The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
Underreported methane emissions from Australian mines could increase steelmakers’ carbon footprint by up to 15%, according to new analysis highlighting major gaps in global supply chains.
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Hanwha Power Systems has signed a contract to supply mechanical vapour recompression compressors for a European combined-cycle power plant integrating carbon capture and storage.
Toyota launches production of its first electric vehicle in Europe at its Kolin plant in the Czech Republic, supported by a €680mn investment, including €64mn in public funding.
South Korea has rejected all projects using foreign turbines in its 2025 offshore wind auction, marking a strategic shift in favour of local industry and energy security.
The Kuwaiti government has invited three international consortia to submit bids for the first phase of the Al Khairan project, combining power generation and desalination.
U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.
A cooperation agreement, a bilateral carbon-credit mechanism and converging standards lay the ground for India→Japan hydrogen and ammonia flows, with volume targets, price-support schemes and first export projects scaling up.
Hokkaido Gas is adjusting its liquefied natural gas procurement strategy with a multi-year tender and a long-term agreement, leveraging Ishikari’s capacity and price references used in the Asian market.
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Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.
Hydrogen offtake agreements are multiplying, with Germany and Japan leading, mobilizing producers and industrial buyers in a still nascent but already highly competitive market.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863mn in an oversubscribed round to finalise SPARC and accelerate construction of its ARC fusion plant in Virginia, strengthening its position in the global fusion energy sector.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, marking a potential strategic shift in the long-standing bilateral agreement.
General Atomics injects $20mn into Fusion Fuel Cycles, a joint venture between Canada and Japan, to develop a facility dedicated to the tritium fuel cycle, a central element for the industrial viability of nuclear fusion.
EdgeConneX has acquired a second site in the Osaka region, bringing its total capacity to 350MW to support the growth of the Cloud and AI market in Japan.
Facing unforeseen cost increases and a tightening regulatory environment, Mitsubishi Corporation is pulling out of three offshore wind projects, casting doubt on Japan's renewable energy ambitions.
With $28 billion in planned investments, hyperscaler expansion in Japan reshapes grid planning amid rising tensions between digital growth and infrastructure capacity.
EDF and Korea Western Power signed an agreement to develop a 1.5-GW solar power plant in Abu Dhabi, following a tender for which sixteen entities had been prequalified.
Chinese group Envision Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Marubeni to supply green ammonia, marking a major milestone in energy trade between China and Japan.
AMEA Power has completed the commissioning of a 500MW wind power plant in Ras Ghareb, bringing its total deployed capacity in Egypt to 1GW within six months.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power signed a 26-month contract to assess a site in Uganda’s Buyende region for its first nuclear reactor, in compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency standards.
EDF is challenging the legality of the nuclear contract awarded to KHNP, citing potential South Korean state support in violation of EU rules, leading to a temporary suspension of the Dukovany II project.
With 80% of its projects still in early stages, Australia struggles to realise its hydrogen ambitions, according to Wood Mackenzie, which warns of lost competitiveness against Europe and the Middle East.
The agreement signed in Seoul between REPT BATTERO and Hyosung Heavy Industries provides for the supply of 2.5GWh of energy storage systems aimed at strengthening their joint position in the global market.
OCI Energy, CPS Energy and LG Energy Solution Vertech signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 480 MWh energy storage facility in San Antonio, aiming to strengthen Texas's ERCOT grid.
The Australian government has authorized an extension of the major North West Shelf gas project until 2070, sparking economic, cultural, and environmental debates both domestically and on international liquefied natural gas markets.
SK Innovation, through its subsidiary SK Earthon, is accelerating investments in offshore oil exploration projects in Southeast Asia, enhancing South Korea's energy security through a regional strategy focused on operational efficiency.
The suspension of the nuclear contract between KHNP and the Czech Republic has triggered intense reactions in South Korea, where the company and authorities express dissatisfaction with European legal and regulatory obstacles.
Facing rising costs and industry hesitation, Tokyo is considering major regulatory adjustments to boost its ambitious offshore wind program, crucial for the country’s energy diversification.
GATE Energy and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue international offshore contracts, combining engineering, construction and commissioning capabilities.
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.
Emmanuel Macron is visiting Vietnam as the country expands its nuclear partnerships, signing today an agreement with the American company Westinghouse, following recent cooperation with Russia, intensifying competition in this strategic market.
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.
Solar solutions manufacturer TOYO Co., Ltd released revised financial results for 2024, reporting a significant increase in net profit despite a sharp rise in operating expenses.
Woodside Energy has announced a collaboration agreement with Saudi Aramco for a potential stake in its $17.5bn liquefied natural gas project in Louisiana, scheduled to begin production in 2029.
