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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.
Anaergia’s Italian subsidiary has been selected by Nortegas Renovables to build a biomethane facility in Andalusia using agricultural residues.

Vantage Drilling extends conditional agreement for the Platinum Explorer rig

Vantage Drilling International Ltd. extends the validity of its conditional letter of award until August 29, without changes to the initial terms.
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Washington increases pressure on Iran’s oil sector by sanctioning a Greek shipper and its affiliates, accused of facilitating crude exports to Asia despite existing embargoes.
Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.

Masdar mobilizes USD 1.685 billion for energy projects through green bonds

Masdar has allocated the entirety of its 2023–2024 green bond issuances to solar, wind, and storage energy projects, while expanding its financial framework to include green hydrogen and batteries.
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The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
The sultanate awards three mining concessions to local companies. Projects target strategic deposits to reduce hydrocarbon dependence.

Russia gains adoption of oil and gas standards in Africa and the Middle East

Around 80 Russian technical standards for oil and gas have been internationally validated, notably by the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Oman, according to the Institute of Oil and Gas Technological Initiatives.
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The Emirati logistics giant posts 40% revenue growth despite depressed maritime freight rates, driven by Navig8 integration and strategic fleet expansion.
Vantage Drilling has sold the Tungsten Explorer drilling vessel to a joint venture with TotalEnergies, while retaining its operational management for a minimum period of ten years.

OPEC+ Cuts Production Despite Higher Quotas in July

OPEC+ oil production fell to 41.65 million barrels per day in July 2025, reveals S&P Global's Platts survey, as Saudi Arabia normalizes production after June's Iran-Israel tensions.
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The Australian gas giant extends due diligence period until August 22 for the Emirati consortium's $18.7 billion offer, while national energy security concerns persist.
The eight OPEC+ members concerned will end next month the cuts introduced in November 2023, while keeping the option to readjust their output depending on market fundamentals and quota compliance.

Forestalia signs 10-year contract with Galp to refinance wind farm

Forestalia has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with Galp Energia Espana to refinance a 42.7 MW wind farm in Aragon, securing stable revenues through coverage of 65% of its annual production.
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Tesla retains the top position in the global battery storage market, but Sungrow moves within one point, revealing intensifying rivalries and a rapid reshaping of regional dynamics in 2024.
Pakistan Refinery Limited is preparing to import Bonny Light crude oil from Nigeria for the first time, reflecting the expansion of Asian refiners’ commercial partnerships amid rising regional costs.

Iberdrola receives the final Windar monopiles for its Windanker offshore wind farm

The last monopiles manufactured by Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have been delivered to Iberdrola for the Windanker offshore project, marking a major milestone for the European XXL offshore wind component manufacturing industry.
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VINCI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself in the construction of Spain’s largest second-generation biorefinery, a €1.2bn project aimed at supplying 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels per year.
AMEA Power partners with Cox for the second phase of the Agadir desalination plant, set to reach 400,000 m³/day with power supplied by a 150 MW wind farm in Laayoune.
Al Shola Gas strengthens its position in Dubai with major liquefied petroleum gas supply and maintenance contracts, exceeding $517,000, covering several large-scale residential and commercial sites.
OMS Energy Technologies Inc. reports solid financial results for 2025, driven by marked revenue growth, improved gross margin and a reinforced cash position in a shifting market.

Nordex Group posts 81% order growth and strong cash flow in the second quarter of 2025

Nordex Group records a significant jump in profitability and order intake, reaching EUR 2.3 bn in the second quarter of 2025, confirming its financial trajectory with a positive free cash flow.
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An agreement between Iberdrola and Echelon provides for the creation of a joint venture dedicated to the development of data centres in Spain, including an initial 144 MW site in Madrid, strengthening integration between energy and digital infrastructure.
South Korea and Japan are reinforcing coordination on strategic stocks and oil logistics as growing dependence on Gulf imports and geopolitical tensions affect the Asian market.

PDVSA prepares to resume oil exports as US licensing eases

Venezuelan oil group PDVSA is mobilising to restart export operations under conditions similar to previous US licences, as Washington prepares to again authorise its main partners to operate.
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The latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms the cost superiority of renewables, but highlights persistent challenges for grid integration and access to financing in emerging markets.
Repsol's net profit fell to €603mn in the first half, impacted by oil market volatility and a massive power outage that disrupted its activities in Spain and Portugal.

Naturgy posts record half-year profit of €1.15bn following Iberian blackout

Spanish group Naturgy reports an unprecedented net profit, driven by rising electricity prices and increased use of its gas-fired power plants since the major Iberian grid outage.
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Iberdrola launches a EUR5 billion (USD5.87 billion) capital increase to fund the expansion and modernization of its power grids in the UK and the US, while announcing a decline in its half-year profit.
The Spanish Parliament has rejected a package of reforms aimed at preventing another major power outage, plunging the national energy sector into uncertainty and revealing the fragility of the government's majority.

Valmet to supply biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica in Spain

Valmet has secured a contract to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica Group for its production site in El Burgo de Ebro, Spain, as part of its decarbonisation plan.
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The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has completed a natural gas network in Al Hamriyah, spanning over 89 kilometres at a total cost of $3.81mn.
Framatome will supply nuclear fuel and technical services to ENEC, strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ energy supply chain for the Barakah nuclear plant.

Iberdrola secures €2.5bn credit line from 32 international banks

Iberdrola strengthens its financial position with a new five-year credit facility, signed with 32 banks, to support investments in power grids and renewable energy, particularly in the United States.
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The expansion of the global oil and gas fishing market is accelerating on the back of offshore projects, with annual growth estimated at 5.7% according to The Insight Partners.
AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.

ADNOC transfers 24.9% stake in OMV to its subsidiary XRG to strengthen international strategy

ADNOC announces the transfer of 24.9% of its shares in OMV to its subsidiary XRG, continuing the streamlining of its international assets and preparing the creation of Borouge Group International.
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The European Union is investing EUR202mn in the IFMIF-DONES project in Granada to test materials intended for future fusion power plants, in cooperation with Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan.
Carbon2Nature, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, partners with law firm Uría Menéndez on a 90-hectare reforestation project in Sierra de Francia, targeting carbon footprint compensation for the legal sector.