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Australian coal exposes global steelmakers to hidden climate risk
Underreported methane emissions from Australian mines could increase steelmakers’ carbon footprint by up to 15%, according to new analysis highlighting major gaps in global supply chains.
1,460 GtCO2: Nature study reshapes allocation of global subsurface capacity
A prudent limit of 1,460 GtCO2 for geologic storage reshapes the split between industrial abatement and net removals, with oil-scale injection needs and an onshore/offshore distribution that will define logistics, costs and liabilities.

ACEN Australia’s 900 MW wind project secures federal approval

With an AUD$3 billion investment, ACEN launches one of Tasmania’s largest private projects, aiming for commissioning in 2030 and annual supply for 500,000 households.
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Green Wind Renewables launches 450 MW wind project in Western Australia
Green Wind Renewables is developing a 450 MW wind farm in the Wheatbelt region of Australia, with up to 75 turbines and an estimated annual output of 1.5 TWh.
Australian Oilseeds granted a reprieve from Nasdaq to meet equity threshold
Australian Oilseeds Holdings was granted a deadline extension until 30 September to comply with the Nasdaq’s equity requirements, avoiding immediate delisting from the exchange.

Piedmont Lithium and Sayona complete merger to create Elevra Lithium

Piedmont Lithium has completed its merger with Sayona Mining, giving birth to Elevra Lithium, a new mining group focused on hard-rock lithium with an expanded presence in North America and Australia.
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Hokkaido Gas readies 2027: LNG tender and volumes
Hokkaido Gas is adjusting its liquefied natural gas procurement strategy with a multi-year tender and a long-term agreement, leveraging Ishikari’s capacity and price references used in the Asian market. —
Sweden lifts uranium mining ban to revive nuclear industry
Stockholm plans to restart uranium extraction by lifting the 2018 ban, aiming to secure strategic supply chains and support domestic nuclear electricity production.

India diversifies coking coal purchases, Australia retreats

India’s coking coal imports are rising and increasingly split between the United States and Russia, while Australian producers redirect volumes to China; 2025 results confirm a shift in trade flows.
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Air Liquide acquires South Korean DIG Airgas for €2.85 billion
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
OSW raises USD 5.5 million to support its global solar market expansion
Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.

Photon Energy Group posts 7.5% growth despite declining EBITDA

Photon Energy Group reports quarterly revenue growth driven by solar technology trading, while profitability falls due to a weaker capacity market.
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Peabody cancels its $3.78 billion bid for Anglo’s coal mines
Peabody Energy abandons the acquisition of Anglo American’s Australian coal assets, triggering an arbitration process following the failure of a post-incident agreement at the Moranbah North mine.
Ingeteam delivers 35 MW of energy storage through seven projects in Australia
Ingeteam partners with JinkoSolar and ACLE Services to equip seven sites in Australia, representing a total capacity of 35 MW and 70 MWh of energy storage.

Ampol’s Half-Year Profit Drops 23% but Exceeds Market Expectations

Australian fuel distributor Ampol reports a 23% drop in net profit, impacted by weak refining margins and operational disruptions, while surpassing market forecasts.
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800-Million-Dollar Agreement: Tsingshan Triggers an Energy Recomposition in Zimbabwe
With a new $800 million investment agreement, Tsingshan expands the Manhize steel plant and generates an energy demand of more than 500 MW, forcing Zimbabwe to accelerate its electricity strategy.
Gentari launches 243 MW solar and storage hybrid project in New South Wales
Gentari has started construction at the Maryvale site, a solar project combined with a 409 MWh battery storage system, located in Central-West Orana and backed by a long-term public contract.

Acen Australia files federal application for 1,760MWh battery in Queensland

Developer Acen Australia has submitted a battery storage project to the federal government, targeting 440MW/1,760MWh in a region near solar and mining infrastructure in Queensland.
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OX2 gets green light for 135 MW solar plant on former mining site
OX2 has obtained Australian environmental approval to build a solar and storage project in Muswellbrook, on a former coal site in New South Wales, marking a milestone in its industrial strategy in the region.
NRN raises $67.2m to accelerate its distributed energy platform in Australia
Australian company NRN has closed a $67.2m funding round, combining equity and debt, to develop its distributed energy infrastructure platform and expand its decentralised storage and generation network.
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Orazul Energy launches cash tender offer for its 2027 notes
Iraq in talks with ExxonMobil for refining capacities in Asia
Greek shipowners cut Russian crude links under new compliance rules
NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong launch electric port network across 30 Asian ports
Westinghouse and EDF reactors deemed viable for Slovenia’s JEK2 nuclear project
Origin approves second phase of Eraring power plant battery
Origin Energy validates a $450 million investment to develop the second phase of the Eraring power station battery, aimed at boosting energy storage and grid stability in Australia.
Batterie Eraring phase deux approuvée
Australia: BrightNight to connect the Mortlake Energy Hub to the national market
The Mortlake Energy Hub, Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, will provide enough electricity to power 140,000 homes.
Mortlake Energy Hub en Australie

