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Plug Power installs 5 MW electrolyzer in Namibia for integrated hydrogen hub

Plug Power has completed the installation of a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, marking the launch of Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen production and distribution site.

Ocean Winds launches its first offshore measurement campaign for the High Sea Wind project

Ocean Winds has deployed a LiDAR buoy off Gippsland to collect accurate data on wind and currents, a key step in its 1.3 GW offshore wind project in Australia.

California Resources finalises asset transfer with Berry Corporation for $253mn

California Resources Corporation completed an all-stock asset transfer with Berry Corporation, strengthening its oil portfolio in California and adding strategic exposure in the Uinta Basin.
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Gevo receives “A” rating for North Dakota site from BeZero Carbon

Gevo receives high-quality assessment for its carbon capture credits in North Dakota, strengthening the commercial value of its certificates in the voluntary carbon markets.

esVolta transfers Black Walnut project tax credit to Computacenter

esVolta finalises investment tax credit transfer for its Black Walnut storage project to Computacenter, marking a first-of-its-kind operation within its California energy portfolio.

TOPCon 4.0 vs HJT: the financial trade-off in the solar sector in 2026

As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.
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JA Solar and Trinasolar Lead a Global Solar Market in Crisis

JA Solar and Trinasolar top Wood Mackenzie’s latest semiannual ranking despite a sector-wide net loss of $2.2 billion. Industrial leaders are strengthening their grip on global photovoltaic module supply through rigorous financial discipline.

Peregrine launches 500 MWh storage project near Dallas with Wärtsilä and WHC

Peregrine Energy Solutions has begun construction on a 500 MWh storage project in Texas, relying on Wärtsilä's technology and WHC's engineering expertise to enhance ERCOT grid flexibility.

Israel seals a €30 billion gas contract with Egypt

An agreement announced on December 17, 2025 provides for twenty years of deliveries through 2040. The package amounts to 112 billion new Israeli shekels (Israeli shekels) (NIS), with flows intended to support Egyptian gas supply and Israeli public revenues.
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Bolivia ends fuel subsidies to contain monetary crisis

The Bolivian government eliminates subsidies on petrol and diesel, ending a system in place for twenty years amid budgetary pressure and dwindling foreign currency reserves.

Meg O’Neill takes over BP to refocus the group on hydrocarbons

British company BP appoints Meg O'Neill as CEO to lead its strategic refocus on fossil fuels, following the abandonment of its climate ambitions and the early departure of Murray Auchincloss.

Venezuelan oil: Caracas maintains exports despite US naval blockade

The Venezuelan national oil company has confirmed the continuity of its crude exports, as the United States enforces a maritime blockade targeting sanctioned vessels operating around the country.
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Baker Hughes signs multi-year contract to equip Kuwait’s oilfields

Baker Hughes will supply advanced artificial lift systems to Kuwait Oil Company to enhance production through integrated digital technologies.

Future Fund Oman engage $1.2bn pour accélérer 141 projets énergétiques et industriels

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.

Holtec and MVM join forces to deploy small nuclear reactors in Hungary

US-based Holtec has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hungary’s energy group MVM to assess the deployment of its SMR-300 technology, strengthening bilateral nuclear cooperation and opening prospects for a new market in Central Europe.
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Radiant raises $300mn to industrialise its micro nuclear reactors in the United States

California-based startup Radiant has secured $300mn to build its first factory in Tennessee and prepare for the mass production of miniature nuclear reactors for off-grid applications.

T1 Energy launches construction of 2.1GW solar cell plant in Texas

T1 Energy has begun construction of a solar cell facility in Milam County, Texas, representing an investment of up to $425mn, aimed at strengthening U.S. industrial autonomy in the photovoltaic supply chain.

Sawgrass LNG marks eight years of liquefied natural gas deliveries to The Bahamas

U.S.-based Sawgrass LNG & Power celebrates eight consecutive years of LNG exports to The Bahamas, reinforcing its position in regional energy trade.
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Terra Innovatum accelerates licensing process for its SOLO™ reactor with the NRC

Terra Innovatum has increased its interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to advance licensing of its SOLO™ micro-modular reactor, despite the partial shutdown of the US federal government.

