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Power outage in Berlin triggers federal investigation for terrorist sabotage

A suspected attack on a Berlin power facility cut off electricity to thousands and prompted a nationwide emergency response amid rising security concerns.

NG Energy sells 40% of Sinú-9 gas block to Maurel & Prom

Canadian company NG Energy finalises the sale of 40% of its stake in the Sinú-9 block to Maurel & Prom for $150mn, consolidating a joint venture on one of Colombia's largest gas fields.

Legal and energy experts to gather at LEES 2026 summit in Tripoli

The Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 will host five leaders from the legal and advisory sectors to support the opening of the national oil market and strengthen regional cooperation.
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Orano secures USD900mn for uranium enrichment plant in the United States

French group Orano receives USD900mn in public support to establish a new uranium enrichment facility in Tennessee, as part of a broader US nuclear sector revival plan.

Nordex secures 508 MW in Canadian orders and launches new turbine

German group Nordex has secured two major contracts totalling 508 MW in Canada, introducing its new N175/6.X turbine to the market for the first time.

Germany’s renewable share reaches 58.8% in 2025

Renewable energy growth in Germany slowed in 2025, despite solar surpassing lignite for the first time.
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UK withdrawal weakens financing structure of Mozambique LNG project

The UK's $1.15bn funding withdrawal exposes the Mozambique LNG project to international political reversals, highlighting structural risks for large African energy projects reliant on foreign backers.

Phillips 66 acquires Lindsey refinery assets to integrate into Humber operations

Phillips 66 Limited has reached an agreement to acquire Lindsey Oil Refinery assets, which will be absorbed into the Humber Refinery to reinforce fuel supply across the United Kingdom.

Sabotage in Berlin disrupts 45,000 households and threatens grid stability

An attack claimed by a far-left group severely impacted Berlin’s electricity supply, testing the network operator’s response capacity amid ongoing threats to energy infrastructure.
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Technip Energies secures strategic order for Commonwealth LNG gas project

Technip Energies has received a key order linked to the Commonwealth LNG project in the United States, marking a decisive step ahead of the final investment decision expected in early 2026.

Voltalia starts construction of 200 MW hybrid complex in Uzbekistan

Voltalia has launched the first phase of the Artemisya project in Uzbekistan, a hybrid complex combining wind power and energy storage for a total of 200 megawatts, with commissioning scheduled for 2027.

Renewable generation reaches 47% in the UK despite gas increase

Renewable electricity production reached a record high in the UK in 2025, but the rise in gas usage led to an overall increase in CO2 emissions for the year.
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Technip Energies completes acquisition of Ecovyst’s catalysts business for $530mn

Ecovyst has divested its Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment to Technip Energies, generating $530mn in net proceeds and reducing debt while refocusing on strategic priorities.

Kraken raises $1 billion for tech independence amid global energy market shift

Octopus sells a minority stake in Kraken for $1 billion in a deal valuing the tech platform at $8.65 billion, initiating its spin-off and strengthening its position among international energy suppliers.

Cindrigo finalises acquisition of three geothermal licences backed by federal loan

Cindrigo Holdings has secured the extension of its three geothermal permits in Germany and plans to benefit from a new loan programme launched by public bank KfW.
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LG Energy Solution cancels $2.7bn deal with Freudenberg Battery Power

LG Energy Solution terminated a KRW3.9tr agreement with Freudenberg Battery Power System amid the US electric vehicle market’s decline and its partner’s strategic withdrawal.

Second natural hydrogen exploration permit granted to TBH2 Aquitaine

The French government has issued an exclusive mining exploration permit to TBH2 Aquitaine to explore natural hydrogen in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, bringing the young company’s total number of authorisations to two.

Nigerien junta rejects French accusations over uranium disappearance

Niger’s military regime disputes theft allegations by French prosecutors after uranium stock vanished from a nationalised site previously operated by Orano.
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Gardanne biomass power plant restarts despite criticism over subsidies

After ten years of transition, the Provence thermal power plant now runs on biomass, but its economic model and forest impact continue to raise serious concerns.

Vestas signs seven contracts in Germany totalling 273 MW of wind capacity

The Danish manufacturer secured seven orders from German developers for turbine deliveries totalling 273 MW, with commissioning scheduled between early and late 2027.

Five companies launch SupraMarine to test offshore superconducting cables

The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Q ENERGY commissions new 26 MW wind farm in Haute-Marne

Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.

Wind fisher launches first Magnus-effect wind turbine to harness high-altitude winds

French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
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Lhyfe to deliver 90 tonnes of RFNBO hydrogen to a German operator over 15 months

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.

Boralex secures 125 MW in France’s PPE2 wind tender

The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.

BW Ideol secures up to €74mn for concrete floater plant in Fos-sur-Mer

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.
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Boralex deepens its losses in Q3 despite 7% production increase

Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.

LEAG and Fluence launch Europe’s largest electricity storage project in Germany

LEAG Clean Power and Fluence Energy will build a 4 GWh battery energy storage system in Germany, marking a major step in the industrialisation of storage capacity at a European scale.

Energiekontor secures 73 megawatts of wind projects and intensifies investments

Energiekontor has closed financing for three new wind farms in Germany, strengthening its project portfolio and reaching a historic construction milestone in the 2025 fiscal year.
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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.

Orano recovers its representative in Niger amid growing nuclear tensions

French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.
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French consortium invests €7.3mn in offshore superconductivity project

A pilot project backed by the state aims to modernise electricity transport between offshore wind farms and the mainland grid using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Vestas boosts quarterly profit and announces €150mn share buyback

The Danish wind turbine manufacturer doubled its net profit in the third quarter despite complex market conditions, supported by increased onshore deliveries and order growth.

EDF turns to digital solutions to support France’s nuclear revival

EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.
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Engie maintains its 2025 targets despite pressure on energy prices

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.

Alfa Laval strengthens its partnership with EDF for six new EPR2 reactors

Alfa Laval extends its cooperation with EDF to supply heat exchangers for EPR2 projects across three nuclear sites, reinforcing its position in the French nuclear sector.

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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Aegir Insights expands Aegir Quant™ to hybrid, solar and storage assets

Danish firm Aegir Insights extends its Aegir Quant™ platform to onshore wind, solar, storage and hybrid assets, strengthening its investment intelligence offering for developers and investors.

Fluor selected for front-end engineering of LanzaJet’s sustainable fuel hub in England

Fluor Corporation will lead the front-end engineering of a UK sustainable aviation fuel plant led by LanzaJet and British Airways, with planned output of over 90,000 tonnes per year.