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Esso France shareholders approve sale to North Atlantic and €774mn dividend

Esso France shareholders, mostly controlled by ExxonMobil, approved the sale to Canadian group North Atlantic and a €774mn special dividend set for payment on 12 November.

BrightNight and Cordelio Power Reach Financial Close for 300 MW Pioneer Hybrid Project in Arizona

BrightNight and Cordelio Power have announced the financial close for the Pioneer Clean Energy Center, a hybrid project combining 300 MW of solar and 1,200 MWh of energy storage in Arizona, aimed at supporting the state's growing energy demand.

The next-generation solar cells market will reach USD 19.62 billion by 2032

Driven by innovations in perovskite and quantum dots, the next-generation solar cells market, valued at USD 4.21 billion in 2024, is expected to grow rapidly at a rate of 21.21%, reaching USD 19.62 billion by 2032.
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Marathon Petroleum Misses Its Targets Due to Increased Maintenance Costs

Marathon Petroleum missed its adjusted profit forecast for Q3 due to a significant rise in maintenance costs, despite stronger refining margins, sending its shares down more than 7% in pre-market trading.

TotalEnergies forecasts rising oil demand until 2040 despite energy transition slowdown

TotalEnergies anticipates a continued increase in global oil demand until 2040, followed by a gradual decline, due to political challenges and energy security concerns slowing efforts to cut emissions.

Constellation explores doubling the nuclear capacity of Calvert Cliffs

Constellation plans to increase the nuclear capacity of Calvert Cliffs in Maryland, with projects aimed at addressing the rising energy demand and supporting the state’s economic growth.
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Western sanctions disrupt Lukoil’s international operations

Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.

BP multiplies its net profit by five in the third quarter despite lower prices

BP reported a net profit of $1.16 billion in the third quarter, five times higher than in 2024, thanks to strong results in refining and distribution, despite a decline in oil prices.

Global warming heads toward 2.5°C despite commitments

Current emission trajectories put the planet on course for a 2.3°C to 2.5°C rise, according to the latest UN calculations, just days before the COP30 in Belem.
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Aramco’s net profit drops for the eleventh consecutive quarter

Aramco reported a 2.3% decrease in its net profit for the third quarter, amid global economic uncertainties and an oversupply of oil, although its adjusted earnings showed a slight increase.

Shell launches a large debt exchange offer for $8.4 billion of dollar-denominated bonds

Shell restructures six series of bonds through an exchange offer, migrating them to its U.S. subsidiary to optimize its capital structure and align its debt with its U.S. operations.

The French State activates the IEF control on Exaion’s sale to American Mara

The government confirmed that the majority sale of Exaion by EDF to Mara will be subject to the foreign investment control procedure, with a response expected by the end of December.
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OneD Battery Sciences and Putailai Sign Agreement to Produce Silicon Anodes

OneD Battery Sciences and Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology announce a development agreement to design and scale production of silicon-carbon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.

The United States Moves Towards the Construction of New Nuclear Reactors

Illinois and New York take significant steps to develop additional nuclear capacity, aiming to strengthen their power generation while diversifying their sources.

Sunoco finalises the acquisition of Parkland Corporation and prepares for New York listing

Texas-based Sunoco has completed the acquisition of Canadian company Parkland Corporation, paving the way for a New York Stock Exchange listing through SunocoCorp starting November 6.
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ADNOC, Microsoft, Masdar and XRG lock energy and AI loads

The partnership combines industrial AI tools, continuous power supplies, and investment vehicles, with volumes and metrics aligned to the demands of high-density data centers and operational optimization in oil and gas production.

Intuitive Machines awarded USD8.2mn for testing space nuclear system

US company Intuitive Machines has secured an additional contract to develop compact nuclear technology for lunar missions and extended space infrastructure.

bp divests non-controlling interests in US onshore midstream assets for $1.5 billion

BP sells non-controlling stakes in its Permian and Eagle Ford midstream infrastructure to Sixth Street for $1.5 billion while retaining operational control.
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China cancels VAT rebate and reshapes the global solar market

China's decision to cancel the 13% VAT rebate on photovoltaic module exports triggers a sharp price adjustment and reshapes a market under pressure for the past two years.

Two SANAD Drilling Rigs to Resume Operations in Saudi Arabia by Mid-2026

The SANAD drilling joint venture will resume operations with two suspended rigs, expected to restart in March and June 2026, with contract extensions equal to the suspension period.

