Distributed Energy Deal: Igneo Infrastructure Partners has agreed to buy 46MW of operating distributed solar-plus-battery assets across ~240 Australian sites from Green Squares Energy, launching its Vertis Energy platform to build, own and run onsite systems for C&I customers. Grid & Storage Momentum: Australia’s NEM battery build-out continues to accelerate, with new large-scale BESS projects and falling price spreads cited across the week as renewables push power prices down. Fuel Security & Oil Refining Debate: Multiple reports track Australia’s push toward a first new oil refinery in decades, framed as a response to fuel security risks, while critics argue it locks in fossil dependence. Community Trust in Renewables: A summit snapshot says Australians back rooftop solar and batteries more than wind and solar farms, with “anti-wind” messaging blamed for eroding regional social licence. Cyber & Customer Data: Origin Energy’s breach coverage remains prominent, including the scale of affected customers and calls for stronger protections. Policy & Regional Energy Politics: ASEAN talks are described as producing limited immediate action on energy shocks and security, even as Australia stays engaged.