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ExxonMobil takes 60% stake in gas exploration permit in Greece’s Ionian Sea

ExxonMobil joins a Greek energy consortium to explore a gas field in the Ionian Sea, strengthening its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean after Chevron, amid post-Russian energy diversification efforts.

TotalEnergies provides 610 GWh of renewable electricity to Data4 for its data centers in Spain

TotalEnergies has signed a ten-year agreement with Data4 to supply its Spanish data centers with renewable electricity, with a total volume of 610 GWh starting from January 2026. The agreement relies on a 30 MW capacity.

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.
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Eneco Acquires Prowind’s Wind Project Development Business in the Netherlands

Eneco takes over Prowind’s wind project development business in the Netherlands, adding 260 MW to its portfolio. Prowind refocuses on the German market, where demand is growing rapidly.

Le TAP augmente ses nominations de gaz aux interconnexions européennes clés

Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.

CNAT requests a three-year extension for Almaraz I and II

Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested the extension of operations for reactors Almaraz I and II until 2030, challenging the original timeline for the shutdown of Spain’s nuclear fleet.
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EU bans Russian LNG, Arctic bottlenecks and clauses under strain

The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity. —

Poland: Orlen Consolidates Gas, Targets Regional Hub Without Liberalization

Poland’s gas market remains highly concentrated around Orlen, which controls imports, production, and distribution, while Warsaw targets internal and regional expansion backed by new infrastructure capacity and demand from heat and power.

Vattenfall raises operating profit to SEK21.47mn amid nuclear repositioning

Swedish group Vattenfall improves its underlying operating result despite the end of exceptional effects, supported by nuclear and trading activities, in a context of strategic adjustment on European markets.
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Siemens and RIC Energy join forces to accelerate renewable hydrogen in Spain

RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a strategic agreement to develop industrial projects in renewable hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, and green ammonia, focusing on two key sites in Spain.

Repsol posts 34% profit drop over nine months despite UK operations

The Spanish oil group reported a net profit of €1.18bn over the first nine months of 2025, hit by unstable markets, falling oil prices and a merger that increased its debt.

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.
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TotalEnergies and Shell boost profits despite falling oil prices

Third-quarter results show strong resilience from European majors, supported by improved margins, increased production and extended share buyback programmes.

Naturgy posts €1.67bn net profit and maintains full-year target

With a 5.6% increase in net profit over nine months, Naturgy expects to exceed €2bn in 2025, while launching a takeover bid for 10% of its capital and engaging in Spain’s nuclear debate.

Iberdrola to pay €1.7bn interim dividend to shareholders in January

Iberdrola has confirmed a €0.25 per share interim dividend in January, totalling €1.7bn ($1.8bn), up 8.2% from the previous year.
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Iberdrola installs its first offshore HVDC station in the United Kingdom

Iberdrola has installed the high-voltage direct current converter station for its East Anglia THREE wind farm, marking a key milestone in a €5 billion project.

GreenYellow invests €100mn in Poland to strengthen its C&I portfolio

GreenYellow is expanding its presence in Poland with a €100mn ($106mn) investment plan to grow its photovoltaic capacity, develop energy storage, and deploy energy efficiency solutions for industrial and commercial businesses.

Petrofac places holding company into administration after termination of key contract

The termination of a strategic contract with Dutch grid operator TenneT triggered the administration of Petrofac’s holding company, reigniting tensions with creditors.
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Galp Energia posts 53% quarterly profit surge driven by gas and refining

Portugal’s Galp Energia reported an adjusted net profit of €407 million in Q3, driven by higher refining margins and strong contribution from liquefied natural gas.

Voltalia posts 31% growth driven by booming services segment

Voltalia's Q3 2025 revenue rises to €164.7mn, fuelled by a sharp increase in services activity, while energy sales decline due to currency effects and lower prices.
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Czech Republic hit by massive power outage disrupting the economy

A major electricity blackout paralyzed large parts of the Czech Republic, interrupting transport and essential networks, raising immediate economic concerns, and highlighting the vulnerability of energy infrastructures to unforeseen technical incidents.

Cox secures $64mn contract to interconnect Paraguay’s electricity grid

Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.

