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Scottish ministers have approved Boralex’s Clashindarroch wind farm extension, which will include up to 21 turbines and a 50 MW storage capacity.
Matrix Renewables has signed a turnkey agreement with Tesla to develop a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Scotland, marking its first standalone project of this kind in the UK.

Harbour Energy acquires LLOG Exploration for $3.2bn to boost reserves

Harbour Energy acquires US offshore operator LLOG for $3.2bn, adding 271 million barrels in reserves and establishing a fifth operational hub in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Lhyfe aims to double its revenue next year, refocuses industrial priorities and plans a 30% cost reduction starting in 2026 to accelerate profitability.
UK-based manufacturer Awendio Solaris plans to build a 2.5 GW solar industrial platform, expandable to 5 GW, in Quebec, targeting North American markets with a 100% regional supply chain.

European Union rejects United Kingdom’s exemption from carbon border levy

Brussels confirmed that the United Kingdom will not be exempted from the carbon border levy until both carbon markets are connected, delaying a possible exemption by at least one year.
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EDF Power Solutions UK has appointed METLEN to lead engineering and construction for the 400MW Longfield solar farm in Essex, with commissioning scheduled for 2030.
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.

Meg O’Neill takes over BP to refocus the group on hydrocarbons

British company BP appoints Meg O'Neill as CEO to lead its strategic refocus on fossil fuels, following the abandonment of its climate ambitions and the early departure of Murray Auchincloss.
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Masdar begins commercial operations at a Stockport battery storage unit and announces two more UK projects, part of a £1bn ($1.25bn) plan for 3GWh of BESS capacity.
Berlin strengthens its cooperation with Abuja through funding aimed at supporting Nigeria’s energy diversification and consolidating its renewable infrastructure.

Shell exits MarramWind and CampionWind, prioritising high-return investments

Shell withdraws from two floating wind projects in Scotland, reinforcing capital discipline in favour of faster-return activities. ScottishPower takes over MarramWind while CampionWind is returned to Crown Estate Scotland for reallocation.
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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.
China's Envision Energy will supply a 680MW battery storage system to UK-based Statera Energy as part of the Carrington project, one of the largest in the country to reach financial close.

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.
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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.
Fluor Corporation will lead the front-end engineering of a UK sustainable aviation fuel plant led by LanzaJet and British Airways, with planned output of over 90,000 tonnes per year.

Shell transfers $8.4bn in debt to its U.S. subsidiary

Shell launches a bond exchange offer on six USD-denominated series to restructure $8.4bn in debt through its newly formed entity Shell Finance US.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency denounces the ongoing inspection blockage at several damaged Iranian nuclear facilities, where stocks of highly enriched uranium remain.
Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted reported a net loss of 1.7 billion kroner in the third quarter, despite a $9.4 billion recapitalisation aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and stabilising operations.
UK-based SSE recorded an adjusted operating profit of £2.42bn for fiscal year 2024/25, supported by record investments in networks and renewable energy.
Shell shareholders approved 21 out of 22 resolutions at the Annual General Meeting, rejecting a motion related to liquefied natural gas activities despite strong overall support for the group’s strategy.

Enfinity raises €100mn with Eiffel for solar and storage projects in Europe

Enfinity Global secured a €100mn ($108.4mn) bond facility from Eiffel Investment Group to accelerate its energy storage and solar projects across Europe, mainly in Italy and the United Kingdom.
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After three years of separation post-Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have announced their intention to examine conditions for the UK's reintegration into the European electricity market, aiming to optimize cross-border exchanges.
The UK’s energy price cap is expected to fall to £1,720 ($2,187) in July, according to Cornwall Insight, due to recent movements in wholesale markets.

Energean exits Moroccan offshore after gas drilling yields mixed results

Energean transfers its offshore stakes in Morocco to Chariot just one year after entering the market, following below-expectation outcomes from the Anchois-3 gas well.
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Close Brothers funds the construction of an 8.99MWp solar plant in Rhigos, marking a new phase in a £200mn partnership with Enviromena.
The World Bank is funding the largest foreign investment ever recorded in Malawi, aiming to double the country’s hydropower capacity through a public-private partnership initiative.

Iran resumes nuclear talks with Europe under mounting US pressure

Iranian officials met in Istanbul with the European trio to discuss the nuclear programme, as Washington threatens new sanctions in case of deadlock.
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Sustainability Partners will now manage the operational oversight of Ecofin’s U.S. portfolio, comprising solar and wind projects under contract with investment-grade electricity providers.
SBM Offshore posted quarterly revenue of $1,103mn, driven by the Turnkey segment, while maintaining full-year targets and advancing the deployment of its floating units scheduled for 2025.

Shell reports over $28bn in payments to governments in 2024

Shell paid $28.1bn to governments in 2024 for its extractive activities, with major flows reported in Nigeria, Malaysia and Oman, according to its regulatory disclosure in the United Kingdom.
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Boralex announces quarterly net earnings of CAD 41 million, marked by a 4% decrease in energy production, despite successfully commissioning its first wind farm in the United Kingdom.
Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.

Konexa, Norfund and CFM invest $3.6mn in solar energy in Nigeria

Konexa, Norfund and Climate Fund Managers will invest $3.6mn to develop a 50MW solar plant and expand industrial power grids in Nigeria.
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The UK government granted development consent to the East Yorkshire Solar Farm led by BOOM Power, confirming its status as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
BP recommends extending the UK emissions trading system through 2042 and calls for alignment with the European market while supporting the inclusion of carbon removals in the scheme.

Trump aims for $1 trillion investment pact with Riyadh despite tensions

The US president begins a state visit to Saudi Arabia focused on an ambitious economic partnership, sidelining Saudi-Israeli normalisation due to the Gaza war.
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The Crown Estate receives ministerial approval to amend seabed rights for seven offshore wind farms, paving the way for an additional 4.7GW of offshore wind capacity.
Global lithium-ion battery production is set to grow by 21% this year, according to Rystad Energy, with China dominating the sector thanks to its established supply chain and competitive technologies.