Star Charge signs $3.2 billion deal for 32 GWh storage projects in the US

Star Charge Americas has signed a major service agreement with Beneficial Holdings to deploy over 32 GWh of battery energy storage systems in the United States and Puerto Rico, with a total value exceeding $3.2 billion.

Shell posts higher quarterly profit and launches $3.5bn share buyback

The British group’s net profit rose 24% in Q3 to $5.32bn, supporting a new share repurchase programme despite continued pressure on crude prices.

Schneider Electric maintains targets despite €466mn currency impact

Schneider Electric reaffirmed its annual targets after reporting 9% organic growth in Q3, driven by data centres and manufacturing, despite a negative currency effect of €466mn ($492mn).
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Prysmian raises annual targets after record Q3 performance

The Italian industrial cable manufacturer posted revenue above €5bn in the third quarter, driven by high-voltage cable demand, and adjusted its 2025 guidance upward.

G7 launches an alliance to secure critical minerals outside China

Energy ministers coordinate investment and traceability to curb China’s dominance in mineral refining and stabilize supply chains vital to electronics, defense, and energy under a common G7 framework.

Trump cuts US fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10%

Donald Trump announces an immediate reduction in tariffs on Chinese fentanyl-related imports from 20% to 10%, potentially impacting energy flows between Washington and Beijing.
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Artificial intelligence fuels global energy crisis and derails climate targets

Electricity demand, amplified by the rise of artificial intelligence, exceeds forecasts and makes the 2050 net-zero target unattainable, according to new projections by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.

Global petrochemicals market to reach $794 billion by 2034

Driven by industrial demand and production innovations, the global petrochemicals market is projected to grow by 5.5% annually until 2034, reaching a valuation of $794 billion.

We Recycle Solar and Nations Roof partner to recycle commercial solar rooftops in the US

We Recycle Solar and Nations Roof launch a joint offer to manage rooftop solar panel recycling and upgrade energy infrastructure on commercial buildings across the US.
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Element One secures acquisition option on geological hydrogen extraction technology

Element One obtains an exclusive option to acquire up to 100% of Stone to H2, a New York-based company holding patented technology for hydrogen and critical mineral extraction from ultramafic rock.

Renewable America completes 9.4 MW solar and storage portfolio in California

The Foster Clean Power project in Humboldt County combines 9.4 MW of solar capacity and 10 MWh of battery storage under a power purchase agreement with Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

Mazama Energy reaches 331 °C with its geothermal reactor and targets large-scale production

Mazama Energy has completed the creation of the world’s hottest Enhanced Geothermal System, paving the way for low-cost, high-density baseload power aimed at data centres and heavy industry.
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Argentina appeals $16.1bn judgment linked to YPF nationalisation

Argentina seeks to overturn a U.S. court ruling ordering it to pay $16.1bn to two YPF shareholders after the 2012 partial expropriation of the oil group.

OMV posts €1.26bn operating profit in Q3 despite falling revenues

Austrian energy group OMV reported a 20% increase in operating profit in Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in fuels and petrochemicals, despite a decline in total revenue.

Washington temporarily authorises operations linked to Rosneft’s German assets

The United States has issued a general license allowing transactions with two German subsidiaries of Rosneft, giving Berlin until April 2026 to resolve their ownership status.
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Jameson Land in Greenland identified with 13 billion barrels of potential oil

An independent report estimates 13.03 billion barrels of potential oil resources in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, placing the site among the largest undeveloped fields globally.

Global X launches natural gas ETF to capture US export growth

US-based asset manager Global X has unveiled a new index fund focused on the natural gas value chain, capitalising on the growing momentum of liquified natural gas exports.

Equinor posts adjusted operating income of USD 6.21bn in Q3 2025

Equinor reported 7% production growth and strong cash flow, despite lower hydrocarbon prices weighing on net results in the third quarter of 2025.
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Hitachi to expand US capacity to support nuclear revival and AI demand

Hitachi joins Washington and Tokyo in strategic projects to modernise the US grid and back artificial intelligence expansion through nuclear and electrification investments.

Stardust Solar reaches operating breakeven with record revenue of $1.78M

Stardust Solar reports its first-ever positive EBITDA, driven by a 99% jump in quarterly revenue and a record inflow of signed contracts.