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Repsol sells 49% stake in Spanish wind and solar portfolio to Schroders Greencoat

UK-based manager Schroders Greencoat acquires a minority stake in ten Repsol renewable assets in Spain, valued at €580mn, reinforcing its investment strategy in the European energy transition.

Plenitude finalises EIP’s 10% stake acquisition through €800mn capital injection

Swiss fund Energy Infrastructure Partners increases its stake in Plenitude to 10% after a total €800mn investment, confirming a post-transaction equity valuation of €8bn.

TotalEnergies strengthens its global portfolio with three renewable acquisitions

TotalEnergies has completed strategic acquisitions in the wind, solar and hydropower sectors across Europe, Africa and Canada, thereby reinforcing its integrated power business in several key markets.
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Trinasolar ISBU secures 30 MW solar deal with Equinix in Japan

Trinasolar ISBU will supply solar electricity to Equinix for 20 years through an agreement centred on the 30 MW Yufutsu Abira project in Hokkaidō Prefecture.

TerraForm Power settles $34.5mn lawsuit with former executive after nine-year litigation

TerraForm Power reached a $34.5mn court settlement with its former chairman Carlos Domenech, nine years after his dismissal, ending a case tied to SunEdison's financial management.

Sinopec reports USD 6.74 bn net profit and 75% payout ratio

Chinese group Sinopec reported annual revenue of CNY 3,070 bn and net profit of CNY 48.94 bn, achieving record performance across its oil, gas and chemical segments.
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United States revokes Maurel & Prom’s oil licence in Venezuela

Maurel & Prom confirmed that US authorities cancelled its operating licence in Venezuela, while allowing it to finalise operations until 27 May.

Eesti Energia launches €200mn takeover bid to regain control of Enefit Green

Estonian state-owned energy group Eesti Energia plans to acquire all shares in its subsidiary Enefit Green in a voluntary takeover bid worth over €200mn, set to begin on April 8.

The European Union integrates Orano’s battery recycling project into its industrial strategy

Orano's French hydrometallurgy project has been designated as strategic by the European Commission under the Critical Raw Materials Act, aimed at securing the supply of critical raw materials.
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TotalEnergies cuts emissions by 2.9% in 2024 and stays on course

TotalEnergies reported a 2.9% drop in emissions for 2024, reaffirming its climate strategy ahead of a key general meeting.

Shell selects McDermott for three-year global framework agreement in engineering

Shell Global Solutions International B.V. has awarded McDermott a three-year framework agreement for engineering, procurement and project management services across several strategic markets.

Earth AI identifies six strategic tungsten and cobalt deposits in Australia using AI

Australian company Earth AI confirms six new mineral prospects, including cobalt and tungsten, discovered through its predictive exploration software based on artificial intelligence.
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Nexans strengthens copper recycling in northern France amid supply tensions

Nexans is expanding its industrial capacity near Noyelles-Godault to recycle more copper, as global demand outpaces primary mining production.

Naturgy launches voluntary tender offer for 10% of its capital at €26.5 per share

Naturgy secures shareholder approval to buy back 10% of its shares to increase free float and boost market visibility.

Ardian takes control of Akuo to accelerate its strategy in renewable energy

Investment firm Ardian has completed the acquisition of renewable energy producer Akuo, active in photovoltaics, wind and storage, with stated ambitions for international expansion and increased capacity.
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Shell expands cost-cutting plan to reach up to USD 7 bn by 2028

Shell aims to increase its cost reductions to USD 7 billion by 2028, leveraging artificial intelligence and targeted restructurings in its chemical divisions.

Global energy demand surged by 2.2% in 2024, driven by electricity

Global energy consumption growth doubled in 2024 compared to its ten-year average, fuelled by rising electricity use in advanced and emerging economies, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.

Crowley and Naturgy launch LNG supply between the United States and Puerto Rico

Crowley, in partnership with Naturgy, has launched LNG transport to Puerto Rico, bypassing restrictions imposed by the Jones Act to meet the island's energy demand.
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Abastible signs a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement with Zelestra in Chile

Abastible, a Chilean company specializing in liquefied gas and electricity, has signed a power purchase agreement with Zelestra. This hybrid project combines 220 MWdc of solar energy and 1 GWh of battery storage to support night-time energy supply.

Brookfield finalises the acquisition of Neoen and becomes the majority shareholder

Brookfield has completed the acquisition of 97.73% of Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, and has initiated the process to withdraw the company from the Paris Stock Exchange.