Coal

Bourbon enters a new strategic phase following the arrival of Davidson Kempner and Fortress, who have become majority shareholders after a financial restructuring approved by the French courts.
US-based Armada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to participate in the Genesis Mission, aimed at accelerating scientific research and reinforcing national energy and technology sovereignty.

SECI partners with Global Energy Alliance to accelerate India’s grid modernisation

Solar Energy Corporation of India signed a strategic agreement with Global Energy Alliance to strengthen grid resilience and support the expansion of storage and smart management technologies.
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Le fonds souverain omanais a validé 141 projets en 2025 pour un engagement total de $1.2bn, visant à renforcer l’indépendance énergétique et l’industrialisation nationale à travers un programme d’investissement de $5.2bn.
Global coal demand is expected to stabilise by the end of the decade as growing competition from other power sources begins to weigh on the market’s long-term outlook.

Equinor contests €60mn fine imposed for maintenance failure

The Norwegian energy group rejects the sanction imposed for illegal gas discharges at Mongstad, citing disagreement over maintenance obligations and the alleged financial benefit.
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Alpine Power Systems announces the acquisition of Chicago Industrial Battery to expand its regional presence and support the growth of its PowerMAX line of used and rental batteries and chargers.
HASI and KKR strengthen their strategic partnership with an additional $1bn allocation to CarbonCount Holdings 1, bringing the vehicle’s total investment capacity to nearly $5bn.

EDF could sell Edison and its US renewables assets

EDF is considering selling some of its subsidiaries, including Edison and its renewables activities in the United States, to strengthen its financial capacity as a €5bn ($5.43bn) savings plan is underway.
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French group Qair secures a structured €240 million loan to consolidate debt and strengthen liquidity, with participation from ten leading financial institutions.
Xcel Energy initiates three public tender offers totalling $345mn on mortgage bonds issued by Northern States Power Company to optimise its long-term debt structure.

Umoyilanga hybrid project reaches major milestone with Dassiesridge plant commissioning

EDF power solutions' Umoyilanga energy project has entered provisional operation with the Dassiesridge wind plant, marking a key milestone in delivering dispatchable electricity to South Africa’s national grid.
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Indian group JSW Energy launches a combined promoter injection and institutional raise totalling $1.19bn, while appointing a new Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion plan through 2030.
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries has entered the Australian energy market with the acquisition of Alinta Energy in a deal valued at AU$6.5bn ($4.3bn), including debt.

Potentia Energy secures $553mn financing to support its Australian portfolio

Potentia Energy has secured $553mn in financing to optimise its operational renewable assets and support the delivery of six new projects totalling over 600 MW of capacity across Australia.
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A new independent study shows that maintaining aging coal plants increases electricity bills in Kentucky, while a renewable-based energy portfolio could generate up to $2.6bn in savings by 2050.
Drax plans to convert its 1,000-acre site in Yorkshire into a data centre by 2027, repurposing former coal infrastructure and existing grid connections.

Australia: Queensland drops renewable targets to support coal and gas

Queensland, Australia's leading coal-producing state, has scrapped its 2035 renewable energy targets, citing competitiveness and energy cost stability as key priorities.
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EDF has inaugurated a synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to enhance the stability of an isolated power grid, an unprecedented initiative aiming to reduce dependence on thermal plants and the risk of prolonged outages.
NGE and the Agence Régionale Énergie Climat Occitanie form a partnership to develop a heating and cooling network designed to support economic activity in the Magna Porta zone, with locally integrated production solutions.
Norsk Hydro plans to shut down five extrusion plants in Europe in 2026, impacting 730 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at improving profitability in a pressured market.
The City of Paris has awarded Dalkia the concession for its urban heating network, a €15bn contract, ousting long-time operator Engie after a five-year process.

NU E Power finalises acquisition of 500 MW in assets and appoints new CEO

NU E Power Corp. completed the purchase of 500 MW in energy assets from ACT Mid Market Ltd. and appointed Broderick Gunning as Chief Executive Officer, marking a new strategic phase for the company.
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Commodities trader BB Energy has cut over a dozen jobs in Houston and will shift some administrative roles to Europe as part of a strategic reorganisation.
Ferrari has entered into an agreement with Shell for the supply of 650 GWh of renewable electricity until 2034, covering nearly half of the energy needs of its Maranello site.

Iberdrola reshapes its portfolio to become a leader in transatlantic regulated networks

By divesting assets in Mexico, France and Eastern Europe, Iberdrola reduces exposure to non-strategic markets to strengthen its positions in regulated networks in the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazil, following a targeted capital reallocation strategy.
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Iberdrola offers to buy the remaining 16.2% of Neoenergia for 32.5 BRL per share, valuing the transaction at approximately €1.03bn to simplify its Brazilian subsidiary’s structure.
Paratus Energy Services collected $38mn via its subsidiary Fontis Energy for overdue invoices in Mexico, supported by a public fund aimed at stabilising supplier payments.

CrossBoundary Energy raises $200mn with Standard Bank and MIGA guarantee for industrial projects in Africa

CrossBoundary Energy secures a $200mn multi-project debt facility, backed by Standard Bank and a $495mn MIGA guarantee, to supply solar and storage solutions for industrial and mining clients across up to 20 African countries.
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Mercuria finalises an Asian syndicated loan refinancing with a 35% increase from 2024, consolidating its strategic position in the region.
Sixty Fortune 100 companies are attending COP30, illustrating a growing disconnect between federal US policy and corporate strategies facing international climate regulations.

Tanmiah launches geothermal poultry site and signs three strategic energy agreements

Tanmiah Food Company signed three memorandums of understanding to reduce its emissions and launched the region’s first poultry facility cooled by geothermal energy, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions.
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Subsea7 posted higher operating profit and a record order backlog, supported by long-term contracts in the Subsea and Renewables segments.
Adnoc signed multiple agreements with Chinese groups during CIIE, expanding commercial exchange and industrial cooperation with Beijing in oil, gas and petrochemical materials.

Cenovus raises $2.6bn in bonds and announces debt buyback

Cenovus Energy completed a $2.6bn cross-border bond issuance and plans to repurchase over $1.7bn in maturing notes as part of active debt management.
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The German group is concentrating its industrial investments on Grid Technologies to expand capacity in a strained market, while maintaining an ambitious shareholder return programme.
Enerfip completes its first external growth operation by acquiring Lumo from Société Générale, consolidating its position in France’s energy-focused crowdfunding market.

Schneider Electric signs $1.9bn deal to cool AI data centres

French group Schneider Electric will supply Switch with cooling and power systems for a major project in the United States, as energy demand driven by artificial intelligence intensifies.
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Chinese group PowerChina is strengthening its hydroelectric, solar and gas projects across the African continent, aiming to raise the share of its African revenues to 45% of its international activities by 2030.
Bangladesh temporarily blocks international arbitration with Adani Power pending the conclusions of an expert committee on the legality of the electricity supply contract signed with the Indian conglomerate.