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Italy and United States seal LNG partnership to secure European supply
The two countries agreed to develop infrastructure dedicated to liquefied natural gas to strengthen Europe's energy security and boost transatlantic trade.
Iran seeks to revive oil production amid threat of renewed sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.

Verso Energy to deliver 6,000 tonnes of hydrogen to German steel industry

From 2029, Verso Energy will supply hydrogen produced in Moselle to steel group SHS, supported by a cross-border pipeline and an industrial investment exceeding €100mn.
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Zelensky urges Slovakia to stop buying Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline
The Ukrainian president demanded that Slovakia end its imports of Russian crude, offering an alternative supply solution amid ongoing war and growing diplomatic tensions over the Druzhba pipeline.
Washington lowers import duties and opens the door to $550 billion Japanese investments
The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.

Terra Firma Energy strengthens its position with SGN’s hydrogen trial

The success of SGN’s test on a gas pipeline converted to hydrogen confirms Terra Firma Energy’s technological choices, with sites already equipped to accommodate this type of energy investment.
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Lhyfe begins green hydrogen deliveries in the Netherlands for the GROHW project
Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
RWE secures €551mn for 100 MW electrolyser in Eemshaven
The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.

Brazil bets on Cop 28 to shape the diplomatic agenda of Cop 30

Brazil’s Cop 30 presidency aims to leverage the Dubai commitments to mobilise public and private actors despite ongoing deadlock in international negotiations.
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ScottishPower halts green hydrogen projects despite public funding
ScottishPower pauses its renewable hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom, despite receiving public subsidies, citing a lack of commercial viability under the HAR1 programme.
thyssenkrupp nucera acquires technology assets from Green Hydrogen Systems
thyssenkrupp nucera has completed the purchase of key assets from Green Hydrogen Systems, strengthening its position in pressurised alkaline electrolysis for industrial hydrogen production.

GH2 Solar invests $48.2mn in electrolyzer plant in Gwalior with AHES

GH2 Solar Ltd partners with AHES Ltd to build an electrolyzer plant in Gwalior, targeting 500 MW capacity by 2030 with $19mn government support.
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Brazil requests full membership in the International Energy Agency
Brasília has officially begun the process of joining the International Energy Agency, strengthening its strategic position on the global energy stage after years of close cooperation with the Paris-based organisation.
Putin asks Slovakia to block energy flows to Ukraine
During a meeting in Beijing, Vladimir Putin called on Slovakia to suspend its energy deliveries to Ukraine, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as justification.

Moscow and Bratislava discuss the Ukrainian conflict and energy cooperation

Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico met in China to address the war in Ukraine, regional security and energy relations between Russia and Slovakia.
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Fico to meet Putin in China before hosting Zelensky in Slovakia
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Beijing before receiving Volodymyr Zelensky in Bratislava, marking a diplomatic shift in his relations with Moscow and Kyiv.
India and Japan activate a hydrogen–ammonia corridor with 2030–2040 targets
A cooperation agreement, a bilateral carbon-credit mechanism and converging standards lay the ground for India→Japan hydrogen and ammonia flows, with volume targets, price-support schemes and first export projects scaling up.

London, Paris and Berlin trigger sanctions against Iran, risking crude disruption

The three European powers activate the UN sanctions mechanism against Iran, increasing pressure on the country's oil exports as Tehran maintains high production despite Western measures.
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Germany and Japan accelerate hydrogen offtake contracts to secure supply
Hydrogen offtake agreements are multiplying, with Germany and Japan leading, mobilizing producers and industrial buyers in a still nascent but already highly competitive market.
Vema Hydrogen forme un conseil scientifique d’élite pour soutenir son expansion industrielle
Vema Hydrogen mobilise des experts internationaux pour accélérer la mise sur le marché de son hydrogène minéral, alors que l’entreprise prévoit de forer ses premiers puits pilotes en Amérique du Nord d’ici la fin de l’année.
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Hitachi injects $1bn into transformer manufacturing to strengthen US grid interconnection
Baker Hughes to deliver geothermal equipment to Fervo Energy for 300 MW capacity
Brazil requests full membership in the International Energy Agency
China redefines electric vehicle strategy around technological innovation
Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off
Russia gains adoption of oil and gas standards in Africa and the Middle East
Around 80 Russian technical standards for oil and gas have been internationally validated, notably by the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Oman, according to the Institute of Oil and Gas Technological Initiatives.
GeoPura strengthens hydrogen capabilities with GHS assets and European base
GeoPura has acquired key assets from Green Hydrogen Systems and opened a subsidiary in Denmark to support its expansion in hydrogen electrolyser production and maintenance.

