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Russia and Indonesia overtake Australia in South Korea’s thermal coal supply

Port congestion in Australia has boosted Russian and Indonesian coal exports to South Korea, with both now dominating the market due to lower prices and reliable delivery schedules.

Greenlane secures $7.9mn in biogas desulfurization equipment orders across Europe

Canadian supplier Greenlane recorded $7.9mn in third-quarter orders through its subsidiary Airdep, confirming growing demand for its biogas desulfurization systems in Europe and the Americas.

NANO Nuclear sells ODIN reactor technology to Cambridge Atom Works for $6.2mn

The sale of ODINâ„¢ technology to Cambridge Atom Works allows NANO Nuclear to refocus on its modular gas reactor portfolio while capitalising on potential royalty revenue.
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Daikin assigns ENGIE to supply solar power to its Texas sites under five-year deal

Japanese manufacturer Daikin has signed a five-year agreement with ENGIE North America to supply solar electricity to its Texas sites, including its main North American production centre.

Virtual power plant capacity reaches 37.5 GW as corporate activity drives growth

North America's virtual power plant market expanded by 13.7% year-over-year, driven by a more than 33% increase in corporate deployments, end users, and monetised programmes.

Washington approves $130mn project to connect Moldova’s grid to Europe

The United States is funding a new high-voltage line to integrate Moldova into the European electricity market, following the cutoff of supplies from the separatist Transnistria region.
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Morgan Stanley merges energy and utilities teams into new global group

The US investment bank is restructuring its operations by merging its energy and utilities divisions to form a global power and energy unit.

Brussels and Washington prepare new energy sanctions against Moscow

The European Commission and the United States plan to intensify their economic measures against Russia, targeting the energy sector and cryptocurrencies in a new sanctions package.

Adnoc withdraws $18.7 billion bid to acquire Santos

The consortium led by Adnoc ends its acquisition plans for Santos, the Australian liquefied natural gas supplier, citing commercial and contractual factors that impacted the evaluation of its offer.
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Meyer Burger gives up on rescue amid Chinese pressure and US uncertainty

Facing falling Chinese prices and unstable energy policies in the United States, Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger announces the end of its recovery efforts.

Paris, Berlin and London give Iran ten days to avoid reinstated sanctions

European powers demand concrete steps from Tehran on nuclear issue or United Nations sanctions will be reinstated, as IAEA inspections remain blocked and tensions with Washington persist.

Elcogen opens €50mn plant in Estonia for fuel cells and electrolysers

Elcogen opens a 14,000 m² facility near Tallinn, increasing annual capacity to 360 MW for Solid Oxide fuel cells and electrolysers, with backing from Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai.
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Australian port congestion reshapes coal flows to South Korea

Russia and Indonesia overtook Australia as South Korea's top thermal coal suppliers in August, driven by lower prices and more reliable logistics amid persistent Australian shipment delays.

Hydrostor secures $55mn Canadian support for its storage project in Australia

The Canadian government grants $55mn funding to Hydrostor to support the development of its 200 MW Silver City storage project in New South Wales.

Sion Power launches ultra-thin lithium-metal anode with 2-micron vacuum deposition

Sion Power has developed a vacuum deposition technology enabling the production of ultra-thin lithium-metal anodes, doubling cell life and allowing large-scale industrial manufacturing.
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Macquarie injects $350mn to support Nexamp’s solar and storage expansion in the United States

Macquarie Asset Management has granted $350mn in financing to Nexamp to accelerate the development of large-scale solar and battery storage projects across the U.S.

Independent producers generated $563bn in US GDP in 2024

A study reveals that independent oil and gas producers supported over 3.1 million jobs and generated $129bn in taxes, representing 87% of the US upstream sector’s economic contributions.

CPS Energy acquires 1,632 MW of natural gas capacity from ProEnergy for $1.39bn

Texas-based utility CPS Energy acquires four natural gas power plants from ProEnergy for $1.39bn, strengthening its footprint in the ERCOT market with operational dual-fuel infrastructure.
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PEMEX exceeds $9.9bn cap in bond repurchase offer

Petróleos Mexicanos received offers surpassing the $9.9bn cap set for its debt repurchase programme, resulting in oversubscription during the initial phase of the operation.

Terra Innovatum signs agreement with Argentina’s Conuar for SOLO nuclear reactor components

Terra Innovatum has signed a memorandum of understanding with Conuar for the supply of key components for the industrial production of its SOLO micro-modular reactor, marking a strategic move into the South American market.

