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Beijing opens major energy projects to private capital to revive investment
Chinese authorities authorise increased private sector participation in strategic energy projects, including nuclear, hydropower and transmission networks, in an effort to revitalise slowing domestic investment.
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.

Sofia secures Lukoil refinery ahead of planned state takeover

The Bulgarian government has increased security around Lukoil’s Burgas refinery ahead of a state-led takeover enabled by new legislation designed to circumvent international sanctions.
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Envision and Statera partner on 680MW storage project in the United Kingdom
China's Envision Energy will supply a 680MW battery storage system to UK-based Statera Energy as part of the Carrington project, one of the largest in the country to reach financial close.
India and Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation with new projects
Russia and India are preparing an expanded agreement for the construction of VVER-1200 reactors and modular nuclear power plants, while accelerating work at the strategic Kudankulam site.

Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.
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CBAK Energy posts 36.5% revenue increase in Q3 driven by Hitrans
Driven by the recovery in the raw materials market, CBAK Energy posted a sharp rise in revenue in the third quarter, while its battery business enters a complex industrial transition.
Sinopec accelerates on SAF and carbon credits to secure European markets by 2025
The Chinese giant targets 120 kt of SAF trading in 2025 and expands into European carbon markets, banking on ReFuelEU and CORSIA mandates to capture growing regulated demand.

Three U.S. gas basins reshape prices, flows and contracts

Appalachia, Permian and Haynesville each reach the scale of a national producer, anchor the United States’ exportable supply and set regional differentials, LNG arbitrage and compliance constraints across the chain, amid capacity ramp-ups and reinforced sanctions.
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Bulgaria passes law to take control of Lukoil refinery
Faced with US sanctions targeting Lukoil, Bulgaria adopts emergency legislation allowing direct control over the Balkans’ largest refinery to secure its energy supply.
Global renewable capacity to reach 793 GW in 2025 despite limited political ambitions
Global solar and wind additions will hit a new record in 2025, but the lack of ambitious national targets creates uncertainty around achieving a tripling by 2030.

Indonesia records 836 Mt coal output in 2024 despite falling revenues

Indonesia’s coal overproduction has cut state revenues and company profits, while methane emissions from mines far exceed official figures.
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OMS Energy turns to AI and robotics to capture global pipeline inspection market
OMS Energy is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence and robotics to position itself in the growing pipeline inspection and maintenance sector, a strategic segment with higher margins than traditional equipment manufacturing.
South Korea under industrial pressure over emissions targets deemed unrealistic
South Korean refiners warn of excessive emissions targets as government considers cuts of up to 60% from 2018 levels.

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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Trump grants Orban oil exemption in exchange for US gas deal
The United States grants Hungary a one-year waiver on sanctions targeting Russian oil, in return for a commitment to purchase US liquefied natural gas worth $600mn.
China could reach its CO2 emissions peak around 2028, experts say
An international group of researchers now forecasts a Chinese emissions peak by 2028, despite recent signs of decline, increasing uncertainty over the country’s energy transition pace.

Pylontech opens subsidiary in Australia to support energy storage investments

Chinese manufacturer Pylontech strengthens its international investment strategy by launching a local entity in Australia to accelerate the deployment of its energy storage solutions.
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JA Solar to supply 1.2 GW of modules for two photovoltaic projects in Uzbekistan
JA Solar has signed an agreement with Larsen & Toubro to supply photovoltaic modules for the Samarkand 1 and 2 solar power plants, developed by ACWA Power with a total installed capacity of 1.2 GW.
EDF, SPIC and SAPCO consortium secures financing for 1,400 MW solar projects in Saudi Arabia
Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.
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IonQ partners with University of Chicago to build next-generation quantum platform
LG Energy Solution enters aerospace sector with South 8 Technologies
European Union sanctions 189 new Russian tankers used clandestinely
The European Union has expanded its measures against Russia by targeting nearly 200 new vessels illegally transporting oil, as part of its 17th sanctions package.
QatarEnergy launches LNG production in the US and accelerates North Field expansion
QatarEnergy is set to begin liquefied natural gas production in the US by the end of 2025 and expand its North Field East project in Qatar starting mid-2026.

