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Roraima, the last state not connected to Brazil’s national grid, has been linked through a publicly funded project launched over 14 years ago.
Against market expectations, US commercial crude reserves surged due to a sharp drop in exports, only slightly affecting international prices.

Hull Street Energy acquires 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan

Hull Street Energy has signed an agreement to acquire thirteen hydroelectric dams from Consumers Energy, totalling 132 MW, further consolidating its position in the North American hydro sector.
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US-based Madison secures $800mn debt facility to finance energy infrastructure projects and address rising grid demand across the country.
Solar and storage accounted for 82% of new U.S. power capacity in early 2025, despite federal measures slowing their expansion.

Anglo American and Teck merge to form copper giant in zero-premium deal

The announced merger between Anglo American and Teck forms Anglo Teck, a new copper-focused leader structured for growth, with a no-premium share structure and a $4.5bn special dividend.
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US-based Chevron has submitted a bid with HelleniQ Energy to explore four offshore blocks south of Crete, marking a new strategic step in gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Driven by China's acceleration, global wind capacity is expected to reach 170 GW in 2025, paving the way for a doubling of installed capacity by 2032.

Iran and IAEA sign technical agreement to restart nuclear inspections

Iran has reached a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to formalise the resumption of inspections, following months of suspension linked to military tensions and criticism of its nuclear programme.
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A consortium led by BlackRock is in talks to raise up to $10.3 billion to finance a gas infrastructure deal with Aramco, including a dual-tranche loan structure and potential sukuk issuance.
TotalEnergies commits to Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, consolidating its position in liquefied natural gas with a 10% direct stake and a 1.5 Mtpa offtake agreement.

Grenergy secures $270mn in financing for Phase 6 of Oasis de Atacama

Grenergy has secured $270mn in non-recourse financing to install 3.5 GWh of batteries in Phase 6 of the Oasis de Atacama project, marking a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity in Chile.
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Canadian energy producer Cordelio Power has completed commissioning of its Winfield solar project, a 150 MW facility backed by a 15-year contract with Microsoft and a $313mn structured financing deal.
US-based Nuclearn has secured $10.5mn to scale its artificial intelligence platform, already deployed in over 65 nuclear reactors, to automate critical operations amid rising energy demand.

Dig Energy raises $5mn to industrialise lightweight geothermal drilling technology

Start-up Dig Energy has secured $5mn to launch its first pilot projects for compact geothermal drilling, aiming to cut thermal energy production costs in buildings without relying on conventional oilfield rigs.
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Electric Hydrogen announces the acquisition of Ambient Fuels and an alliance with Generate Capital to offer up to $400 mn in hydrogen project financing worldwide starting in 2026.
Baker Hughes joins the development of the second phase of the Hell’s Kitchen project in California, targeting 500 megawatts of geothermal energy to power energy-intensive data centres.

EQT signs 20-year deal for 1 Mtpa LNG with Commonwealth LNG

US producer EQT has secured a twenty-year liquefied natural gas supply contract with Commonwealth LNG, tied to a Gulf Coast terminal under development.
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Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.
Ineos Energy ends all projects in the UK, citing unstable taxation and soaring energy costs, and redirects its investments to the US, where the company has just allocated £3bn to new assets.
CITGO returns to profitability in Q2 2025, supported by maximum utilization of its refining assets and adjusted capital expenditure management.
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed an agreement with X-energy to develop a commercial nuclear microreactor intended to power sensitive military infrastructure.

NANO Nuclear Raises $209 Million and Accelerates Microreactor Deployment

With cash reserves multiplied sevenfold in nine months, NANO Nuclear intensifies development of its KRONOS MMR and positions itself in the Canadian and U.S. modular nuclear markets.
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has acquired from EDF power solutions North America the Beehive project, a 1 gigawatt-hour battery storage facility located in Arizona.
SNF acquires Obsidian Chemical Solutions, a Texas-based SME specialized in chemical solutions for well completion. Transaction amount and conditions undisclosed, but the acquisition comes in a growing North American market.

Bonatti Secures the Key Contract for Pacifico Mexinol Project Infrastructure

Transition Industries assigns Bonatti to build core infrastructure for Pacifico Mexinol, a strategic methanol complex in Mexico poised to become a major global player.
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The Pimienta and Eagle Ford formations are identified as pillars of Pemex’s 2025-2035 strategic plan, with potential of more than 250,000 barrels of liquids per day and 500 million cubic feet of gas by 2030.
According to O Globo, Petrobras is exploring an entry into Raízen, either through equity investment or asset acquisition, to return to the ethanol market. A decision is expected by the end of 2025, under legal constraints tied to fuel distribution.

U.S. Court Halts Transfer of 51% of YPF Shares to Creditors

A New York appeals court has temporarily frozen the enforcement of a ruling ordering Argentina to transfer 51% of YPF’s capital, pending review of the appeal filed by Buenos Aires.
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Equinix signed a preorder for 20 Kaleidos nuclear microreactors and a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement with ULC-Energy, reinforcing its energy supply strategy for its data centers.
A new Russian presidential decree could allow Exxon Mobil to reclaim its stake in Sakhalin-1, under strict conditions tied to Western sanctions and equipment logistics.

Modi Defends India’s Energy Autonomy Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

Under threat of increased U.S. tariffs, New Delhi is accelerating its energy independence strategy to reduce reliance on imports, particularly Russian oil.
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Karpowership and Seatrium formalize a strategic partnership to convert floating LNG units, strengthening their joint offering in emerging mobile electricity markets.
Aramco finalizes a strategic agreement with an international consortium led by GIP, valuing its midstream gas assets in Jafurah at $11 billion through a lease and leaseback contract.

Maxeon Revises Strategy After USD 65 Million Loss in First Half

Weakened by the exclusion of its solar panels from the U.S. market, Maxeon reports a sharp revenue decline and adjusts its financial structure under market pressure.
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Amber Energy, an affiliate of hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, submitted an $8.82bn offer for PDV Holding, intensifying competition in the court-supervised sale process in Delaware.
The U.S. Department of Energy selects Oklo and its subsidiary Atomic Alchemy for three pilot reactor projects aiming for criticality before July 2026.

Funds Push European Carbon Positions to Highest Since April

Investors hold 28.9 million EUAs net long as of August 8, four-month record level. Prices stable around 71 euros despite divergent fundamentals.
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MARA strengthens its presence in digital infrastructure by acquiring a majority stake in Exaion, a French provider of secure high-performance cloud services backed by EDF Pulse Ventures.
The United States plans to collaborate with Pakistan on critical minerals and hydrocarbons, exploring joint ventures and projects in strategic areas such as Balochistan.