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TotalEnergies requests ten more years and $4.5 billion for its Mozambique project

TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.

Galp Energia posts 53% quarterly profit surge driven by gas and refining

Portugal’s Galp Energia reported an adjusted net profit of €407 million in Q3, driven by higher refining margins and strong contribution from liquefied natural gas.

Voltalia posts 31% growth driven by booming services segment

Voltalia's Q3 2025 revenue rises to €164.7mn, fuelled by a sharp increase in services activity, while energy sales decline due to currency effects and lower prices.
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Shell pursues ambitions in the Orange Basin despite court ruling

Shell has filed an appeal against the cancellation of its environmental authorisation for Block 5/6/7 off the South African coast, aiming to continue exploration in a geologically strategic offshore zone.

ExxonMobil receives Mozambique’s president ahead of investment in Rovuma LNG

Daniel Chapo is visiting the United States to encourage ExxonMobil to commit to a major investment in Rovuma LNG, a strategic gas project for Mozambique as TotalEnergies resumes its suspended operations.

Baker Hughes reports $8.2bn in orders in Q3 despite net income decline

Baker Hughes recorded a 23% increase in orders in Q3 2025, driven by its gas segment, while net income fell 20% year-on-year to $609mn.
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OPES Solar Mobility opens a solar panel factory for vehicles in Germany

OPES Solar Mobility launches Europe's first factory for flexible vehicle solar panels in Zwenkau, targeting truck, bus and utility vehicle markets across several continents.

Indonesia Energy signs agreement with Aquila Energia for hybrid projects in Brazil

Indonesia Energy Corporation partners with Aquila Energia to develop two pilot projects combining solar and natural gas to power data centres in Brazil, under a non-binding framework supported by both governments.

Single-axis solar reaches $37/MWh in Middle East and Africa in 2025

The levelised cost of solar electricity continues to fall globally, reaching a regional record of $37/MWh in the Middle East and Africa thanks to tracker technologies, according to the latest market data.
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India redirects its diesel to Africa and Brazil ahead of 2026

Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.

Brazil awards five offshore oil blocks ahead of COP30

Ten days before COP30, Brazil awarded five offshore oil blocks for over $19mn, confirming its deepwater development strategy despite environmental criticism.

Galp aims to secure partner for Namibia’s Mopane field by end of 2025

Portuguese energy group Galp plans to finalise a strategic partnership for its offshore oil project Mopane in Namibia before the end of the year.
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Mozambique bets on its energy resources to support industrialisation by 2030

A new International Energy Agency report urges Maputo to accelerate energy investment to ensure universal electricity access and support its emerging industry.

Azule Energy confirms gas condensate discovery at Volans-1X well in Namibia

The Volans-1X exploration well revealed a 26-metre productive zone in the Orange Basin, marking another hydrocarbon find for Azule Energy partners in 2025.

Bolivia: Paz prepares energy overhaul, lithium and gas transit reforms

The president-elect outlines a pro-market agenda: gradual reform of fuel subsidies, review of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) lithium contracts, and monetization of gas transit between Argentina and Brazil, prioritizing supply stabilization.
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New Stratus enters Brazil with 32.5% oil deal on two blocks

New Stratus Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Vultur Oil to acquire up to 32.5% interest in two onshore oil blocks located in the State of Bahia, Brazil, with an initial investment of $10mn.

Petrobras authorised to drill off the Amazon coast despite opposition

The Brazilian government has approved an offshore drilling project led by Petrobras in the Equatorial Margin region, weeks before COP30 in Belém.

Vantage Drilling cancels a $80m contract after a major regulatory shift

Vantage Drilling halted a 260-day drilling contract for the vessel Platinum Explorer following a rapid evolution of international sanctions regimes that made the campaign non-compliant with the applicable legal framework shortly after it was signed.
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Brazil and China sign agreement on radioisotope supply

Brazil and China have concluded a three-year agreement to secure access to essential radioisotopes for the medical, industrial and scientific sectors, with no financial exchange between the parties.

Sigma Lithium joins Morgan Stanley’s national security index

Brazilian producer Sigma Lithium has been included in a thematic index by Morgan Stanley grouping US-listed companies considered essential to national security and strategic supply chains.

