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Technip Energies secures two major contracts for Ecoplanta methanol plant in Spain

Technip Energies has secured two engineering contracts from Repsol for an innovative waste-to-methanol facility in Tarragona, Spain, marking a strategic milestone in its partnership with Enerkem.

April blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by unprecedented power surge

The blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula in April originated from a series of unprecedented surges. The European report points to a sequence of technical failures but does not yet identify a primary cause.

Iberdrola adds 708 MW of solar capacity to joint venture with Norges Bank

Iberdrola strengthens its partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management by adding two Spanish photovoltaic plants, raising joint operational capacity to 900 MW.
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France, Spain and Portugal seek to speed up electricity interconnectors

The three countries will hold a meeting in October to unlock interconnector projects, following a major blackout that exposed the fragility of the Iberian Peninsula’s electricity integration.

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.

Jolt launches advanced electrode plant at SPARK with Saudi government support

Jolt Green Chemical Industries appoints Dyar Al-Safwah to engineer a high-performance electrode facility at King Salman Energy Park, backed by the Ministry of Energy.
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Fortescue forges global industrial alliances to electrify its mining operations

Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.

Grenergy doubles its investments and strengthens its position in energy storage

Grenergy reported €86mn in EBITDA in the first half of 2025 and raised its investments to €421mn, supported by increased energy sales and major storage operations.

H2med Alliance expands to 49 members with reinforced political support

Meeting in Berlin, the H2med Alliance formalised the integration of 40 new industrial members and received increased government backing to accelerate the development of Europe's hydrogen corridor.
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Iberdrola plans €58 billion investment to boost growth by 2028

Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.

PetroTal shuts in four Bretana wells after leaks detected in tubing

PetroTal has temporarily halted production from four wells at the Bretana field in Peru, following technical leaks affecting pumping performance, while keeping its annual guidance unchanged.

Vinci secures €885mn contract for Rail Baltica railway electrification

French group Vinci, through its subsidiary Cobra IS, will electrify 870 kilometres of rail tracks across the Baltic States as part of the Rail Baltica project, in a deal worth €885mn ($944mn).
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Acciona Energía sells majority stake in Chiripa wind farm in Costa Rica

Acciona Energía has sold its 65% stake in the Chiripa wind farm to Ecoenergía for an enterprise value of $80mn, as part of its international asset rotation strategy.

Acciona Energía deploys a 412MWp solar plant in Rajasthan

Acciona Energía has completed the commissioning of its largest plant in India, a 412MWp solar facility capable of powering 840,000 households annually.

Singapore commits $55.6 million to forest carbon credits in Latin America and Africa

The Singaporean government has signed a contract to purchase 2.17 million mtCO2e of carbon credits from REDD+, reforestation and grassland restoration projects, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.
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Orazul Energy Perú buys back 68% of its 2027 bonds in cash tender offer

The Peruvian power producer completed a cash tender offer for its 5.625% senior notes, reaching a participation rate of 68.39% at the close of the operation.

Turbo Energy secures 366MWh industrial battery contract in Spain

Turbo Energy has secured a 366MWh contract to equip ten industrial sites in Spain with energy storage systems and a smart management platform, valued at approximately $53mn.

Iberdrola secures 84% of Neoenergia after €1.88bn acquisition

Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Brazil by acquiring PREVI’s stake in Neoenergia for BRL11.95bn, raising its ownership to 84%.
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Anglo American and Teck merge to form copper giant in zero-premium deal

The announced merger between Anglo American and Teck forms Anglo Teck, a new copper-focused leader structured for growth, with a no-premium share structure and a $4.5bn special dividend.

European Union targets eight bottlenecks to secure its power grid

The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
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Iberdrola adds 708 MW of solar capacity to joint venture with Norges Bank

Iberdrola secures €2.5bn credit line from 32 international banks

Iberdrola strengthens its financial position with a new five-year credit facility, signed with 32 banks, to support investments in power grids and renewable energy, particularly in the United States.

The European Commission commits EUR202mn to the IFMIF-DONES fusion accelerator

The European Union is investing EUR202mn in the IFMIF-DONES project in Granada to test materials intended for future fusion power plants, in cooperation with Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan.

