The rise of data centres, electrification, Asian industrialisation and military spending are reshaping global copper market dynamics, while insufficient mining investment could increase price volatility.
British operator Equitix has been selected to take over transmission assets of the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, a £450mn ($547mn) project awarded under Ofgem’s tenth tender round.
Danish fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV transfers half of its stake in the UK-based Coalburn 2 project to AIP Management, strengthening AIP's energy storage portfolio in the United Kingdom.
Energy logistics firm Exolum launches the UK’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel blending site, supporting a nationwide network expected to supply up to 65,000 flights per year.
The United Kingdom targets two Russian oil majors, Asian ports and dozens of vessels in a new wave of sanctions aimed at disrupting Moscow's hydrocarbon exports.
Aura Power has finalised financing for its fourth UK solar plant in twelve months, backed by Rabobank, bringing its under-construction capacity to 242 MWp across the country.
The Renewables Infrastructure Group has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with Virgin Media O2 for its onshore wind farms in the United Kingdom, ensuring price stability for both parties.
Major global oil traders anticipate a continued decline in Brent prices, citing the fading geopolitical premium and rising supply, particularly from non-OPEC producers.
The British government has approved Tillbridge Solar Farm, a 500-MW solar power plant with 2,310 MWh of energy storage, developed by Tribus Clean Energy and Recurrent Energy.
A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.
Egypt’s petroleum ministry will launch 480 exploration wells by 2030 with investments exceeding $5.7bn, aiming to revive production and reduce reliance on imports.
Norwegian developer Empower New Energy expands in North Africa with a strategic partnership involving ten industrial solar sites for self-consumption in Tunisia.
The United Kingdom has carried out its first real-life trial of green hydrogen blending into the national gas transmission network, with power generation as a result.
UK power producer Infinis has secured a £391mn ($476mn) banking agreement to support the next phase of its solar and energy storage development projects.
Spanish producer Moeve becomes the first external SAF supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based platform designed to expand low-emission jet fuel adoption.
The upcoming Sizewell C nuclear power plant secures its fuel supply through agreements signed with Urenco and Framatome, marking a key step in strengthening the United Kingdom’s long-term energy stability.
US LNG producer Venture Global saw its market value drop sharply after an arbitral ruling in favour of BP reignited concerns over ongoing contractual disputes tied to the Calcasieu Pass project.
Rolls-Royce SMR has entered into cooperation agreements with Škoda JS and Curtiss-Wright to accelerate the manufacturing of essential components and the supply of safety systems as part of its international development of modular reactors.
ERG S.p.A. reports consolidated EBITDA of €274 mn in the first half of 2025, impacted by unfavourable wind conditions, but sees quarterly results improve thanks to the commissioning of new wind and storage assets.
Eos Energy Enterprises reaches a milestone with record quarterly revenue and strengthens its position in energy storage, supported by a major fundraising and the expansion of its commercial pipeline.
The Trump administration cancels federal offshore wind zones, threatening 77,000 jobs and $12bn in annual investments in a sector currently employing 120,000 people.
A partnership between Nscale, Aker and OpenAI will create Stargate Norway, an artificial intelligence infrastructure site powered by renewable energy, set to house 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs in Northern Norway by the end of 2026.
Shell’s half-year net profit falls to USD8.38bn as the group announces a new share buyback programme, amid lower hydrocarbon prices and ongoing cost reductions.
Subsea 7 reports a strong increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and announces a definitive agreement for a merger with Saipem, while maintaining its growth outlook for the year.
The integration of carbon capture credits into the British trading system by 2029 raises questions about the price gap with allowances and limited supply capacity.
Element 2 strengthens its partnership with HRS to install a mobile hydrogen station in Glasgow, as part of its expansion strategy for its refuelling network in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Investments in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa are expected to reach USD59.9 bn by 2030, fuelled by national strategies, the rise of solar, green hydrogen, and new regional industrial projects.
Last Energy reaches a key regulatory step for its PWR-20 microreactor project in Llynfi, advancing towards the objective of securing a site licence by December 2027 from British authorities.
Slovenské elektrárne has signed an agreement with Urenco for the purchase of enriched uranium for the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants, strengthening the diversification of its supply sources until the mid-2030s.
Elements Green has secured £140mn ($181mn) in funding to develop a 360 MW battery storage system, one of the largest in the country, with support from Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
The agreement concluded between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and ENTSO-E marks a new stage in the coordinated management of the electricity interconnection between the United Kingdom and the European Union, integrating shared regulatory and security axes.
The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 450 megawatts, comes online off the coast of Scotland, mobilising GBP200 mn ($259 mn) in public and private investment for the region.
Tehran agrees to host experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency in the coming weeks, excluding any visit to sensitive sites as diplomatic tensions persist with European nations and the United States.
Saipem and Subsea7 formalise their merger agreement, resulting in the creation of Saipem7, an international energy services player with consolidated revenue of €21bn and an order backlog of €43bn.
The British government is increasing by 11% the guaranteed price for offshore wind electricity to support projects facing inflation and supply chain constraints.
The Hague court has authorised the release of Gazprom’s shares in Wintershall Noordzee, following a judicial decision after several months of legal proceedings involving Ukrainian companies.
