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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.

Trump to auction 80 million offshore acres and plans Alaska lease sale

The Trump administration will launch on December 10 a major oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, with a second auction scheduled in Alaska from 2026 as part of its offshore hydrocarbons expansion agenda.

Trump grants Orban oil exemption in exchange for US gas deal

The United States grants Hungary a one-year waiver on sanctions targeting Russian oil, in return for a commitment to purchase US liquefied natural gas worth $600mn.
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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.

Allianz anticipates a hydrogen insurance market exceeding USD3bn by 2030

Global hydrogen development, supported by more than 1,500 ongoing projects and significant investments, is driving strong demand for insurance coverage, with potential estimated at over USD3bn in annual premiums by 2030.

Carbon Ridge installs first centrifugal carbon capture unit on board a Scorpio Tankers vessel

Carbon Ridge reaches a major milestone by deploying the first centrifugal carbon capture technology on a Scorpio Tankers oil tanker, alongside a new funding round exceeding $20mn.

Stem optimises the integration of the 57 MW Camino solar project in California with its automation technology

Stem deploys a grid optimisation solution for the Camino solar site, with a capacity of 57 MW, in California, meeting IEEE 2800 standards and targeting operational reliability and market performance.
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Avangrid and Tyba accelerate battery storage mapping on the US market

Avangrid has completed a strategic pilot with Tyba to optimise battery site selection, simulating operations at over 2,400 locations to refine profitability and the management of energy storage on US power markets.

B2U launches 24MWh grid storage site in Texas with repurposed electric vehicle batteries

B2U Storage Solutions has started construction on a grid storage facility in Bexar County, deploying 500 repurposed electric vehicle batteries for a 24MWh project, marking a first in Texas and signalling a significant step in the US market.

Enbridge confirms quarterly dividends with sustained payment for September 2025

Enbridge confirms dividend payments for its common and preferred shares, consolidating its shareholder return policy amid stability in the North American energy sector.
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ArcelorMittal Brazil launches innovative hydrogen project with Utility Global in Juiz de Fora

ArcelorMittal Brazil begins a collaboration with Utility Global to develop a clean hydrogen project using the patented H2Gen system, aimed at producing up to 3 tons per day at the Juiz de Fora plant.

Tucson Electric Power plans to convert Springerville from coal to natural gas by 2030

Tucson Electric Power will convert two units of the Springerville power plant from coal to natural gas by 2030, ensuring production continuity, cost control, and preservation of local employment.

Spire acquires Piedmont Tennessee natural gas business for $2.48bn and accelerates its growth

Spire announces the acquisition of Piedmont’s natural gas distribution business in Tennessee for $2.48bn, extending its presence to over 200,000 customers and consolidating its position in the southeastern US gas market.
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Guzman Energy secures $80mn credit facility to support expansion in the United States

Guzman Energy has finalised a $80mn revolving credit facility with BciCapital to strengthen its liquidity and support its growth in the Western U.S. energy markets.

John B. Hess joins Chevron’s board of directors and strengthens its global expertise

Chevron announces the appointment of John B. Hess, former executive of Hess Corporation, to its board of directors, marking a strategic step for the group’s governance in a context of transformation in the energy sector.

Ameresco opens a biomethane unit at Lee County landfill with Republic Services

Ameresco commissions a biomethane facility in Lee County, processing 4,500 cubic feet of landfill gas per minute, and directly injects this renewable gas into the transmission network to reduce emissions and strengthen energy security.
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Last Energy achieves major milestone for micro nuclear reactors in the United Kingdom

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.

Nexans doubles its half-year net profit driven by electrification demand

Nexans reports a 113% increase in net profit for the first half, supported by the growth of its electrification activities and the upward revision of its financial targets for the year.

EDP Renovaveis sees profit drop 56% despite increase in wind power production

The renewable division of Energias de Portugal (EDP) reported a sharp decline in first-half net profit due to a marked reduction in gains from asset sales, while electricity production and revenue increased.
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Qatar threatens to cut gas to Europe over climate requirements

Qatar rejects EU climate transition obligations and threatens to redirect its LNG exports to Asia, creating a major energy dilemma.

Slovenské elektrárne signs a contract with Urenco for enriched uranium supply

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.

VALEMO secures technical supervision of the Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind farm

VALEMO, the French energy maintenance company, will lead the remote supervision of the Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind farm, bringing its expertise to the ongoing management of marine electricity production infrastructure and equipment.
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Stonepeak launches JouleTerra to develop strategic energy sites across Europe

Stonepeak announces the creation of JouleTerra, a platform dedicated to the aggregation and management of grid-connected land, aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure throughout the European continent.

ENEC seals new strategic nuclear deals with Hyundai E&C and Westinghouse

Emirates Nuclear Energy Company signs two major agreements with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Westinghouse, strengthening its position in the global civil nuclear market and paving the way for new international industrial opportunities.