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Durapower and Kıvanç partner to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for the US market

Singapore’s Durapower and Turkish industrial firm Kıvanç have signed an agreement to form a joint battery production venture targeting growing North American demand.

Google signs wind energy deal with Eneco for its Belgian data centre

Google has signed a power purchase agreement with Eneco to supply its Belgian data centre with wind energy from three wind farms totalling 54 MW.

Electricity access stalls with 730 million people still unconnected in 2024

Global progress on electricity access slowed in 2024, with only 11 million new connections, despite targeted efforts in parts of Africa and Asia.
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Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.

India extends small reactor tender by six months to broaden industrial participation

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has pushed the Bharat Small Reactors proposal deadline to 31 March 2026, aiming to expand private sector engagement in the captive nuclear energy project.

Singapore distillate stocks rise above 10 million barrels

Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.
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Chevron opens new tech hub in Bengaluru to support global projects

Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.

Paris Agreement: How Article 6 Shifts Carbon Credits to Regulated Demand by 2030?

Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.

Sembcorp acquires ReNew’s solar unit in India for $190mn

Sembcorp Industries has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 300-megawatt solar plant in India, boosting its renewable energy footprint to a total capacity of 6.9 gigawatts.
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Spanish solar producers warn of impact from negative electricity prices

Spanish solar energy producers have recorded 693 hours of zero or negative prices since January, already matching the total for the previous year, raising concerns about the sector’s profitability and market stability.

Global green ammonia market to reach $38.5bn by 2033, driven by large-scale projects

Green ammonia reaches a new industrial milestone with 428 active projects and over $11bn in investments, highlighting accelerated sector growth across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Global renewable capacity set to double by 2030, led by solar power

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable power capacity could more than double by 2030, driven by the rise of solar photovoltaics despite supply chain pressures and evolving policy frameworks.
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Global natural gas power generation market to reach $122.49bn by 2030

Driven by rising electricity demand and grid flexibility needs, natural gas power generation is expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.8% through 2030.

Indian investors bet on Biochar under regulated offtake agreements

Biochar projects are drawing investor interest in India, but signing regulated offtake contracts has become essential to ensure market compliance and financial stability in the carbon sector.

China opts for quarterly thermal coal contracts with Indonesia for 2026

Chinese buyers begin negotiations for 2026 thermal coal deliveries, favouring shorter contracts to maintain flexibility in a stable price environment.
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Tenaz Energy acquires strategic North Sea gas assets for $339mn

Tenaz Energy finalised the purchase of stakes in the GEMS project between Dutch and German waters, aiming to boost production to 7,000 boe/d by 2026.

Wood Mackenzie: the UK can double North Sea reserves without breaching climate limits

An analysis by Wood Mackenzie shows that expanding UK oil and gas production would reduce costs and emissions while remaining within international climate targets.

Indian regulator opens proceedings over solar firms’ losses linked to transmission delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has agreed to examine compensation claims by ACME Solar and AMPIN Energy, citing losses caused by non-operational transmission lines.
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Waaree Energies launches 950 MW solar unit at its Gujarat plant

Waaree Energies has activated a new 950 MW photovoltaic module production line in Degam, strengthening its industrial investment programme in western India.

India launches tender for 3,640 kW rooftop solar under SECI

India opens a new rooftop solar tender phase, offering 3,640 kW under the RESCO model, with a pre-bid meeting held online on October 6 by Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Sri Lanka halts LNG imports from India due to infrastructure delays

The Sri Lankan government has frozen its plan to import liquefied natural gas from India due to a lack of operational storage, delaying the initial timeline by three years and affecting bilateral energy strategies.

Sunsure commissions 82.5 MW solar plant in Uttar Pradesh

Indian developer Sunsure Energy has inaugurated a new solar plant in Jhansi, bringing its projects in Uttar Pradesh to ten, and targeting 500 MW capacity in the state by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026.