Iraq and Syria Revive Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline to Bypass Traditional Routes

Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
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Australia recalibrates hydrogen ambitions after wave of major project abandonments
BP and Fortescue withdrawals reveal gap between promises and economic reality in the sector, despite 22.7 billion Australian dollars in government incentives.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign TRIPP Corridor Agreement Under American Auspices
The two countries end 37 years of conflict with a 43-kilometer corridor under American control for 99 years. The infrastructure will transport 50 million tons of goods annually by 2030.

IAEA Dispatches Envoy to Tehran to Negotiate New Nuclear Framework

A senior official from the UN agency begins technical discussions with Iran on Monday, the first meeting since June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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Endua secures $4.88mn funding to accelerate hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing
Endua, an Australian technology company, has received $4.88mn in public funding to strengthen its capacity to produce modular hydrogen electrolysers, supporting the expansion of local supply chains and industrial development within the hydrogen sector.
Indonesia finalises free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union for December
A free trade agreement between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union is set to be signed in December, aiming to reduce tariffs on $3 bn worth of trade and boost bilateral commerce in the coming years.

United States: HydrogenXT secures $900mn financing to launch ten hydrogen sites

HydrogenXT secures a $900mn agreement with Kell Kapital Partners Limited to develop the first ten local zero-carbon blue hydrogen plants along key logistics corridors in the United States.
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India sends top adviser to Moscow as US steps up pressure on Russian oil imports
The visit of India's national security adviser to Moscow comes as the United States threatens to raise tariffs on New Delhi due to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.
EU suspends 93 billion euros in tariffs against Washington
Brussels freezes its retaliatory measures for six months as July 27 deal imposes 15% duties on European exports.

Iran and Iraq struggle to finalize gas agreement despite advanced negotiations

Discussions between Tehran and Baghdad on export volumes and an $11 billion debt reveal the complexities of energy dependence under U.S. sanctions.
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India navigates between US sanctions and Russian oil dependence
Facing US secondary sanctions threats, Indian refiners slow Russian crude purchases while exploring costly alternatives, revealing complex energy security challenges.
Elogen delivers 2.5 MW electrolyser for CrossWind energy hub
Elogen completes delivery of a 2.5 MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser for the Baseload Power Hub, linked to the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm and operated by CrossWind joint venture.

FRV partners with Envision for a 500MW green ammonia project in Brazil

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures joins forces with Envision Energy for the H2 Cumbuco project, aiming for a 500MW green ammonia plant targeting Brazilian, European, and Asian markets.
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US-Brazil trade war opens pathway for China and Europe in Latin America
The 50% tariffs push Brasília toward accelerated commercial integration with Beijing and Brussels, reshaping regional economic balances.
Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs but spares oil and iron
Washington imposes massive duties citing Bolsonaro prosecution while exempting strategic sectors vital to US industry.

US tariff ultimatum pushes India towards new Asian trade alliances

Sanctions imposed on August 1 accelerate the reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific trade flows, with Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia emerging as principal beneficiaries.
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Trump imposes 25% plus mystery penalties on India from August
Washington triggers an unprecedented tariff structure combining 25% fixed duties and an additional unspecified penalty linked to Russian energy and military purchases.
Element 2 entrusts HRS with a new mobile hydrogen station for the Glasgow region
Element 2 strengthens its partnership with HRS to install a mobile hydrogen station in Glasgow, as part of its expansion strategy for its refuelling network in the United Kingdom and Ireland.