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BW Ideol secures up to €74mn for concrete floater plant in Fos-sur-Mer
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.
Venture Global signs 20-year deal to supply LNG to the Balkans via Greece
Venture Global has signed a liquefied natural gas sales agreement with Atlantic-See LNG Trade S.A., a newly formed Greek joint venture, to supply 0.5 million tonnes annually starting in 2030, reinforcing regional energy security.

ExxonMobil takes 60% stake in gas exploration permit in Greece’s Ionian Sea

ExxonMobil joins a Greek energy consortium to explore a gas field in the Ionian Sea, strengthening its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean after Chevron, amid post-Russian energy diversification efforts.
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HiTHIUM partners with El-Mor to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration storage in Israel
Chinese supplier HiTHIUM enters the Israeli market with a strategic agreement to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration energy storage alongside El-Mor Renewable Energy.
IAEA warns of restricted access to Iranian nuclear site since June strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency denounces the ongoing inspection blockage at several damaged Iranian nuclear facilities, where stocks of highly enriched uranium remain.

TAG Oil secures three-year extension to evaluate BED-1 oil field in Egypt

TAG Oil extends the BED-1 evaluation period until October 2028, committing to drill two new wells before deciding on full-scale development of the Abu Roash F reservoir.
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Expro deploys its ELITE Composition™ service on offshore well in Cyprus
Expro delivered its new on-site fluid analysis service for a major oil operator in Cyprus, cutting turnaround times from several months to just hours during an exploration drilling campaign in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The $400 Million Israel-Cyprus Gas Pipeline Awaits Government Approvals
A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.

Le TAP augmente ses nominations de gaz aux interconnexions européennes clés

Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.
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The UN validates an Article 6.4 methodology for landfill methane
The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism formalizes a landfill-methane methodology, imposes an investment-based additionality test, and governs issuance of traceable units via a central registry, with host-country authorizations and corresponding adjustments required.
Lukoil sells its African oil assets to Gunvor under pressure from US sanctions
Swiss trader Gunvor will acquire Lukoil’s African stakes as the Russian company retreats in response to new US sanctions targeting its overseas operations.

Scatec cuts debt by 27% and reaches record 3,392 MW in projects

Scatec strengthened growth in the third quarter of 2025 with a significant debt reduction, a rising backlog and continued expansion in emerging markets.
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Turkey locks in 19 Bcma of LNG, Moscow and Tehran under pressure
Botaş lines up a series of liquefied natural gas (LNG, liquefied natural gas) contracts that narrow the space for Russian and Iranian flows, as domestic production and import capacity strengthen its bargaining position. —
Baghdad in talks over OPEC quota despite exports at 3.6 million barrels
Iraq is negotiating a potential revision of its OPEC production limit while maintaining exports at around 3.6 million barrels per day despite significantly higher 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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Chevron and Helleniq Energy secure four offshore exploration permits in Greece
The Greek government has selected a consortium led by Chevron to explore hydrocarbons in four maritime zones in the Ionian Sea and south of Crete, with geophysical surveys scheduled to begin in 2026.
Baker Hughes reports $8.2bn in orders in Q3 despite net income decline
Baker Hughes recorded a 23% increase in orders in Q3 2025, driven by its gas segment, while net income fell 20% year-on-year to $609mn.

First El Dabaa nuclear reactor receives 330-tonne pressure vessel

The reactor vessel for Unit 1 at Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear plant has been delivered following a 20-day maritime transport from Saint Petersburg, marking a critical milestone in the country’s energy project.
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Shanghai Electric signs 342 MW deal with Econergy in Romania
Shanghai Electric has signed phase II of the Parau photovoltaic project with Econergy, expanding its Romanian solar portfolio to 550 MW.
Egypt seeks to attract Japanese manufacturers to Suez Canal zone
During his visit to Tokyo, the SCZONE chairman presented industrial and logistics projects aimed at establishing the Suez Canal as a regional hub for alternative fuels and supply chains.
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Iberdrola sells 757 MW of French onshore assets to Technique Solaire
Israel identifies 165 key companies in the 2025 energy tech landscape
The new mapping by Startup Nation Central identifies 165 active companies in Israel’s energy technologies, amid strong private funding and growing global market interest.
Stargate Hydrogen opens modular electrolyser factory in Estonia
Stargate Hydrogen launches 140 MW factory in Estonia with modular expansion model amid cautious hydrogen investment climate.

