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Altalto (Immingham) Limited receives backing from the UK government to integrate NEXTCHEM technologies into its sustainable aviation fuel project derived from municipal waste.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.

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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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.
The closure of the Sleipner offshore hub in Norway led to a sharp rise in European gas prices, reaching their highest level in 2024.
RWE and Smålandshamnar AB join forces to make the port of Oskarshamn a hub for offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea

Antarctic prospecting: Russia and the UK play down suspicions

The UK and Russia play down suspicions of oil prospecting in Antarctica, asserting the scientific nature of Russian research.
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MYTILINEOS will supply renewable energy from solar farms in Ireland to power two of Keppel DC REIT's data centers in Dublin.
Kadri Simson today inaugurates the first General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance for Small Modular Reactors. (SMR).

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure acquired by Energy Capital Partners

Energy Capital Partners acquires Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure for $22 per share, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. This transaction, supported by the company's main shareholders, is designed to strengthen the company's green growth.
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure acquired by Energy Capital Partners for $2.5 billion.
Jacobs and NNL are joining forces to design and plan HTGR reactors, aimed at decarbonizing heavy industries and contributing to the UK's energy transition.
European citizens are voting in June against a backdrop of multiple crises, high inflation and war, calling climate policies into question and encouraging a shift to the right.

Commissioning of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France

The Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm goes into service, marking a milestone for offshore wind power in France.
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Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Scotland are installing geothermal cooling systems in low-income communities in Kenya, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Global Challenges Research Fund.
Subsea7 wins a 50-150 million contract with Serica Energy for the development of the Belinda field in the North Sea, including project management, engineering, procurement, construction and installation.

UK launches £50m fund to accelerate offshore wind energy

The UK is investing £50 million in the offshore wind supply chain, with initial funding of £10 million to support projects in the Celtic Sea.
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Iran's shocking discovery that it has exceeded the IAEA's uranium enrichment limit by 30 times has sparked a wave of international concern. The absence of discussions following the death of Iran's leaders only aggravates the situation, leaving the growing threat of this uncontrolled nuclear program.
Ameresco and Envision Energy join forces for the 300MW Cellarhead energy storage project, aimed at boosting the UK's energy security.

Europe: rising carbon prices

Carbon prices in Europe rose sharply in May, supported by higher gas prices and improved industrial demand.
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Global LNG markets could find themselves in a delicate balance due to a potential slowdown in US projects and growing demand in Asia.
Russia could develop a "dark LNG fleet" to transport natural gas in the face of Western sanctions, according to Flex LNG.

Belgium: stop low-quality fuel shipments to West Africa

Belgium adopts new quality standards to suspend the export of low-quality fuels to West Africa, bringing its standards into line with those of the European Union. The new standards will limit sulfur content to 50ppm, benzene to 1% and manganese to 2mg/liter.
La Belgique Suspend l'Exportation de Carburants de Basse Qualité vers l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
Teesside University will lead a socio-economic assessment for the Xe-100 (320MWe) nuclear reactor project at Hartlepool, in collaboration with X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear.
Veolia, via Seureca, acquires MRC Consultants to strengthen its energy and decarbonization expertise, aligned with the "GreenUp" 2024-2027 strategic plan.