Poland

Taaleri Energia invests in a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia

Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund partners with Lords LB Asset Management to develop a 112 MW onshore wind project in Smiltene, scheduled for commissioning in early 2027.

RWE commissions new 12.9 MW wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate

RWE has completed construction of the Kail wind farm, comprising three turbines totalling 12.9 MW, marking its first commissioning in Rhineland-Palatinate.

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision sign deal for 1 GWh battery storage in Europe

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy up to 1 GWh of next-generation battery energy storage systems across several European markets.
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Nordex secures 2.2 GW in Q3 orders, up 26% year-on-year

German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex secured 2,170 MW in new orders between July and September, bringing its total volume to 6.7 GW over nine months.

Gauss Fusion unveils Europe’s first industrial design for a fusion power plant

Gauss Fusion has released a full-scale plan for GIGA, its first commercial fusion power plant, amid Germany’s growing ambition to lead the future energy race.

Sosnowiec entrusts Hekla Energy with powering public services with green electricity

From January 2026, the southern Polish city of Sosnowiec will power its municipal institutions entirely with renewable electricity under a public contract awarded to local provider Hekla Energy.
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GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska receives final authorisation for its 204 MWp solar park

GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has received the Final Operational Notification for its Zwartowo photovoltaic facility, marking a key regulatory milestone in the development of large-scale solar projects in Poland.

Uniper signs seven-year biomethane purchase agreement with Five Bioenergy

German group Uniper has entered into a long-term supply deal with Five Bioenergy for biomethane produced in Spain, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.

Well-filled gas reserves could save Germany €25 billion in losses

An economic study reveals that Germany’s gas storage levels could prevent up to €25 billion in economic losses during a winter supply shock.
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Ineos cuts 60 jobs in the UK and calls for antidumping duties

Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.

Spanish solar producers warn of impact from negative electricity prices

Spanish solar energy producers have recorded 693 hours of zero or negative prices since January, already matching the total for the previous year, raising concerns about the sector’s profitability and market stability.

Tusk refuses to hand over Ukrainian suspect to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.
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GVH and Samsung C&T seal global alliance for BWRX-300 reactors

GVH and Samsung C&T join forces to accelerate international deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactors, with a strong focus on Sweden and the consolidation of the nuclear supply chain.

Mars invests in 100 solar projects in Poland with GoldenPeaks Capital

Mars signs a major contract with GoldenPeaks Capital to develop over 100 solar plants in Poland, aiming to power its European operations and supply chain with renewable electricity.

Tenaz Energy acquires strategic North Sea gas assets for $339mn

Tenaz Energy finalised the purchase of stakes in the GEMS project between Dutch and German waters, aiming to boost production to 7,000 boe/d by 2026.
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France: SNCF signs two 25-year solar contracts with Octopus and BayWa r.e.

SNCF Voyageurs secures direct solar electricity supply from two plants owned by Octopus Energy and BayWa r.e., through 25-year agreements aimed at powering its rail network.

Wood Mackenzie: the UK can double North Sea reserves without breaching climate limits

An analysis by Wood Mackenzie shows that expanding UK oil and gas production would reduce costs and emissions while remaining within international climate targets.

Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream sabotage faces possible extradition

Polish authorities have 40 days to decide on the extradition of a Ukrainian accused of participating in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
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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.

Nordex enters Ecuador with 112 MW wind farm order

German group Nordex has signed its first order in Ecuador to supply 19 turbines for a 112 MW wind farm, marking its entry into a little-developed Andean market.

Aecon partners with Fermi Energia to support BWRX-300 deployment in Estonia

Canadian firm Aecon will collaborate with Estonia’s Fermi Energia on preparatory work for the BWRX-300 reactor, aiming to transfer Canadian expertise in small modular nuclear technology.

JSW restarts coal output with two new longwalls in September

Polish state-owned producer JSW confirms its 13.4 million tonnes production target for 2025 thanks to new equipment coming online, despite recent disruptions at multiple sites.
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Poland urges European Union to end Russian oil imports by 2026

Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.

Ukraine seeks $1bn to secure gas reserves ahead of winter

Despite gas stocks covering over 80% of winter needs, Kyiv must still import more to offset the impact of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

Meyer Burger gives up on rescue amid Chinese pressure and US uncertainty

Facing falling Chinese prices and unstable energy policies in the United States, Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger announces the end of its recovery efforts.
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Paris, Berlin and London give Iran ten days to avoid reinstated sanctions

European powers demand concrete steps from Tehran on nuclear issue or United Nations sanctions will be reinstated, as IAEA inspections remain blocked and tensions with Washington persist.

Elcogen opens €50mn plant in Estonia for fuel cells and electrolysers

Elcogen opens a 14,000 m² facility near Tallinn, increasing annual capacity to 360 MW for Solid Oxide fuel cells and electrolysers, with backing from Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai.

MCF Energy reaches 3,310 metres on the Kinsau-1A well in Germany

MCF Energy has completed drilling of the Kinsau-1A well in Bavaria at 3,310 metres, reaching its geological targets with hydrocarbon presence, reaffirming the company’s commitment to its European gas projects.
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Italian judge approves extradition of Ukrainian linked to Nord Stream sabotage

A Ukrainian national arrested in Italy will be extradited to Germany, where he is suspected of coordinating the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

Bringing forward the EU gas ban would push up TTF in Central Europe

Starting the ban on Russian gas as early as 2026 would raise benchmark prices, with a spread close to $1/MMBTU in 2026–2027 and spikes above $20/MMBTU in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, amid tight regional supply and limited LNG availability.

Stimulated geologic hydrogen: methods, costs, technology maturity and key risks

Several subsurface stimulation techniques aim to generate hydrogen in situ at low cost. Pilots are advancing, but heterogeneous Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), geological uncertainties, and monitoring requirements are slowing investment.
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ACWA Power secures 800MW in Morocco with technical support from Gotion High-Tech

ACWA Power secures the NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar-storage project in Morocco, outbidding European and Emirati competitors, with decisive backing from Gotion High-Tech’s storage technology.

$5.6bn battery plant to be built in Morocco still reliant on coal power

Gotion High-Tech will build a 100 GWh battery gigafactory in Kénitra, while Morocco’s power mix remains largely fossil-fuel based.

VSB Germany targets 800 MW of projects with 20% from repowering

VSB Germany is developing over 800 megawatts of wind, solar, and storage projects, with 20% originating from repowering, confirming an investment strategy focused on optimising existing assets.
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UK sanctions 70 tankers to reinforce Russian oil price cap

London has expanded its sanctions against Russia by blacklisting 70 new tankers, striking at the core of Moscow's energy exports and budget revenues.

Nuclear energy retained in the European Union green taxonomy

The General Court of the European Union has rejected Austria’s appeal against the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy in the classification of sustainable investments.

Kazakhstan entrusts German Nukem with oversight of its nuclear back-end

Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with Nukem Technologies Engineering Services GmbH to benefit from German expertise in nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
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Uniper demolishes 116-metre cooling tower at Scholven site

Uniper has demolished cooling tower F at its Scholven power plant, marking a new stage in the dismantling of the Gelsenkirchen coal site, where the energy company plans to build a hydrogen-ready gas-fired plant.

Global wind sector targets 2 TW installed capacity by 2030 despite uncertainties

Driven by China's acceleration, global wind capacity is expected to reach 170 GW in 2025, paving the way for a doubling of installed capacity by 2032.