Netherlands

GTT has been selected by Samsung Heavy Industries to design cryogenic tanks for a floating natural gas liquefaction unit, scheduled for deployment at an offshore site in Africa.
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.

Hydrogen surpasses USD110 billion in committed investments across more than 500 projects

Over 500 hydrogen projects are now under construction or operational worldwide, with total committed investments reaching USD110 billion, representing an increase of USD35 billion in one year.
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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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Underreported methane emissions from Australian mines could increase steelmakers’ carbon footprint by up to 15%, according to new analysis highlighting major gaps in global supply chains.
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.

Hanwha Power Systems to deliver CO₂ MVR compressors for a CCUS project in Europe

Hanwha Power Systems has signed a contract to supply mechanical vapour recompression compressors for a European combined-cycle power plant integrating carbon capture and storage.
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The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
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.

Seoul excludes foreign turbines in 689 MW offshore wind auction

South Korea has rejected all projects using foreign turbines in its 2025 offshore wind auction, marking a strategic shift in favour of local industry and energy security.
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GH2 Solar Ltd partners with AHES Ltd to build an electrolyzer plant in Gwalior, targeting 500 MW capacity by 2030 with $19mn government support.
Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.

Seoul and Washington open talks on nuclear fuel reprocessing

The United States and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, marking a potential strategic shift in the long-standing bilateral agreement.
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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.
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.

European Refineries Targeted by Green Hydrogen Regulation for 2030

The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.
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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.
Eni sells nearly half of Eni CCUS Holding to GIP, consolidating a structure dedicated to carbon capture and storage projects across Europe.
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 Hydrogen Capital invests €20 million in Strohm, leader in composite pipelines, to support its growth and innovation in the hydrogen and CCUS sectors.

Mooreast quadruples its capacity with the acquisition of a new plant

Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announces the acquisition of a 98,919 m² facility, quadrupling its production capacity for the floating renewable energy sector.
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ČEZ, the Czech state-owned electric utility, has sent the government its comparative analysis of bids from France's EDF and South Korea's KHNP to build new nuclear units at the Dukovany power plant site. This crucial assessment will weigh heavily in the choice of the future builder of these new power generation units.
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.

Record growth for Offshore Wind in 2023

By 2023, the offshore wind industry had expanded significantly, laying the foundations for a decade of rapid growth thanks to key policy developments and strengthened collaborations.
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Rafael Grossi, Director of the IAEA, expresses his wish to resume contacts with North Korea to guarantee the safety of its nuclear facilities.
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.

Everfuel announces a 2 GW hydrogen project in Revsing for the German market

Everfuel is proposing a 2 GW hydrogen production project in Revsing, to supply industrial customers in Germany via a future pipeline.
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Two international consortia win concessions for 4 GW offshore wind projects in the Netherlands, without subsidies, marking a turning point in the energy sector.
Canada is gearing up to become a key player in the global LNG market with several projects under development on the West Coast, despite persistent regulatory challenges.

Technique Solaire accelerates expansion with 58MW

Technique Solaire, a major player in renewable energies, strengthens its position in Europe with the acquisition of 58 MWp of photovoltaic projects in the Netherlands and Spain, and appoints Ignacio Rebollo as Managing Director for Spain.
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Vattenfall has selected Rolls-Royce SMR and GE Hitachi to build small modular reactors at Ringhals. This decision is part of Sweden's strategy to increase nuclear power production in order to decarbonize its economy.
Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International has officially opened its new 24 MW renewable hydrogen plant in Norway, marking a major step towards decarbonization.

Malaysia: Sarawak establishes itself as a leader in green hydrogen in Asia

Sarawak is positioning itself as a global hub for the production and export of green hydrogen, thanks to ambitious projects and strategic international partnerships.
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QatarEnergy will supply 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year to Taiwan's CPC for 27 years, consolidating their energy partnership.
The United States is advancing the deployment of small modular reactors in Ghana through key agreements, an SMR training center and a welding certification program, positioning Ghana as a regional hub for SMRs.

Petrofac rebounds on the London Stock Exchange despite widening annual loss

British oil and energy services group Petrofac has seen a spectacular jump in its share price after its suspension from listing was lifted, despite a heavier annual net loss.
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urges the German government to rapidly finalize its offer to acquire TenneT Germany, a subsidiary of the Dutch electricity grid TenneT.
Seoul approves exploratory drilling for a potential 14 billion barrels of oil and gas in the East Sea.