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Fermi America secures firm gas supply from Energy Transfer for HyperGrid campus launch

Fermi America has signed an agreement with Energy Transfer to secure a firm natural gas supply for powering Phase One of its HyperGrid energy campus, dedicated to artificial intelligence, near Amarillo, Texas.

University of Texas maps geologic hydrogen to assess commercial potential

A two-year project aims to identify areas in Texas suitable for natural hydrogen exploitation, despite challenges related to infrastructure, public policy and economic viability.

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.
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Google signs wind energy deal with Eneco for its Belgian data centre

Google has signed a power purchase agreement with Eneco to supply its Belgian data centre with wind energy from three wind farms totalling 54 MW.

Electricity access stalls with 730 million people still unconnected in 2024

Global progress on electricity access slowed in 2024, with only 11 million new connections, despite targeted efforts in parts of Africa and Asia.

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.
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US sanctions hit NIS, a key player in Serbia’s oil market

Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.

Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.

Oversupply pushes natural carbon credit price to 2025 low

The price of nature-based carbon credits dropped to $13.30/mtCO2e in October as a 94% surge in September issuances far outpaced corporate demand.
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India extends small reactor tender by six months to broaden industrial participation

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has pushed the Bharat Small Reactors proposal deadline to 31 March 2026, aiming to expand private sector engagement in the captive nuclear energy project.

Singapore distillate stocks rise above 10 million barrels

Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.

Chevron opens new tech hub in Bengaluru to support global projects

Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.
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Orsted cuts 2,000 jobs and refocuses on strategic markets

Danish group Orsted will cut a quarter of its workforce by 2027 and reduce its exposure to the United States, relying on a $9.4 billion recapitalisation to consolidate its development in Europe and Asia.

Plug Power appoints Jose Luis Crespo as incoming CEO starting March 2026

Plug Power has announced the appointment of Jose Luis Crespo as President effective October 10, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer once the company publishes its annual report, expected in March 2026.

Geronimo Power inaugurates 125 MW solar project in Michigan

Geronimo Power celebrated the near completion of its 125 MW solar farm in Jackson County, marking a major step for the local economy and regional power grid.
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Base Power raises $1bn to strengthen its residential storage network in the United States

US-based startup Base Power secures $1bn in Series C funding to boost domestic energy equipment production and expand its distributed storage platform nationwide.

Waga Energy commissions 60 GWh biomethane unit in Iowa

Waga Energy has launched a biomethane production unit in Davenport, Iowa, in partnership with the Scott County Waste Commission and Linwood Mining and Minerals, with an annual capacity exceeding 60 GWh.

CETY secures contract for battery storage projects in New York

Clean Energy Technologies has signed a letter of intent to lead multiple battery energy storage system projects across New York State, with each site planned for 5 MW of capacity.
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Terra Innovatum secures shareholder approval for $130mn merger deal

The merger between Terra Innovatum and GSR III Acquisition Corp. includes $130mn in proceeds aimed at supporting the industrial development of its SOLO™ micro-nuclear reactor.

CMSI opens final consultation on global consolidated mining standard

CMSI launches a public consultation until 17 November to finalise a common mining standard designed to simplify industrial requirements and strengthen global adoption.

TotalEnergies adjusts share buybacks and strengthens employee shareholding for 2026

TotalEnergies’ Board of Directors is adjusting its shareholder return strategy while consolidating its multi-energy growth and employee shareholding plan amid an uncertain energy and geopolitical landscape.

BP delays global oil demand peak to 2030

BP revises its annual forecast and now expects global oil demand to grow until 2030, due to slower worldwide energy efficiency gains.

Fermi America signs two energy deals with Siemens Energy for 2 GW in 2026

Fermi America has signed two letters of intent with Siemens Energy to supply an additional 1.1 GW of gas turbines and collaborate on nuclear steam turbines as part of its 11 GW private energy campus dedicated to artificial intelligence.
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Aker invests $285mn in Nscale and acquires 9.3% equity stake

Aker becomes one of Nscale’s largest shareholders following a $1.1bn funding round, reinforcing its exposure to large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

TerraPower and Evergy launch feasibility study for advanced reactor in Kansas

TerraPower, Evergy and Kansas economic authorities are assessing the deployment of a Natrium reactor and energy storage system under a memorandum of understanding focused on site selection.

Orsted restarts construction of Revolution Wind offshore project in the United States

Orsted has resumed work on its Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, previously halted by federal authorities, after a court ruling allowed construction to continue despite ongoing legal action from the U.S. government.
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Oil majors cut 2026 budgets and increase shareholder returns

Oil companies are preparing for a tough 2026 with lower investments, focusing on financial discipline and cash flow redistribution at the expense of low-return projects.

Braille Energy takes over high-performance lithium battery distribution from Tony Christian Racing

Braille Energy Systems will directly integrate the distribution of its lithium battery line for drag racing, previously managed by Tony Christian Racing, consolidating its motorsport operations starting October 1.

North Atlantic signs to acquire Esso S.A.F. from ExxonMobil before end of 2025

North Atlantic finalises agreement to acquire ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., marking a decisive step in a strategic transfer in France. Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals expected this quarter.
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TotalEnergies invests €4.5bn in offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy

TotalEnergies and RWE secure the Centre Manche 2 contract, France’s largest offshore wind project to date, with an estimated investment of €4.5bn ($4.82bn).

Washington to return $13bn in unobligated energy transition funds

The U.S. Department of Energy will return more than $13bn in unspent funds originally allocated to climate initiatives, in line with the Trump administration’s new budget policy.

Dispute escalates between MOL and Janaf over Adriatic pipeline’s supply capacity

A technical dispute between Hungarian group MOL and Croatian operator Janaf raises doubts about the Adriatic pipeline's ability to supply oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
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TenneT secures equity funding for Germany via three European investors

TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.

US crude oil stocks fall by 600,000 barrels, surprising the market

Commercial crude inventories in the United States declined unexpectedly, as analysts had forecast an increase, amid rising imports and falling exports.

Brussels prepares tariffs on Russian oil imported by Hungary and Slovakia

The European Commission is considering targeted tariffs on Russian oil imports still allowed in Hungary and Slovakia, in an effort to bypass existing exemptions.
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Iran signs agreement with Rosatom to develop small modular reactors

Iran and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the design and construction of small modular nuclear reactors, strengthening their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy.

Iberdrola plans €58 billion investment to boost growth by 2028

Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.

BayWa r.e. commissions 47 MWp solar park in France for Commerz Real

The Amance solar park, now owned by Commerz Real’s Klimavest fund, has entered production with a capacity of 47 MWp, confirming the investor’s strategy in the French market.
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Wood Mackenzie partners with Novi to strengthen analysis of 4.4 million Lower 48 wells

Wood Mackenzie has entered into a strategic partnership with Novi Labs to integrate proprietary well-level production data and advanced lease-to-well algorithms into its Lens Lower 48 solution, covering more than 20% of global oil and gas supply.

Frontier launches full-scale carbon management platform for the ethanol sector

Frontier Infrastructure, in partnership with Gevo and Verity, rolls out an integrated solution combining rail transport, permanent sequestration, and digital CO₂ tracking, targeting over 200 ethanol production sites in North America.