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JA Solar to supply 1.2 GW of modules for two photovoltaic projects in Uzbekistan

JA Solar has signed an agreement with Larsen & Toubro to supply photovoltaic modules for the Samarkand 1 and 2 solar power plants, developed by ACWA Power with a total installed capacity of 1.2 GW.

TotalEnergies unveils three global energy trajectories through 2050

TotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025 report, outlining three scenarios for the global energy system’s evolution and the economic implications of consumption and production trends through 2050.

India’s solar capacity surpasses 125 GW, raising risk of overproduction

With solar module manufacturing capacity tripling domestic demand, India holds 29 GW in inventory, while exports to the United States fall by 52%.
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India refines its climate strategy under regulatory pressure ahead of COP30

New Delhi is preparing a revised roadmap for its climate commitments while maintaining heavy reliance on coal to sustain economic growth and respond to growing regulatory pressure.

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.

India reforms renewable energy market to ensure integration and reliability

India is implementing new reforms to effectively integrate renewable energy into the national grid, with a focus on storage projects and improved contracting.
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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.

The UN validates an Article 6.4 methodology for landfill methane

The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism formalizes a landfill-methane methodology, imposes an investment-based additionality test, and governs issuance of traceable units via a central registry, with host-country authorizations and corresponding adjustments required.

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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InSolare secures 600 MW energy storage contract from SECI in India

InSolare Energy has secured a 600 MW / 1,200 MWh battery energy storage contract from state-owned SECI, strengthening its position in India’s energy infrastructure market.

Ember warns of economic futility of new coal capacity in India beyond 2032

A modelling study finds India does not need new coal plants beyond current plans through 2032, as overcapacity would raise costs and reduce utilisation across the thermal fleet.

Structural imbalances hinder the efficiency of public climate finance

The study by Özlem Onaran and Cem Oyvat highlights structural limits in public climate finance, underscoring the need for closer alignment with social and economic goals to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of public spending.
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Thailand delays regional power project due to lack of tariff approval

Thailand’s pending approval of transmission fees is holding back progress on an energy project linking Laos to Singapore via Malaysia, amid political uncertainty.

MIT launches Macro, a modelling tool to anticipate energy infrastructure needs

A new software developed by MIT enables energy system planners to assess future infrastructure requirements amid uncertainties linked to the energy transition and rising electricity demand.

GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya launch a carbon capture study in Singapore

GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya will assess the feasibility of capturing 90% of CO₂ emissions at a planned 600-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Singapore.
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Singapore invests heavily in civil nuclear power and regional energy networks

Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.

Air Liquide acquires NovaAir to expand its industrial network in India

Air Liquide signs agreement to acquire NovaAir, strengthening its presence in India’s industrial gas market by expanding its national footprint.

Reliance reconfigures Jamnagar to prove the origin of fuels bound for the EU

The Indian refiner segments campaigns, strengthens documentary traceability and adjusts contracts to secure certified shipments to the European Union, while redirecting ineligible volumes to Africa and the Americas based on market conditions.
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India redirects its diesel to Africa and Brazil ahead of 2026

Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.

Washington hits Rosneft and Lukoil, EU tightens, Brent climbs

U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil trigger a rebound in oil, while the European Union prepares a clampdown on liquefied natural gas and maritime logistics, with immediate repercussions for markets and Russia’s export chain.

Shell posts net profit of $4.8bn in Q1 2025 despite falling oil prices

Shell plc recorded a net profit of $4.8bn in the first quarter of 2025, down 35%, but above analyst expectations, supported by solid operational performance and a new share buyback programme.

Brookfield Infrastructure secures $1.6bn through targeted asset sales in 2025

Brookfield Infrastructure raised $1.6bn in the first quarter of 2025 by completing multiple asset sales while reporting a 5% increase in funds from operations.

Maxeon restructures operations after 55% annual revenue drop

Facing a U.S. import ban and a sharp sales decline, Maxeon Solar Technologies is now focusing its efforts on the American market.
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Oman signs 15-year deal with Amigo LNG to diversify LNG supply sources

OQ Trading has signed a long-term sales agreement with Amigo LNG in Mexico to purchase 0.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.

Durapower prepares a manufacturing facility in the United States for its lithium-ion batteries

Durapower is seeking partners to open a battery factory in the United States as part of its global expansion plan, with initial contacts scheduled during the ACT Expo in California.

Reliance Industries invests $18 billion to develop its energy and petrochemical businesses

Reliance Industries is committing $18 billion to expand its new energy and petrochemical projects, with major industrial infrastructures under construction in India.
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Modi strengthens Indo-Saudi energy partnership during visit to Jeddah

Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia to consolidate energy and trade ties between India and Riyadh, a key strategic supplier of crude oil to New Delhi.

Integrated biorefineries accelerate growth of renewable fuels at controlled costs

Facing supply fluctuations, integrated biorefineries are emerging as an effective industrial solution, combining diverse feedstocks to optimize operating costs and secure renewable fuel supplies, crucial to achieving carbon neutrality goals.

Kosol Energie commissions 10 MW solar plant in Gujarat with GoodWe

Kosol Energie has completed a 10 MW solar power plant in the Kutch desert, relying on GoodWe inverters to optimise energy output under extreme climate conditions.
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Holtec submits final bid for UK small modular reactor selection

Holtec International has submitted its final proposal to Great British Nuclear as part of the competition to deploy several small modular reactors in the UK, joining GE Hitachi and Rolls-Royce SMR in the decisive phase.

Indexel Engineering secures 50 MWh of US sodium-ion batteries via UNIGRID

Indexel Engineering partners with UNIGRID to bring 50 MWh of sodium-ion batteries to India, targeting industrial facilities and decentralised storage projects starting in the second half of 2025.

Cyient secures strategic contract for hydrogen project in Norway with GreenH and Luxcara

Indian group Cyient will lead the engineering work at the Bodø hydrogen site in Norway, under a partnership with GreenH and Luxcara to supply maritime transport.
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Waaree doubles its solar capacity in the United States with a new 1.6 GW unit in Texas

Indian group Waaree Energies will increase its solar module production capacity in the United States to 3.2 GW, with a new unit in Brookshire, Texas, approved by its board of directors.

India accelerates towards small nuclear reactors to replace its coal plants

India's largest power producer, NTPC, paves the way for small modular reactors to modernize its aging energy infrastructure and strengthen energy security through significant international partnerships.

Ember: global low-carbon electricity generation exceeds 40% in 2024

The global electricity mix shifted in 2024 with 40.9% of production from low-carbon sources, according to Ember, driven by historic solar power growth.
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Adani begins operations at Colombo West International Terminal

Adani, via its subsidiary Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., has launched operations at the Colombo West International Terminal, strengthening the strategic role of Colombo Port in South Asia.

China and India urge BRICS to counter unilateral carbon mechanisms and tariffs

In Brasilia, China and India urged BRICS members to resist carbon taxes and trade measures imposed without international consensus, calling for stronger existing multilateral frameworks.

India strengthens energy and military presence in Sri Lanka amid growing Chinese influence

New Delhi signed new defence and energy agreements with Colombo, consolidating its strategic influence on the island as China continues expanding its investments.
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Shell completes acquisition of Pavilion Energy, strengthening position in LNG market

Shell has finalised the acquisition of Pavilion Energy in Singapore, integrating a portfolio of 6.5 mtpa LNG contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering activities.

New coal-fired power plant additions fall to 20-year low

New coal-fired electricity capacity added in 2024 dropped to 44 GW, driven mainly by China and India, according to a report released on Thursday.