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Masdar has allocated the entirety of its 2023–2024 green bond issuances to solar, wind, and storage energy projects, while expanding its financial framework to include green hydrogen and batteries.
The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

Energiekontor issues a €15 million green bond for its European projects

Energiekontor launches a €15 million corporate bond at 5.5% over eight years, intended to finance wind and solar projects in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal.
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Driven by rising industrial demand and emerging capacities in Asia, the global petrochemicals market is expected to see sustained expansion despite regulatory pressures and raw material cost challenges.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in maritime transport faces economic, regulatory, and safety barriers, despite growing international pressure to reduce emissions from the global fleet.

U.S. Tariffs: India Increases Brazilian Crude Imports by 80% in 2025

Indian imports of Brazilian crude reach 72,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2025, driven by U.S. sanctions, and are expected to grow with new contracts and upstream projects between Petrobras and Indian refiners.
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments are expected to hit $300 billion by 2040, driven by a 12.3% annual increase in global charging port deployments.
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.

China: Refineries Increase Output but Maintain Crude Oil Surplus

In July, China maintained a crude oil surplus of 530,000 barrels per day despite high refining activity, confirming a stockpiling strategy amid fluctuating global prices.
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With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.
China’s aviation fuel distributor CNAF announced a new investment in a private sustainable fuel refinery, reinforcing its integration strategy within an emerging sector considered critical to the country’s aviation industry.

Iran cuts 1.4 GW to Iraq, Baghdad speeds up regional interconnections

The suspension of 1,400 MW of electricity supplied by Iran to Iraq puts pressure on the Iraqi grid, while Tehran records a record 77 GW demand and must balance domestic consumption with regional obligations.
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Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
SNF acquires Obsidian Chemical Solutions, a Texas-based SME specialized in chemical solutions for well completion. Transaction amount and conditions undisclosed, but the acquisition comes in a growing North American market.

Equinix secures 20 Radiant microreactors and a nuclear deal in the Netherlands

Equinix signed a preorder for 20 Kaleidos nuclear microreactors and a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement with ULC-Energy, reinforcing its energy supply strategy for its data centers.
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Beijing opposes the possible return of European trio sanctions against Iran, as the nuclear deal deadline approaches and diplomatic tensions rise around Tehran.
With a new $800 million investment agreement, Tsingshan expands the Manhize steel plant and generates an energy demand of more than 500 MW, forcing Zimbabwe to accelerate its electricity strategy.

Aramco sells 49% of Jafurah Midstream to GIP for $11 billion

Aramco finalizes a strategic agreement with an international consortium led by GIP, valuing its midstream gas assets in Jafurah at $11 billion through a lease and leaseback contract.
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The Manah-1 solar project in Oman, with a capacity of 500 MW, was delivered by Shanghai Electric and has recorded a stable first month of operation, strengthening industrial and technical cooperation with Électricité de France.
Vanda RE is in talks with potential buyers in Singapore for electricity from a $3 billion solar and storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands.
Jihadist attacks in Cabo Delgado displaced 59,000 people in July, threatening the restart of the $20 billion gas project planned for August 2025.
The eight OPEC+ members concerned will end next month the cuts introduced in November 2023, while keeping the option to readjust their output depending on market fundamentals and quota compliance.

Surveys for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant enter active phase

Field studies to determine the location of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant have begun near the village of Ulken, marking a key stage in a project led by Rosatom.
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China’s nuclear safety authority has approved the construction of units 1 and 2 at the Jinqimen plant, authorising the start of foundation work for the first reactor.
Tesla retains the top position in the global battery storage market, but Sungrow moves within one point, revealing intensifying rivalries and a rapid reshaping of regional dynamics in 2024.

ConocoPhillips raises asset disposals to $5 bn and adjusts its financial strategy

ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
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TotalEnergies completed the sale of its 45% stake in two unconventional hydrocarbon concessions to YPF in Argentina for USD 500 mn, marking a key milestone in the management of its portfolio in South America.
The national strategy grants limited space to biofuels and biocombustibles, despite their immediate potential to reduce emissions, putting the sector in difficulty as it calls for a clear regulatory framework and stronger institutional support.

Pakistan Refinery purchases Nigerian Bonny Light from Vitol for the first time

Pakistan Refinery Limited is preparing to import Bonny Light crude oil from Nigeria for the first time, reflecting the expansion of Asian refiners’ commercial partnerships amid rising regional costs.
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The last monopiles manufactured by Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have been delivered to Iberdrola for the Windanker offshore project, marking a major milestone for the European XXL offshore wind component manufacturing industry.
VINCI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself in the construction of Spain’s largest second-generation biorefinery, a €1.2bn project aimed at supplying 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels per year.

Envision Energy validates reliability of its two-blade wind turbine with 500 days of stable operation

Envision Energy's two-blade prototype has now reached over 500 days of continuous operation, achieving a 99.3% availability rate and confirming its potential compared to industrial standards.
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AMEA Power partners with Cox for the second phase of the Agadir desalination plant, set to reach 400,000 m³/day with power supplied by a 150 MW wind farm in Laayoune.
Start-up HYLENR finalises a strategic $3 mn fundraising to move from pilot phase to industrialisation of its low-energy nuclear reaction systems for industrial heat production.

The e-fuels market targets $66.25bn by 2030 driven by Asia-Pacific momentum

E-fuels growth is accelerating with the market expected to reach $66.25bn by 2030, fuelled by Asia-Pacific’s industrial expansion, technological advances, and investments in hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure.
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Recon Technology secured a $5.85mn contract to upgrade automation at a major gas field in Central Asia, confirming its expansion strategy beyond China in gas sector maintenance services.
France receives approval from the European Commission for a major public financing of EUR 11bn aimed at three floating wind projects totalling 1.5 GW, with a framework strengthening the national industry.

ADNOC Gas achieves record profit and accelerates its investment strategy in 2025

With a net profit of $1.385bn in the second quarter of 2025 and a sharp rise in capex, ADNOC Gas consolidates its position in the global natural gas market.
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Nasa has launched a call for tenders for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to support American ambitions for a permanent base, despite budget uncertainties and mounting pressure from China and Russia.
Shanghai Sermatec Energy Technology Co., Ltd. announces an agreement to supply more than 430 MWh of energy storage in Bulgaria, marking a new step in the expansion of Chinese solutions in the European market.
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