SUBSCRIBE
PROFILE

Iran

Oklo secures key approval for upcoming nuclear fuel facility
The accelerated approval of the Aurora facility’s nuclear safety plan marks a strategic milestone in rebuilding a domestic nuclear fuel production line in the United States.
Natural Gas Services raises 2025 guidance after 14.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA
Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.

Morrison wins major Shell contract for oil facility in Louisiana

Shell Pipeline has awarded Morrison the construction of an elevated oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction, a strategic project to strengthen crude transport capacity in the Gulf of Mexico.
en_1140111138540
IonQ partners with University of Chicago to build next-generation quantum platform
IonQ will deploy a quantum computer and entanglement distribution network at the University of Chicago, strengthening its technological presence within the Chicago Quantum Exchange and accelerating its product roadmap.
Delays in U.S. solar projects fall to 20% in Q3
The delay rate for large-scale photovoltaic projects in the United States fell to 20% in Q3 2025, down from 25% a year earlier, despite record growth in installed capacity in 2024.

China channels public investment into hydrogen to consolidate industrial dominance

The inclusion of hydrogen in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan confirms a public investment strategy focused on cost reduction, domestic demand stimulation and geo-economic influence across global markets.
en_1140111131540
Former minister Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged $14.8mn diversion in Nigeria
An arrest warrant has been issued against Timipre Sylva over the alleged diversion of public funds intended for a modular refinery. This new case further undermines governance in Nigeria’s oil sector.
Plug Power raises $275mn to fund pivot toward data center market
Plug Power plans to generate $275mn by divesting assets and reallocating investments to the data center market, as part of a strategy focused on returns and financial discipline.

VoltaGrid raises $5.0bn to deploy 4.3 GW of capacity by 2028

Texas-based energy solutions provider VoltaGrid secures record mixed financing to expand its decentralised power generation portfolio, primarily targeting hyperscale data centres.
en_1140101130540
Enveniam appointed lead integrator for LIST Technologies’ laser uranium enrichment project
US-based Enveniam has signed an agreement with LIS Technologies Inc. to oversee the design and construction of a new laser-based uranium enrichment facility on American soil.
Chevron strengthens post-Hess strategy and reassures markets on growth
In New York, Chevron outlines its long-term vision following the Hess integration, focusing on financial stability, spending reduction, and record production to consolidate investor confidence.

Newcleo considers shifting €16bn nuclear projects from the UK to the United States

Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.
en_1140101158540
Sofia secures Lukoil refinery ahead of planned state takeover
The Bulgarian government has increased security around Lukoil’s Burgas refinery ahead of a state-led takeover enabled by new legislation designed to circumvent international sanctions.
Electricity shortage threatens AI ambitions of American tech giants
Facing surging computing needs, US tech leaders are hitting an energy wall that slows down data centre construction and revives demand for gas and coal.

Quino Energy raises $16mn to industrialise organic electrolytes for flow batteries

Quino Energy secures $16mn in funding to scale global production of its organic electrolytes, with strategic support from investor Atri Energy Transition.
en_1140101151540
India and Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation with new projects
Russia and India are preparing an expanded agreement for the construction of VVER-1200 reactors and modular nuclear power plants, while accelerating work at the strategic Kudankulam site.
Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit
Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.

Fusion Fuel Cycles joint venture begins construction of UNITY-2 test facility

Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.
en_1140101146540
COP30 opens in tension as negotiations fail on initial agenda
COP30 begins in Belém under uncertainty, as countries fail to agree on key discussion topics, highlighting deep divisions over climate finance and the global energy transition.
Washington locks in Kazakh tungsten supply and frames its C5+1 bet
The United States secures a tungsten joint venture in Kazakhstan and mining protocols in Uzbekistan, with financing envisaged from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and shipment routed via the Trans-Caspian corridor.
  • Populaires sur energynews.pro
United States adds 11.7 GW of renewable capacity in Q3 despite uncertainty
Framatome to upgrade critical systems at Columbia nuclear power plant
Mitsubishi HC Capital Energy and Ecokaku to build 10 MW of non-FIT solar per year
Small modular reactor market to reach 912.5 MW by 2030
Plug Power signs with Hy2gen for 5MW electrolyser in France
Reliance reconfigures Jamnagar to prove the origin of fuels bound for the EU
The Indian refiner segments campaigns, strengthens documentary traceability and adjusts contracts to secure certified shipments to the European Union, while redirecting ineligible volumes to Africa and the Americas based on market conditions.
Indonesia Energy signs agreement with Aquila Energia for hybrid projects in Brazil
Indonesia Energy Corporation partners with Aquila Energia to develop two pilot projects combining solar and natural gas to power data centres in Brazil, under a non-binding framework supported by both governments.

