Alexandre Kinche

CrossBoundary Energy raises $200mn with Standard Bank and MIGA guarantee for industrial projects in Africa

CrossBoundary Energy secures a $200mn multi-project debt facility, backed by Standard Bank and a $495mn MIGA guarantee, to supply solar and storage solutions for industrial and mining clients across up to 20 African countries.

Mercuria raises $2.3bn to strengthen its energy presence in Asia

Mercuria finalises an Asian syndicated loan refinancing with a 35% increase from 2024, consolidating its strategic position in the region.

Major US companies increase their presence at COP30 despite Washington

Sixty Fortune 100 companies are attending COP30, illustrating a growing disconnect between federal US policy and corporate strategies facing international climate regulations.
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Tanmiah launches geothermal poultry site and signs three strategic energy agreements

Tanmiah Food Company signed three memorandums of understanding to reduce its emissions and launched the region’s first poultry facility cooled by geothermal energy, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions.

Subsea7 reports 27% increase in adjusted EBITDA in third quarter

Subsea7 posted higher operating profit and a record order backlog, supported by long-term contracts in the Subsea and Renewables segments.

Adnoc strengthens ties with China through new energy deals in Shanghai

Adnoc signed multiple agreements with Chinese groups during CIIE, expanding commercial exchange and industrial cooperation with Beijing in oil, gas and petrochemical materials.
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Cenovus raises $2.6bn in bonds and announces debt buyback

Cenovus Energy completed a $2.6bn cross-border bond issuance and plans to repurchase over $1.7bn in maturing notes as part of active debt management.

Siemens Energy invests €2bn in transformer plants to secure growth

The German group is concentrating its industrial investments on Grid Technologies to expand capacity in a strained market, while maintaining an ambitious shareholder return programme.

Enerfip acquires Lumo and exceeds 50% market share in France

Enerfip completes its first external growth operation by acquiring Lumo from Société Générale, consolidating its position in France’s energy-focused crowdfunding market.
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Schneider Electric signs $1.9bn deal to cool AI data centres

French group Schneider Electric will supply Switch with cooling and power systems for a major project in the United States, as energy demand driven by artificial intelligence intensifies.

PowerChina accelerates its investments in renewable energy in Africa

Chinese group PowerChina is strengthening its hydroelectric, solar and gas projects across the African continent, aiming to raise the share of its African revenues to 45% of its international activities by 2030.

Schneider Electric establishes new North American headquarters at Boston’s Winthrop Center

The French energy group triples its office space in Boston with a new headquarters featuring a customer experience centre and integrated smart technologies. Opening is scheduled for mid-2026.
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Shell extends exchange premium after collecting $6.2bn in notes

Shell extends its early participation premium to all eligible holders after collecting over $6.2bn in validly tendered notes as part of its financial restructuring operation.

Krista Tanner appointed CEO of ITC Holdings to succeed Linda Apsey in 2026

After 23 years at ITC Holdings Corp., Chief Executive Officer Linda Apsey will retire in March 2026. She will be replaced by Krista Tanner, current President of the company, who will also join the Board of Directors.

ReGen III secures $3.975mn in sub-agreements under debenture exchange

ReGen III confirmed receipt of $3.975mn in sub-agreements tied to its convertible debenture exchange programme, involving over 97% of participating holders.
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Enkraft increases pressure on ABO Energy amid contested sale process

Activist fund Enkraft demands governance guarantees as ABO Energy’s founding families prepare a change of control, under an open market listing and KGaA structure that offers limited protection to minority shareholders.

CNPC launches power subsidiary to accelerate its energy strategy

China National Petroleum Corp has inaugurated a new electricity-focused entity in Beijing, marking a strategic step in the organisation of its new energy assets.

Kretinsky takes stake in TotalEnergies through €5.1bn asset swap

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky expands further into energy with a strategic investment in TotalEnergies, via his holding EPH, in exchange for assets valued at €5.1bn.
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TotalEnergies and Rubis fined €187.5mn for cartel in Corsica

France’s competition authority fines TotalEnergies, Rubis and EG Retail over a cartel restricting access to Corsican oil depots, affecting the local fuel distribution market.

EDF and OpCore launch €4 billion data centre campus near Paris

EDF and OpCore are converting a former thermal power plant south-east of Paris into one of Europe’s largest data centre campuses, backed by a €4 billion ($4.31bn) investment and scheduled to begin service in 2027.