Clinton and Dresden nuclear reactors granted 20-year licence extensions

The US nuclear regulator has extended the operating licences of three Illinois reactors by 20 years, strengthening Constellation's long-term industrial outlook for the Clinton and Dresden sites.

Oman LNG renews its two-decade industrial partnership with Baker Hughes

Oman LNG has renewed its long-term services agreement with Baker Hughes, including the creation of a local digital center dedicated to monitoring natural gas liquefaction production equipment.

Chevron outperforms despite 21% drop in quarterly profit

The US oil giant beat market forecasts in the third quarter, despite declining results and a context marked by falling hydrocarbon prices.

ExxonMobil hit by falling prices despite record output in Guyana

The American oil major saw its revenue decline in the third quarter, affected by lower crude prices and refining margins, despite record volumes in Guyana and the Permian Basin.
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Eos Energy secures 228 MWh strategic order from Frontier Power

Eos Energy and Frontier Power strengthen their collaboration with a major first order under a 5 GWh framework agreement to deploy long-duration storage systems across multiple energy markets.

Amentum secures key contracts under £1.4bn Sellafield nuclear programme

US-based Amentum has secured strategic roles on a 15-year decommissioning framework in the United Kingdom, potentially worth up to £1.4bn ($1.9bn), through multiple projects at the Sellafield site.

SLB OneSubsea secures two EPC contracts for deepwater projects in Malaysia

SLB OneSubsea has signed two EPC contracts with PTTEP to equip multiple deepwater gas and oil fields offshore Malaysia, extending a two-decade collaboration between the companies.
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Fox ESS partners with Solar Juice to develop 1GWh of storage in Australia

Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has entered into a partnership with Australian distributor Solar Juice to deploy up to 1GWh of battery capacity, targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial segments of the Australian market.

Dominion Energy raises third-quarter 2025 earnings guidance on stronger results

Dominion Energy reported net income of $1.0bn in Q3 2025, supported by solid operational performance and a revised annual outlook.

CPV secures $1.1bn funding for 1,350 MW gas-fired power plant in Texas

US-based CPV will build a 1,350 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant in the Permian Basin with a $1.1bn loan from the Texas Energy Fund.
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Zelestra secures $60mn tax equity financing for Jasper solar power plant

Zelestra has closed a $60mn tax equity deal with Stonehenge Capital to support its 81 MW solar project in Indiana, set to become operational in Q4 2025.

Appalachia ramps up production: TETCO M2 basis firms, MVP advances

Producers bring volumes back after targeted reductions, taking advantage of a less discounted basis, expanding outbound capacity and rising seasonal demand, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports absorb surplus and support regional differentials.

Plug Power to supply up to 2 GW of electrolyzers to Allied Biofuels in Uzbekistan

Plug Power has signed a supply agreement with Allied Biofuels to equip a sustainable fuel production site in Uzbekistan, bringing total contracted capacity with Allied partners to 5 GW.
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Matador secures transport for 500,000 MMBtu/d of natural gas to the Gulf Coast

Matador Resources signs multiple strategic transportation agreements to reduce exposure to the Waha Hub and access Gulf Coast and California markets.

G7 launches over 20 projects to counter Chinese influence on critical minerals

Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.

Washington invests $100mn to modernise coal plants as exports drop 11%

US coal exports fell 11% in the first half of 2025, prompting the Trump administration to commit $100mn to upgrade domestic power plants and support the national energy sector.
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JA Solar to supply over 100 MW of modules to 5B for Western Australia project

JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.

Bulgaria halts fuel exports to EU after sanctions on Lukoil

Sofia temporarily restricts diesel and jet fuel exports to safeguard domestic supply following US sanctions targeting Lukoil, the country’s leading oil operator.

Ramaco signs major research agreement with DOE on rare earths

Ramaco Resources and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory partner to develop extraction and processing technologies for rare earth elements from the Brook Mine in Wyoming.
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AOGC Approves Final Integration of Smackover Lithium’s SWA Project 2028

The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission validated integration of the Reynolds Brine Unit after unitizing 20,854 acres and adopting a 2.5% lithium royalty. The project targets 22,500 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate from 2028 via a 55:45 joint venture.

Phillips 66 posts adjusted earnings of $1.02bn in third quarter

The US company reported adjusted earnings of $1.02bn between July and September, supported by the refining and chemicals segments despite a drop in net income due to exceptional charges.