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The steel dome of the CAP1000 Haiyang 4 reactor has been positioned, a major construction milestone paving the way for upcoming maintenance and technical installation phases.
BW Energy has finalised a $365mn financing for the conversion of the Maromba FPSO offshore Brazil and signed a short-term lease for a drilling rig with Minsheng Financial Leasing.

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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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.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.

StarCharge seals 1 GWh deal in India with Prozeal Green Energy

StarCharge has signed a contract to supply 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems to Prozeal Green Energy, strengthening its presence in the Indian market and continuing its international expansion.
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The federal government is granting $370mn to Canadian canola producers affected by a 75.8% tariff imposed by China, and is introducing fiscal and regulatory measures to strengthen the domestic biofuel industry.
Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong launch electric port network across 30 Asian ports

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
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The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
The Chinese turbine manufacturer has signed a strategic agreement with Mensis Enerji to develop an initial 4.5 GW wind power portfolio in Turkey, strengthening its position in a fast-growing regional market.

China redefines electric vehicle strategy around technological innovation

Faced with falling margins and overcapacity, Beijing is restructuring its electric vehicle industry by focusing on quality, standards, and technological upgrading.
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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.
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.

UAE energy undersecretary visits Tellus Power in Hong Kong

The visit marks a new step in the cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Tellus Power, aiming to establish an EV charging station production unit in the Gulf.
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Envision Energy launches its first project in Turkey in partnership with Yildizlar Group, adding 232 MW to the national wind capacity in Karaman province.
CNOOC has launched production at the Wenchang 16-2 field in the South China Sea, supported by 15 development wells and targeting a plateau of 11,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2027.

Hanwha Power Systems to deliver COâ‚‚ MVR compressors for a CCUS project in Europe

Hanwha Power Systems has signed a contract to supply mechanical vapour recompression compressors for a European combined-cycle power plant integrating carbon capture and storage.
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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.
Taiwan accuses China of illegally installing twelve oil structures in the South China Sea, fuelling tensions over disputed territorial sovereignty.
The Israeli group NewMed Energy has signed a natural gas export contract worth $35bn with Egypt, covering 130bn cubic metres to be delivered by 2040.
Envision Energy's two-blade prototype has now reached over 500 days of continuous operation, achieving a 99.3% availability rate and confirming its potential compared to industrial standards.

HYLENR raises $3 mn to accelerate commercialisation of its industrial LENR reactors

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.
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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.
Recon Technology secured a $5.85mn contract to upgrade automation at a major gas field in Central Asia, confirming its expansion strategy beyond China in gas sector maintenance services.

INPEX completes FEED contract awards for Abadi LNG, a key milestone in Indonesia

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.
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Nasa has launched a call for tenders for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to support American ambitions for a permanent base, despite budget uncertainties and mounting pressure from China and Russia.
Shanghai Sermatec Energy Technology Co., Ltd. announces an agreement to supply more than 430 MWh of energy storage in Bulgaria, marking a new step in the expansion of Chinese solutions in the European market.

Chinese manufacturers accelerate global expansion, Wood Mackenzie reports, to overcome trade barriers

The proliferation of Chinese industrial sites abroad, analysed by Wood Mackenzie, allows renewable energy players to expand their hold on the sector despite intensified global protectionist measures.
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U Power announces the signing of a letter of intent to supply 300 battery-swapping compatible electric vehicles in partnership with a Hong Kong-based technology manufacturer, marking a major milestone for intelligent commercial mobility.
Record Gulf crude imports expose structural vulnerabilities of Japanese refining amid rising geopolitical tensions and Asian competition.

OPEC+ Accelerates Production Hikes Amid Shifting Oil Market Dynamics

Eight OPEC+ countries boost output by 547,000 barrels per day in September, completing their increase program twelve months early as Chinese demand plateaus.
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New Delhi calls US sanctions unjustified and denounces double standard as Trump threatens to substantially increase tariffs.
The Saudi oil giant posts solid results despite falling oil prices. The company pays $21.3 billion in dividends and advances its strategic projects.

China launches 60 GW hydropower dam and creates dedicated public group

A 60-gigawatt hydropower dam under construction in Tibet will increase national capacity by 16%, with an estimated cost of $167bn supported by a new state entity.
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South Korea forecasts 2.4% annual growth in nuclear generation, with 29 operational reactors by 2035 and export ambitions for the sector.
TEPCO reports a significant net loss due to nuclear compensation charges and debris removal preparations, while its revenues decline over the period.

Chinese oil companies strengthen their presence in the Iraqi market

Independent Chinese oil companies are intensifying their investments in Iraq, aiming to double their production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2030 and compete with the sector’s historic majors.
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Discussions between Tehran and Baghdad on export volumes and an $11 billion debt reveal the complexities of energy dependence under U.S. sanctions.
The eight voluntary OPEC+ members accelerate their market return in September despite weakened global demand and record production from the Americas.