Westinghouse and EDF reactors deemed viable for Slovenia’s JEK2 nuclear project

Slovenia’s JEK2 project moves forward with two nuclear technologies judged technically compatible, estimated between EUR9.31bn ($10.1bn) and EUR15.37bn ($16.66bn).

Canadian Solar launches low-carbon modules reaching 285 kg COâ‚‚eq/kW

Canadian Solar unveils its new low-carbon solar modules integrating heterojunction cells and thinner wafers, achieving up to 24.4% efficiency and a peak power output of 660 Wp.

Elmya and Atlantica partner to develop 4 GW of energy projects in the United States

Elmya Energy and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure have created a joint venture targeting 4 GW of renewable energy projects in the United States, focused on the ERCOT and WECC markets.
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Plural raises $7.13mn to fund decentralised energy assets

Tokenised asset platform Plural secures $7.13mn to accelerate financing of distributed infrastructure including solar, storage, and data centres.

EnergyX invests $20mn in lithium plant on former military site in Texas

US-based EnergyX will install its lithium pilot plant in Texarkana, investing $20mn on the TexAmericas Center industrial site and announcing the creation of over 40 skilled jobs.

Imperial Petroleum invests in seven vessels despite a 22.8% drop in revenue

Imperial Petroleum expanded its fleet to 19 vessels in the second quarter of 2025, while reporting a decline in revenue due to lower rates in the maritime oil market.
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Louth Callan completes deployment of 28 MW solar park in Maine

Louth Callan has completed the Mousam River solar project in Sanford, marking a key milestone in the deployment of utility-scale energy infrastructure across the United States.

Georgia Power receives approval for 1,068 MW of new solar projects in Georgia

The state regulator has approved five new solar power purchase agreements to support growing demand under the CARES programme, targeting industrial and commercial clients.

Industrial control transformer market to reach $1.48bn by 2030

Driven by grid modernisation and industrial automation, the global control transformer market could reach $1.48bn in 2030, with projections indicating steady growth in energy-intensive sectors.
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OPEC+ prepares for decisive debate on quotas amid surplus risk

Eight OPEC+ members will meet to adjust their quotas as forecasts point to a global surplus of 3 million barrels per day by year-end.

Iraq in talks with ExxonMobil for refining capacities in Asia

SOMO is negotiating with ExxonMobil to secure storage and refining access in Singapore, aiming to strengthen Iraq’s position in expanding Asian markets.

Washington lowers import duties and opens the door to $550 billion Japanese investments

The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
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Monkey Island LNG integrates ConocoPhillips technology in strategic agreement

Monkey Island LNG adopts ConocoPhillips' Optimized Cascade® process for its 26 MTPA terminal in Louisiana, establishing a technology partnership focused on operational efficiency and competitive gas export pricing.

TexPower appoints Bader Almonawer as president to drive its industrial expansion

TexPower entrusts its strategy to reindustrialise lithium iron phosphate in the United States to Bader Almonawer, appointed president to lead the company’s industrial and operational development from Houston.

Zefiro completes carbon credit delivery to EDF Trading for 92,956 tonnes of CO2

Zefiro Methane Corp. completed the delivery of carbon credits to EDF Trading, validating a pre-sale agreement and marking its first revenues from the voluntary carbon market.
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Aspen Power acquires two community solar projects in New Jersey

Aspen Power has finalised the acquisition of two community solar projects totalling over 1 MWdc in New Jersey, developed by Ecogy Energy, with construction expected to begin shortly.

NextDecade signs 20-year LNG deal with EQT for 1.5 MTPA from Train 5

NextDecade has signed a liquefied natural gas supply agreement with EQT for 1.5 million tonnes annually from Rio Grande LNG Train 5, pending a final investment decision.

US utilities plan 147 GW in new high-load capacity by 2035

US utilities anticipate a rapid increase in high-intensity loads, targeting 147 GW of new capacity by 2035, with a strategic shift toward deregulated markets.
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Australian coal exposes global steelmakers to hidden climate risk

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.

UK prepares new oil tax regime to revive UKCS competitiveness

The United Kingdom is set to replace the Energy Profits Levy with a new fiscal mechanism, caught between fairness and simplicity, as the British Continental Shelf continues to decline.