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Ørsted launches capital increase to fund Sunrise Wind and strengthen structure

Danish group Ørsted will raise new funds through a rights issue to strengthen its financial structure and cover needs linked to the full ownership of the Sunrise Wind project.

Russian Arctic LNG 2 deliveries to Asia to slow this winter

The accelerated arrival of Russian cargoes in China has lowered Asian spot LNG prices, but traffic is set to slow with the seasonal closure of the Northern Sea Route.

Statkraft sells 1.5 GWp portfolio in India to Serentica Renewables

Statkraft has signed an agreement to sell solar and wind assets in India to Serentica Renewables, marking a strategic refocus on Europe and South America.
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China–Russia: Beijing secures a gas hedge with PoS2 and LNG cargoes

Shipments of liquefied natural gas and higher pipeline flows strengthen China’s gas optionality, while testing the sanctions regime and reshaping price–volume trade-offs for the next decade.

Premier American Uranium targets merger completion with Nuclear Fuels by September 19

Premier American Uranium and Nuclear Fuels have announced a target date of around September 19 to finalise their strategic consolidation, pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Viridien partners with Mantle8 to accelerate natural hydrogen exploration in EMEA

Viridien takes a strategic stake in Mantle8 to boost natural hydrogen exploration across Europe, the Middle East and Africa by combining geological data and seismic detection technologies.
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US greenhouse gas emissions may plateau by 2030

A report by Rhodium Group anticipates stagnation in US emissions, a result of the political shift favouring fossil fuels since Donald Trump returned to office.

European Union maintains 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports

Brussels confirms its target to end all Russian energy imports by 2028, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

IEA warns of 3.3 million barrel oil surplus in 2026

Increased output from Opec+ and non-member producers is expected to create a global oil surplus as early as 2025, putting pressure on crude prices, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Trump links new sanctions against Moscow to halting Russian oil in NATO

Donald Trump threatens to escalate US sanctions against Russia, but only if NATO member states stop all Russian oil imports, which remain active via certain pipelines.

Washington challenges Maryland offshore wind farm permit in federal court

The US government has requested the judicial cancellation of the federal permit granted in 2024 for an offshore wind project, citing impacts on commercial fishing and maritime rescue operations.

Transatlantic rift over Russian oil reduces Indian volumes in October

The divide between the United States and the European Union over regulations on Russian oil exports to India is causing a drop in scheduled deliveries, as negotiation margins tighten between buyers and sellers.
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JERA targets 20-year contract for Alaskan LNG with Glenfarne

Japanese giant JERA has signed a letter of intent to purchase one million tonnes of LNG per year from Alaska, as part of a strategic energy agreement with the United States.

US crude oil stocks rise by 3.9 million barrels

Against market expectations, US commercial crude reserves surged due to a sharp drop in exports, only slightly affecting international prices.

Hull Street Energy acquires 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan

Hull Street Energy has signed an agreement to acquire thirteen hydroelectric dams from Consumers Energy, totalling 132 MW, further consolidating its position in the North American hydro sector.
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Madison Energy Infrastructure raises $800mn to support large-scale projects

US-based Madison secures $800mn debt facility to finance energy infrastructure projects and address rising grid demand across the country.

First half of 2025 dominated by solar despite Washington policy pushback

Solar and storage accounted for 82% of new U.S. power capacity in early 2025, despite federal measures slowing their expansion.

Chevron and HelleniQ Energy submit joint bid for four gas blocks off Crete

US-based Chevron has submitted a bid with HelleniQ Energy to explore four offshore blocks south of Crete, marking a new strategic step in gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Global wind sector targets 2 TW installed capacity by 2030 despite uncertainties

Driven by China's acceleration, global wind capacity is expected to reach 170 GW in 2025, paving the way for a doubling of installed capacity by 2032.

Russia increases oil exports from western ports by 11% in September

Russia plans to ship 2.1 million barrels per day from its western ports in September, revising exports upward amid lower domestic demand following drone attacks on key refineries.

