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GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor has passed a key regulatory hurdle in the United Kingdom, opening the door to potential commercial deployment, despite no current plans for construction.
JA Solar has launched a microgrid combining 5.2 MW of solar and 2.61 MWh of storage at an industrial site in Sicily, marking its first application of the "PV+Storage+X" model in Italy.
Independent power producer GreenGo strengthens its portfolio to 193 MW under public schemes, after winning a new 48 MW solar project through the FER X NZIA programme.
The Norwegian government has allocated two areas of the Utsira Nord project to the Equinor–Vårgrønn and EDF–Deep Wind Offshore consortia, launching a preparatory phase before a competitive state aid auction.
OPEC expects crude demand from its members to reach 43 million barrels per day in 2026, nearly matching current OPEC+ output, contrasting with oversupply forecasts from other institutions.
Italy awarded over 1.1 gigawatts to 88 solar projects using no Chinese equipment, in a European first, at an average tariff of €66.38/MWh, 17% above previous auctions.
Sinexcel has installed a 2MW/8MWh energy storage system in Matsusaka, marking a breakthrough in a regulated market after five years of technical partnerships and gradual deployment in Japan.
Potentia Energy has secured $553mn in financing to optimise its operational renewable assets and support the delivery of six new projects totalling over 600 MW of capacity across Australia.
Inlyte Energy has successfully completed factory validation testing of its first full-scale iron-sodium battery, witnessed by Southern Company, paving the way for a pilot installation in the United States in early 2026.
A new independent study shows that maintaining aging coal plants increases electricity bills in Kentucky, while a renewable-based energy portfolio could generate up to $2.6bn in savings by 2050.
Molten salt reactor developer Natura Resources has acquired Shepherd Power and partnered with NOV to scale up modular reactor manufacturing by the next decade.
The Australian government has launched the opening of five offshore gas exploration blocks in the Otway Basin, highlighting a clear priority for southeast supply security amid risks of shortages by 2028, despite an ambitious official climate policy.
China National Nuclear Corporation expects commercial operation in 2026 for its ACP100 reactor, following successful cold testing and completion of critical structures in 2025.
BlackRock sold 7.1% of Spanish company Naturgy for €1.7bn ($1.99bn) through an accelerated bookbuild managed by JPMorgan, reducing its stake to 11.42%.
The United States seized a vessel suspected of transporting sanctioned oil from Iran and Venezuela, prompting a strong reaction from Nicolás Maduro's government.
Drax plans to convert its 1,000-acre site in Yorkshire into a data centre by 2027, repurposing former coal infrastructure and existing grid connections.
The International Energy Agency lowers its global oil supply forecast for 2026 while slightly raising demand growth expectations amid improved macroeconomic conditions.
Queensland, Australia's leading coal-producing state, has scrapped its 2035 renewable energy targets, citing competitiveness and energy cost stability as key priorities.
EDF has inaugurated a synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to enhance the stability of an isolated power grid, an unprecedented initiative aiming to reduce dependence on thermal plants and the risk of prolonged outages.
South Sudanese authorities have been granted responsibility for securing the strategic Heglig oilfield following an agreement with both warring parties in Sudan.
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ACWA Power and Bapco Energies signed a joint development agreement for a solar power plant integrated with storage technology in eastern Saudi Arabia, to supply electricity to Bahrain.
The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs has opened a tender to select a site and conduct initial environmental studies for a 600 MW nuclear power plant, marking a decisive step for the country’s energy future.
Samsung SDI will supply LFP cells for energy storage systems in the United States starting in 2027, under a multi-year deal valued at $1.53bn.
The British company begins the initial production phase of Morocco's Tendrara gas field, activating a ten-year contract with Afriquia Gaz amid phased technical investments.
Shell acquires 60% of Block 2C in the Orange Basin, commits to drilling three wells and paying a $25mn signing bonus to PetroSA, pending regulatory approval in South Africa.
Rising wholesale electricity prices in 2025 are strengthening margins for coal and gas-fired plants in the United States, with the profitability gap between the two narrowing significantly.
The Energy Information Administration revises its gas price estimates upward for late 2025 and early 2026, in response to strong consumption linked to a December cold snap.
Malgré la pression exercée sur le gouvernement vénézuélien, Washington ne cherche pas à exclure Caracas de l’OPEP, misant sur une influence indirecte au sein du cartel pour défendre ses intérêts énergétiques.
Kazakhstan redirects part of its oil production to China following the drone attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, without a full export halt.
GE Vernova is working with the US government to increase its yttrium stockpiles, a critical metal now facing export restrictions from China, disrupting global industrial supply chains.
The European Commission has approved Poland's financial support plan for its first nuclear power plant, a €42bn project backed by public funding, state guarantees, and a contract for difference mechanism.
The European Commission is set to launch a massive plan to modernise electricity transmission networks, including eight key projects, reinforced storage capacity, and the creation of cross-border hydrogen corridors.
Venture Global denies Shell’s claims of fraud in an LNG cargo arbitration and accuses the oil major of breaching arbitration confidentiality.
The American oil group now plans to invest $20 billion in low-emission technologies by 2030, down from the $30 billion initially announced one year earlier.
Driven by mobility and alkaline electrolysis, the global green hydrogen market is projected to grow at a rate of 60 % annually, reaching $74.81bn in 2032 from $2.79bn in 2025.
The Valera LNG carrier delivered a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Portovaya, establishing a new energy route between Russia and China outside Western regulatory reach.
South Stream Transport B.V., operator of the offshore section of the TurkStream pipeline, has moved its headquarters from Rotterdam to Budapest to protect itself from further legal seizures amid ongoing sanctions and disputes linked to Ukraine.
Six European nuclear authorities have completed the second phase of a joint review of the Nuward modular reactor, a key step toward aligning regulatory frameworks for small nuclear reactors across Europe.
Facing a structural electricity surplus, the government commits to releasing a new Multiannual Energy Programme by Christmas, as aligning supply, demand and investments becomes a key industrial and budgetary issue.
A coalition of eight EU countries plans a series of public auctions to secure e-SAF production, responding to a lack of final investment decisions despite over 40 projects identified.
