Energy & Power Deals: NHPC signed a 40-year power purchase agreement with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company for electricity from its 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Project in Arunachal Pradesh, locking in long-term clean supply. Grid-Scale Storage Push: Hitachi Energy won its first India BESS order—165 MW/330 MWh in Andhra Pradesh—signaling growing demand for grid stability as renewables expand. Logistics Tech in Manufacturing: Jabil opened an AI-enabled Intelligent Logistics Hub in Penang, adding inventory visibility, traceability and autonomous robots to support complex electronics supply chains. Fuel Quality for Shipping: Lloyd’s Register’s FOBAS report warns that some fuels that pass routine ISO checks can still cause onboard operational problems, with stability and compatibility issues increasingly showing up after bunkering. Cold Chain & Pharma Logistics: FedEx launched FedEx Life Sciences, building a dedicated network for temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments and citing its IATA CEIV Pharma corporate certification. Storage Policy Watch: A town board in Potsdam tabled a proposed six-month moratorium on large-scale battery storage, with officials debating scope and first-responder readiness. Maritime Finance: TOP Ships agreed to sell a tanker newbuilding-related SPV for about $6.25 million, with delivery targeted for 2029. Disruption Risk: Nichiri frozen-food logistics resumed shipments after cyberattack disruptions, highlighting how cyber incidents can quickly ripple through refrigerated supply chains.