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ConocoPhillips raises dividends despite soaring Willow project costs

The US group increased its dividend and annual production forecast, but the $1.5bn rise in costs for the Willow project in Alaska is causing concern in the markets.

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.

Orano recovers its representative in Niger amid growing nuclear tensions

French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.
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French consortium invests €7.3mn in offshore superconductivity project

A pilot project backed by the state aims to modernise electricity transport between offshore wind farms and the mainland grid using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Vestas boosts quarterly profit and announces €150mn share buyback

The Danish wind turbine manufacturer doubled its net profit in the third quarter despite complex market conditions, supported by increased onshore deliveries and order growth.

EDF turns to digital solutions to support France’s nuclear revival

EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.
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Engie maintains its 2025 targets despite pressure on energy prices

Engie maintains its 2025 earnings guidance despite falling energy prices and weaker hydro output, relying on its performance plan and a stronger expected fourth quarter.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical secures 1mn tonnes of low-carbon methanol from Transition Industries

Transition Industries signed a long-term purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for the annual supply of 1mn tonnes of ultra-low carbon methanol starting in 2029, from its Pacifico Mexinol project in Mexico.

BridgePeak grants $144mn loan for 112.5MW solar farm in North Carolina

Developer Headwater Energy secured $144mn in financing arranged by BridgePeak Energy Capital to build a 112.5MW solar plant, expanding its portfolio in the southeastern United States.
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Creekstone Energy raises funds for 10 GW AI energy campus in Utah

The funding round led by Trident Ridge and Pelion Ventures will allow Creekstone Energy to launch construction of its hybrid-generation site designed for AI-optimised data centres.

ONE Nuclear outlines its strategy ahead of expected 2026 public listing

ONE Nuclear Energy publishes a virtual presentation for investors detailing its industrial vision, ahead of its merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII expected in the first half of 2026.

Support for nuclear grows in the US as coal plants are repurposed

A majority of Americans now back nuclear energy, with strong approval for converting coal plants into nuclear sites and increasing public investment in sector technologies.
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Thermal Energy secures CAD1.5mn in industrial heat recovery contracts

Thermal Energy International has won two new turnkey projects worth a total of CAD1.5mn ($1.09mn) from a global nutrition group, strengthening a collaboration initiated in 2019.

Plus Power secures $160mn for two battery storage projects in New England

Plus Power secured $160mn in tax equity investments from Morgan Stanley to fund two battery storage facilities in Massachusetts and Maine, the largest ever developed in New England.

Alfa Laval strengthens its partnership with EDF for six new EPR2 reactors

Alfa Laval extends its cooperation with EDF to supply heat exchangers for EPR2 projects across three nuclear sites, reinforcing its position in the French nuclear sector.
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Nel ASA secures over $50mn PEM order for two hydrogen projects in Norway

Norwegian group Nel ASA has received a firm order worth over $50mn to supply its PEM electrolysers for two green hydrogen production units in Florø and Eigersund.

EDF, SPIC and SAPCO consortium secures financing for 1,400 MW solar projects in Saudi Arabia

Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.

The liquid hydrogen micro-storage systems market to reach $738.6mn by 2034

Driven by aerospace, industrial gas, and hydrogen investment, the global liquid hydrogen micro-storage systems market is projected to grow 9% annually through 2034.
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Mass Megawatts launches hydroelectric technology with two-year return on investment

Mass Megawatts unveils a new low-cost hydroelectric system with a payback period of under two years at optimal sites, relying on modular structures and standardised components.

Air Products posts $394mn net loss in 2025 and streamlines energy project portfolio

The US group reported a $877mn operating loss for fiscal year 2025, impacted by $3.7bn in charges related to project exits and restructuring.

French Guiana targets electric autonomy with 120 MW biomass plant by 2026

French Guiana plans to achieve a fully decarbonised power mix by 2027, driven by the construction of a biomass plant and expansion of renewable energy on its territory.

Chevron restarts Venezuelan crude exports to the United States in August

Chevron resumes the shipment of Venezuelan oil to the United States after a multi-year suspension due to sanctions, highlighting the persistence of oil flows between the two countries.

Chevron cuts quarterly profit despite strategic Hess integration

Chevron’s net profit dropped sharply in the second quarter, affected by falling hydrocarbon prices and exceptional items, as the group completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation.
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ExxonMobil maintains shareholder returns despite a drop in quarterly net profit

ExxonMobil reports a decrease in net profit to $7.08bn in the second quarter but continues its policy of high shareholder returns and advances its cost reduction objectives.

AltaGas posts 23% growth in midstream EBITDA in second quarter 2025

Canadian group AltaGas reports a strong increase in financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by growth in its midstream activities, higher demand in Asia and the modernisation of its distribution networks.

DLA Piper advises Grupo Cox on a transaction involving Iberdrola Mexico assets at $4.2 billion

DLA Piper assists Grupo Cox in a planned transfer of Iberdrola assets in Mexico, with a reported value of $4.2 billion, mobilising an international legal team.
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First Solar raises annual outlook after new import tariffs

First Solar anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.

Orano posts half-year profit of EUR109mn after industrial turnaround

French group Orano returns to profitability in the first half of the year, supported by strong plant performance and stabilisation of international activities, notably after resolving the situation in Niger.

Engie stabilises its 2025 targets despite price declines and global uncertainty

Energy group Engie confirms its financial outlook for 2025 despite what it describes as an uncertain international context and lower prices that weighed on its results in the first half.
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First floating wind turbine in Occitanie successfully installed off the Gulf of Lion

The first of three floating wind turbines from the Éoliennes flottantes du golfe du Lion project has been installed offshore, marking a major milestone for the industrial sector off the coast of Leucate and Barcarès.

Hungary signs agreement with Synthos to introduce US small modular reactors

Hunatom announces a strategic alliance with Synthos Green Energy to introduce US small modular reactor technology, strengthening energy ties between Hungary, Poland and the United States.

Eos Energy raises $336mn and accelerates long-duration storage in the United States and the United Kingdom

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.
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Ember: Slow national ambitions hinder global tripling of renewables

The progress of national targets for renewable energy remains marginal, with only a 2% increase since COP28, threatening the achievement of the tripling of capacity by 2030 and impacting energy security.

esVolta commissions three new storage sites in Texas to strengthen the grid

Nearly 1 GWh of storage capacity has just been added to the Texas grid by esVolta, meeting critical needs in Dallas and western parts of the state for the 2025 summer peak.

TC Energy raises annual outlook after strong second quarter 2025

TC Energy reports higher financial results in the second quarter of 2025, boosts investments and anticipates a rise in annual EBITDA driven by growing natural gas demand in North America.
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Arevon inaugurates 200 MW storage facility to support the San Diego grid

Arevon has launched operations at the Peregrine Energy Storage project in San Diego, with a capacity of 200 MW for 400 MWh and a $300mn investment to strengthen California’s energy security during periods of peak demand.

US-Brazil trade war opens pathway for China and Europe in Latin America

The 50% tariffs push Brasília toward accelerated commercial integration with Beijing and Brussels, reshaping regional economic balances.

US tariff exemptions reveal critical reliance on Brazil for energy and metals

Analysis of sectors spared by Trump tariffs exposes the vulnerability of US industrial supply chains to Brazilian resources.
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Brazil’s oil industry plans over $110bn in total natural gas investments

In response to the energy transition, Brazil’s oil majors are accelerating their gas investments. It is an economic strategy to maximise pre-salt reserves before 2035.

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs but spares oil and iron

Washington imposes massive duties citing Bolsonaro prosecution while exempting strategic sectors vital to US industry.