Grid & Markets: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is set to rule by end-June on whether AI data centers or existing power customers pay for grid expansion, a decision that could reshape transmission planning and electricity bills. Clean Energy Policy: The IEA and partners are urging stronger government involvement to speed clean tech deployment, warning that ambition still isn’t translating into delivery fast enough. Nuclear Race: Analyses and reporting highlight China’s rapid nuclear buildout as AI-driven power demand and geopolitical shocks intensify the push for reliable baseload. Regional Grid Building: Malaysia’s nuclear ambitions get a boost from IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, while ASEAN leaders say the Asean Power Grid will hinge on member countries upgrading infrastructure. Corporate Deals: Meta and CleanMax signed a ~900 MW clean energy procurement deal in India, and SLB teamed with Qualcomm on edge AI for energy operations. Power Sector Moves: JSW Energy agreed to acquire Maruti Clean Coal & Power (300 MW) for ₹1,410 crore to expand thermal capacity. Reliability & Outages: Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya plant was reconnected to the grid after repairs, ending a multi-day external power loss. Project Bottlenecks: Bangladesh’s Jamalpur Economic Zone is stalling as gas connections lag, leaving nearly $200m in investments unable to start operations. Transmission/Infrastructure: Sabah launched a RM198m phase to strengthen East Coast power transmission and improve reliability. Nuclear Expansion in India: Uttar Pradesh cleared water arrangements for two proposed nuclear plants at Narora and Prayagraj, moving feasibility work forward.