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Australia to Offer Three Hours of Free Electricity Per Day Starting in 2026

The Australian government plans to introduce a free solar electricity offer in several regions starting in July 2026, to optimize the management of the electricity grid during peak production periods.

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.

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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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.

e-STORAGE commissions 220 MWh energy storage system in South Australia

Canadian Solar’s subsidiary has completed the commercial operation of a battery storage project in Mannum, marking a key milestone in the large-scale energy deployment in southern Australia.

Clenergy restructures leadership to support global and Australian growth

Clenergy has appointed Haydn Fletcher and Samir Jacob to strategic positions to strengthen its operations in Australia and internationally, amid targeted commercial expansion.
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Rio Tinto deploys electric trucks with swappable batteries in Mongolia

Rio Tinto commissions eight electric haul trucks with swappable batteries at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in partnership with Chinese company SPIC Qiyuan.

Neoen commissions South Australia’s largest wind farm with 412 MW

Neoen’s Goyder South Wind Farm reaches full generation capacity, strengthening the French group’s presence in Australia’s energy market with 412 MW connected to the grid.

Waddi wind project secures environmental approval from Australian government

The Australian government has granted environmental approval for the 108 MW Waddi Wind Farm, a Tilt Renewables project with construction costs exceeding $400mn.
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Single-axis solar reaches $37/MWh in Middle East and Africa in 2025

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.

UNEP, EU and Japan frame methane: 12% responses, LNG under pressure

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.

FairWind acquires Cosmic Group to strengthen wind energy presence in Asia-Pacific

The acquisition of Cosmic Group by FairWind consolidates its position in Australia and marks a strategic expansion into New Zealand and Japan.
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NexGen raises A$1bn to finance its Rook I uranium project in Canada

Canadian uranium producer NexGen Energy has completed a A$1bn ($639mn) equity raise split between North American and Australian markets to support the development of its Rook I project.

Japan and Malaysia begin regulatory framework for CO2 transport

Japan and Malaysia have signed a preliminary cooperation protocol aiming to establish a regulatory foundation for cross-border carbon dioxide transport as part of future carbon capture and storage projects.

Santos cuts 2025 production forecast again due to technical issue

Australian group Santos lowers its annual production forecast after an unplanned shutdown at the Barossa project and delayed recovery in the Cooper Basin.
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Ark Energy secures approval for solar and battery project in New South Wales

The New South Wales Government has approved Ark Energy’s hybrid solar and battery project in Richmond Valley, combining a solar power plant and long-duration storage.

Paired Power and PHNXX launch plug-and-play mobile solar microgrid

The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.

Tamboran completes drilling of three wells ahead of 2026 production tests

Tamboran has completed a three-well drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, with 12,000 metres of horizontal sections prepared for stimulation and maintenance ahead of the commercial phase.
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Battery prices in Asia-Pacific drop to record lows through 2029

Utility-scale battery storage system costs continue to fall across Asia-Pacific, but the pace of reductions is expected to slow significantly by 2029, according to Wood Mackenzie projections.

IsoEnergy acquires Toro Energy for $49mn, creating global uranium platform

Canada’s IsoEnergy will acquire Australia’s Toro Energy for AUD75mn ($49mn), creating a diversified uranium production platform with assets across Australia, Canada and the United States.
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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.
Technologie de capture et utilisation du carbone

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.

Dalby PV-Battery Hybrid Project in Service: An Australian First

The Dalby project in Queensland, combining photovoltaics and battery storage, is now operational, marking a major technical breakthrough.
Projet Hybride PV-Batterie Dalby en Service : Une Première en Australie.

Solar panel recycling market to reach $626 million by 2033

The global solar panel recycling market is expected to reach 626 million USD by 2033, with annual growth of 14.3%, driven by the increase in solar installations and regulations.
Croissance marché recyclage solaire

Senegal: First load of crude oil at Sangomar

Senegal loads its first crude oil cargo at Sangomar, marking a crucial stage in its energy and economic development, with production of 100,000 barrels a day.
Chargement inaugural brut Sangomar

BP joins forces with Masdar and Hassan Allam Utilities for green hydrogen in Egypt

BP, in partnership with Masdar of the United Arab Emirates, Hassan Allam Utilities of Egypt and Infinity Power, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to explore the creation of a multi-phase green hydrogen project in Egypt.
Développement hydrogène vert Égypte
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