Netherlands

Ineos Energy ends all projects in the UK, citing unstable taxation and soaring energy costs, and redirects its investments to the US, where the company has just allocated £3bn to new assets.
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.

BlueNord lowers Tyra production guidance for Q3 2025

Norwegian company BlueNord has revised downward its production forecasts for the Tyra gas field for the third quarter, following unplanned outages and more impactful maintenance than anticipated.
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European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.
Netherlands-based BTG Bioliquids and Canada’s NanosTech join forces to develop a modular solution for advanced biofuel production, with a project underway in Europe and Canada.

PowerField activates automated FCR service linked to solar and storage

Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.
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Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
Orsted and two U.S. states have taken federal legal action to contest the abrupt halt of the Revolution Wind project, a $5 billion offshore venture now at risk of prolonged suspension.

RWE secures €551mn for 100 MW electrolyser in Eemshaven

The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
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Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
The Danish Energy Agency confirmed the rejection of 37 feasibility study permit applications, citing European Union state aid rules and lack of competition.

thyssenkrupp nucera acquires technology assets from Green Hydrogen Systems

thyssenkrupp nucera has completed the purchase of key assets from Green Hydrogen Systems, strengthening its position in pressurised alkaline electrolysis for industrial hydrogen production.
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Equinor confirms its participation in Ørsted’s capital increase, aiming to maintain its 10% stake and support the financial stability of the Danish group facing headwinds in offshore wind.
The Northern Lights project has injected its first volume of CO2 under the North Sea, marking an industrial milestone for carbon transport and storage in Europe.

Ukrainian Arrested in Italy Refuses Extradition for Nord Stream Sabotage

First suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, a Ukrainian citizen challenged by Berlin opposes his judicial transfer from Italy.
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The Revolution Wind project, already 80% complete, has been halted by the U.S. administration over national security concerns, creating major uncertainty in the sector.
The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.

Ukrainian Arrested in Italy for Alleged Role in Nord Stream Sabotage

A Ukrainian national suspected of coordinating the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage has been apprehended in Italy, reigniting a judicial case with significant geopolitical implications across Europe.
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Eni sells nearly half of Eni CCUS Holding to GIP, consolidating a structure dedicated to carbon capture and storage projects across Europe.
Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
Dangote's new refining complex in Nigeria is stepping up diesel exports to West Africa, capturing market share from European refiners.
Only four of the EU's twenty-seven member states have submitted their updated roadmaps for achieving the 2030 climate targets. France is one of the laggards.

Senegal: First load of crude oil at Sangomar

Senegal loads its first crude oil cargo at Sangomar, marking a crucial stage in its energy and economic development, with production of 100,000 barrels a day.
Chargement inaugural brut Sangomar
Newheat, the Communauté d'Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées and ENGIE Solutions have launched a feasibility study for an innovative thermal storage system, supported by the European TREASURE program.
Belgium marks a turning point in nuclear research with the launch of the Myrrha project. Designed to replace the BR2 reactor, Myrrha aims to transform nuclear waste management and produce innovative medical radioisotopes, consolidating the country's position in nuclear research.

Zhong Neng: First wind power production in Taiwan

The 300 MW Zhong Neng offshore wind project, developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and China Steel Corporation, has delivered its first energy, marking a crucial milestone towards its completion in 2024.
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Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) receives 172 million euros in EU funding to advance decarbonization of industry and transport via green hydrogen.
The development of CCS in Europe faces major obstacles in the form of regulatory uncertainty and high costs. Projects are slowing down as the 2030 deadline for climate targets approaches.

Titan Group announces a 300 million euro investment in Europe

Titan Group invests 300 million euros in a new monopile production plant in Cuxhaven, creating 600 jobs. Production will start next year, strengthening the offshore wind supply chain.
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EIB finances RWE's €1.2 billion project to develop Denmark's largest wind farm, reinforcing strategic investments in the energy sector.
The Danish Energy Agency awards INEOS, Wintershall Dea and Nordsøfonden a license to explore for CO2 storage in the Gassum formation, Jutland.

Equinor wins exploration permit for CO2 storage in Denmark

Equinor, in partnership with Ørsted and Nordsøfonden, has received a permit to explore CO2 storage in North-West Zealand, Denmark.
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Uniper reactivates the Happurg pumped-storage power plant with a €250 million investment to stabilize Bavaria's energy supply.
The German government has decided not to acquire the German subsidiary of TenneT, the Dutch electricity grid operator, due to budgetary constraints. This reversal complicates Germany's energy transition.

SENCO invests 20 million euros in Strohm

SENCO Hydrogen Capital invests €20 million in Strohm, leader in composite pipelines, to support its growth and innovation in the hydrogen and CCUS sectors.
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Topsoe, ABB and Fluor join forces to develop a SOEC cell plant in the USA, aimed at standardizing and optimizing cell production.
Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announces the acquisition of a 98,919 m² facility, quadrupling its production capacity for the floating renewable energy sector.

Investments and Obstacles to Achieving the 2030 Goals according to EY’s RECAI

Despite record investment in clean energy in 2023, significant challenges remain in meeting the target of tripling renewable capacity by 2030, according to EY's latest RECAI report.
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To meet decarbonization objectives, the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen requires rigorous accounting of its actual carbon intensity, as well as a clear regulatory framework, as highlighted in a recent study by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Technique Solaire strengthens its presence in Europe with the acquisition of 26 MWp photovoltaic projects in the Netherlands and 32 MWp in Spain, increasing its total capacity to 58 MWp.