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First suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, a Ukrainian citizen challenged by Berlin opposes his judicial transfer from Italy.
The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.

Shikun & Binui commissions a 71 MW solar power plant in Romania

Israeli group Shikun & Binui begins commercial operation of its first photovoltaic park in Romania, a 71 MW facility located in Satu Mare County.
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Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.
Photon Energy Group reports quarterly revenue growth driven by solar technology trading, while profitability falls due to a weaker capacity market.

GIP Acquires 49.99% Stake in Eni CCUS Holding in Strategic Carbon Deal

Eni sells nearly half of Eni CCUS Holding to GIP, consolidating a structure dedicated to carbon capture and storage projects across Europe.
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TCL SunPower Global entrusts the distribution of its solar panels to Energia Italia, thereby consolidating its presence in the Italian market within a context of strategic restructuring.
Transition Industries assigns Bonatti to build core infrastructure for Pacifico Mexinol, a strategic methanol complex in Mexico poised to become a major global player.

Rezolv Energy secures 731MW in Romania’s public-backed renewables auction

Rezolv Energy won three contracts for difference totalling 731MW in Romania’s second auction, supported by public financing mechanisms for renewable energy.
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Google invests in Italy’s Energy Dome to deploy in Oman a long-duration CO₂-based storage solution, in partnership with Takhzeen Oman and the sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority.
After a prolonged technical shutdown, the Greek floating terminal resumes operations at 25% capacity, with near-saturated reserved capacity and an expanded role in exports to Southeast Europe.

Quercus and Elionia secure €76 mn for three biomethane plants in Italy

Quercus Real Assets and Elionia finalise a €76 mn bank financing to build three biomethane plants in Italy, with 50% of the debt guaranteed by SACE.
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Giant discoveries are transforming the Black Sea into an alternative to Russian gas, despite colossal technical challenges related to hydrogen sulfide and Ukrainian geopolitical tensions.
Brussels freezes its retaliatory measures for six months as July 27 deal imposes 15% duties on European exports.

Tractebel and NRG-Pallas extend their partnership on the Dutch research reactor

Tractebel and NRG-Pallas have formalised the continuation of their technical cooperation at the Pallas research reactor site in Petten, the Netherlands, reinforcing their commitment to a key project in the European nuclear sector.
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ERG launches a new 47.3 MW wind farm in Corlacky, featuring eleven turbines, bringing its installed capacity in the United Kingdom to 340 MW and confirming its investment strategy.
Audax Renovables commits EUR17mn to a 21.88 MWp solar plant in Navalmoral de la Mata, targeting annual output of 42 GWh, backed by structured financing from the European Investment Bank.

A2A signs 15-year agreement with ERG for 2.7 TWh of wind energy in Italy

A2A and ERG have concluded a fifteen-year power purchase agreement for 2.7 terawatt-hours, consolidating wind energy supply and price stability for Italian businesses and households.
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ERG S.p.A. reports consolidated EBITDA of €274 mn in the first half of 2025, impacted by unfavourable wind conditions, but sees quarterly results improve thanks to the commissioning of new wind and storage assets.
Italian group Enel reports net profit of €3.4bn for the first half, down from last year, while revenue rises to €40.8bn amid market volatility.
After several decades without funding nuclear projects, the World Bank has formed a strategic partnership with the IAEA to provide technical and financial support to countries integrating nuclear energy into their energy strategies.
Sasol International Chemicals concludes a virtual contract with Akuo to supply half of the electrical needs for its Lake Charles industrial complex in the United States, via a solar plant scheduled for 2026.

Eurowind Energy invests €174.8mn in major solar park in Romania

Eurowind Energy initiates a €174.8mn investment to build a 220 MW solar park in Vișina, Romania, capable of supplying around 150,000 households annually.
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Energy-intensive European industries will be eligible for temporary state aid to mitigate high electricity prices, according to a new regulatory framework proposed by the European Commission under the "Clean Industrial Deal."
The US investment fund Ares Management enters Plenitude's capital by acquiring a 20% stake from Eni, valuing the Italian company at 10 billion euros and reinforcing its integrated energy strategy.

OMV Petrom invests in major 400 MW solar project in Bulgaria

OMV Petrom acquires 50% of the 400 MW Gabare photovoltaic project near Sofia, in partnership with Enery, in a deal valued at approximately €200 million including a potential energy storage solution.
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With a major investment of £2.5 billion, London confirms its ambitious nuclear fusion strategy through the STEP project, aiming to build an industrial prototype by 2040 that will generate jobs, innovation, and economic growth.
Following US strikes in Iran, international energy companies partially evacuate their teams from Iraq as a precaution, while Lukoil maintains its entire personnel on southern oilfields.

New European Battery Regulation Disrupts Europe’s Industrial Sector

The European battery regulation, fully effective from August 18, significantly alters industrial requirements related to electric cars and bicycles, imposing strict rules on recycling, supply chains, and transparency for companies.
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The European Commission unveils an ambitious plan to modernize electricity grids and introduces the Clean Industrial Deal, mobilizing hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen the continent's industrial and energy autonomy.
Petronas formalizes a memorandum with JOGMEC to secure Japanese LNG deliveries, including a first cargo from LNG Canada scheduled for July at Toho Gas.

Iberdrola España signs wind energy contract with Renfe for 3,700 GWh

Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.
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EDF and the French state finalize a €70 billion financing plan for six EPR2 nuclear reactors, including a specific territorial coordination framework in Gravelines led by Michel Marbaix, awaiting European approval by 2026.
Maire S.p.A and Newcleo form strategic partnership to industrialise the development of 200 MW modular nuclear power plants, via a joint venture majority-owned by Nextchem.

Four European organisations join forces to develop innovative nuclear reactor

A new European consortium launches the design of a small lead-cooled modular reactor, targeting global commercialisation by 2039, with a demonstration scheduled as early as 2035.
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Eni and PETRONAS have agreed to create a new joint entity, combining major assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with equal participation and a strong regional ambition in natural gas.
The global market for composites used in wind blades is expected to reach USD 21.87 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and advances in production techniques, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Qair commissions 13.5 MW wind farm in Germany

Qair announces the commissioning of the 13.5 MW Altenschlag wind farm in Germany, capable of generating an estimated annual production of 28 million kWh and powering approximately 8,000 households.
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After four years of interruption due to regional insecurity, TotalEnergies announces the upcoming resumption of its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, representing a $20bn investment.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant remains immobilised by armed conflict, dependent on a single fragile power line and groundwater wells to cool its reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).