Netherlands

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.
European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.

BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech to launch 500-barrel-per-day modular biorefinery

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.
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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.
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.

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 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.

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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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.

Equinix secures 20 Radiant microreactors and a nuclear deal in the Netherlands

Equinix signed a preorder for 20 Kaleidos nuclear microreactors and a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement with ULC-Energy, reinforcing its energy supply strategy for its data centers.
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FPSO One Guyana begins production as part of the Yellowtail development, with enhanced technical capabilities to optimise reliability and maintenance in deep waters.
RWE signs long-term agreements with North Star for four new service vessels, strengthening maintenance of its offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom and Germany amid a tight market for specialised maritime capacities.

Yanara gains independence to accelerate renewable project expansion in Asia-Pacific

BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
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BP posts a net profit of $1.63 bn in the second quarter 2025, driven by operational performance, an operating cash flow of $6.3 bn and a new $750 mn share buyback programme.
Tractebel and NRG-Pallas have formalised the continuation of their technical cooperation at the Pallas research reactor site in Petten, the Netherlands, reinforcing their commitment to a key project in the European nuclear sector.

Elogen delivers 2.5 MW electrolyser for CrossWind energy hub

Elogen completes delivery of a 2.5 MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser for the Baseload Power Hub, linked to the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm and operated by CrossWind joint venture.
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Slovenské elektrárne has signed an agreement with Urenco for the purchase of enriched uranium for the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants, strengthening the diversification of its supply sources until the mid-2030s.
The French group posted higher sales and profitability while setting a new record for its investment backlog, driven by the electronics and energy transition sectors.
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.
Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) receives 172 million euros in EU funding to advance decarbonization of industry and transport via green hydrogen.

CCS in Europe between regulatory and financial challenges

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.
Défis CCS en Europe
EIB finances RWE's €1.2 billion project to develop Denmark's largest wind farm, reinforcing strategic investments in the energy sector.
Uniper reactivates the Happurg pumped-storage power plant with a €250 million investment to stabilize Bavaria's energy supply.

Berlin abandons TenneT takeover for budgetary reasons

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.
Financement transition énergétique Allemagne
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 Holdings Ltd. announces the acquisition of a 98,919 m² facility, quadrupling its production capacity for the floating renewable energy sector.

Rigorous carbon intensity, a prerequisite for the development of low-carbon hydrogen

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.
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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 is proposing a 2 GW hydrogen production project in Revsing, to supply industrial customers in Germany via a future pipeline.

Holland awards 4GW of Offshore Wind Turbines under complex conditions

Two international consortia win concessions for 4 GW offshore wind projects in the Netherlands, without subsidies, marking a turning point in the energy sector.
Énergie éolienne offshore Pays-Bas
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.
Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International has officially opened its new 24 MW renewable hydrogen plant in Norway, marking a major step towards decarbonization.

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.
Redressement boursier pertes
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.
François Hollande suggests suspending deliveries of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe to limit Moscow's ability to finance the war in Ukraine, at a time when the EU is considering new sanctions.

Malta’s offshore energy and green hydrogen strategy

Malta unveils a national policy for offshore renewable energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through green hydrogen produced at sea.
Stratégie Hydrogène Vert Malte
Belgium adopts new quality standards to suspend the export of low-quality fuels to West Africa, bringing its standards into line with those of the European Union. The new standards will limit sulfur content to 50ppm, benzene to 1% and manganese to 2mg/liter.
Van Oord has been selected by Iberdrola to build the Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. This project strengthens Van Oord's position in the energy transition and aligns it with Germany's 2030 targets.