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Longroad Energy secures financing for its 400 MW solar project in Texas

Longroad Energy has closed financing and started construction of the 1000 Mile Solar project in Texas, with a capacity of 400 MWdc, supported by Meta and an international banking consortium.

Blackstone acquires Hill Top Energy Center for nearly $1bn in Pennsylvania

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners announces the acquisition of a 620-megawatt gas-fired power plant for nearly $1bn, reinforcing its energy investment strategy at the core of America’s digital infrastructure.

Sunrun raises $510mn through new securitization, surpassing $1.5bn in quarterly debt

Sunrun completed its fifth securitization deal of 2025, bringing non-recourse debt raised in the third quarter to over $1.5bn.
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Canadian exports to China rise on back of expanded TMX pipeline

Canadian crude shipments from the Pacific Coast reached 13.7 million barrels in August, driven by a notable increase in deliveries to China and a drop in flows to the US Gulf Coast.

Oil and gas to remain dominant in global energy mix through 2050

Faced with rising global electricity demand, energy sector leaders are backing an "all-of-the-above" strategy, with oil and gas still expected to supply 50% of global needs by 2050.

London and Washington commit to accelerating bilateral nuclear projects

A strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States aims to shorten nuclear licensing timelines and strengthen industrial cooperation around fusion and modular reactors.
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Ørsted launches capital increase to fund Sunrise Wind and strengthen structure

Danish group Ørsted will raise new funds through a rights issue to strengthen its financial structure and cover needs linked to the full ownership of the Sunrise Wind project.

China–Russia: Beijing secures a gas hedge with PoS2 and LNG cargoes

Shipments of liquefied natural gas and higher pipeline flows strengthen China’s gas optionality, while testing the sanctions regime and reshaping price–volume trade-offs for the next decade.

Premier American Uranium targets merger completion with Nuclear Fuels by September 19

Premier American Uranium and Nuclear Fuels have announced a target date of around September 19 to finalise their strategic consolidation, pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.
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EDP sells 121 MW wind portfolio to Amundi for €200mn

EDP Renováveis has completed the sale of twelve operational wind farms in France and Belgium to Amundi Transition Energétique for an enterprise value of €200mn ($215mn).

UNITe wins two photovoltaic projects in Puy-de-Dôme

Independent power producer UNITe has been selected to develop two solar power plants on municipal land in Avèze and Malauzat, following a call for tenders by the French Energy Regulatory Commission.

Viridien partners with Mantle8 to accelerate natural hydrogen exploration in EMEA

Viridien takes a strategic stake in Mantle8 to boost natural hydrogen exploration across Europe, the Middle East and Africa by combining geological data and seismic detection technologies.
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Vallourec signs $1bn contract with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore operations

French steel tube manufacturer Vallourec has secured a strategic agreement with Petrobras, covering complete offshore well solutions from 2026 to 2029.

US greenhouse gas emissions may plateau by 2030

A report by Rhodium Group anticipates stagnation in US emissions, a result of the political shift favouring fossil fuels since Donald Trump returned to office.

European Union maintains 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports

Brussels confirms its target to end all Russian energy imports by 2028, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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IEA warns of 3.3 million barrel oil surplus in 2026

Increased output from Opec+ and non-member producers is expected to create a global oil surplus as early as 2025, putting pressure on crude prices, according to the International Energy Agency.

Trump links new sanctions against Moscow to halting Russian oil in NATO

Donald Trump threatens to escalate US sanctions against Russia, but only if NATO member states stop all Russian oil imports, which remain active via certain pipelines.

Washington challenges Maryland offshore wind farm permit in federal court

The US government has requested the judicial cancellation of the federal permit granted in 2024 for an offshore wind project, citing impacts on commercial fishing and maritime rescue operations.
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Transatlantic rift over Russian oil reduces Indian volumes in October

The divide between the United States and the European Union over regulations on Russian oil exports to India is causing a drop in scheduled deliveries, as negotiation margins tighten between buyers and sellers.