HIF Global and Airbus join forces to develop e-Fuels

HIF Global and Airbus are working together to advance the development of e-Fuels via the methanol-jet fuel pathway, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in aviation.
Airbus A350 faisant un plein de carburant SAF
Germany to import up to 70% of its hydrogen for decarbonization
Germany plans to import up to 70% of its hydrogen by 2030 to meet its energy and industrial needs.
Importations d'hydrogène pour décarbonation
Electricity overproduction or when negative prices impose themselves on the market
The boom in renewable energies is leading to an increase in negative price hours on the electricity market, highlighting the challenges of balancing the grid.
Surproduction prix négatifs marché électrique

Naturgy stabilizes profits despite falling gas prices

Naturgy maintains its first-half net profit at 1.04 billion euros, despite lower gas and electricity prices, thanks to a strategic agreement with Sonatrach.
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Australia awards new exploration licenses for energy security
Australia announces offshore gas exploration licenses to fill future energy supply gaps and support the transition to renewable energy.
Permis exploration gaz Australie
Woodside Energy acquires Tellurian for $1.2 billion
Woodside Energy buys Tellurian for $1.2 billion, reinforcing the United States' position as the world's leading LNG producer.

IsoEnergy sells its Argentine projects to Jaguar Uranium Corp.

IsoEnergy Ltd. announces the sale of 100% of the shares of its subsidiary holding the Laguna Salada and Huemul projects in Argentina to Jaguar Uranium Corp. This transaction is part of IsoEnergy's strategy to focus on its core assets in the United States, Canada and Australia, while strengthening its equity portfolio.
Site du projet la Laguna Salada de IsoEnergy
Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare join NSW’s largest solar farm
Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare will power their operations with renewable energy from New England's solar farm, the largest in New South Wales.
Vue aérienne de la ferme solaire de New England Solar
Origine and RES awarded license for offshore projects in Gippsland
Origin Energy and RES have been awarded a feasibility license for the Navigator North offshore wind project in Gippsland, Australia.
Licence faisabilité éolien offshore Gippsland

Pacific Green obtains Approval for its Battery Parks in Australia

Pacific Green Technologies Inc. has received approval from the South Australian government for its first large-scale battery farms in the Limestone Coast region.
Woodside Energy and CM Venture Capital invest $18 million in NovoNutrients
Biotech specialist NovoNutrients has raised $18 million in a Series A financing round led by Woodside Energy and co-led by CM Venture Capital.
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25-year gas storage agreement between Snowy Hydro and Lochard Energy
Snowy Hydro and Lochard Energy have signed a 25-year gas storage agreement at the Iona facility in Australia, to support Snowy Hydro's gas-fired power stations from 2028.
Accord stockage gaz Iona

SunCable obtains environmental approval for AAPowerLink project

SunCable has received environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government for its AAPowerLink project, paving the way for its development.
SunCable AAPowerLink obtient approbation
Shell strengthens its position in the LNG market with ambitious projects
Shell is stepping up investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) to offset losses in Russia, aiming for a significant increase in volumes by 2030.
Shell investissement GNL projets 2030
Engie and Macquarie join forces to extend Mexico’s Mayakan gas pipeline
Engie and Macquarie Asset Management collaborate to expand the Mayakan gas pipeline, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 7.4 million tonnes per year.
Partenariat gazoduc Mayakan Mexique

BP invests USD 48.54 million in biofuel in China

BP is to acquire 15% of Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy for $48.54 million, in anticipation of future Chinese regulations on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
BP investit 48,54 millions de dollars dans un producteur chinois de biocarburants.
Future Carbon Credit Contracts to Improve Access and Liquidity
The ASX will launch futures contracts for Australian and New Zealand carbon credits, offering new participation and hedging opportunities for compliance entities.
Les Futurs Contrats sur les Crédits Carbone Amélioreront l’Accès et la Liquidité.
Glencore gets the green light to buy coal mines
Canada authorizes Glencore to buy Teck Resources' coal mines for $6.93 billion, finalizing a complex transaction.
Glencore acquisition mines Teck Resources.
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