Carbon2Nature and Uría Menéndez launch reforestation of 90 hectares in Salamanca

Carbon2Nature, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, partners with law firm Uría Menéndez on a 90-hectare reforestation project in Sierra de Francia, targeting carbon footprint compensation for the legal sector.
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PetroTal increases production by 15% in Q2 2025 and strengthens liquidity

PetroTal Corp. records production growth in the second quarter of 2025, improves its cash position and continues replacing key equipment at its main oil sites in Peru.

Arctech Brazil obtains FINAME certification and accelerates its regional expansion

Arctech Brazil has received FINAME certification from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development, making financing more accessible for its solar trackers and consolidating its role in the Latin American solar market.

Lhyfe successfully completes first green hydrogen combustion tests in Spain

French company Lhyfe has carried out its first successful green hydrogen combustion tests in Spain, delivering three tonnes over three weeks to the Valencian ceramic industry, opening a new potential alternative to industrial fossil natural gas.
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Solar energy becomes EU’s leading electricity source in June 2025

Solar energy reached a record share of 22.1% in the European electricity mix in June 2025, becoming for the first time the main source of electricity in the European Union, according to a report by think tank Ember.

Eco Wave Power receives €2.45mn from EU to deploy wave energy

Eco Wave Power Global AB joins a consortium funded with €2.45mn by the European Interreg Atlantic Area programme to accelerate commercial implementation of wave energy technologies in Atlantic coastal regions.

Masdar and Iberdrola invest €5.2bn in UK offshore wind

Masdar and Iberdrola announce a joint investment of €5.2 billion in the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom and full commissioning of the German Baltic Eagle project (476 MW).
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The Economic Impact of Solar Energy in Europe Amid Surplus Production

The overproduction of solar energy in Europe is causing a drop in captured prices, undermining the profitability of producers. In Germany, Spain, and France, capture prices are at record lows, with profound economic consequences.

EDF launches its nuclear Technocentre in Fessenheim, estimated investment of €450 million

EDF confirms the continuation of its industrial project in Fessenheim for recycling very low-level radioactive metals, a first in France requiring specific regulatory authorizations, following a public debate concluded last February.

Plenitude starts 200 MW solar park in Andalusia for 2026

Italian group Plenitude has begun building Entrenúcleos, a 200 MW photovoltaic plant near Seville, set to deliver more than 435 GWh a year from 2026 while trialling locally produced green steel.
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Czech Republic hit by massive power outage disrupting the economy

A major electricity blackout paralyzed large parts of the Czech Republic, interrupting transport and essential networks, raising immediate economic concerns, and highlighting the vulnerability of energy infrastructures to unforeseen technical incidents.

Cox secures $64mn contract to interconnect Paraguay’s electricity grid

Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.

Iberdrola increases supplementary dividend by 16.5% to €0.409 per share

Iberdrola announces a supplementary dividend of €0.409 per share for 2024 under the "Iberdrola Retribución Flexible" programme, bringing the total annual remuneration to €0.645 per share, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.6%.
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Iberdrola launches metocean studies for Australian offshore wind farm

Iberdrola Australia secures crucial approval from Australian authorities to begin metocean studies for its 3GW Aurora Green offshore project off the coast of Victoria, marking a decisive stage in its development.

Natural hydrogen: France on the verge of redefining its national and European energy strategy

The official confirmation in June 2025 by the French government regarding the detection of significant natural hydrogen reserves in Lorraine, the Pyrenees, and Aquitaine could represent a major strategic turning point for national and European energy sovereignty. However, the technical, economic, and environmental challenges associated with its exploitation might slow its large-scale implementation.

The climate crisis intensifies economic risks linked to extreme weather events

Prolonged heatwaves and environmental disasters are intensifying, leading to significant financial impacts in the energy, agriculture, and real estate sectors, according to the latest UN and IEA reports.
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Development banks: $19.6bn invested in water-related projects in 2024

Ten multilateral development banks have approved global financing of $19.6bn for water-related projects in 2024, mainly aimed at low- and middle-income countries, according to a recent joint report.

Argentina and Peru strengthen cooperation in civil nuclear sector

Argentina and Peru have signed an agreement expanding their scientific and technological cooperation in the civil nuclear field, including joint research projects and specialised training programmes for future development.
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