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QatarEnergy obtained a 35% stake in the Nzombo block, located in deep waters off Congo, under a production sharing contract signed with the Congolese government.
Berlin questions the ban on sales of combustion cars from 2035, as German automakers warn of economic and industrial risks for the country.

Union strike threatens fuel deliveries from Dangote refinery

Nigeria’s two main oil unions have halted loadings at the Dangote refinery, contesting the rollout of a private logistics fleet that could reshape the sector’s balance.
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The steel dome of the CAP1000 Haiyang 4 reactor has been positioned, a major construction milestone paving the way for upcoming maintenance and technical installation phases.
BW Energy has finalised a $365mn financing for the conversion of the Maromba FPSO offshore Brazil and signed a short-term lease for a drilling rig with Minsheng Financial Leasing.

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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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.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.

StarCharge seals 1 GWh deal in India with Prozeal Green Energy

StarCharge has signed a contract to supply 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems to Prozeal Green Energy, strengthening its presence in the Indian market and continuing its international expansion.
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The federal government is granting $370mn to Canadian canola producers affected by a 75.8% tariff imposed by China, and is introducing fiscal and regulatory measures to strengthen the domestic biofuel industry.
Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong launch electric port network across 30 Asian ports

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
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The Chinese turbine manufacturer has signed a strategic agreement with Mensis Enerji to develop an initial 4.5 GW wind power portfolio in Turkey, strengthening its position in a fast-growing regional market.
Faced with falling margins and overcapacity, Beijing is restructuring its electric vehicle industry by focusing on quality, standards, and technological upgrading.

UAE energy undersecretary visits Tellus Power in Hong Kong

The visit marks a new step in the cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Tellus Power, aiming to establish an EV charging station production unit in the Gulf.
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Envision Energy launches its first project in Turkey in partnership with Yildizlar Group, adding 232 MW to the national wind capacity in Karaman province.
CNOOC has launched production at the Wenchang 16-2 field in the South China Sea, supported by 15 development wells and targeting a plateau of 11,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2027.

Taiwan denounces deployment of 12 Chinese oil platforms in its waters

Taiwan accuses China of illegally installing twelve oil structures in the South China Sea, fuelling tensions over disputed territorial sovereignty.
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A prudent limit of 1,460 GtCO2 for geologic storage reshapes the split between industrial abatement and net removals, with oil-scale injection needs and an onshore/offshore distribution that will define logistics, costs and liabilities.
Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a binding memorandum to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas per year to China via Mongolia.
Facing Russian dominance in the Akkuyu nuclear project, Turkey accelerates international negotiations, aiming to mitigate risks related to energy dependency and potential strategic conflicts of interest.
QatarEnergy is set to begin liquefied natural gas production in the US by the end of 2025 and expand its North Field East project in Qatar starting mid-2026.

Why China is accelerating its investments in renewable energy abroad

Faced with domestic industrial overcapacity, China is stepping up its international renewable energy investments, aiming to dominate global value chains while opening new markets for its companies.
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Chinese manufacturer Gotion has completed the first pilot production line for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery, marking a technical milestone in the industrial development of this energy technology.
The BRICS denounce economic sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by Western countries, warning of their consequences on global energy markets, especially regarding supply chains and financial stability in the energy sector.

Kenya: China strengthens its presence in national energy infrastructure

In Kenya, China is consolidating its dominant position in the energy sector through massive exports of clean technologies and major infrastructure contracts, as Nairobi accelerates its energy and industrial targets for 2030.
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China added 59.7 GW of photovoltaic capacity in Q1 2025, surpassing coal power generation capacity for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Physical and derivatives trading of liquefied natural gas in Asia reached unprecedented levels during the June pricing period, with a significant increase in bids and transactions amid the shoulder season.

China slows fossil fuel output in April despite higher year-on-year volumes

China's gas, oil and coal volumes remain above last year’s levels, despite a decline in April compared to the record highs of March.
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The Chisamba solar power plant, a major private project in Zambia with a $71.5 million investment, has reached 91% completion, aiming to bridge a structural energy deficit through a strategic partnership with a leading mining group.
Sungrow has secured an 835 MW order for photovoltaic inverters from Juniper Green Energy for solar projects in India, reinforcing its position in the Asian renewable energy market.

CGN Brasil to invest $578mn in multi-energy hub in Piauí

CGN Brasil and the government of Piauí have signed an agreement to develop a 1.4 GW energy complex combining solar, wind and storage, with a planned investment of $578mn.
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The International Energy Agency expects electric vehicles to cut oil demand by 5 million barrels per day by 2030, down from a previous estimate of 6 million, citing economic and trade uncertainties.
Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.

Chinese energy investments: new models and challenges in Africa

Faced with the heavy debts of emerging countries, China is shifting its strategy in Africa, reducing massive loans in favour of targeted commercial investments as Western competition intensifies around clean energy technologies.
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Sinopec announced a new vertical depth record with its Tiebei 1HF well, reaching 5,300 metres and producing over 314,000 cubic metres of gas per day in the Sichuan Basin.
McDermott has completed the offshore installation of the Scarborough floating platform for Woodside Energy, marking a key step in the preparatory maintenance phase of the gas project in Western Australia.

AIKO surpasses 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar modules in Europe

Chinese manufacturer AIKO recorded over 1 GW in orders for its INFINITE solar module range during Intersolar Europe 2025, strengthening its commercial foothold in the European market.
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The Trump administration has announced new sanctions targeting Iran's oil export network to China amid ongoing nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.
Oil prices climbed following a joint decision by Washington and Beijing to temporarily suspend tariffs, easing pressure on global demand.