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The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
ABO Energy maintains its annual targets despite a drop in half-year profit, relying on cost-cutting measures and early project sales to secure cash flow.

Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off

Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
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Five energy infrastructure projects have been added to the list of cross-border renewable projects, making them eligible for financial support under the CEF Energy programme.
The French Atomic Energy Commission has signed a letter of intent with start-up Calogena to study the installation of a 30 MW thermal small nuclear reactor at its Cadarache site.

Valorem inaugurates 313 MW wind farm in Finland with 1 TWh annual output

French group Valorem has commissioned the ViIatti wind complex in Finland, made up of two farms totalling 313 MW and an estimated annual output of 1 TWh.
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The Northern Lights project has injected its first volume of CO2 under the North Sea, marking an industrial milestone for carbon transport and storage in Europe.
The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.

GIP Acquires 49.99% Stake in Eni CCUS Holding in Strategic Carbon Deal

Eni sells nearly half of Eni CCUS Holding to GIP, consolidating a structure dedicated to carbon capture and storage projects across Europe.
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Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
Equinix signed a preorder for 20 Kaleidos nuclear microreactors and a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement with ULC-Energy, reinforcing its energy supply strategy for its data centers.

Valmet signs a national agreement to provide valve services to Petrobras

Valmet will supply and maintain Petrobras’ Neles™ valves across all its operations in Brazil under a one-year contract renewable for up to five years.
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FPSO One Guyana begins production as part of the Yellowtail development, with enhanced technical capabilities to optimise reliability and maintenance in deep waters.
RWE signs long-term agreements with North Star for four new service vessels, strengthening maintenance of its offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom and Germany amid a tight market for specialised maritime capacities.

Yanara gains independence to accelerate renewable project expansion in Asia-Pacific

BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
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BP posts a net profit of $1.63 bn in the second quarter 2025, driven by operational performance, an operating cash flow of $6.3 bn and a new $750 mn share buyback programme.
Tractebel and NRG-Pallas have formalised the continuation of their technical cooperation at the Pallas research reactor site in Petten, the Netherlands, reinforcing their commitment to a key project in the European nuclear sector.

Elogen delivers 2.5 MW electrolyser for CrossWind energy hub

Elogen completes delivery of a 2.5 MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser for the Baseload Power Hub, linked to the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm and operated by CrossWind joint venture.
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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.
The French group posted higher sales and profitability while setting a new record for its investment backlog, driven by the electronics and energy transition sectors.
Estonian authorities have detained a tanker without official flag registration, suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while en route to a strategic Russian port.
Three European energy sector players are partnering to develop an offshore wind farm near Saaremaa, reinforcing Estonia’s strategic position in the Baltic region.

SBM Offshore sells FPSO Cidade de Paraty in $400 million leaseback deal

SBM Offshore finalises a non-recourse leaseback agreement worth $400 million for FPSO Cidade de Paraty, transferring ownership to a consortium of Chinese lessors for an eight-year period.
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ScottishPower Renewables awards HSM Offshore Energy the design and construction of the offshore substation and its foundation for the East Anglia TWO wind farm off the Suffolk coast.
TSG has completed the acquisition of Leirivolt in Portugal and Kronenburg Techniek in the Netherlands, consolidating its expansion strategy in intelligent energy services across Europe.

Nordic Solar secures major Swedbank financing for solar park in Lithuania

Danish company Nordic Solar has signed a non-recourse financing agreement with Swedbank for the construction of an 80 MWp solar park in Švenčionys, marking their second collaboration in Lithuania.
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Swedish manufacturer Autoliv signs two 12-year renewable power purchase agreements with Alight and Eurowind Energy to ensure stable supply and anticipate volatility in European energy markets.
Octopus Energy has acquired a 10% stake in the East Anglia One offshore wind farm, expanding its European portfolio and surpassing $2 billion in offshore wind investments.

TotalEnergies strengthens its global portfolio with three renewable acquisitions

TotalEnergies has completed strategic acquisitions in the wind, solar and hydropower sectors across Europe, Africa and Canada, thereby reinforcing its integrated power business in several key markets.
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Ionity, Fastned, Electra and Atlante will launch a joint platform this summer allowing drivers to access their fast-charging networks across 25 countries without additional formalities.
Fermi Energia has signed a strategic agreement with Samsung C&T to develop two small modular reactors in Estonia, targeting commercial operation by 2035.

Finland: Helen ends coal use with closure of Salmisaari power plant

Finnish energy company Helen has halted operations at the Salmisaari plant, the country’s last coal facility, halving its carbon dioxide emissions in one year.
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Dutch organisation Milieudefensie is suing ING for its alleged role in financing fossil fuel projects, demanding the bank halve its CO2 emissions by 2030.
Sungrow will supply its liquid-cooled PowerTitan 2.0 system for the Kalanti BESS project, a 50 MW/100 MWh facility developed by Renewable Power Capital in southwest Finland.

TotalEnergies supports Mozambican investigation into alleged crimes near gas site

TotalEnergies welcomed the launch of a criminal investigation in Mozambique into allegations of crimes committed by security forces near its suspended gas project in Cabo Delgado province.
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Estonian state-owned energy group Eesti Energia plans to acquire all shares in its subsidiary Enefit Green in a voluntary takeover bid worth over €200mn, set to begin on April 8.
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. has awarded McDermott a three-year framework agreement for engineering, procurement and project management services across several strategic markets.

Grid bottlenecks slow energy security efforts in the Netherlands

The surge in solar production and the slow upgrade of electricity infrastructure are blocking thousands of projects in the Netherlands, affecting energy security and consumer costs.
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Fortum continues preparations for new nuclear capacity in Finland and Sweden, selecting three suppliers after a two-year feasibility study.
NRG-Pallas will conduct irradiation tests necessary for qualifying materials and fuel of Kairos Power's modular reactor, a critical prerequisite for regulatory approval in the United States.