Australia

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.
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 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 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 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. —
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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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.
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 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 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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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 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 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.
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.
Australia’s Energy Estate has acquired the San Luis Industrial Complex, a California-based site backed by a $12.6bn public-private partnership aimed at accelerating green hydrogen production for industry and transport.
An Australian tribunal has approved Santos' $2.3 billion Narrabri gas project despite objections from Indigenous communities and environmental concerns, citing major public benefits for gas supply.

Engie cancels hybrid solar and battery project in Yass following community objections

Engie cancelled its hybrid solar farm project in Yass after local opposition. The company is now considering installing only a battery system on the site, responding to community concerns.
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The re-elected Australian government is investing heavily in storage, critical minerals and domestic production to meet its target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
Woodside Energy has announced a collaboration agreement with Saudi Aramco for a potential stake in its $17.5bn liquefied natural gas project in Louisiana, scheduled to begin production in 2029.

McDermott successfully installs Scarborough FPU off the coast of China

McDermott has completed the offshore installation of the Scarborough floating platform for Woodside Energy, marking a key step in the preparatory maintenance phase of the gas project in Western Australia.
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Global lithium-ion battery production is set to grow by 21% this year, according to Rystad Energy, with China dominating the sector thanks to its established supply chain and competitive technologies.
The re-election of the Albanese government reassures energy stakeholders calling for regulatory adjustments to accelerate projects and secure long-term investment.

Incat launches 130-metre electric ferry in Australia for Buquebus

Shipbuilder Incat has unveiled a 130-metre electric catamaran designed for Buquebus, intended to connect Montevideo to Buenos Aires with a capacity of 2,100 passengers.
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Brookfield Infrastructure raised $1.6bn in the first quarter of 2025 by completing multiple asset sales while reporting a 5% increase in funds from operations.
Australia’s opposition leader unveils a seven-reactor plan, challenging current energy policy days before federal elections and reviving a decades-old debate.

Oil majors intensify CCS investments amid new regulations

In response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, the world's leading oil companies are significantly boosting their investments in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, reshaping their industrial and financial strategies.
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Countries such as Brazil and Australia are criticised for overstating the CO2 absorption capacity of their forests, a practice that undermines their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report by Climate Analytics.
Woodside Energy recorded stable production and revenues of 3,315 million USD in Q1 2025, with a notable increase in production at Sangomar, but a slight decline due to weather impacts at other sites.

Australian Elections: Carbon Market Braces for Major Political Shock

The outcome of Australia's elections could redefine national carbon market regulations, potentially triggering significant shifts in emissions reduction policies, directly impacting local carbon credit prices (ACCU).
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Mainstream Renewable Power sold its entire Colombian portfolio to Celsia, marking its exit from the country to focus operations on three strategic markets.
The global artificial intelligence market applied to the energy sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 36.9% between 2024 and 2030, according to a report published by MarketsandMarketsâ„¢ on April 22.

Technip Energies wins contract for sustainable aviation fuel project engineering in Australia

Technip Energies has secured a contract with Jet Zero Australia for the engineering of a project aimed at producing sustainable aviation fuel in Townsville, Australia, with an annual capacity of 102 million litres by 2028.
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A satellite analysis led by Ember and Kayrros shows that methane emissions from Australian mines are 40% higher than official reports, revealing significant gaps in the current coal sector monitoring.
The Cunderdin hybrid project, inaugurated in early April in Western Australia, combines 128 MWdc of solar with 220 MWh of storage using a fully DC-coupled architecture designed by Sungrow.