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Repsol deploys intelligent agent platform to automate workflows

Repsol has launched a pilot platform of AI multi-agents, developed with Accenture, to transform internal organisation and improve team productivity.

EDP deploys 10 MWc solar park in Italy combined with livestock activity

EDP has commissioned a solar power plant in Salerno integrating livestock farming, with a capacity of 10 MWc and an annual output of 17 GWh, marking the launch of a hybrid model to be replicated in France and Germany.

European airlines pressure Brussels over shortage of sustainable fuels

Airlines for Europe warns of insufficient sustainable fuel production in Europe and requests a delay in regulatory obligations if the European Commission does not act swiftly.
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Enagás in talks to acquire GIC’s stake in French gas transporter Terega

Spanish gas infrastructure operator Enagás is in advanced talks to acquire the 32% stake held by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC in Terega, valued at around €600mn ($633mn), according to sources familiar with the matter.

Elawan wins 92MW wind capacity in Romania under 15-year public contract

Elawan Energy secured two wind power projects totalling 92MW in Romania through a long-term public contract, strengthening its presence in the region with operations scheduled to begin in 2028.

Moeve joins Shell’s Avelia platform to scale sustainable aviation fuel supply

Spanish producer Moeve becomes the first external SAF supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based platform designed to expand low-emission jet fuel adoption.
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EDP secures Australian contracts for 1.7 GW solar and battery projects

EDP will accelerate two major solar projects in Australia after securing government-backed contracts under the Capacity Investment Scheme.

Venture Global sinks 20% after legal defeat to BP over LNG contract dispute

US LNG producer Venture Global saw its market value drop sharply after an arbitral ruling in favour of BP reignited concerns over ongoing contractual disputes tied to the Calcasieu Pass project.

Ignitis Renewables takes full control of Curonian Nord offshore wind project

Ignitis Renewables acquires the remaining stake from Ocean Winds in the Curonian Nord project, securing full ownership of this strategic development in the Baltic Sea.
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Spain completes IAEA recommendations on radioactive waste management

An international audit led by the International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Spain has fully addressed the recommendations made in 2018 regarding its nuclear waste management programme.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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TSG strengthens its European network with two acquisitions in solar and electrical sectors

TSG has completed the acquisition of Leirivolt in Portugal and Kronenburg Techniek in the Netherlands, consolidating its expansion strategy in intelligent energy services across Europe.

MUFG and Nomura fund $388M for Greenalia’s Texas solar park

MUFG and Nomura have provided $388M in financing to Greenalia for the construction of the Misae II solar park, marking the Spanish firm’s entry into the US market.

Repsol sells 49% stake in Spanish wind and solar portfolio to Schroders Greencoat

UK-based manager Schroders Greencoat acquires a minority stake in ten Repsol renewable assets in Spain, valued at €580mn, reinforcing its investment strategy in the European energy transition.
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Brussels unlocks €600mn to accelerate cross-border energy projects

The European Commission is launching a large-scale call for projects to finance priority energy infrastructure between Member States and neighbouring countries, with a maximum budget of €600mn from the CEF Energy programme.

Shell completes acquisition of Pavilion Energy, strengthening position in LNG market

Shell has finalised the acquisition of Pavilion Energy in Singapore, integrating a portfolio of 6.5 mtpa LNG contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering activities.

NGOs call for global ban on offshore oil exploration

Over 100 international organisations are urging a halt to offshore oil and gas exploration ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference scheduled in June in Nice.
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Urbaser wins €700mn contract for incinerator near Paris

Urbaser will operate the Étoile verte incinerator in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine from January 2026 under a €700mn, twelve-year agreement signed with Syctom, the public operator for the Paris region.

The European Union must invest €1.871 trillion to modernise its power grids by 2050

The European Court of Auditors warns of the urgency of massive investments in the Union’s ageing power grids, hampered by administrative delays and inadequate planning.

Washington ends oil licences in Venezuela to increase pressure on Maduro

The United States has cancelled oil operation authorisations in Venezuela for foreign companies, disrupting exports and reinforcing the country's economic isolation following Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election.
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Repsol seeks to maintain operations in Venezuela despite US licence revocation

Repsol’s Chief Executive said the company is exploring options with US authorities to remain active in Venezuela following Washington’s decision to end sanctions waivers.

Siemens Gamesa sells 90% of its wind operations in India to TPG

The Spanish group transfers the majority of its operations in India and Sri Lanka to a consortium led by TPG, creating a new entity focused on onshore wind.

Washington grants Chevron reprieve in Venezuela despite Trump’s tariff warning

US authorities have extended Chevron’s temporary licence to operate in Venezuela until 27 May, despite Donald Trump’s warnings of tariffs on imports from countries trading with Caracas.
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Masdar injects €184 million into four Spanish solar plants alongside Endesa

Masdar has signed an agreement with Endesa to acquire a 49.99% stake in four solar plants in Spain, valued at €368 million, consolidating its presence in one of the European Union’s main solar markets.

Crowley and Naturgy launch LNG supply between the United States and Puerto Rico

Crowley, in partnership with Naturgy, has launched LNG transport to Puerto Rico, bypassing restrictions imposed by the Jones Act to meet the island's energy demand.

France authorises the reuse of wastewater in industry and nuclear sectors

The French government has issued a decree expanding the use of treated wastewater to industrial and nuclear sectors, aiming to reduce pressure on water resources.
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Morocco: Six green hydrogen projects approved for $32.5 billion

The Moroccan government has selected six green hydrogen projects, representing an investment of 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion). These initiatives involve international consortia and align with the country's strategy to develop this sector.

North Sea collision: an oil tanker and a cargo ship involved, 32 injured

A collision between the oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the cargo ship Solong off the coast of Yorkshire caused a fire and injured 32 crew members, who were evacuated to Grimsby. An environmental risk assessment is underway.

Velto Renewables and Q ENERGY join forces to acquire 530 MW in Europe

Velto Renewables, backed by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and Q ENERGY have signed an agreement to acquire renewable energy projects in Europe. An initial portfolio of 130 MW has been acquired in France, with an additional 400 MW planned in Spain and Portugal.
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Spain maintains its nuclear phase-out plan despite calls for extension

Spain remains committed to its strategy of shutting down nuclear power plants by 2035, despite growing pressure from economic and political actors advocating for an extension, citing energy and economic concerns.

The United Kingdom considers a new tax system to replace the oil superprofits tax

The United Kingdom is exploring the implementation of a new tax system for oil and gas producers to replace the superprofits tax, set to end in 2030.
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