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Fusion Fuel, through its subsidiary BrightHy Solutions, has set up a €30mn ($32.9mn) funded platform to develop industrial hydrogen projects, with the first site expected in Spain in 2026.
BayWa r.e. continues its strategic transformation with the sale of 2.2 GW of projects, a withdrawal from Asian markets, internal reorganisation, and a rebranding planned for 2026.

Port Inc. anticipates Japanese market reforms with profitable battery project by 2025

Port Inc. reports positive results from its battery storage pilot in Gunma, leveraging a regulatory window ahead of adjustment market reforms scheduled for fiscal year 2026.
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Policy reversals, reduced performance and corporate disengagement marked an unprecedented slowdown in wind power in 2025, although China continued its expansion at a steady pace.
The Australian government will require up to 25% of gas extracted on the east coast to be reserved for the domestic market from 2027, in response to supply tensions and soaring prices.

Tilda deploys AI-based energy optimisation in Vietnam’s industrial sector

South Korea’s Tilda accelerates its entry into Vietnam with an artificial intelligence-based energy optimisation solution for solar and energy storage systems in the manufacturing sector.
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Niigata's assembly officially backs the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa site, marking a key step in Japan’s return to nuclear energy following the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
The Japanese government plans to fund up to 30% of loans required for nuclear projects, aiming to accelerate reactor restarts and double the share of nuclear energy in its energy mix by 2040.

Newcleo launches European safeguards process for lead-cooled modular reactor

French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
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Technique Solaire has secured €40mn ($43.5mn) in junior debt from BNP Paribas Asset Management to structure two solar portfolios totalling 392 MWp across France, Spain and the Netherlands.
Japanese power producer JERA will deliver up to 200,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually to Hokkaido Gas starting in 2027 under a newly signed long-term sale agreement.

AM Green and Mitsui sign agreement for green aluminium complex in India

Indian group AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui to co-finance a one million tonne per year integrated low-carbon aluminium production platform.
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Japanese conglomerate Tokyu teams up with Global Infrastructure Management and Clean Energy Connect to build 800 low-voltage solar plants totalling 70MWDC, under an off-site power purchase agreement for its facilities.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.

Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.
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Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.
Girasol Energy begins grid-scale battery aggregation with two facilities totalling 4MW in Japan, marking a strategic expansion into balancing markets.

General Oyster to invest ¥800mn to strengthen its solar portfolio

The Japanese oyster producer is investing in both resale and construction of photovoltaic plants, evenly splitting resources to consolidate its GO Store subsidiary's position in the domestic solar market.
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Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
Researchers have designed a system that combines two ammonia production technologies to reduce costs, optimise industrial efficiency and significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Daiei Sangyo partners with Truewin Technology and Formosa Japan to develop 100 energy storage sites totalling 800MWh and expand into power-linked data centre operations.

Marubeni and Aeon sign 200MW PPA framework by FY2028

Marubeni Power Retail will supply Aeon with up to 200MW of solar power via an off-site PPA framework, with delivery set to begin this fiscal year and scale up progressively through 2028.
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Japanese company AI.net has signed a supply deal with China’s CATL for 1GWh of lithium-ion batteries, marking its entry into large-scale energy storage with a target of 500MW by March 2028.
An Italian appeal court has approved the extradition to Germany of a former Ukrainian commander suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, a decision now challenged in cassation.

Sonatrach replaces its CEO as internal tensions mount

Algeria has removed Rachid Hachichi from the leadership of Sonatrach, two years after his appointment, replacing him with Noureddine Daoudi, former head of the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources.
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Portugal’s Galp Energia reported an adjusted net profit of €407 million in Q3, driven by higher refining margins and strong contribution from liquefied natural gas.
Despite the emergence of new storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries retain a dominant position thanks to industrial leadership, improved performance and a high geographic concentration of production capacity.

QatarEnergy acquires 40% of North Rafah offshore block in Egypt alongside Eni

QatarEnergy has acquired a 40% stake in the North Rafah offshore exploration block, located off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, strengthening its presence in the region in partnership with Italian group Eni.
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Japanese company Helical Fusion has successfully tested a high-temperature superconducting magnet in conditions replicating a fusion reactor, initiating construction of its integrated demonstration device.
Voltalia's Q3 2025 revenue rises to €164.7mn, fuelled by a sharp increase in services activity, while energy sales decline due to currency effects and lower prices.

Almaraz operators request extension beyond 2028

Endesa, Iberdrola and Naturgy have officially requested the Spanish government to delay the closure of the Almaraz nuclear power plant, originally scheduled for 2028, reigniting the debate on nuclear power's role in the national energy mix.
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Altano Energy secured €81mn ($85.7mn) to construct two onshore wind farms and three photovoltaic plants in southern Spain, reinforcing its multi-technology generation strategy.
Tokyo Gas commits to one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas under the Alaska LNG project, boosting Glenfarne’s commercial momentum after five agreements signed in seven months.

Eni raises 2025 targets after 54% surge in quarterly net profit

Eni's net profit rose to €803mn in the third quarter, supported by a 6% increase in production despite falling crude prices.
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Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, supporting volumes, site utilization and operational guidance.
French developer Newcleo launches a joint venture with Nextchem through a EUR70 mn contract to design the conventional island of its upcoming 200 MW modular nuclear reactors.

European Union faces 21.5 mtpa shortfall on carbon storage targets

A Wood Mackenzie study reveals that the EU’s carbon storage capacity will fall more than 40% short of the 2030 targets set under the Net Zero Industry Act.
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Mitsubishi Logistics has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with JERA Cross for 8MW of solar power, marking a new step in its energy strategies with investment plans through 2030.
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure has launched a 38MW grid-scale battery system in Chitose, aiming for commissioning in 2027, as part of its deployment of high-voltage storage assets across Japan.