Fusion Fuel: Al Shola Gas secures AED4.4 mn ($1.2 mn) in contracts

The Irish-Portuguese company Fusion Fuel strengthens its footprint in the United Arab Emirates as subsidiary Al Shola Gas adds AED4.4 mn ($1.2 mn) in new engineering contracts, consolidating an already robust 2025 order book.

Statkraft reduces offshore wind investments following strategic review

Statkraft refocuses investments on flexible Nordic hydropower and reduces commitments in offshore wind and hydrogen to lower operating costs, amid an uncertain economic environment and pressured profitability.

Global solar tracker market: growth projected to reach $29.31bn by 2030

The global solar tracker market is expected to reach $29.31bn by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 26.2%, notably supported by large-scale photovoltaic projects and recent technological advances, a new study reports.
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Iberdrola España signs wind energy contract with Renfe for 3,700 GWh

Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.

TotalEnergies plans to restart its Mozambique gas project by summer 2025

After four years of interruption due to regional insecurity, TotalEnergies announces the upcoming resumption of its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, representing a $20bn investment.

Global emissions: Europe reduces locally but massively outsources its pollution

Global CO₂ emissions reach a record level in 2024, while Europe reports a local decrease but significantly outsources its pollution to emerging economies, revealing a pronounced gap between stated ambitions and economic realities.
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Spain Blackout: Analysis of Causes and European Financing Plan Approved

Seven weeks after the major Iberian power outage, Spain identifies technical network failures, while the European Investment Bank approves major funding to strengthen the interconnection with France.

EIB funds €1.6bn for the submarine interconnection between France and Spain

The European Investment Bank is providing €1.6bn ($1.73bn) for the first submarine power cable between Spain and France, a 400 km link that will raise exchange capacity to 5 000 MW by 2028.

Neoenergia inaugurates 86 km of power lines strengthening Brazilian grid

The Brazilian energy group Neoenergia has completed the installation of two power transmission lines in the state of Santa Catarina, aiming to enhance the reliability of the national grid, benefiting several key regional cities.
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Neoenergia begins construction of BRL30mn green hydrogen unit in Brazil

Neoenergia has begun construction of one of Brazil's first green hydrogen plants, aimed at supplying heavy and light vehicles, with an investment exceeding 30 million Brazilian reais ($5.99mn).

ExxonMobil tops upstream explorer ranking according to Wood Mackenzie

ExxonMobil has been named the most admired upstream exploration company in Wood Mackenzie’s latest annual survey, recognised for its performance in Guyana and its ability to open new resource frontiers.

Petrobras enters exclusive talks for nine offshore blocks in Côte d’Ivoire

The Brazilian oil group secured approval from Abidjan to begin negotiations for exploring nine deepwater blocks as part of its business partnerships strategy in Africa.
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Brazil activates 27 rare earth projects to secure its supply chain

With 27 ongoing projects across seven states, Brazil seeks international funding to develop its rare earth reserves and reduce reliance on China.

Vallourec completes acquisition of Thermotite do Brasil from Mattr

French group Vallourec announces the integration of Thermotite do Brasil, enhancing its industrial capabilities in Brazil for offshore pipeline coating services.

TotalEnergies strengthens its position in Brazil with additional 3% stake in Lapa field

TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Shell to increase its stake in Brazil’s offshore Lapa field to 48%, while divesting its interest in Gato do Mato.
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Global energy investment to reach record $3.3tn in 2025, says IEA

The International Energy Agency projects a record-high global energy investment in 2025, driven by electricity and low-carbon technologies despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Greenvolt sells 231 MW of energy projects in Spain to Transiziona for €195mn

Greenvolt Group finalised the sale of 28 solar and wind projects to Transiziona, valued at €195mn, bringing total asset sales to €530mn in 2025 as part of its pan-European strategy.

European Energy launches e-methanol production and posts strong results

European Energy has begun commercial e-methanol production in Denmark and reported an EBITDA of €45.9mn, while accelerating its international expansion, particularly in Australia.
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Petrobras signs two agreements in Angola to relaunch its offshore activities

Brazilian group Petrobras formalises its return to Angola with two memorandums of understanding signed with Sonangol and the national oil regulator, targeting offshore exploration without immediate financial commitment.

Galp targets 40% increase in oil production in Brazil

Portugal’s Galp expects a production surge in Brazil driven by the offshore Bacalhau field, in partnership with Sinopec, Equinor and ExxonMobil.