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NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
The success of SGN’s test on a gas pipeline converted to hydrogen confirms Terra Firma Energy’s technological choices, with sites already equipped to accommodate this type of energy investment.

European Union redefines import rules for UK oil and gas

The European Union’s new import standard forces the United Kingdom to make major adjustments to its oil and gas exports, impacting competitiveness and trade flows between the two markets.
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The United Kingdom is set to replace the Energy Profits Levy with a new fiscal mechanism, caught between fairness and simplicity, as the British Continental Shelf continues to decline.
Octopus Energy strengthens its presence in Spain with three new energy projects totalling 600 MW, powering 2.3 million households and accelerating the expansion of its European renewables portfolio.

ScottishPower halts green hydrogen projects despite public funding

ScottishPower pauses its renewable hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom, despite receiving public subsidies, citing a lack of commercial viability under the HAR1 programme.
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Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
US-based Westinghouse has signed six industrial agreements in the UK to supply critical components for its AP1000 and AP300 nuclear projects in Britain and abroad.

Dr Sultan Al Jaber wins ICIS CEO of the Year 2025 award for strategic performance

ADNOC Group CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber has been named 2025 CEO of the Year by his global chemical industry peers, recognising his role in the company’s industrial expansion and international investments.
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GH2 Solar Ltd partners with AHES Ltd to build an electrolyzer plant in Gwalior, targeting 500 MW capacity by 2030 with $19mn government support.
EDF extends the operation of Heysham 1 and Hartlepool by one year after favourable safety inspections, ensuring continuity of nuclear production and safeguarding more than 1,000 jobs.

Putin and Pezeshkian to discuss Iranian nuclear program under European pressure

Russia and Iran seek to strengthen their nuclear cooperation as the E3 activates the sanctions mechanism against Tehran, reigniting tensions over compliance with the 2015 Vienna agreement.
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The three European powers activate the UN sanctions mechanism against Iran, increasing pressure on the country's oil exports as Tehran maintains high production despite Western measures.
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 40-year extension for the AP1000 reactor design certification, supporting its long-term construction domestically and deployment abroad.

Bp awards Baker Hughes a 90-month contract for Tangguh LNG in Indonesia

Bp has awarded Baker Hughes a long-term service agreement for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas plant, covering spare parts, maintenance and technical support for its turbomachinery equipment.
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CNOOC Limited has signed two production sharing contracts with SKK Migas to explore the Gaea and Gaea II blocks in West Papua, alongside EnQuest and Agra.
Vattenfall advances its nuclear project in Sweden by selecting two modular reactor suppliers, GE Vernova and Rolls-Royce SMR, for a potential installation on the Värö Peninsula.

Verra and S&P Global Launch New Infrastructure to Boost Carbon Credit Markets

Verra and S&P Global Commodity Insights join forces to build a next-generation registry aimed at strengthening carbon market integration and enhancing transaction transparency.
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Masdar has allocated the entirety of its 2023–2024 green bond issuances to solar, wind, and storage energy projects, while expanding its financial framework to include green hydrogen and batteries.
Energiekontor launches a €15 million corporate bond at 5.5% over eight years, intended to finance wind and solar projects in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal.
Europe's once-thriving refining industry is gearing up for a historic capacity reduction, driven by the pressures of the energy transition and falling margins.
European power plants are expected to reduce their gas consumption by 25% this summer, thanks to increased solar and hydro capacity.

Dangote Refinery negotiates with Libya to secure crude oil

Nigeria's Dangote refinery is in talks with Libya to secure crude supplies for its 650,000-barrel-per-day facility, facing local supply challenges.
Raffinerie Dangote et approvisionnement en pétrole
SUEZ takes a majority stake in ARA Cursus to develop methanization projects in Poland, supported by EIFFEL Investment Group and BOURGOGNE.
A study by Oxera shows that the transition to zero carbon can boost economic growth and generate millions of jobs in Europe and the UK.

North Warwickshire Borough Council rejects 48.9MWp solar farm

North Warwickshire Borough Council rejects a 48.9MWp solar project recommended by its own planning departments, raising questions about local policies.
Rejet projet solaire Warwickshire
Statkraft signs a fixed PPA with Boralex for Limekiln Wind Farm, ensuring stable prices before construction is completed.
The wind turbine protection market, valued at 1.7 billion USD in 2024, is expected to reach 2.8 billion USD in 2029, with an annual growth rate of 10.5%.

ITM signs a capacity reservation agreement for NEPTUNE II electrolysers

ITM will supply four NEPTUNE II electrolysers to a large utility company for a project planned in the UK in 2025-2026.
Accord fourniture électrolyseurs
JinkoSolar, RELC and VI announce a $1 billion investment for a solar cell and module production plant in Saudi Arabia with an annual capacity of 10 GW.
Octopus Energy announces new onshore wind projects following the lifting of the moratorium in England, boosting the renewable energy sector.

Leeward Renewable secures USD 1.25 billion for renewable energy projects

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced the closing of a $1.25 billion financing to accelerate the construction of 890 megawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects.
Financement accélérant l'énergie renouvelable
The Sunnica Energy Farm project has received approval from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Carbon Neutrality to develop a 50 MW installation of solar panels and battery storage.
LNG regasification projects in Europe will increase capacity by 121 million tonnes/year by 2030. However, falling demand and utilization rates below 50% raise questions about the risk of overinvestment.

United Kingdom: TotalEnergies and SSE join forces for more charging stations

TotalEnergies and SSE are working together to install 3,000 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the UK and Ireland by 2028.
The British Labour government is abandoning plans for a metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria, a decision in line with its election promises and environmental concerns.
The first shipments of Senegalese crude oil from the Sangomar project are on their way to refineries in the Netherlands and Germany, marking a new era for the Senegalese economy.

Essar Energy Transition inaugurates Europe’s first 100% hydrogen power plant

Essar Energy Transition announces the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, an innovative hydrogen power plant at its Stanlow refinery, aimed at drastically reducing the UK's CO2 emissions by 2027.
Kong Solaire will build a 50 MW solar power plant in northern Côte d'Ivoire. This PPP project will bring clean electricity to 240,000 people.
MAN (Volkswagen Group) and E.ON are announcing the installation of 170 electric truck charging stations in Europe, with 400 terminals, by 2025, with the aim of reinforcing an almost non-existent network.