JERA targets 20-year contract for Alaskan LNG with Glenfarne

Japanese giant JERA has signed a letter of intent to purchase one million tonnes of LNG per year from Alaska, as part of a strategic energy agreement with the United States.

Putin and Pezeshkian to discuss Iranian nuclear program under European pressure

Russia and Iran seek to strengthen their nuclear cooperation as the E3 activates the sanctions mechanism against Tehran, reigniting tensions over compliance with the 2015 Vienna agreement.

United States clears Rio Grande and Commonwealth LNG toward final decisions

U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.

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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KOGAS signs 3.3 mtpa of US LNG for ten years starting in 2028

Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.

London, Paris and Berlin trigger sanctions against Iran, risking crude disruption

The three European powers activate the UN sanctions mechanism against Iran, increasing pressure on the country's oil exports as Tehran maintains high production despite Western measures.

US grid interconnection agreements hit 75 GW in 2024

US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
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GreenYellow deploys 22 MWp of solar on Altarea’s logistics sites

GreenYellow is installing several photovoltaic plants and an energy storage system on Altarea's logistics platforms in Bollène and Puceul, through a 30-year PPA contract fully financed by the company.

Natura Resources secures federal and Texas backing for molten salt reactor

US-based Natura Resources has secured strategic funding and key permits for its MSR-1 nuclear reactor, backed by public funds and enriched fuel allocation from the Department of Energy.

Vema Hydrogen forme un conseil scientifique d’élite pour soutenir son expansion industrielle

Vema Hydrogen mobilise des experts internationaux pour accélérer la mise sur le marché de son hydrogène minéral, alors que l’entreprise prévoit de forer ses premiers puits pilotes en Amérique du Nord d’ici la fin de l’année.
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Ascent Solar and Star Catcher combine technologies for space-based solar energy

Ascent Solar Technologies has signed an agreement with Star Catcher Industries to enhance in-orbit power generation by combining lightweight photovoltaic technology with wireless energy transmission.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863mn for its ARC fusion power plant

Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863mn in an oversubscribed round to finalise SPARC and accelerate construction of its ARC fusion plant in Virginia, strengthening its position in the global fusion energy sector.

Exxon expects 20% increase in global natural gas demand by 2050

Exxon Mobil forecasts sustained growth in global natural gas demand by 2050, driven by industrial use and rising energy needs in developing economies.
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EIA delays key reports after 30% staff reduction

The US Energy Information Administration reschedules or cancels several publications, affecting the availability of critical data for oil, gas and renewables markets.

Paris and Brussels reach agreement to unlock hydroelectric investment in France

A principle agreement between Paris and Brussels opens the way to reforming the legal framework of hydroelectric concessions in France, ending a deadlock that lasted over ten years.

Seoul and Washington open talks on nuclear fuel reprocessing

The United States and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, marking a potential strategic shift in the long-standing bilateral agreement.
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Eco Wave Power activates its first operational wave power station at the Port of Los Angeles

Swedish company Eco Wave Power has completed testing of its technology at the Port of Los Angeles, reaching a tangible milestone with the launch of its floaters to generate electricity from waves.

California launches public tender for hydrogen transportation services

First Public Hydrogen Authority opens a request for proposals to transport gaseous and liquid hydrogen across California, with a deadline set for September 12.

TWAICE rolls out analytics tools across 290 MWh of storage at Fullmark Energy

TWAICE will equip four energy storage sites in Southern California with its analytics platform, supporting operator Fullmark Energy in CAISO market compliance and performance optimisation.
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General Atomics invests $20mn in Canadian joint venture on tritium

General Atomics injects $20mn into Fusion Fuel Cycles, a joint venture between Canada and Japan, to develop a facility dedicated to the tritium fuel cycle, a central element for the industrial viability of nuclear fusion.

Avangrid invests $122 million in Meyer substation to strengthen interconnection

Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.