The Port of Suao becomes the first site in Taiwan open to commercial testing of wave energy production, following the allocation of Lot C to I-KE International Ocean Energy Co., partner of Eco Wave Power.
HD Renewable Energy has completed the connection of its Helios storage system to the Hokkaido grid. The 50 MW project is expected to enter commercial operation by the end of 2025, targeting multiple segments of the Japanese electricity market.
Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
With active projects across four continents and strong liquidity, Eco Wave Power accelerates its expansion strategy while absorbing a rise in operational costs in H1 2025.
A new Russian presidential decree could allow Exxon Mobil to reclaim its stake in Sakhalin-1, under strict conditions tied to Western sanctions and equipment logistics.
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is announcing "Arctic configuration" wind generators to power infrastructure on the Northern Sea Route, without listing any companies at this stage, with the stated aim of technological sovereignty.
The Japanese group TDK’s venture capital fund supports Ultraviolette, an Indian electric motorcycle manufacturer, to help it scale up in a domestic market estimated at over $50 billion within ten years.
Moscow is preparing to develop gas turbines exceeding 300 MW while strengthening existing capacities and positioning itself against the most high-performing models worldwide.
Hundreds of aging tankers transport Russian oil to Asia, circumventing Western sanctions while creating major environmental risks and transforming global trade flows.
Eco Wave Power has completed the full installation of its wave energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, paving the way for initial operational tests scheduled for September.
The next-generation solar cell market will grow by 15.73% annually by 2031, driven by diversified uses in residential, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the tritium concentration in the 14th batch of ALPS-treated water discharged by TEPCO remains well below Japan’s operational limit.
Start-up HYLENR finalises a strategic $3 mn fundraising to move from pilot phase to industrialisation of its low-energy nuclear reaction systems for industrial heat production.
E-fuels growth is accelerating with the market expected to reach $66.25bn by 2030, fuelled by Asia-Pacific’s industrial expansion, technological advances, and investments in hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure.
INPEX has finalised the awarding of all FEED packages for the Abadi LNG project in the Masela block, targeting 9.5 million tonnes of annual production and involving several international consortiums.
Canadian group AltaGas reports a strong increase in financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by growth in its midstream activities, higher demand in Asia and the modernisation of its distribution networks.
Chimbusco Pan Nation completes its first B30-MGO delivery in Hong Kong for the shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line, confirming its strategy of diversifying into alternative fuels and meeting new international marine fuel regulations.
Ørsted has completed a $2.75bn project financing with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, strengthening its industrial partnership strategy.
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Taiwan Power Company unveils unprecedented real-time grid inertia measurement results, confirming increased capacity of the electricity network to accommodate enhanced renewable interconnections, using Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix® platform.
Sumitomo Corporation announces a strategic investment in Independence Hydrogen aimed at developing new decentralized hydrogen production and distribution projects in the United States, targeting industrial, logistics and critical infrastructure sectors.
The UK's National Wealth Fund participates in a GBP 59.6 million funding round to finance a COâ‚‚ capture pipeline for the cement and lime industry, targeting a final investment decision by 2028.
PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.
The global photovoltaic films market is expected to see significant growth, reaching $41.59bn by 2034 due to the development of new solar technologies and the increasing demand for encapsulation suited to these innovations, a recent study indicates.
TotalEnergies is selling half of a 604 MW Portuguese energy portfolio to the Japanese consortium MM Capital, Daiwa Energy and Mizuho Leasing for €178.5mn, retaining operation and future commercialisation of the assets concerned.
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.
EDF Power Solutions has been selected by the Japanese government to build a 110 MW lithium-ion battery after winning a public tender aimed at enhancing the flexibility of the country's electricity grid.
Westinghouse Electric Company signs a $180mn contract with ITER Organization to complete the final assembly of the vacuum vessel for ITER’s experimental nuclear fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache, southern France.
ENGIE begins full operation of the Red Sea Wind Energy wind farm in Egypt, increasing its capacity to 650 MW, four months ahead of schedule, now powering over one million homes in the region.
Tokyo Gas, through TOWII Renewables, a joint venture with EWII, purchases two onshore wind projects developed by Finnish company Puhuri, totalling 74.4 MW, marking its expansion beyond the Danish market.
Star Trade, a subsidiary of HD Renewable Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement with Lightsource bp to manage electricity distribution from a 115 MWp solar project located in Chiayi, strengthening their presence in the Taiwanese market.
Proteus Marine Renewables' AR1100 tidal turbine, with a capacity of 1.1MW, obtains official Japanese certification and starts supplying electricity to the national grid after meeting stringent safety and reliability standards.
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.
Shell Canada Energy announces shipment of the first liquefied natural gas cargo from its LNG Canada complex, located in Kitimat, British Columbia, primarily targeting fast-growing Asian economic and energy markets.
Japan’s Ministry of Industry and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launch a strategic partnership to develop local offshore wind supply chains and strengthen the country's industrial competitiveness in this energy sector.
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 $384.4mn in 2025, the global photovoltaic panel recycling market is expected to grow annually by 7.4%, reaching $548mn in 2030, driven by the rapidly increasing number of installations reaching end-of-life.
