MWh of BESS projects, targeting a bigger FY27 orderbook.