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Turkish power producer Eren Energi Elektrik Uretim has launched a tender to buy 375,000 tonnes of thermal coal to be delivered in five shipments starting from August 2025, according to a document seen by Platts on June 27.
Japan’s Ministry of Industry and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launch a strategic partnership to develop local offshore wind supply chains and strengthen the country's industrial competitiveness in this energy sector.

Stanwell withdraws from CQ-H2 hydrogen project in Australia, impact on the sector

Stanwell announces the end of its participation in the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project, a major international hydrogen production initiative, raising questions about the sector's outlook in the region.
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Adani Green Energy Limited becomes the first Indian company to achieve 15,539.9 MW of operational renewable capacity, cementing its position among the global top 10 independent green power producers.
Eni has inaugurated its first vegetable oil extraction plant in Loudima, Republic of the Congo, marking the country's entry into the global biofuel supply chain for the transport industry.

TotalEnergies acquires 25% stake in Block 53 in Suriname and strengthens its offshore presence

TotalEnergies acquires a 25% stake in Block 53 offshore Suriname, joining APA and Petronas after an agreement with Moeve, thereby consolidating its expansion strategy in the region.
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Energiekontor AG confirms financial close for the Nartum wind farm, adding 23 megawatts to its owned portfolio and starting the construction phase in the Rotenburg district, Lower Saxony.
Italian group Pronur establishes itself in Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs, aiming to provide advanced technologies in the renewable energy sector and develop new industrial partnerships.

Egypt strengthens energy cooperation with six Chinese groups at Shanghai summit

Egypt’s Electricity Minister engages in new talks with Envision Group, Windey, LONGi, China Energy, PowerChina, and ToNGWEI to boost local industry and attract investments in renewable energy.
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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announces the launch of a $2mn public offering to finance working capital, product development and general expenses.
Ardian Clean Energy Evergreen Fund takes control of 117 photovoltaic plants totalling 116 MW in Italy, further consolidating its presence in the country’s renewable energy sector.

Alinta Energy launches construction of the first Reeves Plains Energy Hub battery in Australia

Alinta Energy has appointed GenusPlus Group to build the first phase of the Reeves Plains Energy Hub Battery, a high-capacity storage facility designed to support grid stability in South Australia.
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Zelestra has secured $282mn financing from Natixis CIB, BNP Paribas and BCI for its Aurora project, combining a 220 MWdc solar plant and 1 GWh storage capacity in the Tarapacá region, Chile.
ORIX announces the sale of the majority of its stake in Greenko to AM Green Power and commits a new USD 731mn investment in the Luxembourg-based AMG holding, confirming its strategic repositioning in next-generation energy.

Lhyfe obtains the first European RFNBO certification for green hydrogen in France

Lhyfe becomes the first French producer to obtain European RFNBO certification, delivering the first batches of certified hydrogen and opening access to new support mechanisms for the industrial sector.
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A partnership between Indonesia Battery and Contemporary Amperex Technology aims to launch a lithium-ion battery plant in Indonesia by the end of 2026, with a 6.9 gigawatt-hour capacity and planned expansion.
British company Prax Group has filed for insolvency, putting hundreds of jobs at its Lindsey oil site at risk, according to Sky News.

Orlen ends Russian oil purchases for Czech refinery after contract expiry

Orlen announces the definitive halt of its Russian oil purchases for the Czech Republic, marking the end of deliveries by Rosneft following the contract expiry, amid evolving logistics and diversification of regional supply sources.
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Equinor and Shell launch Adura, a new joint venture consolidating their main offshore assets in the United Kingdom, aiming to secure energy supply with an expected production of over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Equinor announces a new oil discovery estimated at between 9 and 15 mn barrels at the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, strengthening the reserve potential in Norway's northern region.
Chinese lithium-ion battery maker CBAK Energy received a new $3mn order from India’s Livguard, bringing the total value of their agreements to $7.9mn.
US-based UNIGRID has received public funding to launch a sodium-ion battery production line in San Diego, aiming for industrial-scale volumes at the pilot phase.

Scatec secures 123 MW battery storage contract in South Africa

The Norwegian group has been named preferred bidder for a 492 MWh storage project under South Africa’s public BESIPPPP programme.
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The agreement signed in Seoul between REPT BATTERO and Hyosung Heavy Industries provides for the supply of 2.5GWh of energy storage systems aimed at strengthening their joint position in the global market.
Grenergy plans to invest €3.5bn ($3.79bn) to expand hybrid platforms and standalone batteries in Europe and Chile, targeting 18.8 GWh of storage capacity by the end of 2027.

OCI Energy, CPS Energy and LG Vertech unite for 120 MW storage project in Texas

OCI Energy, CPS Energy and LG Energy Solution Vertech signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 480 MWh energy storage facility in San Antonio, aiming to strengthen Texas's ERCOT grid.
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Chinese provider Sungrow has completed a 60MWh energy storage installation in Simo, less than 100 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, marking a strategic step for the stability of Finland’s power grid.
Chinese manufacturer HyperStrong has unveiled in Germany its new modular energy storage platform, HyperBlock M, designed to streamline installation, maintenance and performance at utility scale.

Clarios launches $1bn project to process critical minerals in the United States

Clarios plans to invest up to $1bn in a new critical mineral processing plant to strengthen domestic US supply of antimony and other strategic elements.
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Chinese manufacturer Gotion has completed the first pilot production line for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery, marking a technical milestone in the industrial development of this energy technology.
The Aurora project, under construction in Tarapacá, will include 1 GWh of batteries and a 220 MW solar plant, making it one of the largest hybrid systems in Latin America.

Enel and Masdar in talks for joint energy storage project in Italy

Italian utility Enel is discussing a partnership with Masdar to develop energy storage capacity in Italy amid a rise in renewable energy production.
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Global Clean Energy has launched a dedicated cogeneration division and signed two strategic agreements with Axiom Energy and SolydEra to deploy decentralised energy units across North America.
Waaree Solar Americas adds $200mn to US battery storage, raising total commitment to $1.2bn and supporting industrial expansion in a rapidly evolving energy market.

Aypa Power secures $535mn for hybrid solar-storage project in California

Aypa Power closed a $535mn financing to develop a 320 MW solar and battery site in San Bernardino County, supported by a banking consortium led by Santander.
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Global lithium-ion battery production is set to grow by 21% this year, according to Rystad Energy, with China dominating the sector thanks to its established supply chain and competitive technologies.
CATL introduced in Munich a new 9 MWh energy storage system designed to optimise industrial installations and address global logistics constraints.

Georgia Power begins construction of 765 MW battery storage in Georgia

Georgia Power has begun work on four new battery storage systems totalling 765 MW across several counties to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid in the U.S. state of Georgia.
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The Polish government is backing Ascend Elements with $320mn to build a lithium-ion battery materials plant, marking one of the country’s largest industrial subsidies.
Abundance Energy, sonnen and Energywell launch a residential virtual power plant project in Texas, combining home batteries and smart software to optimise electricity management.