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Trump Media creates a listed group with TAE Technologies in $6 billion deal

Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies unite in a transaction valued at USD6 billion to launch one of the first publicly traded companies focused on fusion energy.

Subsea 7 extends Equinor contract for subsea services in Norway

Subsea 7 has secured a new extension of its frame agreement with Equinor for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services through 2027, deploying the Seven Viking vessel on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Iran offers support to Venezuela after oil tankers seized by Washington

Caracas says Iran has offered reinforced cooperation after the interception of two ships carrying Venezuelan crude, amid escalating tensions with the United States.
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Washington seizes second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean

US authorities intercepted a second oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude, escalating pressure on Caracas amid accusations of trafficking and tensions over sanctioned oil exports.

Japan opens public funding for nuclear projects to support reactor restarts

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.

Kenya launches grid reform to meet the rise of economic zones

Facing a rapid increase in demand across industrial corridors, the Kenyan government is restructuring its power grid to accelerate connections, reduce technical losses and integrate new digital tools.
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Shanghai Electric launches 625 MW upgrade to strengthen Iraq’s power grid

Shanghai Electric begins a combined-cycle expansion project across four Iraqi provinces, aiming to boost energy efficiency by 50% without additional fuel consumption.

Awendio Solaris to invest CAD1bn in integrated solar plant in Montreal

UK-based manufacturer Awendio Solaris plans to build a 2.5 GW solar industrial platform, expandable to 5 GW, in Quebec, targeting North American markets with a 100% regional supply chain.

Zefiro completes $1.5mn gas project in Pennsylvania and prepares $5mn operation in Louisiana

Zefiro Methane, through its subsidiary Plants & Goodwin, completes an energy conversion project in Pennsylvania and plans a new well decommissioning operation in Louisiana, expanding its presence to eight US states.
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RWE and Indiana Michigan Power secure 200 MW deal in Indiana

RWE signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Indiana Michigan Power for the Prairie Creek project, aimed at supporting Indiana’s growing electricity demand starting in 2028.

Armada joins Genesis programme to deploy sovereign compute power in the United States

US-based Armada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to participate in the Genesis Mission, aimed at accelerating scientific research and reinforcing national energy and technology sovereignty.

Plug Power installs 5 MW electrolyzer in Namibia for integrated hydrogen hub

Plug Power has completed the installation of a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, marking the launch of Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen production and distribution site.
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SECI partners with Global Energy Alliance to accelerate India’s grid modernisation

Solar Energy Corporation of India signed a strategic agreement with Global Energy Alliance to strengthen grid resilience and support the expansion of storage and smart management technologies.

JERA signs seven-year LNG supply deal with Hokkaido Gas

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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California Resources finalises asset transfer with Berry Corporation for $253mn

California Resources Corporation completed an all-stock asset transfer with Berry Corporation, strengthening its oil portfolio in California and adding strategic exposure in the Uinta Basin.

Gevo receives “A” rating for North Dakota site from BeZero Carbon

Gevo receives high-quality assessment for its carbon capture credits in North Dakota, strengthening the commercial value of its certificates in the voluntary carbon markets.

esVolta transfers Black Walnut project tax credit to Computacenter

esVolta finalises investment tax credit transfer for its Black Walnut storage project to Computacenter, marking a first-of-its-kind operation within its California energy portfolio.
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TOPCon 4.0 vs HJT: the financial trade-off in the solar sector in 2026

As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.

JA Solar and Trinasolar Lead a Global Solar Market in Crisis

JA Solar and Trinasolar top Wood Mackenzie’s latest semiannual ranking despite a sector-wide net loss of $2.2 billion. Industrial leaders are strengthening their grip on global photovoltaic module supply through rigorous financial discipline.

Noble posts $21mn loss but secures $740mn in new contracts

Noble Corporation reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2025 while strengthening its order backlog to $7.0bn through several major contracts, amid a transitioning offshore market.

Utility launches its first H2Gen® hydrogen certification site outside the United States in Korea

U.S.-based Utility will build a hydrogen production and certification facility in Seongnam, using biogas, marking a strategic step for the expansion of its H2Gen® technology in the South Korean market.

Daiei Sangyo to invest ¥50bn in grid-scale storage and data centres

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.
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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.

AI.net seals partnership with CATL for 1GWh of grid-scale batteries

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.

Oilfield giants shift to AI infrastructure as drilling slows

SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to offset declining drilling demand in North America.
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Google signs 25-year deal to restart Duane Arnold nuclear power plant

NextEra Energy announces an agreement with Google to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa, with operations expected to resume as early as 2029 and full site ownership secured.

US utility large load commitments reach 160 GW amid grid imbalance warnings

Large load commitments in the PJM region now far exceed planned generation capacity, raising concerns about supply-demand balance and the stability of the US power grid.

Washington’s shift on Chevron disrupts Venezuela’s oil economy

The new US licence granted to Chevron significantly alters financial flows between Venezuela and the United States, affecting the local currency, oil revenues and the country's economic balance.
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Venezuela freezes gas cooperation with Trinidad over pro-U.S. political alignment

Caracas suspended its energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, citing a conflict of interest linked to the foreign policy of the new Trinidadian government, jeopardising several major cross-border gas projects.

Three Crown boosts output with 752 boe/d well in Wyoming

Three Crown Petroleum reports a steady initial flow rate of 752 barrels of oil equivalent per day from its Irvine 1NH well in the Powder River Basin, marking a key step in its horizontal drilling programme in the Niobrara.

US nuclear regulator recommends construction permit for Kemmerer Unit 1

The environmental review of TerraPower’s Natrium project in Wyoming has been completed, paving the way for a construction permit for this advanced nuclear reactor.
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Petrofac places holding company into administration after termination of key contract

The termination of a strategic contract with Dutch grid operator TenneT triggered the administration of Petrofac’s holding company, reigniting tensions with creditors.

Energy Plug Technologies delivers second energy storage system in the United States

Canadian group Energy Plug Technologies continues its expansion in the US market with the delivery of a new energy storage system to an industrial client based in the southern region.

Ormat and SLB launch partnership to industrialise enhanced geothermal systems

Ormat Technologies and SLB join forces to accelerate the development of integrated geothermal systems, including a pilot EGS project at an existing site for large-scale commercial deployment.
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Texas captures attention with over $10bn invested in carbon management

With dense industrial activity and unique geological potential, Texas is attracting massive investment in carbon capture and storage, reinforced by new federal tax incentives.

Singapore invests heavily in civil nuclear power and regional energy networks

Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.

Carbon removal investments hit $1 billion despite high operating costs

The carbon removal technology sector is expanding rapidly, backed by venture capital and industrial projects, yet high costs remain a significant barrier to scaling.
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Orban attend des garanties énergétiques lors de sa rencontre avec Trump à Washington

Le Premier ministre hongrois se rendra à Washington pour discuter avec Donald Trump des sanctions américaines contre le pétrole russe, dans un contexte de guerre en Ukraine et de dépendance persistante de la Hongrie aux hydrocarbures russes.

TotalEnergies requests ten more years and $4.5 billion for its Mozambique project

TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.