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The European Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Prague's public funding of a major nuclear project, which could reach €30bn ($32.88bn), with guaranteed revenues over forty years.
French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.

Czech government rejects ETS2 and warns of disadvantage against China and the United States

The new Czech Minister of Industry wants to block the upcoming European emissions trading system, arguing that it harms competitiveness and threatens national industry against global powers.
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Several scenarios are under review to regain control of CEZ, a key electricity provider in Czechia, through a transaction estimated at over CZK200bn ($9.6bn), according to the Minister of Industry.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.

The “Belém 4x” pledge targets global sustainable fuels surge by 2035

Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
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The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
INNIO and KMW partner to construct a 54 MW modular gas power plant in Mainz, designed to stabilise the grid and ensure supply to the future Green Rocks data centre.

Engie maintains its 2025 targets despite pressure on energy prices

Engie maintains its 2025 earnings guidance despite falling energy prices and weaker hydro output, relying on its performance plan and a stronger expected fourth quarter.
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Commodities trader Gunvor confirmed that the assets acquired from Lukoil will not return under Russian control, despite potential sanction relief, amid growing regulatory pressure.
GreenYellow and Sasol Italy announce the start of construction of a 5.1 MWp photovoltaic solar plant in Terranova Dei Passerini. This project aims to strengthen Sasol’s energy independence in Italy while contributing to the industrial energy transition.

Pakistan cancels 21 Eni LNG cargoes and seeks to renegotiate its contracts with Qatar

Pakistan cancels 21 planned LNG cargoes from Eni due to a gas surplus and negotiates with Qatar for potential deferment or resale of shipments.
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Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.
The joint venture combines 19 assets (14 in Indonesia, 5 in Malaysia), aims for 300 kboe/d initially and >500 kboe/d, and focuses investments on gas to supply Bontang and the Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.

Volkswagen secures 400 GWh of Guarantees of Origin from Enfinity in Italy

Enfinity Global has signed a ten-year agreement with VW Kraftwerk GmbH for the annual supply of 40 GWh of Guarantees of Origin from its photovoltaic power plants in Italy.
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The Italian industrial cable manufacturer posted revenue above €5bn in the third quarter, driven by high-voltage cable demand, and adjusted its 2025 guidance upward.
Austrian energy group OMV reported a 20% increase in operating profit in Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in fuels and petrochemicals, despite a decline in total revenue.

80 Mile PLC takes full control of Ferrandina and signs three key agreements in Italy

80 Mile PLC has completed the full acquisition of Ferrandina in Italy and signed three memorandums of understanding with major energy groups, securing the supply and processing of 120,000 tonnes of biofuels per year.
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The UK government has authorised the construction of the Stonestreet Green Solar project, combining 150 MWp of solar capacity and 100 MW of battery storage, marking a major step for Korkia and Evolution Power’s infrastructure portfolio.
An Italian appeal court has approved the extradition to Germany of a former Ukrainian commander suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, a decision now challenged in cassation.