Several subsurface stimulation techniques aim to generate hydrogen in situ at low cost. Pilots are advancing, but heterogeneous Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), geological uncertainties, and monitoring requirements are slowing investment.
Billion Watts begins construction on its first solar-plus-storage project in Australia, scheduled for 2026, relying on an international consortium and a strategy focused on the volatility of the national electricity market.
Sixteen battery storage projects have been selected to deliver 4.13 GW under the third Capacity Investment Scheme tender, with commissioning expected by the end of 2029.
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.
Underreported methane emissions from Australian mines could increase steelmakers’ carbon footprint by up to 15%, according to new analysis highlighting major gaps in global supply chains.
A prudent limit of 1,460 GtCO2 for geologic storage reshapes the split between industrial abatement and net removals, with oil-scale injection needs and an onshore/offshore distribution that will define logistics, costs and liabilities.
With an AUD$3 billion investment, ACEN launches one of Tasmania’s largest private projects, aiming for commissioning in 2030 and annual supply for 500,000 households.
Green Wind Renewables is developing a 450 MW wind farm in the Wheatbelt region of Australia, with up to 75 turbines and an estimated annual output of 1.5 TWh.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings was granted a deadline extension until 30 September to comply with the Nasdaq’s equity requirements, avoiding immediate delisting from the exchange.
Piedmont Lithium has completed its merger with Sayona Mining, giving birth to Elevra Lithium, a new mining group focused on hard-rock lithium with an expanded presence in North America and Australia.
Hokkaido Gas is adjusting its liquefied natural gas procurement strategy with a multi-year tender and a long-term agreement, leveraging Ishikari’s capacity and price references used in the Asian market.
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Stockholm plans to restart uranium extraction by lifting the 2018 ban, aiming to secure strategic supply chains and support domestic nuclear electricity production.
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.
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
Peabody Energy abandons the acquisition of Anglo American’s Australian coal assets, triggering an arbitration process following the failure of a post-incident agreement at the Moranbah North mine.
Ingeteam partners with JinkoSolar and ACLE Services to equip seven sites in Australia, representing a total capacity of 35 MW and 70 MWh of energy storage.
Australian fuel distributor Ampol reports a 23% drop in net profit, impacted by weak refining margins and operational disruptions, while surpassing market forecasts.
Eco Wave Power Global AB joins a consortium funded with €2.45mn by the European Interreg Atlantic Area programme to accelerate commercial implementation of wave energy technologies in Atlantic coastal regions.
Rio Tinto’s new CEO inherits a significant stock market discount and will need to overcome major regulatory, operational, and financial hurdles to swiftly restore the company's appeal to international investors, according to a Wood Mackenzie analysis.
Energy Exploration Technologies acquires Daytona Lithium, an Australian subsidiary of Pantera Lithium, for AUD40mn ($27mn), bringing its strategic lithium basin footprint in Smackover, USA to nearly 50,000 acres.
BRICS adopt a joint financial framework aimed at supporting emerging economies while criticizing European carbon border tax mechanisms, deemed discriminatory and risky for their strategic trade relations.
Singapore announces fixed airline ticket levy dedicated to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement, maintaining unchanged amounts from 2026 to 2028, regardless of significant fluctuations in global fuel prices.
Atmos Renewables has completed financing for a 100 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, marking the company's first asset of this type in the region and strengthening its presence in the Australian energy market.
Iberdrola Australia secures crucial approval from Australian authorities to begin metocean studies for its 3GW Aurora Green offshore project off the coast of Victoria, marking a decisive stage in its development.
BHP has signed contracts with COSCO Shipping to charter two ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers, primarily for transporting iron ore between Western Australia and Northeast Asia starting from 2028.
A Wood Mackenzie report estimates required battery investments at $1.2 trillion to integrate an additional 5,900 GW of renewable energy, highlighting battery storage systems' key role in stabilising electrical grids.
Stanwell announces the end of its participation in the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project, a major international hydrogen production initiative, raising questions about the sector's outlook in the region.
Alinta Energy has appointed GenusPlus Group to build the first phase of the Reeves Plains Energy Hub Battery, a high-capacity storage facility designed to support grid stability in South Australia.
The Australian government is considering the establishment of an east coast gas reservation as part of a sweeping review of market rules to ensure supply, with risks of shortages signalled by 2028.
Estimated at 40.9 billion dollars in 2024, the global microgrid market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 19.28% to reach 191.01 billion dollars by 2033, driven notably by innovative energy contracts.
Estimated at $613.57bn in 2025, the global photovoltaic market is expected to reach $968.32bn by 2030, driven by declining costs and growing demand from residential and utility sectors, according to a MarketsandMarkets analysis published on June 26.
The UK's Climate Change Committee is urging the government to quickly reduce electricity costs to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps and electric vehicles, judged too slow to achieve the set climate targets.
Woodside finalises the divestment of a 40% stake in the Louisiana LNG project to Stonepeak, injecting $5.7 billion to accelerate developments and optimise financial returns ahead of first gas delivery scheduled in 2026.
Global carbon capture and offset credit markets could exceed $1.35 trillion by 2050, driven by private investment, technological advances, and regulatory developments, according to analysis published by Wood Mackenzie.
Danish developer European Energy finalises financing deal exceeding €70m for constructing two Australian solar plants, totalling 137 megawatts of installed capacity on the local electricity market.
South Korea abandons plans to lower electricity rates this summer, fearing disruptions in liquefied natural gas supply due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite recent declines in fuel import costs.
The Australian carbon credit market is experiencing temporary price stabilization, while the emergence of new alternative financial instruments gradually attracts corporate attention, subtly altering the commercial and financial dynamics of the sector.
