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Nordex secures 2.2 GW in Q3 orders, up 26% year-on-year

German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex secured 2,170 MW in new orders between July and September, bringing its total volume to 6.7 GW over nine months.

Gauss Fusion unveils Europe’s first industrial design for a fusion power plant

Gauss Fusion has released a full-scale plan for GIGA, its first commercial fusion power plant, amid Germany’s growing ambition to lead the future energy race.

Chinese refineries cut Iranian crude purchases by 46% in September

Import quotas exhaustion and falling demand push Chinese independent refineries to sharply reduce Iranian crude volumes, affecting supply levels and putting downward pressure on prices.
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US sanctions hit NIS, a key player in Serbia’s oil market

Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.

Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.

Aramco takes control of Petro Rabigh with $702 million acquisition

Aramco becomes Petro Rabigh's majority shareholder after purchasing a 22.5% stake from Sumitomo, consolidating its downstream strategy and supporting the industrial transformation of the Saudi petrochemical complex.
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Singapore distillate stocks rise above 10 million barrels

Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.

Uniper signs seven-year biomethane purchase agreement with Five Bioenergy

German group Uniper has entered into a long-term supply deal with Five Bioenergy for biomethane produced in Spain, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.

Well-filled gas reserves could save Germany €25 billion in losses

An economic study reveals that Germany’s gas storage levels could prevent up to €25 billion in economic losses during a winter supply shock.
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Russia increases oil production and nears OPEC+ quota

Russian oil output moved closer to its OPEC+ allocation in September, with a steady rise confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Russia formally exits bilateral nuclear agreement with the United States

The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.

Ineos cuts 60 jobs in the UK and calls for antidumping duties

Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.
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Paris Agreement: How Article 6 Shifts Carbon Credits to Regulated Demand by 2030?

Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.

ExxonMobil returns to Iraq with deal on Majnoon oil field

ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iraqi government to develop the Majnoon oil field, marking its return to the country after a two-year absence.

SMFL Mirai commissions H.E Energy to build 100 solar plants in Japan

H.E Energy will develop 100 low-voltage solar facilities totalling 10MWDC in Hokkaido for SMFL Mirai Partners, with commissioning scheduled by June 2026.
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Hokkaido Gas commissions 2MW solar plant to power Kamishihoro

Hokkaido Gas has launched a 2MW solar power plant in Kamishihoro, with an expected annual output of 4.4GWh to be distributed locally through energy supplier Karch.

Oil rises 1.3% after limited OPEC+ output increase

Crude prices rose following the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to increase production only marginally in November, despite ongoing signs of oversupply.

Spanish solar producers warn of impact from negative electricity prices

Spanish solar energy producers have recorded 693 hours of zero or negative prices since January, already matching the total for the previous year, raising concerns about the sector’s profitability and market stability.
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Ukraine plans to increase gas imports by 30% after Russian strikes

The Ukrainian government is preparing to raise natural gas imports by 30% to offset damage to its energy infrastructure and ensure supply continuity during the winter season.

Belarus quadruples fuel exports to Russia in September

Rail shipments of Belarusian gasoline to Russia surged in September as Moscow sought to offset fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Global hydrogen production to reach $322.3bn by 2035, driven by industry demand

The global hydrogen production market is expected to more than double by 2035, supported by technological advances and growing demand from transport, heavy industry and decarbonised energy systems.

US sanctions against NIS postponed by eight days, says Belgrade

US sanctions against Serbian oil company NIS, owned by Gazprom, were delayed by eight days after talks between Belgrade and Washington, President Aleksandar Vucic said.

Accelera installs 5MW electrolyser in Bavaria with Tyczka Hydrogen

Accelera will supply a 5MW electrolysis system at the Port of Schweinfurt, aiming to produce 2.2 tonnes of green hydrogen daily for industrial and logistics applications in central Germany.
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U.S. oil drilling rebounds amid global tensions

The number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose for the fourth consecutive week, supported by higher crude prices and OPEC+’s difficulties in meeting production targets.

Putin calls for new financing models for global nuclear energy

At World Atomic Week in Moscow, the Russian president advocated for a reform of civil nuclear funding mechanisms, urging stronger involvement from multilateral financial institutions.

UN sanctions on Iran reactivated, increased pressure on trade

The activation of the snapback mechanism reinstates all UN sanctions on Iran, directly affecting the defence, financial and maritime trade sectors.
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Sinopec connects five provinces with 1,500 km hydrogen corridor along Yangtze River

Sinopec reaches a milestone in hydrogen logistics with a 1,500 km journey from Shanghai to Hubei, supported by a network of 146 stations and 11 supply centres.

Fortescue signs with Envision to develop 132 MW of wind power in the Pilbara

Fortescue has selected Envision Energy to supply next-generation turbines in Australia, the first step in a project targeting 2 to 3 GW of renewable generation backed by batteries.

SPARX, Kansai EPCO and JA Mitsui Lease launch 80MW grid-scale storage in Japan

The three Japanese groups announced two new high-voltage battery projects in Shizuoka and Ibaraki prefectures, bringing their joint portfolio to four facilities with a combined capacity of 180MW.
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Vena Energy commissions 7.5 MW onshore wind farm in Nagasaki

Singapore-based developer Vena Energy has launched operations at its third wind power plant in Japan, located in Saikai, Nagasaki Prefecture, with a grid-connected capacity of 7.5 MW.

EVE Energy signs 500MWh with CommVOLT to accelerate European storage

EVE Energy seals a 500MWh strategic agreement with CommVOLT in Europe for commercial and industrial storage at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, as its five MWh direct current system enters deployment.

RWE completes foundation installation at Thor offshore wind farm

RWE has finalised the installation of all 72 monopiles at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast, marking a key milestone ahead of secondary structure and turbine installation scheduled for 2026.
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H2med Alliance expands to 49 members with reinforced political support

Meeting in Berlin, the H2med Alliance formalised the integration of 40 new industrial members and received increased government backing to accelerate the development of Europe's hydrogen corridor.

EU allocates EUR76.3mn to support three cross-border energy projects

The European Commission allocates EUR76.3mn ($80.63mn) to three projects aiming to strengthen energy interconnections between Member States, focusing on onshore and offshore wind power and decarbonised district heating.

Nuclearelectrica secures €620mn for strategic Cernavoda projects

Romanian producer Nuclearelectrica has secured €620mn in funding to modernise Cernavoda unit 1 and launch the next phase of units 3 and 4, backed by a banking syndicate led by JP Morgan.
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Africa to increase installed solar capacity by 42% in 2025

Africa's photovoltaic market is expected to grow rapidly with 23 GW of new installations projected by 2028, according to Global Solar Council forecasts.

United States offers India a way out of Russian oil amid trade tensions

Washington offers New Delhi an alternative to its Russian imports while maintaining tariff pressure, exposing a double standard in US energy policy.

376 wind projects secure 3.45 GW in Germany’s 1 August tender

The Bundesnetzagentur awarded 376 projects totalling 3.45 GW, with a weighted average price of 6.57 cents per kilowatt-hour, without reducing the volume despite an undersubscription risk.
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Tehran faces heavy sanctions 48 hours before nuclear deal expiration

Iran has less than two days to avoid the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions, as Europeans and the United States deem its nuclear commitments insufficient.

BP delays global oil demand peak to 2030

BP revises its annual forecast and now expects global oil demand to grow until 2030, due to slower worldwide energy efficiency gains.