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Morocco faces Russian and European dilemma over cybersecurity of its interconnections
Between the Russian cooperation proposal and European cybersecurity requirements, Morocco must secure its energy infrastructure while consolidating its electricity exports to Spain.
Canada invests USD 9.6 million to modernize Ontario’s power grid
Ottawa funds five projects aimed at strengthening Ontario’s grid interconnection and reliability, integrating smart technologies and expanding local producers’ access to electricity markets.

JCP&L invests $15.4M in modernising Hunterdon County’s electric grid

Jersey Central Power & Light is investing in a programme to strengthen power lines and electrical equipment to improve service reliability for more than 3,600 customers in eight New Jersey communities.
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The global microgrid market is expected to reach $116.5bn by 2032
Driven by rising demand for energy resilience, the global microgrid market is projected to grow by 15.6% annually between 2025 and 2032, according to SkyQuest Technology Consulting.
Taihan secures $80.2M contract for 400 kV network in Singapore
Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.

Australia: Marinus Link receives federal approval for a 1,500 MW submarine cable

The 1,500 MW Marinus Link project has received federal environmental approval, launching a major new submarine interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.
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Google and Indiana Michigan Power agree to integrate energy flexibility in Fort Wayne
Indiana Michigan Power and Google sign a contract to establish flexible management of electricity demand, aiming to support network stability amid industrial and digital growth in the Fort Wayne region.
XKIG acquires River City Construction and strengthens its position in the United States
XKIG expands its presence in the US energy infrastructure market by integrating River City Construction, a specialist in construction and maintenance for power grids, telecommunications and renewable energy.

CenterPoint Energy launches $53 billion plan to strengthen Houston’s grid and interconnection

CenterPoint Energy plans to hire nearly 800 specialised technicians and launch a training programme to support more than $53 billion in investments in the Greater Houston area’s electric interconnection network by 2030.
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EU-UK: NESO and ENTSO-E agreement for interconnection and regulation of the electricity grid
The agreement concluded between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and ENTSO-E marks a new stage in the coordinated management of the electricity interconnection between the United Kingdom and the European Union, integrating shared regulatory and security axes.
The Bundesnetzagentur approves the final section of the SuedOstLink in Bavaria
The green light has been given for the final stretch of the SuedOstLink between Pfreimd and Nittenau, allowing the entire direct current line project to move forward to its scheduled commissioning in 2027.

The Department of Energy withdraws a $4.9bn guarantee for Grain Belt Express

The Department of Energy cancels the $4.9bn federal guarantee intended for Grain Belt Express, an electrical interconnection planned between Kansas and Missouri.
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ScottishPower completes the installation of the first section of export cable for East Anglia Three
The first section of the export cable for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has been installed, marking a key milestone in the interconnection project between the offshore site and the UK's onshore grid.
Taipower measures grid inertia in real-time to secure renewable interconnection
Taiwan Power Company unveils unprecedented real-time grid inertia measurement results, confirming increased capacity of the electricity network to accommodate enhanced renewable interconnections, using Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix® platform.

Cox secures $64mn contract to interconnect Paraguay’s electricity grid

Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.
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Abu Dhabi Fund allocates $205mn to connect Gulf electricity grids
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has granted AED752mn ($205mn) financing to the Gulf Interconnection Authority to connect the electricity grids of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional energy exchange.
France: EDF and Marcegaglia conclude a ten-year electricity agreement in Fos-sur-Mer
EDF and Italy’s Marcegaglia signed a letter of intent for a ten-year nuclear electricity supply contract, covering half of the energy needs for the future industrial site in Fos-sur-Mer starting from 2029.

UK refuses to finance subsea electrical link with Morocco

The British government declines to support the subsea electrical interconnection project valued at £24bn ($33bn) linking Morocco to the UK, citing high financial risks and incompatibilities with its national energy strategy.
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EIB funds €1.6bn for the submarine interconnection between France and Spain
The European Investment Bank is providing €1.6bn ($1.73bn) for the first submarine power cable between Spain and France, a 400 km link that will raise exchange capacity to 5 000 MW by 2028.
Nepal Exports Its First Megawatts of Electricity to Bangladesh
Nepal, through the Indian grid, has started delivering its first megawatts to Bangladesh, officially becoming an energy exporter during the monsoon season, in line with a recent tripartite agreement signed with its neighbors.
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Georgia Power launches targeted upgrades on its aging hydropower fleet
Metacon confirms partial delivery and receives EUR 14.9 million
Soluna crosses one gigawatt milestone with two new data centres in Texas
Canadian Utilities secures AUC approval for Yellowhead gas pipeline project
China: 25 GW of coal approved in H1 2025, commissioning surges
TotalEnergies Invests USD 10.5 Billion in Suriname’s First Offshore Oil Project
TotalEnergies, in partnership with APA Corporation, has confirmed a USD 10.5 billion investment to develop Block 58 off the coast of Suriname. The project aims to exploit the oil resources from the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, with reserves estimated at over 750 million barrels. The fields, located 150 kilometers offshore, will be developed using a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit capable of processing up to 220,000 barrels per day.
OPEC cuts demand forecasts in the face of rising rival production
OPEC is revising its oil demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025 downwards, due to weak economic growth and increased supply from its competitors.

