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Paired Power and PHNXX launch plug-and-play mobile solar microgrid

The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.

Petro-Victory secures $300,000 loan with attached warrants

Canadian company Petro-Victory Energy Corp. has secured a $300,000 unsecured loan at a 14% annual rate, including 600,000 warrants granted to a lender connected to its board of directors.

Brookfield commits $5 billion in strategic partnership with Bloom Energy for AI factories

Brookfield will invest up to $5 billion in Bloom Energy's fuel cells to power future artificial intelligence factories, initiating the first phase of a dedicated global digital infrastructure strategy.
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Ascent Solar delivers flexible PV cells for marine and orbital testing

Ascent Solar Technologies has delivered samples of its flexible photovoltaic technology to two companies for testing in extreme environments, at sea and in space.

Nano Nuclear begins drilling work for its KRONOS MMR™ microreactor

Nano Nuclear and the University of Illinois will begin drilling operations for the KRONOS MMR™ reactor on October 24, marking a key step toward commercialisation of the nuclear project on the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Geronimo Power launches $54mn, 150 MW solar construction project in Illinois

Geronimo Power has started construction of the Bee Hollow solar project, valued at $54mn, in St. Clair County, delivering jobs, tax revenue and a partnership with the IMEA municipal agency.
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Calpine secures Texas Energy Fund loan for 460 MW peaking power plant

Calpine Corporation has finalised a public funding agreement to accelerate the construction of a peaking power plant in Freestone County, strengthening Texas’s grid response capacity during peak demand periods.

Greenflash acquires 200 MW battery storage project in Texas

Greenflash Infrastructure has finalised the acquisition of Rock Rose, a 200 MW energy storage project located in Fort Bend County, to strengthen its ERCOT market portfolio.

Natura Resources to deploy the first Gen IV nuclear reactor in the United States by 2026

Natura Resources is finalising construction of the MSR-1, an advanced liquid-fuel nuclear reactor, with a planned launch in 2026 on the Abilene Christian University campus.
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JPMorganChase mobilises $1.5tn to support nuclear energy and critical supply chains

JPMorganChase commits $10bn in direct investments as part of a $1.5tn plan to boost energy independence and strategic technologies, including next-generation nuclear power.

Ukraine prepares legal framework to accelerate small modular reactor deployment

A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.

Japanese LNG buyers accelerate flexible trading amid falling domestic demand

Faced with declining domestic consumption, Japanese liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are ramping up commercial optimisation strategies and favouring shorter contracts to protect profitability.
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Deep Isolation urges US states to include nuclear waste in reactor strategy

Deep Isolation is calling on First Mover States to incorporate radioactive waste management into their joint strategy to ensure the industrial viability of new nuclear reactors.

Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.

Europe’s gas: summer storage sets a floor under TTF

European inventories curbed price declines as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply expands and demand stays weak. Cargo arbitrage favours Europe, but winter will determine the equilibrium level. —
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Unipec redirects supertanker to Ningbo after US sanctions

The New Vista vessel, loaded with Abu Dhabi crude, avoided Rizhao port after the United States sanctioned the oil terminal partly operated by a Sinopec subsidiary.

IsoEnergy acquires Toro Energy for $49mn, creating global uranium platform

Canada’s IsoEnergy will acquire Australia’s Toro Energy for AUD75mn ($49mn), creating a diversified uranium production platform with assets across Australia, Canada and the United States.

JP Morgan Chase commits $1.5 trillion to critical minerals and industrial resilience

JP Morgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, ten-year investment initiative targeting critical minerals, defence technologies and strategic supply chains across the United States.
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Eolian and Natixis close $463mn financing for largest storage project in Texas

The Padua Complex will deliver 400 MW/1.8 GWh capacity with Tesla's support, at a strategic node of the Texas grid, following legislative action to strengthen energy reliability.

Salt River Project launches 50 MWh storage pilot with ESS in Arizona

Salt River Project will partner with ESS to install a 50 MWh long-duration energy storage system in Pinal County as part of its capacity expansion plan to meet rising demand.

Nightpeak Energy commissions 150 MW battery to support Texas grid

Nightpeak Energy has launched commercial operations of Bocanova Power, a 150 MW battery storage facility near Houston, to meet rapidly growing energy demand in Texas.

