Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, supporting volumes, site utilization and operational guidance.
The European Union targets a trading subsidiary and a refinery linked to China National Petroleum Corporation, tightening access to financial and insurance services without disrupting pipeline deliveries, with reallocations expected in settlements, insurance, and logistics.
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A Wood Mackenzie study reveals that the EU’s carbon storage capacity will fall more than 40% short of the 2030 targets set under the Net Zero Industry Act.
Mitsubishi Logistics has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with JERA Cross for 8MW of solar power, marking a new step in its energy strategies with investment plans through 2030.
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure has launched a 38MW grid-scale battery system in Chitose, aiming for commissioning in 2027, as part of its deployment of high-voltage storage assets across Japan.
The levelised cost of solar electricity continues to fall globally, reaching a regional record of $37/MWh in the Middle East and Africa thanks to tracker technologies, according to the latest market data.
Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.
U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil trigger a rebound in oil, while the European Union prepares a clampdown on liquefied natural gas and maritime logistics, with immediate repercussions for markets and Russia’s export chain.
Rising responses to UNEP’s satellite alerts trigger measurement, reporting and verification clauses; the European Union sets import milestones, Japan strengthens liquefied natural gas traceability; operators and steelmakers adjust budgets and contracts.
Niger hardens its stance on energy sovereignty but avoids breaking with China National Petroleum Corporation, its main oil industry partner, in order to safeguard export revenues.
South Korea becomes the first country to submit a safeguards technical report to the IAEA for a small modular reactor, setting a precedent for early integration of non-proliferation requirements in nuclear design.
The new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)–Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai) axis combines a nuclear restart, targeted fuel tax cuts and energy subsidies, with immediate effects on prices and risk reallocations for operators.
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As Brent hovers near $60, growing opacity around OPEC’s output restrains a steeper decline in crude prices amid surplus warnings by the International Energy Agency.
During his visit to Tokyo, the SCZONE chairman presented industrial and logistics projects aimed at establishing the Suez Canal as a regional hub for alternative fuels and supply chains.
i Grid Solutions and Tokyu Land will develop an additional 200MW of on-site solar under power purchase agreements by 2029 through their joint venture TLC VPP, with an investment exceeding JPY20bn ($133mn).
Renova a soumis une méthodologie d’évaluation environnementale pour un projet éolien terrestre de 280MW à Higashidori, renforçant son positionnement sur les technologies renouvelables au Japon.
The global floating solar panel market could triple by 2030, supported by energy demand and favourable regulations, according to the latest double-digit annual growth forecasts.
The president-elect outlines a pro-market agenda: gradual reform of fuel subsidies, review of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) lithium contracts, and monetization of gas transit between Argentina and Brazil, prioritizing supply stabilization.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, a stable gas price of $6/MMBtu would boost global demand by 60 billion m³ in the short term and 120 billion m³ by 2035, mainly driven by Asia.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works has signed an agreement with Turkish company Kuzu to build a wastewater treatment plant for the upcoming Al Mutlaa city in the north of the country.
Transgrid plans to contract up to 5 GW of grid-forming batteries to strengthen the stability of New South Wales’ electricity network during the energy transition.
The European ban on Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027 is pushing Siberian producers to reorient their flows to Asia, despite logistical and regulatory constraints.
Envision Energy has published an environmental product declaration for two of its turbines, a milestone certified to ISO standards aimed at strengthening its position in international wind markets.
VINSSEN becomes a central player in designing the world’s first commercial transport vessel fully powered by a fuel cell using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier.
Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.
The global hydrogen production market is expected to more than double by 2035, supported by technological advances and growing demand from transport, heavy industry and decarbonised energy systems.
Driven by rising global energy consumption and exploration investments, the oilfield service equipment market is expected to grow at a 5.39% CAGR to reach $36.87bn by 2031.
The Sauda municipal council has approved the zoning plan for the Iverson project, paving the way for a 270 MW electrolysis facility powered by hydropower to produce renewable ammonia.
At World Atomic Week in Moscow, the Russian president advocated for a reform of civil nuclear funding mechanisms, urging stronger involvement from multilateral financial institutions.
Baghdad has restarted crude shipments from Kurdistan via the pipeline to Turkey, following a two-year halt linked to legal and contractual disputes involving international firms operating in the region.
Seoul estimates Pyongyang holds enough highly enriched uranium to produce up to 50 atomic bombs, reigniting concerns over its growing nuclear arsenal despite international sanctions.
Sinopec reaches a milestone in hydrogen logistics with a 1,500 km journey from Shanghai to Hubei, supported by a network of 146 stations and 11 supply centres.
Fortescue has selected Envision Energy to supply next-generation turbines in Australia, the first step in a project targeting 2 to 3 GW of renewable generation backed by batteries.
The three Japanese groups announced two new high-voltage battery projects in Shizuoka and Ibaraki prefectures, bringing their joint portfolio to four facilities with a combined capacity of 180MW.
Singapore-based developer Vena Energy has launched operations at its third wind power plant in Japan, located in Saikai, Nagasaki Prefecture, with a grid-connected capacity of 7.5 MW.
EVE Energy seals a 500MWh strategic agreement with CommVOLT in Europe for commercial and industrial storage at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, as its five MWh direct current system enters deployment.
Ørsted and Korea South-East Power Co. (KOEN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint development of the 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project, located off South Korea’s west coast.
Energy Vault Holdings has secured $50mn in debenture financing, complementing a $300mn preferred equity investment, to support the development of its large-scale energy storage projects.
RWE has finalised the installation of all 72 monopiles at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast, marking a key milestone ahead of secondary structure and turbine installation scheduled for 2026.
