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 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.
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.
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 has appointed Haydn Fletcher and Samir Jacob to strategic positions to strengthen its operations in Australia and internationally, amid targeted commercial expansion.
Rio Tinto commissions eight electric haul trucks with swappable batteries at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in partnership with Chinese company SPIC Qiyuan.
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.
The Australian government has granted environmental approval for the 108 MW Waddi Wind Farm, a Tilt Renewables project with construction costs exceeding $400mn.
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.
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.
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 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.
Australian group Santos lowers its annual production forecast after an unplanned shutdown at the Barossa project and delayed recovery in the Cooper Basin.
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.
The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.
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.
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.
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.
Lightsource bp has signed 10 power purchase agreements in 2024, representing 1.3 gigawatts of capacity, spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.
ExxonMobil, through its subsidiary Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd, announces a $200 million investment in the Kipper 1B gas project, in partnership with Mitsui E&P Australia and Woodside Energy, to boost gas supply for the Australian market.
Akaysha Energy has signed a long-term purchase agreement with Gunvor Group for a 205 MW/410 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Brendale, Queensland. This partnership aims to ensure revenue stability and optimise project operations.
Pacific Green Technologies has finalised the sale of its Limestone Coast North energy storage project to Intera Renewables for A$460mn (US$293mn). The agreement stipulates that Pacific Green will oversee construction before Intera assumes asset management.
The lawsuit filed by three NGOs and eight plaintiffs accusing TotalEnergies of involuntary manslaughter and harm to biodiversity has been dismissed by the French judiciary, citing insufficient evidence of infractions.
Australian mining giant BHP saw its net profit multiply fivefold, reaching $4.4 billion, despite an 8% drop in revenue. Sustained demand and signs of recovery in China strengthen its outlook.
Woodside Energy has reassessed the reserves of the offshore Sangomar oil field in Senegal, adding 16.2 million barrels of oil equivalent to the proven reserves. This update supports production stability and strengthens the supply to the national refinery.
The Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has announced that it has processed domestically extracted crude oil for the first time. This industrial milestone marks a strategic step in the local valorization of the country's energy resources.
Canadian Solar, through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to deliver a 960 MWh energy storage system in Australia. The Summerfield project, located in South Australia, will begin construction in 2025 and will be one of the largest in the country.
JORD Group strengthens its presence in the alternative energy industry by becoming a shareholder in SwitcH2 BV. This investment aims to complete the design of a 300 MW offshore green ammonia production project, supported by strategic industrial partners.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has begun construction of the Summerfield storage system in Australia. With a capacity of 960 MWh, this project aims to strengthen the country's energy infrastructure and address the growing challenges of electricity storage.
Potentia Energy, owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX, announces the acquisition of a portfolio exceeding 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy assets in Australia. The deal includes operational wind and solar facilities as well as projects in advanced stages of development.
Amid trade tensions with the United States, Taiwan's state-owned CPC Corporation is exploring an increase in its purchases of American natural gas. This decision could reshape its supplier distribution and redefine its international energy relations.
A major green hydrogen production project in Australia has been suspended, citing regulatory uncertainties and an unstable political environment that are undermining investment profitability.
BP has announced the closure of its Kwinana refinery, marking a strategic shift in its operations. This decision aims to redirect resources toward clean energy projects, aligning with its transition to a sustainable energy future.
By the end of 2024, coal's share in Australia's electricity generation dropped below 50%, a historic first, thanks to the surge in solar energy production.
A 3 GW electrolysis project for green ammonia production in Australia marks a strategic move to meet European and Asian demand for decarbonized energy.
Following the termination of its agreement with Anfield Energy, IsoEnergy redirects its efforts toward optimizing its uranium assets in North America and Australia amidst a changing market landscape.
As coal reaches a historic peak in 2024, renewable energy reshapes global dynamics. In China, where one-third of the world’s coal is consumed, the energy transition remains a pivotal factor for the sector's future.