Washington extends operations of Talen’s oil-fired power unit through end of 2025

US authorities have authorised a unit at Talen Energy’s Wagner plant in Maryland to operate beyond regulatory limits until the end of 2025 to strengthen grid reliability.
en_1140261025540
Scout Clean Energy completes construction of Nimbus wind farm in Arkansas
The 180 MW Nimbus wind project enters its final phase of construction in Arkansas, with commercial operation scheduled for early 2026.
Rising electricity demand in Texas reshapes ERCOT’s energy mix
ERCOT’s grid adapts to record electricity consumption by relying on the growth of solar, wind and battery storage to maintain system stability.

Helion secures key permit for Orion fusion power plant in the United States

Helion Energy’s Orion fusion power plant project moves forward with a construction permit in Washington State, reinforcing the company’s industrial ambitions for a commercial launch in 2028.
en_1140261032540
BP restarts Whiting refinery after power outage and fire
Operations at BP’s 440,000 barrel-per-day Whiting refinery have resumed following a temporary shutdown caused by a power outage and a minor fire incident.
LanzaTech amends LanzaJet agreements to strengthen strategic control
LanzaTech has signed revised agreements with LanzaJet’s shareholders, increasing its equity stake and extending its technology licensing rights through 2031.

Eni phases its biorefineries to 1.65 Mt/y and secures financing

Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, supporting volumes, site utilization and operational guidance.
en_1140261060540
The EU sanctions CNPC units as ESPO pipeline flows remain stable
The European Union targets a trading subsidiary and a refinery linked to China National Petroleum Corporation, tightening access to financial and insurance services without disrupting pipeline deliveries, with reallocations expected in settlements, insurance, and logistics. —
Hungary seeks to maintain Russian oil imports despite sanctions
Viktor Orban says he is working to bypass recent US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, underscoring Hungary’s continued reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.

Menlo Digital launches construction of 48 MW data centre in Virginia

Menlo Digital has started construction on its MD-DC1 data centre in Herndon, marking a key step in its national development programme exceeding 1.8 GW.
en_1140241041540
Caracas demands full payment for gas extracted from the Dragon field
Venezuela demands full financial compensation for any gas exports from the offshore Dragon field, reactivated following U.S. authorisation granted to Trinidad and Tobago.
Single-axis solar reaches $37/MWh in Middle East and Africa in 2025
The levelised cost of solar electricity continues to fall globally, reaching a regional record of $37/MWh in the Middle East and Africa thanks to tracker technologies, according to the latest market data.

India redirects its diesel to Africa and Brazil ahead of 2026

Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.
en_1140241027540
Washington hits Rosneft and Lukoil, EU tightens, Brent climbs
U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil trigger a rebound in oil, while the European Union prepares a clampdown on liquefied natural gas and maritime logistics, with immediate repercussions for markets and Russia’s export chain.
Vema Hydrogen joins California public hydrogen programme with its EMH technology
Vema Hydrogen has been named a qualified supplier by the First Public Hydrogen Authority to deliver clean hydrogen at industrial scale to California’s public and private infrastructure.

NANO Nuclear acquires Global First Power and expands microreactor presence

NANO Nuclear strengthens its North American strategy by acquiring Global First Power in Canada, securing regulatory rights for its KRONOS MMR™ project at Chalk River.
en_1140241039540
Vistra acquires 2.6 GW gas portfolio from Lotus Infrastructure
Vistra Corp. finalises the purchase of seven natural gas power plants totalling 2.6 gigawatts, strengthening its presence in key US electricity markets.
UNEP, EU and Japan frame methane: 12% responses, LNG under pressure
Rising responses to UNEP’s satellite alerts trigger measurement, reporting and verification clauses; the European Union sets import milestones, Japan strengthens liquefied natural gas traceability; operators and steelmakers adjust budgets and contracts.
Charger plus