Chaberton Energy starts 2.9 MW solar project in Howard County

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Uganda: 21 activists arrested during a march against the EACOP project
In Uganda, 21 activists were arrested in Kampala for protesting against the EACOP oil project, backed by international players, highlighting the economic and geopolitical tensions surrounding this initiative.
Georgia launches its first refinery to secure its energy supply
Georgia begins construction of its first oil refinery at Kulevi, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy autonomy.

Masdar and TotalEnergies launch green hydrogen SAF project

Masdar and TotalEnergies are collaborating to transform green hydrogen into methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Abu Dhabi, aiming to decarbonize the aviation and shipping sectors.
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Zambia turns to South Africa and Zimbabwe for electricity
Zambia will import 200 MW of electricity from South Africa and Zimbabwe to compensate for severe power cuts caused by prolonged drought.
EDF inaugurates CEME 1, Chile’s largest solar power plant
EDF and Generadora Metropolitana launch CEME 1, a 480 MW solar power plant in the Atacama desert, to supply 500,000 homes.
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Pipeline rupture: South Sudan faces major economic crisis

South Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis following the rupture of a pipeline crucial to its oil exports. This situation accentuates inflation and plunges the population into growing insecurity.
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European Energy secures 500MW of grid connections in Romania
European Energy obtains approval for 500 MW of wind and solar projects in Romania, taking a key step towards their realization.
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United Kingdom: British General Election 2024
The 2024 UK general election pits the Labour Party and Conservative Party against each other with distinct energy visions focused on renewables and decarbonization strategies.
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France: Marine Energies create 8,300 jobs and increase sales by 2023

By 2023, marine renewable energies, dominated by offshore wind power, had generated over 8,300 jobs and doubled their sales, with strong growth in exports.
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Ecuador: 11% increase in petrol prices triggers strong reactions
Ecuador is facing an almost 11% increase in the price of gasoline, a decision likely to provoke further protests in a country where fuel subsidies are a highly sensitive issue.
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Russia Exceeds OPEC+ Oil Production Quotas in May
In May, Russia exceeded OPEC+ production quotas, but is committed to meeting its obligations by September 2025.
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French start-up Hopium goes into receivership and falls on the stock market

French start-up Hopium, which promised the first hydrogen-powered sedan, has announced that it has been placed in receivership, leading to a 40% fall in its share price, but claims to have found the funding to continue its activities and develop its fuel cell technology.
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City of Richmond approves Raven SR bioenergy project
Raven SR takes a crucial step towards renewable hydrogen production by obtaining a permit for its bioenergy project in Richmond, California. This approval marks a significant step forward in the conversion of organic waste into clean fuels and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Nigeria: President Buhari inaugurates a mega-refinery before its commissioning
Nigerian president inaugurates Dangote's mega-refinery, offering the prospect of solving shortages and creating revenue. However, analysts doubt the actual start-up date of the refinery, which could be delayed until the end of 2024.

Fidelis New Energy builds its first large-scale facility for the management of captured CO2 in Denmark

Denmark takes a major step forward in the management of captured CO2 with the construction of its first large-scale facility in Aalborg. The Port of Aalborg and Fidelis New Energy unveil ambitious plans to process up to four million tons of CO2 per year, contributing to the country's emission reduction.
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Floating offshore wind may be the solution to decarbonizing the U.S.
Floating wind resources are poised to become a crucial part of the U.S. energy transition. A look back at the industry's rapid growth prospects, the U.S. Department of Energy's ambitious goals, and development opportunities in California, Oregon and the Gulf of Maine.
France: The Senate votes one last time to revive nuclear power
The right-wing majority Senate has largely approved the nuclear revival bill to speed up the construction of new reactors, despite the opposition of the ecologist group, before the final adoption expected on May 16 in the National Assembly.