Azerbaijan restarts oil exploration with ExxonMobil, BP and MOL

Baku signs multiple deals with major industry players to boost exploration as oil reserves decline and ACG production slows.
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Israel launches strategic forum to structure its fusion energy industry
nT-Tao hosts the first Israel Fusion Forum to establish a national industrial ecosystem in a global sector valued in the trillions of dollars.
Enlight secures $310mn to develop Spain’s largest hybrid power complex
Enlight has secured $310mn in financing to convert Gecama into a 554 MW wind-solar-storage hybrid plant, making it the largest installation of its kind in Spain.

Trump Rejects Any Uranium Enrichment by Iran, Moscow Supports Tehran

Donald Trump firmly rejects any uranium enrichment by Iran, while Russia affirms Tehran’s right to civil nuclear power, intensifying tensions in negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program.
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African Debt: Why Investors Must Anticipate Immediate Climate Impacts
African countries now spend more on debt service than on education and healthcare, limiting essential investments despite significant energy potential. The G20, under pressure, struggles to provide an adequate response to the financial and climate challenges.
Egypt authorises four private producers to supply 400 MW of electricity to industrial clients
Four renewable energy producers have been authorised to sell 400 MW directly to Egyptian industrial companies without public support.

AMEA Power commissions Africa’s largest wind power plant in Egypt

AMEA Power has completed the commissioning of a 500MW wind power plant in Ras Ghareb, bringing its total deployed capacity in Egypt to 1GW within six months.
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Russian gas deliveries to Europe via TurkStream rise 10% in May
Gazprom increased its daily natural gas exports to Europe via the TurkStream subsea pipeline, reaching 46 million cubic metres per day in May, according to Reuters calculations.
Syria signs $7bn energy deal with foreign partners
Syria has signed a $7bn agreement with a consortium of companies from Qatar, Turkey and the United States to rebuild its national power sector.

VALOREM deploys 27 MW wind farm in Greece and plans 515 MW of new projects

French group VALOREM has inaugurated a 27 MW wind farm in Kozani and plans 515 MW of additional projects in Greece, reinforcing its investment strategy in the local market.
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Greece completes €1.1bn subsea interconnection between Crete and Attica
IPTO finalises a 1,000 MW strategic project linking Crete to the mainland, with commissioning expected by the end of May according to the latest statements from the transmission operator.
Sino-Egyptian energy deals worth $1.8bn signed during Cairo summit
China and Egypt concluded over 30 energy-focused agreements, including electric vehicles, smart grids and storage technologies.

Turkey faces Russian control over its nuclear future at Akkuyu

Facing Russian dominance in the Akkuyu nuclear project, Turkey accelerates international negotiations, aiming to mitigate risks related to energy dependency and potential strategic conflicts of interest.
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Energean exits Moroccan offshore after gas drilling yields mixed results
Energean transfers its offshore stakes in Morocco to Chariot just one year after entering the market, following below-expectation outcomes from the Anchois-3 gas well.
Turkey banks on 75 bcm gas field to ease import bill
Ankara announces the discovery of a new Black Sea gas reserve worth $30bn as part of its strategy to boost public investment in the energy sector.

OPEC+ Opens the Taps, IEA Forecasts Rebound in Global Oil Stocks

The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant rise in global oil stocks due to slowing demand in developed economies and OPEC+'s gradual production increases starting in 2025.
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The European Union strengthens maritime sanctions on Russian oil exports
The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions targeting 345 vessels suspected of helping Russia circumvent restrictions on crude oil and refined product exports.
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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