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Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has granted AED752mn ($205mn) financing to the Gulf Interconnection Authority to connect the electricity grids of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional energy exchange.

European Union delays climate commitments amid political tensions

The European Union postpones the launch of negotiations on its 2040 climate target amid internal deadlocks and mounting geopolitical pressure.
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Ormat Technologies has signed tolling agreements for two new energy storage facilities in Israel, further strengthening its diversification and resilience in the energy sector.
Repsol has approved the final investment decision for the Ecoplanta project in Spain. This innovative project, utilizing Enerkem's technology, aims to convert non-recyclable municipal waste into methanol, marking a step towards industrial decarbonization.

France: the CRE warns about negative electricity prices, €80 million losses in 2024

The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) issues recommendations to reduce economic losses caused by negative electricity prices, a growing phenomenon in 2024 resulting from an oversupply of electricity compared to demand.
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Under the weight of colossal debt, Northvolt seeks protection under the U.S. Chapter 11 law. The departure of CEO Peter Carlsson marks a critical turning point for the company, once a European flagship in the battery industry.
Despite pressure on refining margins, Africa is accelerating refinery projects to meet growing demand and enhance energy security, while facing competition from global giants.

Petrobras and Vale Commit to Industrial Decarbonization in Brazil

A major agreement between Petrobras and Vale marks a significant advancement in the decarbonization efforts of Brazil's energy and mining sectors, with the supply of renewable content diesel intended for heavy vehicle fleets.
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The French government unveils its strategy to increase offshore wind capacity, targeting 18 GW by 2035 and 45 GW by 2050, through an ambitious call for tenders covering all maritime fronts.
The continued increase in development costs of upstream oil projects is testing the economic viability of new oil production. A recent study by Rystad Energy reveals an increase in breakeven costs, while still remaining below current oil prices.

Avjet Holding fined 200,000 dollars for oil spill in Quebec

Avjet Holding Inc. was fined 200,000 dollars by the Quebec Court for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following a spill of 4,900 liters of petroleum product in January 2023.
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TotalEnergies, in partnership with APA Corporation, has confirmed a USD 10.5 billion investment to develop Block 58 off the coast of Suriname. The project aims to exploit the oil resources from the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, with reserves estimated at over 750 million barrels. The fields, located 150 kilometers offshore, will be developed using a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit capable of processing up to 220,000 barrels per day.
OPEC is revising its oil demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025 downwards, due to weak economic growth and increased supply from its competitors.
In Uganda, 21 activists were arrested in Kampala for protesting against the EACOP oil project, backed by international players, highlighting the economic and geopolitical tensions surrounding this initiative.
Georgia begins construction of its first oil refinery at Kulevi, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy autonomy.

Masdar and TotalEnergies launch green hydrogen SAF project

Masdar and TotalEnergies are collaborating to transform green hydrogen into methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Abu Dhabi, aiming to decarbonize the aviation and shipping sectors.
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Zambia will import 200 MW of electricity from South Africa and Zimbabwe to compensate for severe power cuts caused by prolonged drought.
EDF and Generadora Metropolitana launch CEME 1, a 480 MW solar power plant in the Atacama desert, to supply 500,000 homes.
The Druzhba pipeline is resuming pumping in the Ukrainian section after a partial suspension, according to the Russian operator Transneft.
Boralex, a Canadian company, appoints Patrick Simon as Assistant General Manager of Boralex Development, Europe.

New Floating Solar Panel Project in Albania

Statkraft will build a 2 MW floating solar power plant at the Banja reservoir, Albania, in partnership with Ocean Sun, illustrating the global rise of floating solar technologies. Other similar projects are being developed in China, India and South Korea.
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Air Liquide, in partnership with Rusatom Overseas, presents its project for a hydrogen production unit on Sakhalin Island.
Norway's Aker BP wants to increase gas exports from its Skarv field to take advantage of its high price.
AEP commissions the 287 MW Maverick wind farm, the 2nd wind farm of the 1485 MW North Central Wind Energy project in Oklahoma.|AEP commissions the 287 MW Maverick wind farm, the 2nd wind farm of the 1485 MW North Central Wind Energy project in Oklahoma.
Axpo announces the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement with CEZ's Fântânele-Cogealac-Gradina wind farm.|Axpo announces the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement with CEZ's Fântânele-Cogealac-Gradina wind farm.

Acteon supports Siemens Gamesa in the CVOW Project

Acteon supports Siemens Gamesa with cable trenching for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project near the Virginia coast.|Acteon supports Siemens Gamesa with cable trenching for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project near the Virginia coast.
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Amanda Levete presents the design of the UK's 1st inertial fusion power plant at the UK Atomic energy authority campus in Culham.|Amanda Levete presents the design of the UK's 1st inertial fusion power plant at the UK Atomic energy authority campus in Culham.
Avangrid develops the first large-scale offshore wind project built by unionized workers in the United States.|Avangrid develops the first large-scale offshore wind project built by unionized workers in the United States.

Aker Solutions signs €280 million Offshore Contract

Aker Solutions supplies an HVDC transmission system for an offshore wind project. The customer has not been disclosed yet.|Aker Solutions supplies an HVDC transmission system for an offshore wind project. The customer has not been disclosed yet.
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Avangrid launches its new Park City Wind offshore wind project in Connecticut and plans to create 2800 jobs.|Avangrid launches its new Park City Wind offshore wind project in Connecticut and plans to create 2800 jobs.
Atlantic Shores, a new joint venture between EDF Renewables and Shell New Energies, will boost new energies in New Jersey.|Atlantic Shores, a new joint venture between EDF Renewables and Shell New Energies, will boost new energies in New Jersey.
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