Brineworks raises €6.8mn to accelerate its direct air capture of CO₂

The Dutch start-up secures €6.8mn to industrialise a DAC electrolyser coupled with hydrogen, targeting sub-$100 per tonne capture and a €1.8mn European grant.
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Framatome opens a base in India and strengthens nuclear partnerships

Framatome inaugurates a site in Navi Mumbai to support life-extension programmes and new builds, in coordination with Électricité de France and local partners, with a view to 100 GW of nuclear capacity in 2047.

Russia shifts coal exports toward Asia, expert says

Facing Western restrictions, Russia plans to increase coal deliveries to China, India and Turkey, according to a recent presentation on the sector’s outlook.

ACWA Power partners with Larsen & Toubro for 4 GW hydrogen complex in Yanbu

ACWA Power and Larsen & Toubro will collaborate on renewable infrastructure for a green hydrogen project in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, targeting 4 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030.
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European Union targets 118 tankers and two Russian giants in its 19th sanctions package

The European Commission seeks to block Russian oil flows through new bans targeting Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, foreign refineries and vessels operating outside the regulatory framework.

Nigeria launches a 1 GW solar factory with a tripartite partnership

A joint venture between InfraCorp, Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency and Dutch company Solarge BV will build a solar panel factory with a capacity of 1 gigawatt.

India secures a 15-year contract with the Seabed Authority

New 15-year agreement for the exploration of polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, making India the first country with two licences and the largest allocated perimeter for these deposits.
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Statkraft sells a 150 MW hydropower project in India to JSW Energy

Norway’s Statkraft continues its exit from the Indian market with the sale of its Tidong hydropower project to JSW Energy, which strengthens its asset portfolio in Himachal Pradesh.

ABO-Group records 17.7% growth despite declining profitability

ABO-Group’s revenue reached €53.7mn ($57.2mn) in H1 2025, supported by targeted acquisitions and strong performance in France and the Netherlands.

Framatome launches operations in India to support nuclear development

Framatome has opened a new site in Navi Mumbai, marking a strategic step in its expansion into the Indian nuclear market, as the country targets 100 GW of installed capacity by 2047.
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GasHub deploys LNG infrastructure for major food manufacturer in Singapore

H2G Green Limited’s subsidiary completed the conversion of an industrial site from diesel to liquefied natural gas, marking a shift in local manufacturing energy demand.

Waaree Sustainable Finance invests in Warehouse Now to capture India’s logistics potential

Waaree Sustainable Finance has announced a strategic investment in Warehouse Now, a fast-growing on-demand warehousing company in India, reinforcing the group’s focus on structurally high-return sectors.

Novatek redirects 70,000 tonnes of condensate to Novorossiisk after Ust-Luga incident

Russian producer Novatek rerouted part of its gas condensate output to the port of Novorossiisk, following a temporary shutdown at its Ust-Luga complex after a drone attack caused a fire.
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Acciona Energía deploys a 412MWp solar plant in Rajasthan

Acciona Energía has completed the commissioning of its largest plant in India, a 412MWp solar facility capable of powering 840,000 households annually.

Singapore commits $55.6 million to forest carbon credits in Latin America and Africa

The Singaporean government has signed a contract to purchase 2.17 million mtCO2e of carbon credits from REDD+, reforestation and grassland restoration projects, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.

Suzlon secures 838 MW order from Tata Power Renewable Energy

Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon has secured an 838 MW contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy for a wind project spanning three states, marking its largest order of the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
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Southeast Asia plans $208bn investment to develop nuclear power by 2050

Facing energy security challenges, several Southeast Asian countries are turning to nuclear and could invest up to $208bn to reach 25 GW of capacity, favouring small modular reactors.

Canadian exports to China rise on back of expanded TMX pipeline

Canadian crude shipments from the Pacific Coast reached 13.7 million barrels in August, driven by a notable increase in deliveries to China and a drop in flows to the US Gulf Coast.