Netherlands

Cadeler secures two offshore contracts worth €500mn in wind energy

Danish group Cadeler has signed two contracts for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and units worth a combined €500mn, subject to a final investment decision by the client.

50Hertz plans 30 GW of new electrical interconnections by 2029

German grid operator 50Hertz commits to nearly 30 GW of new connection capacity by 2029, amid network saturation and calls for reforming access procedures.

Germany grants $24.3 million to Nigeria to accelerate its energy transition

Berlin strengthens its cooperation with Abuja through funding aimed at supporting Nigeria’s energy diversification and consolidating its renewable infrastructure.
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Uniper shuts down Karlshamn-2 after failure of Swedish winter backup scheme

The shutdown of Karlshamn-2 removes 335 MW of heavy fuel oil capacity from southern Sweden, exposing the limits of a strategic reserve model approved but inoperative, and increasing pressure on winter supply security.

Fusion Fuel Cycles joint venture begins construction of UNITY-2 test facility

Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.

Lhyfe to deliver 90 tonnes of RFNBO hydrogen to a German operator over 15 months

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.
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LEAG and Fluence launch Europe’s largest electricity storage project in Germany

LEAG Clean Power and Fluence Energy will build a 4 GWh battery energy storage system in Germany, marking a major step in the industrialisation of storage capacity at a European scale.

Energiekontor secures 73 megawatts of wind projects and intensifies investments

Energiekontor has closed financing for three new wind farms in Germany, strengthening its project portfolio and reaching a historic construction milestone in the 2025 fiscal year.

RWE completes Nordseecluster A foundations ahead of maintenance operations

RWE has finalised installation of all 44 foundations at the Nordseecluster A offshore site in the North Sea, a key milestone before planned maintenance activities leading up to 2027 on this 660-megawatt project.
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INNIO and KMW build 54 MW gas-fired power plant to secure data centres

INNIO and KMW partner to construct a 54 MW modular gas power plant in Mainz, designed to stabilise the grid and ensure supply to the future Green Rocks data centre.

Vestas boosts quarterly profit and announces €150mn share buyback

The Danish wind turbine manufacturer doubled its net profit in the third quarter despite complex market conditions, supported by increased onshore deliveries and order growth.

Aegir Insights expands Aegir Quant™ to hybrid, solar and storage assets

Danish firm Aegir Insights extends its Aegir Quant™ platform to onshore wind, solar, storage and hybrid assets, strengthening its investment intelligence offering for developers and investors.
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TotalEnergies unveils three global energy trajectories through 2050

TotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025 report, outlining three scenarios for the global energy system’s evolution and the economic implications of consumption and production trends through 2050.

Germany penalises the European gas storage supply chain

The continued rise in gas-fired power generation in Germany is slowing the filling of European reserves at a critical moment for regional energy market stability ahead of winter.

Ørsted deepens losses in the third quarter despite major fundraising

Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted reported a net loss of 1.7 billion kroner in the third quarter, despite a $9.4 billion recapitalisation aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and stabilising operations.
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Sinopec signs $40.9bn in deals during 2025 China International Import Expo

Sinopec finalised supply agreements worth $40.9bn with 34 foreign companies at the 2025 China International Import Expo, reinforcing its position in the global petroleum and chemical trade.

Shell launches a large debt exchange offer for $8.4 billion of dollar-denominated bonds

Shell restructures six series of bonds through an exchange offer, migrating them to its U.S. subsidiary to optimize its capital structure and align its debt with its U.S. operations.

Eneco Acquires Prowind’s Wind Project Development Business in the Netherlands

Eneco takes over Prowind’s wind project development business in the Netherlands, adding 260 MW to its portfolio. Prowind refocuses on the German market, where demand is growing rapidly.
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Rheinmetall and Sunfire join forces to develop a European synthetic fuel network

Rheinmetall forms a strategic partnership with Sunfire, Ineratec, and other companies to establish decentralized synthetic fuel production across Europe, thereby strengthening the continent’s energy independence.