ABO Energy sells its Greek subsidiary to HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings

ABO Energy is selling its subsidiary ABO Energy Hellas and an energy project portfolio of approximately 1.5 gigawatts to HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings, thus refocusing its strategic resources towards other markets, notably Germany, without major financial impact anticipated for 2025.
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Iberdrola increases supplementary dividend by 16.5% to €0.409 per share

Iberdrola announces a supplementary dividend of €0.409 per share for 2024 under the "Iberdrola Retribución Flexible" programme, bringing the total annual remuneration to €0.645 per share, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.6%.

Iberdrola launches metocean studies for Australian offshore wind farm

Iberdrola Australia secures crucial approval from Australian authorities to begin metocean studies for its 3GW Aurora Green offshore project off the coast of Victoria, marking a decisive stage in its development.

Natural hydrogen: France on the verge of redefining its national and European energy strategy

The official confirmation in June 2025 by the French government regarding the detection of significant natural hydrogen reserves in Lorraine, the Pyrenees, and Aquitaine could represent a major strategic turning point for national and European energy sovereignty. However, the technical, economic, and environmental challenges associated with its exploitation might slow its large-scale implementation.
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The climate crisis intensifies economic risks linked to extreme weather events

Prolonged heatwaves and environmental disasters are intensifying, leading to significant financial impacts in the energy, agriculture, and real estate sectors, according to the latest UN and IEA reports.

Development banks: $19.6bn invested in water-related projects in 2024

Ten multilateral development banks have approved global financing of $19.6bn for water-related projects in 2024, mainly aimed at low- and middle-income countries, according to a recent joint report.

Orlen ends Russian oil purchases for Czech refinery after contract expiry

Orlen announces the definitive halt of its Russian oil purchases for the Czech Republic, marking the end of deliveries by Rosneft following the contract expiry, amid evolving logistics and diversification of regional supply sources.
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Grangemouth Closure: UK Oil Stocks at Highest Level in Three Years

The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has triggered a record increase in UK oil inventories, highlighting growing dependence on imports and an expanding deficit in domestic refining capacity.

Sale of wind farm in Peru: ACCIONA Energía receives 253 million USD

ACCIONA Energía transfers the San Juan de Marcona wind farm to Luz del Sur S.A.A., a major player in Peru's energy sector, for up to USD 253 million, pending necessary regulatory approvals.

Germany Shakes Up Biomethane and GHG Markets with New RED III Directive

Germany’s announcement to eliminate double counting is shaking up manure-based biomethane and GHG certificate markets, prompting buyers to anticipate significant price hikes.
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Brussels expands subsidies for low-carbon technologies and nuclear power

The European Commission will extend until the end of 2030 an expanded state-aid framework, allowing capitals to fund low-carbon technologies and nuclear power to preserve competitiveness against China and the United States.

Underground Hydrogen Storage: High Costs and Technical Challenges Hamper Growth

Underground hydrogen storage, essential to support its growth, continues to face significantly higher costs than natural gas storage, along with major technical challenges hindering its competitiveness against conventional energies.

Pedro Azagra takes helm at Iberdrola, Avangrid renews its leadership team

Pedro Azagra leaves his role as CEO of Avangrid to become CEO of Iberdrola, while Jose Antonio Miranda and Kimberly Harriman succeed him as CEO and Deputy CEO respectively of the American subsidiary.
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Fortum selects Westinghouse to study an AP1000 reactor in Finland

The preliminary agreement launches planning and site assessment for a tailored AP1000 reactor, following two years of feasibility study, and enlists Westinghouse and Hyundai to support Fortum’s regional nuclear expansion.

Spain and Portugal Strengthen Networks Following April Blackout

Madrid announces immediate energy storage measures while Lisbon secures its electrical grid, responding to the historic outage that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula in late April.

Statkraft reduces offshore wind investments following strategic review

Statkraft refocuses investments on flexible Nordic hydropower and reduces commitments in offshore wind and hydrogen to lower operating costs, amid an uncertain economic environment and pressured profitability.
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EMBER: Solar with batteries becomes profitable in the world’s sunniest regions

A report from the think tank Ember reveals that falling battery prices now make year-round solar power generation economically viable in the world's sunniest regions.

Airbus selects ENGIE to decarbonise 22 industrial sites across Europe

ENGIE secures a contract to reduce Airbus' industrial emissions in France, Germany, and Spain, targeting an 85% decrease by 2030 through various local energy infrastructures.
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