Why China is accelerating its investments in renewable energy abroad

Faced with domestic industrial overcapacity, China is stepping up its international renewable energy investments, aiming to dominate global value chains while opening new markets for its companies.
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Gotion completes first 0.2 GWh pilot line for solid-state batteries
Chinese manufacturer Gotion has completed the first pilot production line for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery, marking a technical milestone in the industrial development of this energy technology.
European Union pushes G7 to lower Russian oil price cap to $50
Brussels aims to persuade the G7 to reduce the Russian oil price cap to $50 per barrel, as part of negotiations on the next sanctions package targeting Moscow’s energy revenues.

Russia Challenges European Carbon Taxes at the WTO

Russia has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), deeming it discriminatory and protectionist towards its strategic commodity exports.
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Macron in Vietnam: France faces Russian-American nuclear agreements
Emmanuel Macron is visiting Vietnam as the country expands its nuclear partnerships, signing today an agreement with the American company Westinghouse, following recent cooperation with Russia, intensifying competition in this strategic market.
BRICS Warn of Energy Risks Linked to Economic Sanctions
The BRICS denounce economic sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by Western countries, warning of their consequences on global energy markets, especially regarding supply chains and financial stability in the energy sector.

Kenya: China strengthens its presence in national energy infrastructure

In Kenya, China is consolidating its dominant position in the energy sector through massive exports of clean technologies and major infrastructure contracts, as Nairobi accelerates its energy and industrial targets for 2030.
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China’s solar capacity reaches 59.7 GW in Q1 2025, surpassing coal
China added 59.7 GW of photovoltaic capacity in Q1 2025, surpassing coal power generation capacity for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Asian LNG market hits record with 1,946 JKM derivatives orders
Physical and derivatives trading of liquefied natural gas in Asia reached unprecedented levels during the June pricing period, with a significant increase in bids and transactions amid the shoulder season.

China slows fossil fuel output in April despite higher year-on-year volumes

China's gas, oil and coal volumes remain above last year’s levels, despite a decline in April compared to the record highs of March.
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Zambia: Chisamba solar plant (100 MW) accelerates private energy transition
The Chisamba solar power plant, a major private project in Zambia with a $71.5 million investment, has reached 91% completion, aiming to bridge a structural energy deficit through a strategic partnership with a leading mining group.
European Union cuts Russian gas imports by 98 bcm since 2021
The European Commission releases data on the REPowerEU plan, confirming a sharp drop in Russian fossil fuel purchases and announcing new legislative measures by June.

OPEC+ Opens the Taps, IEA Forecasts Rebound in Global Oil Stocks

The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant rise in global oil stocks due to slowing demand in developed economies and OPEC+'s gradual production increases starting in 2025.
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Sungrow to supply 835 MW of inverters to Juniper Green Energy in India
Sungrow has secured an 835 MW order for photovoltaic inverters from Juniper Green Energy for solar projects in India, reinforcing its position in the Asian renewable energy market.
CGN Brasil to invest $578mn in multi-energy hub in Piauí
CGN Brasil and the government of Piauí have signed an agreement to develop a 1.4 GW energy complex combining solar, wind and storage, with a planned investment of $578mn.

The European Union strengthens maritime sanctions on Russian oil exports

The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions targeting 345 vessels suspected of helping Russia circumvent restrictions on crude oil and refined product exports.
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IEA lowers forecast on oil impact from electric vehicles by 2030
The International Energy Agency expects electric vehicles to cut oil demand by 5 million barrels per day by 2030, down from a previous estimate of 6 million, citing economic and trade uncertainties.
Undocumented communication components discovered in Chinese inverters
Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.
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