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French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
AMEA Power has completed the commercial commissioning of a 120 MWp solar project in Kairouan, marking a national first in Tunisia for a renewable energy installation of this scale.

Newcleo considers shifting €16bn nuclear projects from the UK to the United States

Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.
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Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.

Gunvor drops $22bn bid for Lukoil assets under US pressure

Swiss trader Gunvor has withdrawn its $22bn offer to acquire Lukoil’s international assets after the US Treasury announced it would block any related operating licence.
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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.
Engie maintains its 2025 earnings guidance despite falling energy prices and weaker hydro output, relying on its performance plan and a stronger expected fourth quarter.

Gunvor rules out resale of Lukoil assets to Russia after acquisition

Commodities trader Gunvor confirmed that the assets acquired from Lukoil will not return under Russian control, despite potential sanction relief, amid growing regulatory pressure.
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GreenYellow and Sasol Italy announce the start of construction of a 5.1 MWp photovoltaic solar plant in Terranova Dei Passerini. This project aims to strengthen Sasol’s energy independence in Italy while contributing to the industrial energy transition.
Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.

Pakistan cancels 21 Eni LNG cargoes and seeks to renegotiate its contracts with Qatar

Pakistan cancels 21 planned LNG cargoes from Eni due to a gas surplus and negotiates with Qatar for potential deferment or resale of shipments.
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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.
The joint venture combines 19 assets (14 in Indonesia, 5 in Malaysia), aims for 300 kboe/d initially and >500 kboe/d, and focuses investments on gas to supply Bontang and the Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.

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.
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Enfinity Global has signed a ten-year agreement with VW Kraftwerk GmbH for the annual supply of 40 GWh of Guarantees of Origin from its photovoltaic power plants in Italy.
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.

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.
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80 Mile PLC has completed the full acquisition of Ferrandina in Italy and signed three memorandums of understanding with major energy groups, securing the supply and processing of 120,000 tonnes of biofuels per year.
The UK government has authorised the construction of the Stonestreet Green Solar project, combining 150 MWp of solar capacity and 100 MW of battery storage, marking a major step for Korkia and Evolution Power’s infrastructure portfolio.
Canadian supplier Greenlane recorded $7.9mn in third-quarter orders through its subsidiary Airdep, confirming growing demand for its biogas desulfurization systems in Europe and the Americas.
Facing falling Chinese prices and unstable energy policies in the United States, Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger announces the end of its recovery efforts.

Greece and Libya resume talks on maritime delimitation

Athens and Tripoli engage in a negotiation process to define their exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean, amid geopolitical tensions and underwater energy stakes.
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A Ukrainian national arrested in Italy will be extradited to Germany, where he is suspected of coordinating the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
French group Nexans has begun installing a high-voltage submarine cable between Sardinia and Sicily, reaching an unprecedented depth of 2,150 metres as part of a project led by Italian grid operator Terna.

GreenIT secures €370 million financing for onshore wind projects

The financing supported by the European Investment Bank will enable GreenIT to develop its portfolio of onshore wind projects in Italy by 2028.
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Starting the ban on Russian gas as early as 2026 would raise benchmark prices, with a spread close to $1/MMBTU in 2026–2027 and spikes above $20/MMBTU in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, amid tight regional supply and limited LNG availability.
A Syrian vessel carrying 640,000 barrels of crude has docked in Italy, marking the country’s first oil shipment since the civil war began in 2011, amid partial easing of US sanctions.

Nigeria and Libya study 3,300 km gas pipeline to connect to Europe

Nigeria and Libya have initiated technical discussions on a new pipeline project to transport Nigerian gas to Europe through the Mediterranean network.
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A TEHA-Enel report highlights that 86% of Italy's hydropower concessions are expiring, threatening key investments and the country's energy security.
The General Court of the European Union has rejected Austria’s appeal against the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy in the classification of sustainable investments.

European court annuls EU approval of state aid for Hungary’s Paks II nuclear project

The European Court of Justice annulled the European Commission's authorisation of Hungarian state aid for the Paks II nuclear project, questioning compliance with EU public procurement rules.
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A long-term tolling agreement between Zelestra and BKW targets the construction of a 2 GWh battery energy storage system in northern Italy, with full commissioning scheduled for 2028.
The two countries agreed to develop infrastructure dedicated to liquefied natural gas to strengthen Europe's energy security and boost transatlantic trade.

IAEA urges Iran to resume nuclear inspections as time runs out

The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that little time remains to reach an agreement with Iran on fully resuming inspections, as European sanctions could be reimposed within 30 days.
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Italian producer ERG will supply 1.2 TWh of energy to Rete Ferroviaria Italiana starting in October, marking a step forward in structuring the national PPA market.
A report from energy group Edison highlights structural barriers slowing renewable deployment in Italy, threatening its ability to meet 2030 decarbonisation targets.

VSB Italy launches 6.2 MW solar project on agricultural land in Umbria

VSB Italy has obtained authorisation to build a 6.2 MW agrivoltaic plant in Città della Pieve, combining solar power generation and agricultural cultivation on 10.6 hectares.
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The Italian government is demanding assurances on fuel supply security before approving the sale of Italiana Petroli to Azerbaijan's state-owned energy group SOCAR, as negotiations continue.
Vema Hydrogen mobilise des experts internationaux pour accélérer la mise sur le marché de son hydrogène minéral, alors que l’entreprise prévoit de forer ses premiers puits pilotes en Amérique du Nord d’ici la fin de l’année.