North Atlantic takes key step toward acquiring Esso S.A.F.

North Atlantic and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement for the sale of ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., a transaction subject to regulatory approvals and financing agreements to be finalised by the end of 2025.

Terra Innovatum signs two strategic agreements to accelerate deployment of its modular reactor

Italian company Terra Innovatum is advancing the commercialisation of its SOLO micro-reactor, with two new partnerships and $42.5mn in funding as part of a merger with a listed company.
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Thailand and Japan boost US crude imports amid geopolitical tensions

Faced with risks to Middle Eastern supply chains, Thai and Japanese refiners are turning to US crude, backed by tariff incentives and strategies aligned with ongoing bilateral trade discussions.

Energy Fuels raises $700mn through convertible notes to support project expansion

Energy Fuels has completed a $700mn fundraising through 0.75% convertible notes, aimed at supporting its rare earth and uranium projects.

Baker Hughes to supply key liquefaction equipment for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

Baker Hughes has secured a contract from Bechtel to provide gas turbines and compressors for the second phase of Sempra Infrastructure’s LNG export project in Texas.
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CPP Investments injects $1 billion into AlphaGen to support AI-driven energy growth

The Canadian pension fund takes a strategic minority stake in AlphaGen, a 11 GW U.S. power portfolio, to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence.

Federal shutdown threatens permit delays and energy projects in the United States

The halt of US federal services disrupts the entire decision-making chain for energy and mining projects, with growing risks of administrative delays and missing critical data.

Targa invests $1.6bn in NGL pipeline between Permian and Mont Belvieu

Targa Resources will build a 500,000 barrels-per-day pipeline in the Permian Basin to connect its assets to Mont Belvieu, strengthening its logistics network with commissioning scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
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Washington pushes higher biodiesel quotas to support soybean producers

A bipartisan group of 47 lawmakers is calling on the US Environmental Protection Agency to maintain high biodiesel quotas to support local agriculture affected by falling exports to China.

California authorises E15 fuel sales to reduce pump prices

California lifts its ban on E15 fuel, opening its vast market to the ethanol-gasoline blend in a bid to lower prices and expand consumer options.

Clean Energy Technologies installs ORC system for global industrial manufacturer in the United States

Clean Energy Technologies and RPG Energy Group completed the installation of an Organic Rankine Cycle heat recovery system at a major industrial site in Tennessee.
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BlackRock and Canada Pension Plan finalise $6.2bn Allete buyout with Minnesota approval

Minnesota’s public regulator has approved the $6.2bn acquisition of energy group Allete by BlackRock and the Canada Pension Plan, following adjustments aimed at addressing rate concerns.

Clariant targeted by BP and ExxonMobil in ethylene case

The Swiss chemical group faces two new lawsuits filed in Germany, bringing the total compensation claims from oil and chemical companies to over €3.5bn ($3.7bn) in the ethylene collusion case.

US Supreme Court to rule on ExxonMobil case over 1960 Cuban asset seizures

The US Supreme Court will hear ExxonMobil’s appeal for compensation from Cuban state-owned firms over nationalised oil assets, reviving enforcement of the Helms-Burton Act.
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Major fire contained at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, investigation underway

A major fire has been extinguished at Chevron’s main refinery on the US West Coast. The cause of the incident remains unknown, and an investigation has been launched to determine its origin.

Chevron puts Colorado pipeline assets up for sale for more than $2 billion

Chevron has appointed Bank of America to manage the sale of pipeline infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg basin, targeting a valuation of over $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Hungary secures 10-year LNG contract with Engie through 2038

Hungary has signed a ten-year agreement with Engie for the annual import of 400 mn m³ of liquefied natural gas starting in 2028, reinforcing its energy diversification strategy despite its ongoing reliance on Russian gas.
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US energy agencies prepare to suspend operations amid budget deadlock

Facing a potential federal government shutdown, multiple US energy agencies are preparing to suspend services and furlough thousands of employees.

EDF power solutions and El Paso Electric launch 150 MW solar facility in New Mexico

EDF power solutions and El Paso Electric have started operations at the Milagro Energy Center, combining 150 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity and 75 MW of battery storage under a 20-year power purchase agreement.