California launches public tender for hydrogen transportation services

First Public Hydrogen Authority opens a request for proposals to transport gaseous and liquid hydrogen across California, with a deadline set for September 12.

TWAICE rolls out analytics tools across 290 MWh of storage at Fullmark Energy

TWAICE will equip four energy storage sites in Southern California with its analytics platform, supporting operator Fullmark Energy in CAISO market compliance and performance optimisation.

General Atomics invests $20mn in Canadian joint venture on tritium

General Atomics injects $20mn into Fusion Fuel Cycles, a joint venture between Canada and Japan, to develop a facility dedicated to the tritium fuel cycle, a central element for the industrial viability of nuclear fusion.
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Avangrid invests $122 million in Meyer substation to strengthen interconnection

Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.

Capstone secures 5.8 MW order in Mexico with major food manufacturer

Capstone Green Energy received a 5.8-megawatt order for its natural gas microturbines, to be deployed across multiple food production facilities in Mexico through regional distributor DTC Machinery.

Soluna crosses one gigawatt milestone with two new data centres in Texas

Soluna Holdings launched two energy projects in Texas, reaching one gigawatt of cumulative capacity for its data centres, marking a new stage in the development of computing infrastructure powered by renewable energy.
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AP1000 reactor certification extended in the US until 2046

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 40-year extension for the AP1000 reactor design certification, supporting its long-term construction domestically and deployment abroad.

Ohmium reduces electrolyser footprint to 29.7 m²/MW

US-based manufacturer Ohmium unveils a new generation of modular electrolysers integrating all production systems within a reduced footprint, aiming to lower installation and operating costs for green hydrogen.

Harvest Midstream acquires MPLX gas assets in western US for $1bn

Private firm Harvest Midstream has signed a $1 billion acquisition deal with MPLX for gas processing and transport infrastructure across three western US states.
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Nano Nuclear partners with Dioxitek to strengthen Argentina’s nuclear supply chain

Nano Nuclear Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dioxitek, Argentina’s only uranium supplier for nuclear fuel, to assess the development of local conversion and enrichment capacities.

Sempra Infrastructure and EQT sign 20-year deal for Texan LNG supply

Sempra Infrastructure and EQT Corporation have signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas purchase agreement, consolidating Phase 2 of the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas and strengthening the United States’ position in the global LNG market.

Natural gas and solar receive broad support across the United States

A national study by the Davies Group reveals widespread American support for the simultaneous development of both renewable and fossil energy sources, with strong approval for natural gas and solar energy.
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US crude oil inventories fall by 2.4 million barrels

Commercial crude oil inventories fell more than expected in the United States, while gasoline demand crossed a key threshold, offering slight support to crude prices.

Washington grants sixth sanctions extension to Serbian oil firm NIS

The United States extends a 30-day reprieve to NIS, controlled by Gazprom, as Serbia seeks to maintain energy security amid pressure on the Russian energy sector.

Chevron eyes Libya return after fifteen years away from the oil market

Chevron has opened talks with Libya’s National Oil Corporation on a possible return to exploration and production after leaving the country in 2010 due to unsuccessful drilling.
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Bp awards Baker Hughes a 90-month contract for Tangguh LNG in Indonesia

Bp has awarded Baker Hughes a long-term service agreement for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas plant, covering spare parts, maintenance and technical support for its turbomachinery equipment.

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.

Ormat extends 25-year PPA for 52 MW from Heber 1 geothermal plant

A long-term extension secures continuous baseload geothermal power supply to California’s main utilities while strengthening financial visibility in the energy sector.
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enCore Energy completes $115M convertible notes offering

enCore Energy Corp. has completed a $115 million fundraising through convertible notes maturing in 2030, strengthening its financial capacity for upcoming operations.

Vitol and Breakwall finance $150M to support a metallurgical coal mine

Valor Mining Credit Partners completes its first major financing with a secured loan to strengthen the operational capacity of a U.S. mining site.