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Airlines for Europe warns of insufficient sustainable fuel production in Europe and requests a delay in regulatory obligations if the European Commission does not act swiftly.
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. —

Taaleri Energia invests in a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia

Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund partners with Lords LB Asset Management to develop a 112 MW onshore wind project in Smiltene, scheduled for commissioning in early 2027.
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Ignitis Group has officially submitted its bid to develop a 700 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, under a Lithuanian state-supported tender scheme.
Ignitis Renewables acquires the remaining stake from Ocean Winds in the Curonian Nord project, securing full ownership of this strategic development in the Baltic Sea.

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.
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Nala Renewables strengthens its position in Finland with the acquisition of a battery energy storage portfolio exceeding 250 MW from Swiss developer Fu-Gen AG.
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.

Denmark strengthens maritime controls at Skagen Strait amid Russian shadow fleet activity

Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.
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GVH and Samsung C&T join forces to accelerate international deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactors, with a strong focus on Sweden and the consolidation of the nuclear supply chain.
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.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches 200 GWh bioLNG project in Finland

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests in Nivalan Biokaasu, Finland’s largest bioLNG plant, with construction set to begin in late 2025 and operations scheduled for 2027.
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An analysis by Wood Mackenzie shows that expanding UK oil and gas production would reduce costs and emissions while remaining within international climate targets.
The Netherlands' lower house voted to adopt RED III, including technical amendments, paving the way for timely transposition by January 1, 2026, in line with EU commitments.

Kandla launches green methanol project to capture flows between Singapore and Rotterdam

Kandla port plans a 150,000-ton-per-year integrated renewable methanol unit, targeting the growing fleet of compliant vessels on the Singapore-Rotterdam maritime route.
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Up to 55% of Europe’s electricity system remains vulnerable due to weak interconnection capacity, increasing the risk of widespread outages in several countries, according to a new report.
RWE has finalised the installation of all 72 monopiles at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast, marking a key milestone ahead of secondary structure and turbine installation scheduled for 2026.

EU allocates EUR76.3mn to support three cross-border energy projects

The European Commission allocates EUR76.3mn ($80.63mn) to three projects aiming to strengthen energy interconnections between Member States, focusing on onshore and offshore wind power and decarbonised district heating.
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TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.
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.
Nuclear-friendly countries are calling on financial institutions and development banks to finance nuclear infrastructure and develop small modular reactors.
AM Green pursues its energy transition strategy with the acquisition of Chempolis Oy. The aim is to produce 0.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year by 2027 using biorefineries.

Air France-KLM: New sustainable fuel agreement with TotalEnergies

Air France-KLM has signed a contract with TotalEnergies for the purchase of 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over ten years, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and accelerating its decarbonization strategy.
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Equinor terminates plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany due to excessive costs and a lack of commitment from European buyers, calling into question the planned offshore pipeline.
The Friston offshore wind farm project is raising tensions between renewable energy developers and local residents. Residents fear for their environment and biodiversity, calling for offshore solutions. This debate highlights the crucial issues at stake in the energy transition.

Increased financial support for TenneT’s successful energy transition

The Dutch government announces a €19 billion loan to TenneT for 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its support for the energy transition. The decision is aimed at securing crucial investments in the electricity grid in the face of growing needs.
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Battolyser Systems, a specialist in battery electrolyzers, raises €30 million in Series A financing to industrialize its electrolyzer and meet the growing demand for green hydrogen.
Ellomay Capital signs a €110 million financing commitment with a European investor to support its solar portfolio in Italy, including projects in operation, under construction and ready for launch.

EU urges France to act quickly to close the renewable energy gap

The European Union is warning that France is lagging behind in terms of renewable energies, and insisting on greater efforts to meet the common energy targets set for 2030.
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Small seasonal variations on the European natural gas market in 2025 will make inventory management more complex, and may require adjustment measures to meet regulatory fill targets.
Helen initiates the construction of modular nuclear reactors for district heating in Helsinki. The project, currently under negotiation, aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while integrating low-carbon energy sources.

Key study validates Nordic-Baltic hydrogen corridor

Nordic and Baltic gas transmission operators finalize a key study on the feasibility of a hydrogen corridor between Finland and Germany, defining the project's technical and economic parameters.
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The announcement that Russian gas transit via Ukraine will cease in a few months' time is changing the energy dynamic in Europe and redefining supply and diversification strategies. This article analyzes the economic, geopolitical and logistical consequences for the various players involved.
The EPR reactor at Flamanville is experiencing an automatic shutdown after its first nuclear fission. EDF teams are carrying out technical checks to identify the cause and restart the divergence process.

Fortum reduces Russian dependence with Westinghouse nuclear fuel

Fortum now uses fuel from Westinghouse Electric Company for its Loviisa reactors, a strategic move to diversify supplies and strengthen Finland's energy security.
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Half of the available slots at the Inkoo LNG terminal in Finland are booked for 2025, indicating strong demand and an evolving regional gas market.
Lhyfe, a green hydrogen producer, is calling for state aid to narrow the price gap with gray hydrogen and stimulate industrial demand in France, which is held back by high costs.

Shell plans massive cuts in its oil exploration division

Shell plans to significantly reduce headcount in its exploration division, with job cuts mainly in the USA, the Netherlands and the UK, as part of a global cost-cutting strategy.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the construction of a renewable hydrogen production unit in Uzbekistan, aimed at reducing the use of fossil hydrogen in the fertilizer industry.
Asia-Pacific is making progress in CCUS, but high costs and regulatory challenges are holding back progress.