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March 2, 2021

RTE and Nexans launch an industrial chain to recycle 600 tonnes of aluminium per year
RTE and Nexans announce the creation of a recycling chain dedicated to aluminium from electrical cables, targeting 600 tonnes annually and covering the entire industrial cycle from collection to production.
Three researchers win the 2025 Global Energy Prize for technological advances
Three scientists from China, the United States and Russia are laureates of the 2025 Global Energy Prize, honoured for their work on high-voltage power lines, fuel-cell catalysts and pulsed energy technologies.

Rio Tinto: five strategic priorities to close a 40% valuation discount

Rio Tinto’s new CEO inherits a significant stock market discount and will need to overcome major regulatory, operational, and financial hurdles to swiftly restore the company's appeal to international investors, according to a Wood Mackenzie analysis.
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Westbridge launches Fontus, a strategic 380 MW data centre in Colorado
Westbridge Renewable Energy enters digital infrastructure market with Fontus, a 380 MW data centre campus in Colorado, positioned to meet strong growth in US cloud and artificial intelligence services.
Borr Drilling raises $102.5mn through issuance of 50 million ordinary shares
Offshore drilling company Borr Drilling Limited announced the completion of an initial tranche issuance of 30 million ordinary shares out of the planned 50 million, raising $61.5mn towards the total goal of $102.5mn.

EDF Restructures Governance to Accelerate Nuclear and Hydroelectric Projects

EDF announces a new internal organization with key executive appointments to enhance decision-making efficiency and expedite the revival of nuclear and hydroelectric projects central to its industrial strategy.
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Rubis unveils half-year report on liquidity agreement with Exane BNP Paribas
Rubis announces half-year results of its liquidity agreement managed by Exane BNP Paribas, totalling 241,328 shares exchanged for an aggregate amount of €6.5mn in the first half of 2025.
CNOOC appoints Zhang Chuanjiang as new chairman to lead global strategy
Chinese oil giant CNOOC Limited appoints Zhang Chuanjiang as chairman, entrusting this experienced engineer to head the group's board of directors, strategic committee, and sustainability committee from July 8.

PTT Oil posts record profit and accelerates expansion in Asia

PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.
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Shell forecasts decline in key business activities in second quarter
Shell revises downward its forecasts for the second quarter of 2025, anticipating notably a decline in Integrated Gas and Upstream segments, impacted by reduced volumes and lower profitability in several major activities.
Subsea 7 secures sizeable subsea contract for Egyptian tie-back
The Luxembourg-based group will handle engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation of flexible pipelines and umbilicals to link a new field to Egypt’s existing offshore infrastructure, with offshore work scheduled for 2026.

Octopus Energy prepares $14 billion spin-off of Kraken

British firm Octopus Energy is considering a £10 billion spin-off of Kraken Technologies, involving an upcoming minority stake sale, and has initiated preliminary discussions with banks to oversee the strategic operation within the next year.
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Ardian completes Akuo takeover and installs Bruno Bensasson at the helm
Investment fund Ardian finalises its takeover of Akuo and appoints former Électricité de France executive Bruno Bensasson to steer the renewable-energy developer’s growth towards five gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030.
TotalEnergies acquires 1.5 GW of AES renewable assets in the Caribbean
TotalEnergies acquires 50% of AES' renewable portfolio in the Dominican Republic following a previous purchase of 30% of similar assets in Puerto Rico, consolidating 1.5 GW of solar, wind, and battery storage capacities in the Caribbean.

TotalEnergies sells 50% of its renewable assets in Portugal for €178.5mn

TotalEnergies is selling half of a 604 MW Portuguese energy portfolio to the Japanese consortium MM Capital, Daiwa Energy and Mizuho Leasing for €178.5mn, retaining operation and future commercialisation of the assets concerned.
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Q ENERGY raises €109 million from BPCE Energeco for renewable projects
Q ENERGY France secures a bank financing of €109 million arranged by BPCE Energeco to build four new energy production facilities, totalling 55 MW of wind and solar capacity by the end of 2024.
Shell forced to amend two annual reports following EY’s compliance breach
Shell announces amendment of two annual reports after notification by Ernst & Young of non-compliance with SEC auditor partner rotation rules; however, financial statements remain unchanged.

