Antoine James

Japanese company AI.net has signed a supply deal with China’s CATL for 1GWh of lithium-ion batteries, marking its entry into large-scale energy storage with a target of 500MW by March 2028.
SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to offset declining drilling demand in North America.

EDF to repay €7.4bn in bank loans early by January 2026

The French energy group announced the early repayment of medium-term bank debt, made possible by strengthened net liquidity and the success of recent bond issuances.
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Large load commitments in the PJM region now far exceed planned generation capacity, raising concerns about supply-demand balance and the stability of the US power grid.
The termination of a strategic contract with Dutch grid operator TenneT triggered the administration of Petrofac’s holding company, reigniting tensions with creditors.

Energy Plug Technologies delivers second energy storage system in the United States

Canadian group Energy Plug Technologies continues its expansion in the US market with the delivery of a new energy storage system to an industrial client based in the southern region.
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Algeria has removed Rachid Hachichi from the leadership of Sonatrach, two years after his appointment, replacing him with Noureddine Daoudi, former head of the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources.
Portugal’s Galp Energia reported an adjusted net profit of €407 million in Q3, driven by higher refining margins and strong contribution from liquefied natural gas.

Why lithium-ion battery technology maintains such dominance

Despite the emergence of new storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries retain a dominant position thanks to industrial leadership, improved performance and a high geographic concentration of production capacity.
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Air Liquide signs agreement to acquire NovaAir, strengthening its presence in India’s industrial gas market by expanding its national footprint.
Envision Energy launches the Gen 8 platform, a modular storage range from 6 to 12 MWh, aiming to optimise energy density, logistical flexibility, and profitability for large-scale projects.

Voltalia posts 31% growth driven by booming services segment

Voltalia's Q3 2025 revenue rises to €164.7mn, fuelled by a sharp increase in services activity, while energy sales decline due to currency effects and lower prices.
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Altano Energy secured €81mn ($85.7mn) to construct two onshore wind farms and three photovoltaic plants in southern Spain, reinforcing its multi-technology generation strategy.
Baker Hughes recorded a 23% increase in orders in Q3 2025, driven by its gas segment, while net income fell 20% year-on-year to $609mn.

BAK Battery industrialises semi-solid batteries with 390Wh/kg output

BAK Battery presented in Chongqing its semi-solid batteries ready for industrialisation, with cells reaching up to 390Wh/kg, confirming its strategy focused on scenario-specific adaptation and mass production.
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Colombian company Ecopetrol has secured authorisation to borrow COP700 000 million ($171mn) from Banco Davivienda to bolster its liquidity over a five-year period.
Eni's net profit rose to €803mn in the third quarter, supported by a 6% increase in production despite falling crude prices.

Daiwa launches 160MWh energy storage project in Chitose

Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure has launched a 38MW grid-scale battery system in Chitose, aiming for commissioning in 2027, as part of its deployment of high-voltage storage assets across Japan.
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Menlo Digital has started construction on its MD-DC1 data centre in Herndon, marking a key step in its national development programme exceeding 1.8 GW.
French group Vinci posted revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by all its divisions, and reaffirmed its ambitions for 2025 despite a more restrictive tax environment.
Austrian battery optimisation specialist enspired enters Japan in partnership with Banpu NEXT, backed by a Series B extension to over €40mn.
Ameresco has completed a 50 MW battery storage system to support Nucor’s expansion in Arizona, marking one of the largest behind-the-meter industrial projects in the United States.

Rondo commissions 100 MWh heat battery to power refinery

Rondo Energy has launched commercial operations of the world’s largest industrial heat battery, delivering 24-hour steam from off-grid solar power.
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Voltalia has entered a strategic partnership with IFC to develop tailored renewable energy projects for the mining sector across several African countries.
Ghana will receive increased backing from the World Bank to stabilise its electricity grid, as the country faces more than $3.1bn in energy debt.

Repsol deploys intelligent agent platform to automate workflows

Repsol has launched a pilot platform of AI multi-agents, developed with Accenture, to transform internal organisation and improve team productivity.
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SUNOTEC expands in the Bulgarian market with seven projects combining battery and solar, totalling 763 MWh of storage and 115 MWp of photovoltaic capacity.
Danish fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV transfers half of its stake in the UK-based Coalburn 2 project to AIP Management, strengthening AIP's energy storage portfolio in the United Kingdom.

Lyten restarts BESS production in Gdańsk after acquiring Northvolt facility

Lyten has completed the acquisition of the Northvolt Dwa site in Poland, Europe’s largest energy storage system factory, and plans to deliver its first commercial units before the end of 2025.
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ABB recorded double-digit growth in sales of equipment for data centres, contributing to a 28% increase in net profit in the third quarter, surpassing market expectations.
SNG Holdings launched trial operations of a 2MW/6MWh energy storage facility in Gotemba, backed by Digital Grid and PHOTON, ahead of commercial commissioning scheduled for November.

Fluence to supply 640 MWh of storage to Torch Clean Energy in Arizona

The Winchester project will combine 160 MW of storage with two 80 MW solar plants in Cochise County, with delivery expected in early 2027.
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Greenflash Infrastructure has acquired a 200 MW standalone storage project in Texas, marking a strategic asset transfer aimed at reinforcing local grid reliability.
Gotion High-Tech presented in Saudi Arabia a modular 20 MWh storage solution aimed at strengthening the country's energy capacity under its Vision 2030 strategy.

Nippon Chikudenchi activates first grid-scale BESS in Kyushu and accelerates local partnerships

The Japanese developer has commissioned a storage unit in Karatsu and plans to deploy 80 facilities by the end of 2026, relying on agreements with local governments and industrial partners.
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Energy Plug, Malahat Battery Technology and Quantum eMotion sign strategic agreement to develop quantum-secured energy storage systems, including a NATO-aligned defence initiative.
Greenflash Infrastructure has finalised the acquisition of Rock Rose, a 200 MW energy storage project located in Fort Bend County, to strengthen its ERCOT market portfolio.

SALA Energy completes 11.4MW BESS station with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz

SALA Energy commissions its first grid-scale battery storage facility using sodium-sulfur batteries, supported by both public and private financing.
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Utility-scale battery storage system costs continue to fall across Asia-Pacific, but the pace of reductions is expected to slow significantly by 2029, according to Wood Mackenzie projections.
StarCharge has secured a 500MWh energy storage order through a strategic agreement with ENERGY INVESTMENT LLC, strengthening its position in rapidly evolving Eastern European markets.