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Phillips 66 posts adjusted earnings of $1.02bn in third quarter

The US company reported adjusted earnings of $1.02bn between July and September, supported by the refining and chemicals segments despite a drop in net income due to exceptional charges.

energyRe secures $370mn for solar projects in South Carolina

energyRe secured $370mn in financing from several international banks to support the construction of a solar portfolio set to supply electricity to approximately 36,000 households.

Boardwalk launches key phase of its Texas Gateway gas project at 1.45mn Dth/d

Boardwalk Pipelines initiates a subscription campaign for its Texas Gateway project, aiming to transport 1.45mn Dth/d of natural gas to Louisiana in response to growing energy sector demand along the Gulf Coast.
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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.

Elogen to deliver electrolyser to RoyalStav and Veolia for project in Slovakia

Elogen will supply a 1 MW PEM electrolyser for a cogeneration plant operated by Veolia Energia Slovensko, in partnership with RoyalStav, near Žiar nad Hronom.
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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.

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.

Recurrent Energy secures $825mn financing for two Arizona energy projects

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, secured $825mn to develop a 150 MWac solar plant and a 600 MWh storage site in Maricopa County, in partnership with Arizona Public Service.

Bimergen Energy appoints two co-CEOs to lead energy storage expansion

US-based battery storage developer Bimergen Energy has appointed Cole Johnson and Robert Brilon as co-CEOs to execute a large-scale industrial plan backed by $250 mn in recent funding.

Arcwood Environmental strengthens its industrial presence with the acquisition of ERG Environmental

The acquisition of U.S.-based ERG Environmental enables Arcwood to expand its footprint in the Great Lakes region and broaden its services to industrial and municipal sectors.
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North American LNG export capacity to reach 28.7 Bcf/d by 2029

The United States, Canada and Mexico together plan a 151% increase in liquefied natural gas export capacity, representing more than half of expected global additions by 2029.

Trump reignites regulatory debate over oil in California

In Taft, a historic stronghold of black gold, Donald Trump's return to the presidency reopens the issue of California's restrictions on oil production and fuels renewed optimism among industry stakeholders.

EU approves ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

European Union member states have approved the principle of a full ban on Russian natural gas imports, set to take effect by the end of 2027.
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Vantage Drilling cancels a $80m contract after a major regulatory shift

Vantage Drilling halted a 260-day drilling contract for the vessel Platinum Explorer following a rapid evolution of international sanctions regimes that made the campaign non-compliant with the applicable legal framework shortly after it was signed.

The United States keeps 50% duties if India buys Russian crude

Washington ties the removal of additional duties to a verifiable decline in India’s imports of Russian crude, while New Delhi cites already-committed orders and supply stability for the domestic market.

China cuts its oil surplus to 570,000 barrels per day and prepares a cycle of strategic purchases

The decline in imports and the rise in refining in September reduced China’s crude surplus to its lowest in eight months, opening the way for tactical buying as Brent slips below 61 dollars.
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SM Energy secures $3bn borrowing base with unanimous lender approval

Texas-based SM Energy gains full support from its banking syndicate, maintaining a $3bn borrowing base and easing short-term debt maturity terms.

PowerBank launches 1.76 MW solar project in New York State

PowerBank has signed a lease for a 1.76 MW ground-mounted solar project in upstate New York, aiming to power around 200 homes through a community-based programme.

Last Energy to install pilot microreactor at Texas A&M campus

US-based developer Last Energy will deploy its first domestic microreactor at Texas A&M-RELLIS, marking a strategic step in the advanced modular reactor race.
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Venture Global to release Q3 earnings on November 10

US LNG producer Venture Global will report its Q3 2025 financial results before markets open, followed by a conference call for investors.

Lightshift secures $75mn to finance 16 storage projects on the US East Coast

Lightshift Energy has secured $75mn in funding from KeyBanc to support six operational projects and launch ten more, in response to rising demand for electric storage on the US East Coast.

NextDecade secures $6.7bn funding for fifth LNG train in Texas

NextDecade confirmed a final investment decision for Train 5 at Rio Grande LNG, backed by full $6.7bn funding, marking its second decision in a month.
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Sigma Lithium joins Morgan Stanley’s national security index

Brazilian producer Sigma Lithium has been included in a thematic index by Morgan Stanley grouping US-listed companies considered essential to national security and strategic supply chains.

SLB net income drops to $739mn despite revenue boost from ChampionX integration

Energy services provider SLB saw its net income fall by 38% year on year in Q3 2025, even as the integration of ChampionX helped lift revenue by 4% sequentially.

McDermott completes first subsea project for TotalEnergies in Angola

The US group has finalised operations at the Begonia field, marking its first offshore deepwater intervention in Angola’s Block 17/06, located 150 kilometres off the coast.
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EDF considers targeted asset sales to boost financial flexibility

EDF confirms it is exploring capital openings and calls for strict investment prioritisation, facing €54.3bn ($57.5bn) in debt and massive funding needs by 2040.

Amazon and X-energy advance nuclear project with 12 small reactors

Amazon unveils new visuals of its upcoming nuclear site, marking a key step in its partnership with X-energy to deploy up to 960 MW of modular nuclear capacity in Washington state.