Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.
Current emission trajectories put the planet on course for a 2.3°C to 2.5°C rise, according to the latest UN calculations, just days before the COP30 in Belem.
China added a record 264 GW of wind and solar capacity in the first half of 2025, but the introduction of a new competitive pricing mechanism for future projects may put pressure on prices and affect developer profitability.
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.
OneD Battery Sciences and Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology announce a development agreement to design and scale production of silicon-carbon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
Sinopec and LG Chem announce a strategic partnership to develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries. This collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization of this technology in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles.
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.
China's decision to cancel the 13% VAT rebate on photovoltaic module exports triggers a sharp price adjustment and reshapes a market under pressure for the past two years.
GCL Energy Technology strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia by partnering with PLN Indonesia Power to develop two 100 MW solar plants, both ground-mounted and floating, as part of the government’s Hijaunesia program.
The Chinese wind turbine manufacturer and Saudi operator sign a seven-year framework agreement to deploy local production lines and enhance technological cooperation in several strategic markets.
The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity.
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Shanghai Electric strengthens its position in the global nuclear fusion supply chain with strategic equipment deliveries for the ITER project in France and CRAFT in China.
Sinopec and BASF have reached a mutual recognition agreement on their carbon accounting methods, certified as compliant with both Chinese and international standards, amid growing industrial standardisation efforts.
Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has entered into a partnership with Australian distributor Solar Juice to deploy up to 1GWh of battery capacity, targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial segments of the Australian market.
Swedish group Vattenfall improves its underlying operating result despite the end of exceptional effects, supported by nuclear and trading activities, in a context of strategic adjustment on European markets.
Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
US coal exports fell 11% in the first half of 2025, prompting the Trump administration to commit $100mn to upgrade domestic power plants and support the national energy sector.
JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.
ACWA Power signed $10bn worth of projects and financing agreements across Central Asia, the Gulf, China and Africa, marking a new phase in its global energy expansion.
Swiss trader Gunvor will acquire Lukoil’s African stakes as the Russian company retreats in response to new US sanctions targeting its overseas operations.
Octopus Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Ming Yang Smart Energy to deploy up to 6 GW of wind projects in the UK, combining software technology and turbines to boost local capacity.
Increased output from Opec+ and non-member producers is expected to create a global oil surplus as early as 2025, putting pressure on crude prices, according to the International Energy Agency.
Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with Nukem Technologies Engineering Services GmbH to benefit from German expertise in nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
The divide between the United States and the European Union over regulations on Russian oil exports to India is causing a drop in scheduled deliveries, as negotiation margins tighten between buyers and sellers.
A Chinese consortium has secured a CNY4.2bn ($594mn) contract for the construction of conventional islands for the Xuwei nuclear project, combining third and fourth generation reactors.
Rosatom and China National Nuclear Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in talent development and skills training in the nuclear sector.
A long-term tolling agreement between Zelestra and BKW targets the construction of a 2 GWh battery energy storage system in northern Italy, with full commissioning scheduled for 2028.
A consortium led by BlackRock is in talks to raise up to $10.3 billion to finance a gas infrastructure deal with Aramco, including a dual-tranche loan structure and potential sukuk issuance.
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.
Nigeria’s two main oil unions have halted loadings at the Dangote refinery, contesting the rollout of a private logistics fleet that could reshape the sector’s balance.
The steel dome of the CAP1000 Haiyang 4 reactor has been positioned, a major construction milestone paving the way for upcoming maintenance and technical installation phases.
BW Energy has finalised a $365mn financing for the conversion of the Maromba FPSO offshore Brazil and signed a short-term lease for a drilling rig with Minsheng Financial Leasing.
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.
The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.
StarCharge has signed a contract to supply 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems to Prozeal Green Energy, strengthening its presence in the Indian market and continuing its international expansion.
The federal government is granting $370mn to Canadian canola producers affected by a 75.8% tariff imposed by China, and is introducing fiscal and regulatory measures to strengthen the domestic biofuel industry.
