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Canadian Solar reported a gross margin of 29.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding expectations despite a net loss, amid delayed project sales and asset impairments.
The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

Indonesia Energy enters the Brazilian market with a strategic exploratory agreement

Indonesia Energy Corporation signs a memorandum of understanding with Aguila Energia to identify oil and gas assets in Brazil, marking a first incursion outside its domestic market.
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Driven by rising industrial demand and emerging capacities in Asia, the global petrochemicals market is expected to see sustained expansion despite regulatory pressures and raw material cost challenges.
Indian imports of Brazilian crude reach 72,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2025, driven by U.S. sanctions, and are expected to grow with new contracts and upstream projects between Petrobras and Indian refiners.

Russian Strikes Threaten Gas Cooperation Between Azerbaijan and Ukraine

Azerbaijani energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine raises concerns over the security of gas flows between Baku and Kyiv, just as a new supply agreement has been signed.
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments are expected to hit $300 billion by 2040, driven by a 12.3% annual increase in global charging port deployments.
TCL SunPower Global entrusts the distribution of its solar panels to Energia Italia, thereby consolidating its presence in the Italian market within a context of strategic restructuring.

China: Refineries Increase Output but Maintain Crude Oil Surplus

In July, China maintained a crude oil surplus of 530,000 barrels per day despite high refining activity, confirming a stockpiling strategy amid fluctuating global prices.
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With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.
China’s aviation fuel distributor CNAF announced a new investment in a private sustainable fuel refinery, reinforcing its integration strategy within an emerging sector considered critical to the country’s aviation industry.

Petrobras negotiates to increase capacity of three FPSOs in Brazil

Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
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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.
Beijing opposes the possible return of European trio sanctions against Iran, as the nuclear deal deadline approaches and diplomatic tensions rise around Tehran.

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.
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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.
The Manah-1 solar project in Oman, with a capacity of 500 MW, was delivered by Shanghai Electric and has recorded a stable first month of operation, strengthening industrial and technical cooperation with Électricité de France.

Vanda RE negotiates power purchase contracts in Singapore for Indonesian solar project

Vanda RE is in talks with potential buyers in Singapore for electricity from a $3 billion solar and storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands.
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The sultanate awards three mining concessions to local companies. Projects target strategic deposits to reduce hydrocarbon dependence.
The United States Department of Energy has selected eleven companies to build experimental nuclear reactors by July 2026, under a programme aimed at meeting rising electricity demand.
Mexico could eliminate imports of 384 billion cubic feet of gas per year by reaching 45% clean electricity by 2030, according to Ember.
China's gas, oil and coal volumes remain above last year’s levels, despite a decline in April compared to the record highs of March.

Zambia: Chisamba solar plant (100 MW) accelerates private energy transition

The Chisamba solar power plant, a major private project in Zambia with a $71.5 million investment, has reached 91% completion, aiming to bridge a structural energy deficit through a strategic partnership with a leading mining group.
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SBM Offshore posted quarterly revenue of $1,103mn, driven by the Turnkey segment, while maintaining full-year targets and advancing the deployment of its floating units scheduled for 2025.
Sungrow has secured an 835 MW order for photovoltaic inverters from Juniper Green Energy for solar projects in India, reinforcing its position in the Asian renewable energy market.

CGN Brasil to invest $578mn in multi-energy hub in Piauí

CGN Brasil and the government of Piauí have signed an agreement to develop a 1.4 GW energy complex combining solar, wind and storage, with a planned investment of $578mn.
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The International Energy Agency expects electric vehicles to cut oil demand by 5 million barrels per day by 2030, down from a previous estimate of 6 million, citing economic and trade uncertainties.
Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.

Chinese energy investments: new models and challenges in Africa

Faced with the heavy debts of emerging countries, China is shifting its strategy in Africa, reducing massive loans in favour of targeted commercial investments as Western competition intensifies around clean energy technologies.
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Sinopec announced a new vertical depth record with its Tiebei 1HF well, reaching 5,300 metres and producing over 314,000 cubic metres of gas per day in the Sichuan Basin.
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.

AIKO surpasses 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar modules in Europe

Chinese manufacturer AIKO recorded over 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar module range during Intersolar Europe 2025, strengthening its commercial foothold in the European market.
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Brazilian oil major Petrobras reported a $6bn net profit in Q1 2025, driven by higher production volumes and a stronger real against the US dollar.
The Trump administration has announced new sanctions targeting Iran's oil export network to China amid ongoing nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.

Serbia negotiates renewal of gas contract with Russia ahead of expiration

Belgrade aims to retain favourable pricing terms for Russian gas imports as the current contract nears its May 31 deadline.
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Oil prices climbed following a joint decision by Washington and Beijing to temporarily suspend tariffs, easing pressure on global demand.
Energias de Portugal saw its profit rise by 21% in the first quarter, supported by expanded renewable capacity and favourable electricity market prices.

Rystad Energy forecasts over 2 TWh of battery production in 2025, led by China

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.
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CATL introduced in Munich a new 9 MWh energy storage system designed to optimise industrial installations and address global logistics constraints.
Oil prices climbed on Friday, supported by the signing of a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, reviving expectations of easing global tensions.
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