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GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.
Vantage Drilling has finalised a major commercial agreement for the deployment of the Platinum Explorer, with a 260-day offshore mission starting in Q1 2026.

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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Permex Petroleum has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Chisos Ltd. for potential funding of up to $25mn to develop its oil assets in the Permian Basin.
Platform Anza surpassed its 2024 volume in just eight months, responding to developers’ urgency to secure projects ahead of regulatory and fiscal changes expected in 2026.

Eos Energy launches DawnOS to optimise storage system management

Eos Energy rolls out DawnOS, a U.S.-developed control software platform designed to maximise performance and security across Eos Z3 storage systems.
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US-based AGCO has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BRUC, covering a 100 MW solar project in Spain, to secure part of its European energy consumption.
Monkey Island LNG has awarded McDermott the design of a gas terminal with a potential capacity of 26 MTPA, using a modular format to increase on-site output density and reduce execution risks.

SOLV Energy strengthens infrastructure capabilities with two strategic acquisitions

SOLV Energy expands its nationwide services in the United States with the acquisitions of Spartan Infrastructure and SDI Services, consolidating its presence across all independent power markets.
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The two countries agreed to develop infrastructure dedicated to liquefied natural gas to strengthen Europe's energy security and boost transatlantic trade.
OPEC+ begins a new phase of gradual production increases, starting to lift 1.65 million barrels/day of voluntary cuts after the early conclusion of a 2.2 million barrels/day phaseout.

Two sanctioned Russian LNG carriers deliver to China despite restrictions

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.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that little time remains to reach an agreement with Iran on fully resuming inspections, as European sanctions could be reimposed within 30 days.

Westinghouse and EDF reactors deemed viable for Slovenia’s JEK2 nuclear project

Slovenia’s JEK2 project moves forward with two nuclear technologies judged technically compatible, estimated between EUR9.31bn ($10.1bn) and EUR15.37bn ($16.66bn).
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Canadian Solar unveils its new low-carbon solar modules integrating heterojunction cells and thinner wafers, achieving up to 24.4% efficiency and a peak power output of 660 Wp.
Elmya Energy and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure have created a joint venture targeting 4 GW of renewable energy projects in the United States, focused on the ERCOT and WECC markets.

Plural raises $7.13mn to fund decentralised energy assets

Tokenised asset platform Plural secures $7.13mn to accelerate financing of distributed infrastructure including solar, storage, and data centres.
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US-based EnergyX will install its lithium pilot plant in Texarkana, investing $20mn on the TexAmericas Center industrial site and announcing the creation of over 40 skilled jobs.
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.
Washington imposes massive duties citing Bolsonaro prosecution while exempting strategic sectors vital to US industry.
The US wind market recorded 91% growth in the first quarter of 2025, but new regulatory restrictions and the planned end of tax credits threaten the sector’s future.

Department of Energy report questions economic impact of CO2 and reach of US climate policies

A Department of Energy report states that US actions on greenhouse gases would have a limited global impact, while highlighting a gap between perceptions and the economic realities of global warming.
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The Trump administration cancels federal offshore wind zones, threatening 77,000 jobs and $12bn in annual investments in a sector currently employing 120,000 people.
The American start-up promises an energy revolution in 2028 with its unique deuterium-helium-3 technology. Between immense technical challenges and a bold financial gamble.

Nscale, Aker and OpenAI launch Stargate Norway, a 100,000 GPU AI infrastructure project in Norway

A partnership between Nscale, Aker and OpenAI will create Stargate Norway, an artificial intelligence infrastructure site powered by renewable energy, set to house 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs in Northern Norway by the end of 2026.
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Sanctions imposed on August 1 accelerate the reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific trade flows, with Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia emerging as principal beneficiaries.
Washington triggers an unprecedented tariff structure combining 25% fixed duties and an additional unspecified penalty linked to Russian energy and military purchases.

Legrand raises 2025 targets, driven by data centre growth and strong profitability

Legrand reports a significant increase in half-year profit, fuelled by growing demand from data centres and reinforced growth prospects for the coming years.
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Schneider Electric’s revenue reached EUR19.3bn in the first half, supported by strong data centre activity and growth across all its main markets.
Subsea 7 reports a strong increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and announces a definitive agreement for a merger with Saipem, while maintaining its growth outlook for the year.

Sustainable aviation fuel production: INA and CLG achieve landmark industrial test in Croatia

INA has completed its first industrial production of sustainable aviation fuel at the Rijeka refinery, demonstrating the feasibility of commercial-scale co-processing of biogenic feedstocks with the technology developed by Chevron Lummus Global.
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The Russian Minister of Energy announces strengthened cooperation in uranium and civil nuclear energy in Niger, reinforcing Russia's economic presence in a key sector following the withdrawal of several Western players.
Global electricity demand is projected to grow steadily through 2026, driven by industrial expansion, data centres, electric mobility and air conditioning, with increasing contributions from renewables, natural gas and nuclear power.

Carbon Ridge installs first centrifugal carbon capture unit on board a Scorpio Tankers vessel

Carbon Ridge reaches a major milestone by deploying the first centrifugal carbon capture technology on a Scorpio Tankers oil tanker, alongside a new funding round exceeding $20mn.
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Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power secure approval for an increased tariff on ancillary services, generating more than $21mn in retroactive revenue on the Philippine market.
Stem deploys a grid optimisation solution for the Camino solar site, with a capacity of 57 MW, in California, meeting IEEE 2800 standards and targeting operational reliability and market performance.

Avangrid and Tyba accelerate battery storage mapping on the US market

Avangrid has completed a strategic pilot with Tyba to optimise battery site selection, simulating operations at over 2,400 locations to refine profitability and the management of energy storage on US power markets.
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B2U Storage Solutions has started construction on a grid storage facility in Bexar County, deploying 500 repurposed electric vehicle batteries for a 24MWh project, marking a first in Texas and signalling a significant step in the US market.
Enbridge confirms dividend payments for its common and preferred shares, consolidating its shareholder return policy amid stability in the North American energy sector.