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Israel seals a €30 billion gas contract with Egypt

An agreement announced on December 17, 2025 provides for twenty years of deliveries through 2040. The package amounts to 112 billion new Israeli shekels (Israeli shekels) (NIS), with flows intended to support Egyptian gas supply and Israeli public revenues.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

The United States Raises Tariffs Against Colombia on Energy and Metals

The United States announces a tariff increase beyond the 10% base rate targeting several Colombian products. Bogotá has recalled its ambassador. The detailed list of tariff lines has not yet been published, while Colombia’s ban on coal exports to Israel remains in effect.
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Kuwait signs $489mn deal with Kuzu for wastewater treatment plant

Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works has signed an agreement with Turkish company Kuzu to build a wastewater treatment plant for the upcoming Al Mutlaa city in the north of the country.

China cuts its oil surplus to 570,000 barrels per day and prepares a cycle of strategic purchases

The decline in imports and the rise in refining in September reduced China’s crude surplus to its lowest in eight months, opening the way for tactical buying as Brent slips below 61 dollars.

Jordan: exporting its electricity via Syria, operational levers and constraints

Jordan can export electricity if three conditions align: fuel availability for its power plants, measurable system surplus, and a functional transit framework via Syria to Lebanon with clear metering and settlement rules.
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EU bans co-processing to block imports of Russian oil products

The European Commission imposes new rules requiring proof of refined crude origin and excludes the use of mass-balancing to circumvent the Russian oil ban.

UK sanctions Rosneft, Lukoil and 51 vessels linked to Russian oil exports

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.

Germany: 100 TWh of green hydrogen imported via pipelines by 2035

A study reveals that Germany could import up to 100 TWh of green hydrogen per year via pipelines by 2035, meeting a significant proportion of its projected energy demand.

Shikun & Binui Energy secures €49 million for solar project in Romania

Shikun & Binui Energy has secured a €49 million loan from Raiffeisen Bank International for a 101 MW photovoltaic park in Simleu Silvaniei, Romania.

Akuo launches participatory financing for its solar power plants in Greece

Akuo begins a participatory financing campaign for its solar power plants in Thessaly, Greece, via "AkuoCoop by Lendosphere", aimed at promoting energy transition.
Financement participatif centrales solaires

Russian gas exports via TurkStream fall in June

Russian gas exports via TurkStream fell in June due to planned maintenance, reducing flows to zero for five days.

Geopolitical tensions and Chinese demand drive up oil prices

Oil prices are rising, boosted by tensions in the Middle East and robust Chinese demand, while the euro is strengthening after the first round of French parliamentary elections.

Egyptian companies forced to switch to hydrogen

Faced with a shortage of natural gas causing power cuts, Egyptian fertilizer companies are turning to hydrogen to maintain production.
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CCS in Europe between regulatory and financial challenges

The development of CCS in Europe faces major obstacles in the form of regulatory uncertainty and high costs. Projects are slowing down as the 2030 deadline for climate targets approaches.

Leviathan field: Israel authorizes additional gas exports

Israel approves the export of an additional 118 billion cubic meters of natural gas, aimed at strengthening its diplomatic relations and energy security. The Leviathan field partners are planning a $500 million investment to increase production capacity.

Alcazar Energy invests $500 million in wind power in Northern Macedonia

Alcazar Energy Partners invests $500 million to launch the largest wind power project in Northern Macedonia, aiming to generate 400 megawatts of renewable energy.
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China and India top the list of Russian oil importers in May

In May, China and India became the main buyers of Russian fuel oil and vacuum gas oil (VGO), representing a significant increase in Russia's seaborne exports. These exports, which totalled around 4 million tonnes, are the result of the end of seasonal maintenance work.

EU invests €2.967 billion to modernize energy systems in 10 countries

The European Commission is allocating nearly 3 billion euros to support 39 energy projects in 10 member states, aimed at modernizing infrastructures and reducing CO2 emissions.

Oil volatility: the geopolitical spectrum and its implications

In the midst of geopolitical tension, oil markets remain cautious, affected by conflicts in the Middle East and Russian-Ukrainian relations.
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Climate Pressure, 80% of the World’s Population Demands Action

An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.

Investments and Obstacles to Achieving the 2030 Goals according to EY’s RECAI

Despite record investment in clean energy in 2023, significant challenges remain in meeting the target of tripling renewable capacity by 2030, according to EY's latest RECAI report.

VALOREM innovates with a carbon-free concrete wind turbine foundation

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies and the VALOREM Group have created the world's first wind turbine foundation using clinker-free, decarbonated concrete, opening up new prospects in the renewable energy sector.
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EDPR inaugurates the “Erimia” wind farm in Greece

EDP Renouvelables (EDPR) strengthens its presence in Greece with the inauguration of the "Erimia" wind farm, bringing its capacity in the country to 80 MW.

ANDRITZ equips 160MW hydroelectric power plant in Turkey

Devlet Su İşleri (DSI), the Turkish water authority, has chosen ANDRITZ to supply the electromechanical equipment for the new 160 MW hydroelectric power plant in Silvan, Turkey.

Mali launches Safo solar power plant with China

The Malian government has launched the construction of a 100 MWp solar power plant in Safo, in partnership with China, to address electricity shortages.
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Zion Oil & Gas launches reactivation of the MJ-01 well in Israel

Zion Oil & Gas starts recompletion operations on its MJ-01 well in Israel, despite logistical challenges linked to the ongoing conflict.

Asian refiners want OPEC+ to maintain production cuts

Asian refiners want OPEC+ to maintain production cuts to ensure stable oil prices and refining margins