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Chinese group Sinopec has launched a large-scale seismic imaging campaign across 3,000 km² in Mexico using nodal technology from Sercel, owned by Viridien, delivered in August to map areas with complex terrain.
CNOOC Limited has signed two production sharing contracts with SKK Migas to explore the Gaea and Gaea II blocks in West Papua, alongside EnQuest and Agra.

India diversifies coking coal purchases, Australia retreats

India’s coking coal imports are rising and increasingly split between the United States and Russia, while Australian producers redirect volumes to China; 2025 results confirm a shift in trade flows.
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Washington increases pressure on Iran’s oil sector by sanctioning a Greek shipper and its affiliates, accused of facilitating crude exports to Asia despite existing embargoes.
Driven by grid flexibility demand and utility investments, the global containerized BESS market will grow at an annual rate of 20.9% through 2030.

Canadian Solar posts record margin despite quarterly net loss

Canadian Solar reported a gross margin of 29.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding expectations despite a net loss, amid delayed project sales and asset impairments.
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A surprise drop in US crude inventories and renewed focus on peace talks in Ukraine are shaping oil market dynamics.
The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

Vikram Solar secures a 250 MW order from Bondada Group in India

Vikram Solar will supply 250 MW of high-efficiency solar modules to the Bondada Group for a project in Maharashtra, with deployment scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2025–2026.
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Driven by rising industrial demand and emerging capacities in Asia, the global petrochemicals market is expected to see sustained expansion despite regulatory pressures and raw material cost challenges.
Indian imports of Brazilian crude reach 72,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2025, driven by U.S. sanctions, and are expected to grow with new contracts and upstream projects between Petrobras and Indian refiners.

Global EV Charging Points to Reach 206.6 Million by 2040

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments are expected to hit $300 billion by 2040, driven by a 12.3% annual increase in global charging port deployments.
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TCL SunPower Global entrusts the distribution of its solar panels to Energia Italia, thereby consolidating its presence in the Italian market within a context of strategic restructuring.
In July, China maintained a crude oil surplus of 530,000 barrels per day despite high refining activity, confirming a stockpiling strategy amid fluctuating global prices.

The aviation fuel market projected to reach USD 751 billion by 2032

With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.
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China’s aviation fuel distributor CNAF announced a new investment in a private sustainable fuel refinery, reinforcing its integration strategy within an emerging sector considered critical to the country’s aviation industry.
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.

Eco Wave Power Expands Global Presence Despite Rising Mid-Year Losses

With active projects across four continents and strong liquidity, Eco Wave Power accelerates its expansion strategy while absorbing a rise in operational costs in H1 2025.
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A new Russian presidential decree could allow Exxon Mobil to reclaim its stake in Sakhalin-1, under strict conditions tied to Western sanctions and equipment logistics.
Under threat of increased U.S. tariffs, New Delhi is accelerating its energy independence strategy to reduce reliance on imports, particularly Russian oil.
Petroecuador signed an agreement with Sinopec to drill new wells in the northeastern Amazon, aiming to increase output by 12,000 barrels per day.
The French president hosts Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov in Paris to finalise economic agreements amid geopolitical rivalries over Central Asian gas resources.

ADNOC Gas exceeds expectations with $1.27bn net profit in first quarter

Emirati producer ADNOC Gas recorded a 7% increase in net profit in Q1 2025, driven by sustained domestic demand and efficient operational management.
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The US announcement of tariffs exceeding 3,500% on Southeast Asian solar panels is pushing manufacturers to shift focus toward high-potential regional markets.
Golar LNG finalised long-term charter agreements with Southern Energy S.A. for two FLNG units offshore Argentina, generating a projected order backlog of $13.7bn.

Platts expands low-carbon marine methanol assessments to Shanghai and Rotterdam

Platts has released its first low-carbon marine methanol price assessments in Shanghai and Rotterdam, enhancing price visibility for maritime transport and the alternative methanol value chain.
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Eight Opec+ members will raise output by 411,000 barrels per day in June, boosting global supply amid falling prices and ongoing trade tensions.
Brookfield Infrastructure raised $1.6bn in the first quarter of 2025 by completing multiple asset sales while reporting a 5% increase in funds from operations.

CBAK Energy reaches 14.6% of global 32140 cylindrical cell market in Q1

Chinese battery manufacturer CBAK Energy rose to fourth place in the global 32140 cylindrical cell market, according to data from the Start Point Institute of Research.
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As electric vehicles now account for more than half of new registrations in China, domestic gasoline demand is showing tangible signs of slowing down, raising significant strategic questions for refiners, according to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
PetroChina announced stable growth in operational results for the first quarter of 2025, supported by an increase in oil and gas production and accelerated development in renewable energies.

China Approves Ten New Nuclear Reactors, Marking Historic Major Investment

The Chinese State Council has just authorized the construction of ten new nuclear reactors across five strategic sites, highlighting a massive acceleration in energy ambitions to achieve record installed capacity by 2025.
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CNOOC Limited announced an increase in production and maintained profitability in the first quarter of 2025, despite an 8.3% drop in Brent crude oil prices compared to last year.
Despite turbines priced 30 to 40% lower, Chinese manufacturers struggle to overcome credibility barriers hindering their progress in the European wind sector.

Reliance Industries invests $18 billion to develop its energy and petrochemical businesses

Reliance Industries is committing $18 billion to expand its new energy and petrochemical projects, with major industrial infrastructures under construction in India.
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China has reached a historic energy milestone with wind and solar capacity now exceeding that from thermal sources, amid an acceleration of new installations.
The global oil industry anticipates a significant decline in exploration and production investments from 2025, amid persistent oversupply, exacerbated by increased U.S. tariffs and recent decisions by OPEC+.

France seeks to create a China-EU duo to offset US withdrawal

France proposes a stronger alliance between the European Union and China to counter the absence of the United States in the fight against climate change, with a summit scheduled for July 2025.
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The United States strongly criticised anti-fossil fuel policies at the International Energy Agency (IEA) summit, highlighting their dangers to global energy security.
The UK government has introduced an amendment aimed at preventing its public company from buying components linked to forced labour, which could impact the supply of Chinese solar panels.