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GreenH secures investment for three green hydrogen plants in Norway

GreenH launches construction of three green hydrogen projects in Bodø, Kristiansund and Slagentangen, backed by NOK391mn ($35.86mn) in public funding, aiming to strengthen decarbonised maritime supply along Norway’s coast.

Nel ASA to supply over 20 MW of electrolysers for two GreenH projects in Norway

Nel ASA becomes technology provider for the Enova-supported hydrogen sites in Kristiansund and Slagentangen, with a combined minimum capacity of 20 MW.

Uniper shuts down Karlshamn-2 after failure of Swedish winter backup scheme

The shutdown of Karlshamn-2 removes 335 MW of heavy fuel oil capacity from southern Sweden, exposing the limits of a strategic reserve model approved but inoperative, and increasing pressure on winter supply security.
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RWE completes Nordseecluster A foundations ahead of maintenance operations

RWE has finalised installation of all 44 foundations at the Nordseecluster A offshore site in the North Sea, a key milestone before planned maintenance activities leading up to 2027 on this 660-megawatt project.

INNIO and KMW build 54 MW gas-fired power plant to secure data centres

INNIO and KMW partner to construct a 54 MW modular gas power plant in Mainz, designed to stabilise the grid and ensure supply to the future Green Rocks data centre.

Nel ASA secures over $50mn PEM order for two hydrogen projects in Norway

Norwegian group Nel ASA has received a firm order worth over $50mn to supply its PEM electrolysers for two green hydrogen production units in Florø and Eigersund.
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Aker Solutions secures five-year contract with ExxonMobil Canada for Hebron platform

Aker Solutions has secured a five-year brownfield maintenance contract extension with ExxonMobil Canada, reinforcing its presence on the East Coast and workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador.

TGS signs three-year strategic agreement with Chevron for offshore seismic acquisition

Norwegian provider TGS will mobilise its marine seismic resources for at least 18 months for Chevron under a three-year capacity agreement covering exploration and development projects.

DNO strengthens position in Verdande through asset swap with Aker BP

Norwegian firm DNO increases its stake in the developing Verdande field by offloading non-core assets to Aker BP in a cash-free transaction.
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TAG Oil secures three-year extension to evaluate BED-1 oil field in Egypt

TAG Oil extends the BED-1 evaluation period until October 2028, committing to drill two new wells before deciding on full-scale development of the Abu Roash F reservoir.

Norway: Rejection of Wind Farm Project in Protected Sami Area

Norway's energy regulator has rejected an application to build a wind farm in the northern Finnmark region due to potential environmental impacts and threats to Indigenous Sami culture.

The $400 Million Israel-Cyprus Gas Pipeline Awaits Government Approvals

A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.
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Lukoil sells its African oil assets to Gunvor under pressure from US sanctions

Swiss trader Gunvor will acquire Lukoil’s African stakes as the Russian company retreats in response to new US sanctions targeting its overseas operations.

Scatec cuts debt by 27% and reaches record 3,392 MW in projects

Scatec strengthened growth in the third quarter of 2025 with a significant debt reduction, a rising backlog and continued expansion in emerging markets.

Norwegian fund generates €88 billion in gains through financial markets

Norway's sovereign wealth fund generated a €88 billion profit in the third quarter, largely driven by equity market performances in commodities, telecommunications, and finance.
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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.

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.

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.
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Norway prevails at ECHR over offshore oil licensing dispute

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Norway’s deferral of a climate impact assessment did not breach procedural safeguards under the Convention, upholding the country’s 2016 oil licensing decisions.

Noble posts $21mn loss but secures $740mn in new contracts

Noble Corporation reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2025 while strengthening its order backlog to $7.0bn through several major contracts, amid a transitioning offshore market.

Nel ASA secures new 2.5 MW PEM electrolyser order in Switzerland

Nel Hydrogen US will supply a containerised electrolyser to H2 Energy for a hydrogen production facility commissioned by the Association for Waste Disposal in Buchs, Switzerland.

