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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.
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 launches its first agri-hub for industrial-scale vegetable oil production in Congo

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.
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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.
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.

Pronur launches operations in Saudi Arabia to strengthen renewable energy solutions

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.
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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.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announces the launch of a $2mn public offering to finance working capital, product development and general expenses.

Ardian acquires 117 solar power plants in Italy to strengthen its energy platform

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.
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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.
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 sells 17.5% of Greenko for USD 1.28bn and invests in AM Green

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.
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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.
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.

Prax Group files for insolvency in the UK after losses at Lindsey refinery

British company Prax Group has filed for insolvency, putting hundreds of jobs at its Lindsey oil site at risk, according to Sky News.
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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.
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 discovers up to 15 mn barrels of oil at Johan Castberg in the Barents Sea

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.
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The Australian government is considering the establishment of an east coast gas reservation as part of a sweeping review of market rules to ensure supply, with risks of shortages signalled by 2028.
The increase in oil drilling, deepwater exploration, and chemical advances are expected to raise the global drilling fluids market to $10.7bn by 2032, according to Meticulous Research.
Shell is expanding its global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capacities, primarily targeting markets in Asia and North America, to meet rising demand anticipated by the end of the decade.
Above-average summer temperatures in Asia are significantly boosting demand for American liquefied natural gas, offsetting a potential slowdown in Europe and opening new commercial opportunities for U.S. exporters.

Duke Energy invests in 1,400 MW gas power plant in South Carolina

Duke Energy plans a strategic investment in a natural gas power plant in Anderson, marking its first request for new electricity generation in South Carolina in over ten years.
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Adnoc Gas commits $5bn to the first phase of its Rich Gas Development project to boost profitability and processing capacity at four strategic sites in the United Arab Emirates.
The European Commission aims to prevent any return of Russian gas via Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 with a total transaction ban, part of its 18th sanctions package against Moscow.

Argentina speeds up shale development while Mexico assesses gas potential

Argentina expands its capacity around Vaca Muerta as Mexico explores the prospects of exploiting unconventional resources to meet its 2030 energy targets.
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Petredec Group begins construction of a gas terminal in Chongoleani, Tanzania, scheduled for commissioning by 2027, to strengthen LPG import and logistics across East Africa.
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals market is projected to grow 67% by 2030, driven by global energy demand, liquefaction capacity, and supply diversification strategies.

Subsea7 secures subsea contract with Shell in Trinidad and Tobago

Subsea7 has secured a subsea installation contract awarded by Shell for the Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, with operations scheduled for 2027.
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Chinese ethylene producers are betting on a surge in US ethane arrivals in June as Beijing upholds tariff exemptions and bilateral talks resume.
With trading volumes five times higher than all other European markets combined, the Dutch gas hub TTF asserts itself in 2024 as a global benchmark, attracting traders, investors, and speculators far beyond Europe.

Bratislava urges Brussels to cap gas transit costs

Slovakia is calling on the European Commission to regulate gas transit fees as the EU moves toward a ban on Russian imports by 2027.
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Underground storage levels across Europe stand at just half capacity, widening the gap with EU winter targets amid intensified global competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
Norwegian group Equinor has sealed a gas supply deal with Centrica, covering nearly 10% of the United Kingdom’s annual demand over ten years.

MCF Energy announces progress on Kinsau-1A well development in Germany

MCF Energy Ltd. has provided an operational update on the Kinsau-1A well in Lech, Germany, indicating significant progress in preparing drilling operations for the third quarter of 2025.
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative signed a 15-year power supply contract with Panamint Capital for the full output of the Cottage Grove power plant starting in December 2027.
New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a net loss of $994,550 while focusing on production recovery and gas storage development projects.

Hull Street Energy strengthens presence in Illinois with J-Power asset acquisition

Hull Street Energy has finalised the acquisition of electricity generation assets from J-Power USA near Joliet, consolidating its Milepost Power fleet to nearly 3,500 MW of installed capacity.
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Energy company ONEOK has acquired full ownership of Delaware Basin JV, consolidating its natural gas gathering and processing assets in the Permian Basin for a total amount of $940mn.
The Trump administration is seeking Asian partners to advance a $44 billion Alaska pipeline project aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas to the Indo-Pacific region.