Denmark launches a 20 MW low-carbon hydrogen plant in Fredericia

The HySynergy I plant produces eight tons of hydrogen per day from renewable energy and marks a new milestone in the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen in Europe, with medium-term expansion projects.

TotalEnergies sells 35% of Danish Bifrost project to CarbonVault, a SCHWENK subsidiary

TotalEnergies reduced its stake in the Bifrost CO2 storage project in Denmark, bringing in CarbonVault as an industrial partner and future client of the offshore site located in the North Sea.

ROAD TRHYP project targets 40% cut in hydrogen transport costs

Driven by Air Liquide and SEGULA Technologies, the ROAD TRHYP project aims to lower hydrogen transport costs and improve safety through a series of technical innovations by 2030.

Dutch parliament approves RED III, reassuring biofuels market participants

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.
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TotalEnergies and EDF consider strategic alliance in offshore wind in the Channel

TotalEnergies could bring EDF into the Centre Manche 2 offshore wind project after RWE’s planned withdrawal, strengthening the industrial and financial prospects of the two neighboring parks scheduled for 2032.

Clariant targeted by BP and ExxonMobil in ethylene case

The Swiss chemical group faces two new lawsuits filed in Germany, bringing the total compensation claims from oil and chemical companies to over €3.5bn ($3.7bn) in the ethylene collusion case.

Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream sabotage held in Poland

Wanted by Germany for his alleged role in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a Ukrainian has been arrested in Poland and placed in provisional detention pending possible extradition.
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Macron urges Europe to act against Russian shadow fleet after offshore seizure

France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.

Russian oil tanker Boracay resumes voyage after being seized by France

After being intercepted by the French navy, the Boracay oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, left Saint-Nazaire with its oil cargo, reigniting tensions over Moscow’s circumvention of European sanctions.

QatarEnergy seals major helium export deal with Germany’s Messer

QatarEnergy has signed a long-term contract with Messer to supply 100 million cubic feet of helium per year, strengthening Doha’s position as a key player in this strategic market.
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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.

Encavis acquires 48 MW wind farm from ABO Energy and signs four additional projects

Encavis strengthens its wind portfolio in Germany with the acquisition of a Schierenberg project and the signing of four new partnerships with ABO Energy, for a joint total capacity of 106 MW.

Half of Europe’s power grid exposed to blackout risks

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.
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Denmark increases energy security after unidentified drone flyovers

Faced with growing threats to its infrastructure, Denmark raises its energy alert level in response to a series of unidentified drone flyovers and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

ABO Energy considers operating its own wind and solar parks

ABO Energy is assessing a shift to independent power production by operating its own renewable parks, signalling a major strategic move in a market that has become more favourable.

Lhyfe becomes the leading European producer of RFNBO hydrogen by electrolysis

With the certification of three new sites, Lhyfe takes the lead in the European RFNBO hydrogen market, reaching 21 MW of installed capacity across France and Germany.
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Global hydrogen production to reach $322.3bn by 2035, driven by industry demand

The global hydrogen production market is expected to more than double by 2035, supported by technological advances and growing demand from transport, heavy industry and decarbonised energy systems.

Oilfield equipment market to reach $36.87bn by 2031 driven by global demand

Driven by rising global energy consumption and exploration investments, the oilfield service equipment market is expected to grow at a 5.39% CAGR to reach $36.87bn by 2031.

Accelera installs 5MW electrolyser in Bavaria with Tyczka Hydrogen

Accelera will supply a 5MW electrolysis system at the Port of Schweinfurt, aiming to produce 2.2 tonnes of green hydrogen daily for industrial and logistics applications in central Germany.
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UN sanctions on Iran reactivated, increased pressure on trade

The activation of the snapback mechanism reinstates all UN sanctions on Iran, directly affecting the defence, financial and maritime trade sectors.

Ørsted and KOEN join forces for 1.4 GW offshore wind project in Incheon

Ørsted and Korea South-East Power Co. (KOEN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint development of the 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project, located off South Korea’s west coast.