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BlackRock and partners target $10.3 billion for Aramco gas deal financing
A consortium led by BlackRock is in talks to raise up to $10.3 billion to finance a gas infrastructure deal with Aramco, including a dual-tranche loan structure and potential sukuk issuance.
Van Oord completes installation of 109 cables at Sofia offshore wind farm
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.

Hydrogen surpasses USD110 billion in committed investments across more than 500 projects

Over 500 hydrogen projects are now under construction or operational worldwide, with total committed investments reaching USD110 billion, representing an increase of USD35 billion in one year.
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Two sanctioned Russian LNG carriers deliver to China despite restrictions
The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
European carbon prices climb above €76 on compliance-driven demand
European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.

Washington lowers import duties and opens the door to $550 billion Japanese investments

The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
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BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech to launch 500-barrel-per-day modular biorefinery
Netherlands-based BTG Bioliquids and Canada’s NanosTech join forces to develop a modular solution for advanced biofuel production, with a project underway in Europe and Canada.
PowerField activates automated FCR service linked to solar and storage
Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.

Australian coal exposes global steelmakers to hidden climate risk

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.
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Lhyfe begins green hydrogen deliveries in the Netherlands for the GROHW project
Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
Hitachi injects $1bn into transformer manufacturing to strengthen US grid interconnection
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.

RWE secures €551mn for 100 MW electrolyser in Eemshaven

The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
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Toyota invests €680mn to produce its first electric vehicle in Europe
Toyota launches production of its first electric vehicle in Europe at its Kolin plant in the Czech Republic, supported by a €680mn investment, including €64mn in public funding.
Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off
Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.

Kuwait launches tenders for 1.8GW energy and water project

The Kuwaiti government has invited three international consortia to submit bids for the first phase of the Al Khairan project, combining power generation and desalination.
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United States clears Rio Grande and Commonwealth LNG toward final decisions
U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.
India and Japan activate a hydrogen–ammonia corridor with 2030–2040 targets
A cooperation agreement, a bilateral carbon-credit mechanism and converging standards lay the ground for India→Japan hydrogen and ammonia flows, with volume targets, price-support schemes and first export projects scaling up.

Hokkaido Gas readies 2027: LNG tender and volumes

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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Germany and Japan accelerate hydrogen offtake contracts to secure supply
Hydrogen offtake agreements are multiplying, with Germany and Japan leading, mobilizing producers and industrial buyers in a still nascent but already highly competitive market.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $863mn for its ARC fusion power plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863mn in an oversubscribed round to finalise SPARC and accelerate construction of its ARC fusion plant in Virginia, strengthening its position in the global fusion energy sector.
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Ecoener commissions Guatemala’s largest solar plant with 74.7 MWp
Aspen Power acquires two community solar projects in New Jersey
Coal India launches 5 GW of solar and wind projects across the country
Terra Firma Energy strengthens its position with SGN’s hydrogen trial
Zefiro completes carbon credit delivery to EDF Trading for 92,956 tonnes of CO2
Uniper Abandons Swedish e-SAF Project Amid ‘Challenging Market’ and Rising Costs
Uniper ends its SkyFuelH2 project in Sweden due to regulatory uncertainty and increasing costs, reflecting current challenges in the sustainable aviation fuel market.
Hiroshima Gas builds two LPG tanks for lean LNG
Hiroshima Gas builds two LPG tanks for lean LNG

France: Paris renews its electrical network to withstand heatwaves

Enedis replaces the old "paper-insulated" electrical cables in the capital with more robust synthetic models. This project aims to strengthen the resilience of Paris's network against increasingly frequent heatwaves.
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India Aims to Become a Clean Technology Hub but Faces Infrastructure and Policy Challenges
India aims to become a global clean technology manufacturing center by 2030 through incentive policies. However, challenges related to technological innovation, infrastructure gaps, and political risks could hinder its progress.
ADNOC Gas Cancels Das Island Expansion Project
ADNOC Gas has suspended the expansion project of Das Island LNG, redirecting its investments towards other strategic initiatives. This decision comes as part of its strategy to increase production capacity and meet the growing global LNG demand.

Methane, N2O, Fluorinated Gases: Other Greenhouse Gases (REFERENCE-DOSSIER)

Carbon dioxide is well-known, but other greenhouse gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases also play a crucial role in climate warming. This article explores their impact and the measures taken to control them.
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Major Banks Continue Financing Coal, Reveals Research Center
A report by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) reveals that the majority of major banks continue to finance coal-related activities, thereby undermining their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
ITER Director Insists Fusion Project “Must Continue” Despite Challenges
ITER Director Insists Fusion Project "Must Continue" Despite Challenges

Alaska: A Strategic Geothermal Hub for the US Indo-Pacific Policy

With its vast geothermal resources, Alaska is positioning itself as a strategic pillar for the US energy policy in the Indo-Pacific, supporting key regions such as Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines with sustainable and local production.
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Chachimbiro Geothermal Project: Japan Invests $43 Million in Ecuador
The $43 million funding granted by Japan for the Chachimbiro geothermal project marks a key step for Ecuador’s energy diversification strategy, aiming to strengthen the country's autonomy and the stability of its electricity supply.
Europe strengthens its winter gas preparedness despite the Ukraine-Russia agreement
Europe makes significant progress in securing its gas supplies for winter, even with the imminent end of the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces for Two Offshore Wind Projects in the North Sea

TotalEnergies and RWE partner to develop two offshore wind farms in the North Sea, strengthening their position in the German green electricity market and contributing to the energy transition towards decarbonized production.
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REC in Asia-Pacific: 76% Price Drop Expected by 2050
REC prices are expected to drop by 76% by 2050 in the Asia-Pacific region, falling from 46 to 11 USD/MWh, due to the massive increase in renewable energy generation in the region, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
Japan, South Korea, and Italy: Towards Strategic Cooperation in the LNG Market
Japan, South Korea, and Italy are strengthening their cooperation in the LNG sector, with key partnerships to secure supplies and optimize costs.

Italgas strengthens its position with the acquisition of 2i Rete Gas for 5.3 billion euros

Italgas, leader in gas distribution in Italy, announces the acquisition of 2i Rete Gas for 5.3 billion euros. This operation marks a key step in the consolidation of the Italian market and positions Italgas as a major player in Europe.
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United Kingdom: The Automotive Industry Trailing on Its Electric Sales Targets
British automotive manufacturers anticipate missing the 2024 electric vehicle sales targets set by the government and request fiscal incentives to overcome challenges and avoid penalties.
US Exim Bank grants USD98 million for Romania’s first NuScale SMR project
The US Exim Bank has approved a USD98 million loan to support pre-project services for the NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) in Romania, aiming for a 462 MWe capacity at the former Doicești coal plant.

Yoji Muto confirms Japan’s restart of nuclear reactors and the growth of renewables

Japan's new Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yoji Muto, recently reaffirmed the country's commitment to restart its nuclear power plants while maximizing the integration of renewables into its energy mix. This approach is part of a broader strategy to diversify Japan’s energy sources and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
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Superprofits under pressure: global taxation triggers a showdown
Taxes on the superprofits of oil and gas majors are multiplying across Europe and the United States. While governments aim to redistribute these record profits, companies are threatening to cut back on investments.
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea dispute sovereignty over oil-rich islets before the ICJ
Gabon has filed a request before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to assert its sovereignty over three oil-rich islets, contested by Equatorial Guinea, marking a new stage in their long-standing territorial dispute.
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