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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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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.

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.

Oxford Energy Institute forecasts +120 bcm in global gas demand at $6/MMBtu by 2035

According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, a stable gas price of $6/MMBtu would boost global demand by 60 billion m³ in the short term and 120 billion m³ by 2035, mainly driven by Asia.
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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.

CMA CGM orders six LNG container ships from India’s Cochin Shipyard

CMA CGM becomes the first international container shipping company to commission LNG-powered ships from an Indian shipyard, all to be registered under the Indian flag.

ReNew receives revised $8.15 per share bid led by Masdar and ADIA

A consortium led by Masdar and CPP Investments proposes to acquire all of ReNew at $8.15 per share, representing a 15.3% increase over the initial offer.
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Asian LNG activity hits seasonal high despite muted demand

Platts' physical pricing platform records its second-highest LNG trading volume, with nearly 1.5 million tonnes exchanged despite regional demand slowdown.

Reliance Industries posts $2.06bn net profit in second quarter

Reliance Industries reported a 9.67% increase in net profit in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025–2026, driven by recovering petrochemical margins and continued growth in its retail and telecom operations.

EU bans co-processing to block imports of Russian oil products

The European Commission imposes new rules requiring proof of refined crude origin and excludes the use of mass-balancing to circumvent the Russian oil ban.
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Trump says Modi will stop Russian oil purchases amid rising tensions

Donald Trump says he secured Narendra Modi’s commitment to end Russian oil imports, adding political pressure to India-Russia trade relations.

Global copper demand projected to grow 24% by 2035

The rise of data centres, electrification, Asian industrialisation and military spending are reshaping global copper market dynamics, while insufficient mining investment could increase price volatility.

India launches tender for 3,640 kW rooftop solar under SECI

India opens a new rooftop solar tender phase, offering 3,640 kW under the RESCO model, with a pre-bid meeting held online on October 6 by Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Macron urges Europe to act against Russian shadow fleet after offshore seizure

France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.

Russian oil tanker Boracay resumes voyage after being seized by France

After being intercepted by the French navy, the Boracay oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, left Saint-Nazaire with its oil cargo, reigniting tensions over Moscow’s circumvention of European sanctions.
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Russian crude exports hit 18-month high despite sanctions pressure

Russian seaborne crude shipments surged in September to their highest level since April 2024, despite G7 sanctions and repeated drone strikes on refinery infrastructure.

India risks regulatory setback on ethanol as Brazil consolidates SAF lead

India holds a surplus of ethanol that could support SAF production, but unclear sugarcane feedstock rules limit commercial development.

Kandla launches green methanol project to capture flows between Singapore and Rotterdam

Kandla port plans a 150,000-ton-per-year integrated renewable methanol unit, targeting the growing fleet of compliant vessels on the Singapore-Rotterdam maritime route.
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Asia could absorb more Russian LNG after the European embargo in 2027

The European ban on Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027 is pushing Siberian producers to reorient their flows to Asia, despite logistical and regulatory constraints.

Global hydrogen production to reach $322.3bn by 2035, driven by industry demand

The global hydrogen production market is expected to more than double by 2035, supported by technological advances and growing demand from transport, heavy industry and decarbonised energy systems.

Oilfield equipment market to reach $36.87bn by 2031 driven by global demand

Driven by rising global energy consumption and exploration investments, the oilfield service equipment market is expected to grow at a 5.39% CAGR to reach $36.87bn by 2031.
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Africa to increase installed solar capacity by 42% in 2025

Africa's photovoltaic market is expected to grow rapidly with 23 GW of new installations projected by 2028, according to Global Solar Council forecasts.

United States offers India a way out of Russian oil amid trade tensions

Washington offers New Delhi an alternative to its Russian imports while maintaining tariff pressure, exposing a double standard in US energy policy.

India to set up nuclear liability fund to attract private investment

The Indian government plans a legal fund dedicated to compensating major nuclear accidents to remove barriers to private and foreign investment in the sector.
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BP delays global oil demand peak to 2030

BP revises its annual forecast and now expects global oil demand to grow until 2030, due to slower worldwide energy efficiency gains.

Sri Lanka halts LNG imports from India due to infrastructure delays

The Sri Lankan government has frozen its plan to import liquefied natural gas from India due to a lack of operational storage, delaying the initial timeline by three years and affecting bilateral energy strategies.

Sunsure commissions 82.5 MW solar plant in Uttar Pradesh

Indian developer Sunsure Energy has inaugurated a new solar plant in Jhansi, bringing its projects in Uttar Pradesh to ten, and targeting 500 MW capacity in the state by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026.
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Framatome opens a base in India and strengthens nuclear partnerships

Framatome inaugurates a site in Navi Mumbai to support life-extension programmes and new builds, in coordination with Électricité de France and local partners, with a view to 100 GW of nuclear capacity in 2047.

Russia shifts coal exports toward Asia, expert says

Facing Western restrictions, Russia plans to increase coal deliveries to China, India and Turkey, according to a recent presentation on the sector’s outlook.

ACWA Power partners with Larsen & Toubro for 4 GW hydrogen complex in Yanbu

ACWA Power and Larsen & Toubro will collaborate on renewable infrastructure for a green hydrogen project in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, targeting 4 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030.
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European Union targets 118 tankers and two Russian giants in its 19th sanctions package

The European Commission seeks to block Russian oil flows through new bans targeting Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, foreign refineries and vessels operating outside the regulatory framework.

India secures a 15-year contract with the Seabed Authority

New 15-year agreement for the exploration of polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, making India the first country with two licences and the largest allocated perimeter for these deposits.