Japan

Jabil and Inno will co-develop a 15,000 sqm plant in Rayong, Thailand, to manufacture metal enclosures for battery energy storage systems, aiming to enhance vertical integration and secure supply chains.
Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.

Fusion Fuel Cycles joint venture begins construction of UNITY-2 test facility

Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.
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Girasol Energy begins grid-scale battery aggregation with two facilities totalling 4MW in Japan, marking a strategic expansion into balancing markets.
The Japanese oyster producer is investing in both resale and construction of photovoltaic plants, evenly splitting resources to consolidate its GO Store subsidiary's position in the domestic solar market.

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 Japanese energy group plans to replace four steam turbines at its Sodegaura site with three combined-cycle gas turbines, with full commissioning targeted for 2041.
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure, Fuyo General Lease and Astmax have commissioned a 50MW/100MWh battery storage station in Sapporo, marking their entry into Japan’s large-scale energy storage market.

Sonnedix launches 125MWh storage project at its Oita solar plant

Sonnedix has started construction on a 125MWh battery storage system at its 30MWAC Oita solar site, with commercial operation planned for November 2026 and a JPY21.4bn ($142mn) financing secured.
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Tamagawa Energy has completed the acquisition of a 2MW/8MWh battery site in Kagoshima for JPY690mn ($4.57mn), marking its entry into grid-scale storage.
South Korean refiners warn of excessive emissions targets as government considers cuts of up to 60% from 2018 levels.

Tokyo Asset Solution deploys 13.2MWh of storage in Tokyo and Kumamoto

Tokyo Asset Solution invests in two storage projects, including a standalone site in the Japanese capital, marking its entry into the large-scale sector with national and international partners.
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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.
Transition Industries signed a long-term purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for the annual supply of 1mn tonnes of ultra-low carbon methanol starting in 2029, from its Pacifico Mexinol project in Mexico.

HD Renewable Energy accelerates in Australia and Japan with 6.1GW of solar and battery projects

Taiwanese company HD Renewable Energy is expanding internationally with major solar and battery storage projects in Australia and Japan, targeting more than 6 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2028.
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Toshiba and GE Vernova have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy integrated CO2 capture solutions in combined-cycle gas plants in Asia, reinforcing a long-standing industrial partnership.
Driven by aerospace, industrial gas, and hydrogen investment, the global liquid hydrogen micro-storage systems market is projected to grow 9% annually through 2034.

Aegir Insights expands Aegir Quant™ to hybrid, solar and storage assets

Danish firm Aegir Insights extends its Aegir Quant™ platform to onshore wind, solar, storage and hybrid assets, strengthening its investment intelligence offering for developers and investors.
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Mitsubishi Power will supply equipment to convert an oil-fired thermal power plant to natural gas in southern Vietnam.
Driven by innovations in perovskite and quantum dots, the next-generation solar cells market, valued at USD 4.21 billion in 2024, is expected to grow rapidly at a rate of 21.21%, reaching USD 19.62 billion by 2032.
Ireland presents an SAF roadmap structured around four pillars, projecting 88,000 tons in 2030 and 318,000 tons in 2035, aligned with ReFuelEU and European support, while Aer Lingus and Ryanair set usage targets.
Sempra Infrastructure and ConocoPhillips signed a 20-year LNG sales agreement for 4 Mtpa, confirming their joint commitment to expanding the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction terminal in Texas.

Canadian Solar posts record margin despite quarterly net loss

Canadian Solar reported a gross margin of 29.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding expectations despite a net loss, amid delayed project sales and asset impairments.
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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.

Putin Signs Decree Paving the Way for Exxon’s Return to Sakhalin-1

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.
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Vanda RE is in talks with potential buyers in Singapore for electricity from a $3 billion solar and storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands.
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.

TDK Ventures invests in Ultraviolette to accelerate electric mobility in India

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.
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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.

The global next-generation solar cell market will reach $12.95 billion by 2031

The next-generation solar cell market will grow by 15.73% annually by 2031, driven by diversified uses in residential, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
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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.

The e-fuels market targets $66.25bn by 2030 driven by Asia-Pacific momentum

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.
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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.
Record Gulf crude imports expose structural vulnerabilities of Japanese refining amid rising geopolitical tensions and Asian competition.

TEPCO posts $5.83bn net loss in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025

TEPCO reports a significant net loss due to nuclear compensation charges and debris removal preparations, while its revenues decline over the period.
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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.
Hunatom announces a strategic alliance with Synthos Green Energy to introduce US small modular reactor technology, strengthening energy ties between Hungary, Poland and the United States.