Niamey asserts control over its uranium resources by authorising open market sales of Somaïr’s production, formerly operated by France’s Orano, amid ongoing legal disputes.
The Australian government opens Tender 8 to secure 16 GWh of storage, for the first time including aggregated portfolios of 5 to 30 MW within the National Electricity Market.

TotalEnergies sells 40% of two Nigerian licences to Chevron in strategic deal

TotalEnergies restructures its stake in offshore licences PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 by bringing in Chevron at 40%, while retaining operatorship, as part of a broader refocus of its deepwater portfolio in Nigeria.
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European governments want to add review and safeguard mechanisms to the trade deal with Washington to prevent a potential surge of US imports from disrupting their industrial base.
Aker Solutions has signed a six-year frame agreement with ConocoPhillips for maintenance and modification services on the Eldfisk and Ekofisk offshore fields, with an option to extend for another six years.

France: B100 and E85 biofuels maintain their tax niche despite doubts

The rejection of the removal of tax benefits for B100 and E85 biofuels preserves a favourable fiscal framework for an agricultural sector under pressure, despite uncertainty over actual environmental gains.
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Q ENERGY France and the Association of Rural Mayors of France have entered a strategic partnership to develop local electrification and support France's energy sovereignty through rural territories.
Iranian authorities intercepted a vessel carrying 350,000 litres of fuel in the Persian Gulf, tightening control over strategic maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

ACWA Power and Aramco secure $8.2bn financing for 15 GW renewable projects

ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO have secured $8.2bn in financing to develop seven solar and wind power plants with a combined capacity of 15 GW in Saudi Arabia, under the national programme overseen by the Ministry of Energy.
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Chinese group Autel has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAEV to develop smart-charging infrastructure and energy solutions tailored to the extreme climate of the United Arab Emirates.
With a strategic investment in a 200 MWh facility, European Energy strengthens its industrial position in Denmark and energises the Nordic battery storage market.

BW Ideol takes 15% stake in Méditerranée Grand Large floating wind project

BW Ideol Projects Company acquires a minority stake in the Méditerranée Grand Large project, strengthening its partnership with EDF power solutions and Maple Power in the Mediterranean floating offshore wind sector.
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JA Solar unveils a pioneering white paper on photovoltaic systems in arid regions, with a module designed to withstand extreme desert conditions and improve long-term energy yield.
Shikoku Electric Power lowers its acquisition threshold for solar projects to 500kWAC and calls for proposals to develop floating plants on reservoirs of at least 15,000m².

Canadian Solar commissions 20 MWAC solar plant in Japan under 25-year virtual PPA

Canadian Solar has started delivering non-fossil certificates from a new 20 MWAC solar plant in Okayama under a 25-year virtual power purchase agreement with a Japanese company.
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Hydro-Québec reports a 29% increase in net income over nine months in 2025, supported by a profitable export strategy and financial gains from an asset sale.
North Atlantic France finalizes the acquisition of Esso S.A.F. at the agreed per-share price and formalizes the new name, North Atlantic Energies, marking a key step in the reorganization of its operations in France.

Imperial Petroleum raises $60mn through direct share and warrant offering

Greek shipowner Imperial Petroleum has secured $60mn via a private placement with institutional investors to strengthen liquidity for general corporate purposes.
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Ecopetrol plans between $5.57bn and $6.84bn in investments for 2026, aiming to maintain production, optimise infrastructure and ensure profitability despite a moderate crude oil market.
Ecopetrol has reached a conditional agreement to acquire seven companies holding photovoltaic projects across four Colombian departments, for a total potential of 88.2 MWp.
The Canadian government introduces major legislative changes to the Energy Efficiency Act to support its national strategy and adapt to the realities of digital commerce.
Quebec becomes the only Canadian province where a carbon price still applies directly to fuels, as Ottawa eliminated the public-facing carbon tax in April 2025.

TEPCO could restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant as early as January

The Niigata prefectural assembly will vote on the restart of Unit 6, potentially marking TEPCO’s first reactor relaunch since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
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The new Vunumoya station, built for over $58mn in 18 months, marks a strategic step toward integrating 900 MW of renewable energy in the mining region of Mpumalanga.
The agreement will enable Bisleri to meet 48% of the electricity needs at its Sahibabad site through solar power supplied by Sunsure, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by nearly 2,700 tons.

InCommodities signs 15-year storage deal with AMPYR in Australia

AMPYR Australia and InCommodities have signed a 15-year partnership for the Bulabul BESS project, marking the Danish trader’s first long-term commitment in the Australian energy storage market.
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Vikram Solar has commissioned a new 5 GW automated plant in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, raising its total capacity to 9.5 GW and marking a key milestone in its industrial expansion strategy in India.
The Norwegian government has initiated a consultation with neighbouring countries on its modular nuclear power plant project in Aure and Heim, in accordance with the Espoo Convention.

Scatec secures 1.1 GW solar PPA to supply Egyptalum amid CBAM pressure

Norwegian group Scatec is developing a 1.1 GW solar plant with 200 MWh of storage for Egypt Aluminium, under a 25-year contract backed by the EIB, AfDB and EBRD.
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GreenYellow has signed a major energy deal with Dohome to deploy 10.5 MWp of solar and 13 MWh of storage across 15 sites, marking one of the largest hybrid projects in Thailand’s retail sector.
CO₂ removal techniques are moving from lab-scale to national and corporate strategies, but their development remains constrained without a clear legal framework and targeted incentives on the carbon market.

India invests $872mn to locally produce rare earth permanent magnets

New Delhi launches a 72.8 bn INR incentive plan to build a 6,000-tonne domestic capacity for permanent magnets, amid rising Chinese export restrictions on critical components.
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The rise of CfDs, PPAs and capacity mechanisms signals a structural shift: markets alone no longer cover 10–30-year financing needs, while spot prices have surged 400% in Europe since 2019.
Turkish company Aksa Enerji has signed a 20-year contract with Sonabel for the commissioning of a thermal power plant in Ouagadougou, aiming to strengthen Burkina Faso’s energy supply by the end of 2026.

Antin plans to sell Idex, valued up to €4 bn, by 2026

Antin Infrastructure Partners is preparing to sell Idex in early 2026, with four North American funds competing for a strategic asset in the European district heating market.
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The Khor Mor gas field, operated by Pearl Petroleum, was hit by an armed drone, halting production and causing power outages affecting 80% of Kurdistan’s electricity capacity.
EDF could sell up to 100% of its US renewables unit, valued at nearly €4bn ($4.35bn), to focus on French nuclear projects amid rising debt and growing political uncertainty in the United States.

CPC pipeline restarts after strikes, but pressure remains on Kazakhstan

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed loadings in Novorossiisk after a Ukrainian attack, but geopolitical tensions persist over Kazakh oil flows through this strategic Black Sea corridor.
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The European Union is facilitating the use of force majeure to exit Russian gas contracts by 2028, a risky strategy for companies still bound by strict legal clauses.
The He Dreiht offshore wind farm delivers its first MWh as the German auction model stalls, offering EnBW and its institutional investors a strategic showcase.

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