Ecopetrol obtains authorization to expand its sustainable bond issuance program

The Financial Superintendency of Colombia approves an amendment to Ecopetrol’s local bonds and commercial paper program, enabling issuance of sustainable, indexed, or in-kind repayable instruments.
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ABO Energy sells its Greek subsidiary to HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings
ABO Energy is selling its subsidiary ABO Energy Hellas and an energy project portfolio of approximately 1.5 gigawatts to HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings, thus refocusing its strategic resources towards other markets, notably Germany, without major financial impact anticipated for 2025.
Iberdrola increases supplementary dividend by 16.5% to €0.409 per share
Iberdrola announces a supplementary dividend of €0.409 per share for 2024 under the "Iberdrola Retribución Flexible" programme, bringing the total annual remuneration to €0.645 per share, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.6%.
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Permex Petroleum raises US$2mn through convertible debentures to support operations
Canada allocates $16mn to modernise grids and drive energy innovation in the Maritimes
MN8 Energy raises $575mn with Natixis CIB to strengthen its US solar debt
Saudi Aramco Sharply Raises Crude Prices for Asia in August
Global PV inverter shipments reach 589 GWac as Asia-Pacific dominates in 2024
Suspicion of Collusion: Formal Investigation Launched into Czech Energy Auction
The Czech regulatory authority launches an investigation into suspected collusion involving several major actors in the awarding of a thermal power plant, putting transparency of a strategic transaction for the energy sector at stake.
DR Congo replaces cobalt export ban with quota system
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to replace its temporary ban on cobalt hydroxide exports with quotas, aiming to balance global demand, secure revenue, and stabilize market fluctuations.

European Energy secures EUR 145mn loan for wind and solar projects in Lithuania

European Energy secured EUR 145mn in financing from SEB and Swedbank to support wind, solar, and storage assets in Lithuania, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy.
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Greenvolt sells 231 MW of energy projects in Spain to Transiziona for €195mn
Greenvolt Group finalised the sale of 28 solar and wind projects to Transiziona, valued at €195mn, bringing total asset sales to €530mn in 2025 as part of its pan-European strategy.
Aegis Vopak Terminals goes public in Mumbai with €2.7bn valuation
Royal Vopak’s Indian joint venture rose nearly 3% on its first trading day in Mumbai, reaching an implied valuation of €2.7bn ($2.93bn).

Davidson Kempner acquires Swire Energy Services to strengthen offshore presence

US investment fund Davidson Kempner has reached an agreement to acquire Swire Energy Services, a provider of offshore equipment, strengthening its position in the global energy market.
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ACWA Power to invest up to $10 billion in Malaysia for energy projects
Saudi-based ACWA Power has signed strategic agreements in Malaysia to develop up to 12.5 GW of energy capacity by 2040, with a potential investment of $10 billion.
Fusion Fuel plans £50mn strategic acquisition in UK fuel distribution
Fusion Fuel Green has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a private UK-based fuel distribution company generating $58mn in revenue, through a £50mn debt-equity structured transaction.

ExxonMobil enters exclusive talks to sell its stake in Esso S.A.F.

ExxonMobil plans to sell its 82.89% stake in Esso S.A.F. to North Atlantic France, valuing shares based on €1.49bn cash holdings and a price subject to several adjustments.
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TotalEnergies maintains its strategy despite economic pressures and activism
Patrick Pouyanné reassures shareholders by confirming TotalEnergies' strategic direction, combining hydrocarbons and low-carbon electricity, despite an unstable economic environment and climate activist protests in Paris.
SSE invests £2.9bn in infrastructure and reports stable profit for 2024/25
UK-based SSE recorded an adjusted operating profit of £2.42bn for fiscal year 2024/25, supported by record investments in networks and renewable energy.

Iberdrola acquires Electra del Maestrazgo’s electricity network to strengthen investments

Iberdrola has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution, supply and energy generation activities of Electra del Maestrazgo, a family-owned company operating in Castellón and Teruel, for an undisclosed amount.
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John Bryson, former CEO of Edison International, dies at 81 after a landmark career
John Bryson, a key figure in the American energy sector, has died at the age of 81. The former CEO of Edison International played a decisive role during California’s electricity crisis.
New York approves $5 billion plan for electrification and energy efficiency
New York state regulators have approved a $5 billion budget for energy efficiency and electrification programmes, set to launch on January 1, 2026.

Aircela launches a machine that produces gasoline from air and electricity

Aircela has introduced a unit capable of producing gasoline directly from air, water, and renewable electricity, without using fossil resources.
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Sustainability Partners takes control of Ecofin’s renewable assets in the United States
Sustainability Partners will now manage the operational oversight of Ecofin’s U.S. portfolio, comprising solar and wind projects under contract with investment-grade electricity providers.
Strathcona sells Montney assets for $2.84bn and acquires rail terminal
Strathcona Resources reshapes its portfolio with the $2.84bn sale of Montney gas assets and a $45mn acquisition of the Hardisty Rail Terminal to refocus on heavy oil operations.

Eni sells 20% of Plenitude to Ares in $13bn valuation deal

Italian group Eni enters exclusive talks with Ares to sell a minority stake in Plenitude as part of a targeted funding strategy for its low-carbon subsidiaries.
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SBM Offshore reports 27% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025
SBM Offshore posted quarterly revenue of $1,103mn, driven by the Turnkey segment, while maintaining full-year targets and advancing the deployment of its floating units scheduled for 2025.
Shell reports over $28bn in payments to governments in 2024
Shell paid $28.1bn to governments in 2024 for its extractive activities, with major flows reported in Nigeria, Malaysia and Oman, according to its regulatory disclosure in the United Kingdom.

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