QatarEnergy acquires 27% stake in Egypt’s offshore North Cleopatra block

QatarEnergy continues its international expansion by acquiring 27% of the offshore North Cleopatra block from Shell, amid Egypt’s strategic push to revive gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.

China’s clean tech exports reach $20bn in August

China set a record for clean technology exports in August, driven by surging sales of electric vehicles and batteries, with more than half of the growth coming from non-OECD markets.
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European Union grants €12mn to STEG for Tunisia-Italy power interconnection

A €12mn technical grant will support STEG in supervising ELMED, the first submarine power cable between Tunisia and Italy, a strategic project co-developed with Italy’s TERNA and valued at €921mn.

TotalEnergies exits three mature fields in Norway’s Ekofisk area

TotalEnergies EP Norge signed two agreements to divest its non-operated interests in three inactive Norwegian fields, pending an investment decision expected in 2025.

Project InnerSpace unveils GeoMap in the Middle East with 14,000 GW geothermal potential

The new GeoMap tool identifies vast geothermal potential in the Middle East, notably for urban cooling, long-duration storage, and large-scale power generation.
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Italy awards Prysmian $539mn contract for Tunisia-Europe power cable

The 600MW submarine interconnection between Tunisia and Italy enters its construction phase, marking a logistical and financial milestone for the Euro-Mediterranean electricity market.

TotalEnergies sells Norwegian oil assets to Vår Energi to reduce debt

TotalEnergies has reached a deal to sell mature offshore oil fields in the North Sea to Vår Energi as part of a $3.5bn divestment plan aimed at easing its rising debt.

Iberdrola adds 708 MW of solar capacity to joint venture with Norges Bank

Iberdrola strengthens its partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management by adding two Spanish photovoltaic plants, raising joint operational capacity to 900 MW.
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Statkraft sells its district heating business for NOK3.6bn to Nordic consortium

Statkraft continues its strategic shift by selling its district heating unit to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG for NOK3.6bn ($331mn). The deal will free up capital for hydropower, wind, solar and battery investments.

A dedicated company revives the $25bn Nigeria-Morocco pipeline project

The establishment of a dedicated entity marks a new phase for the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline, with tenders and the final investment decision expected by the end of 2025.

Hy2gen secures zoning approval for renewable ammonia plant in Norway

The Sauda municipal council has approved the zoning plan for the Iverson project, paving the way for a 270 MW electrolysis facility powered by hydropower to produce renewable ammonia.
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Iraq resumes oil exports from Kurdistan after two-year suspension

Baghdad has restarted crude shipments from Kurdistan via the pipeline to Turkey, following a two-year halt linked to legal and contractual disputes involving international firms operating in the region.

Kairouan solar plant reaches 82% completion in Tunisia

AMEA Power announces its 120 MWp photovoltaic plant in Kairouan is 82% complete, with commissioning expected before year-end.

Egypt invests in domestic gas despite rising LNG imports

The Egyptian government is accelerating the deployment of its gas network and the conversion of vehicles to CNG, strengthening infrastructure despite a decline in domestic production.
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Aker invests $285mn in Nscale and acquires 9.3% equity stake

Aker becomes one of Nscale’s largest shareholders following a $1.1bn funding round, reinforcing its exposure to large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

TenneT secures equity funding for Germany via three European investors

TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.

Eight international oil companies reach deal to resume Kurdistan exports

Eight oil companies and Iraqi and Kurdish authorities have reached a preliminary deal to restart crude exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, halted since March 2023.
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Cavendish secures €1.3mn contract to expand hydrogen station in Poland

Cavendish Hydrogen has signed a contract with PAK-PCE H2 Stations to upgrade the Rybnik station, which will now support a fleet of more than 30 hydrogen-powered buses in southern Poland.

EBRD coordinates $74.1mn financing for a 200 MW wind farm in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development leads an international financing structure to support the construction of a wind farm in Ras Ghareb, as part of Egypt’s national energy strategy.