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Altalto secures public funding for its UK waste-to-aviation fuel project
Altalto (Immingham) Limited receives backing from the UK government to integrate NEXTCHEM technologies into its sustainable aviation fuel project derived from municipal waste.
Iran seeks to revive oil production amid threat of renewed sanctions
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 launch electric port network across 30 Asian ports
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.
Terra Firma Energy strengthens its position with SGN’s hydrogen trial
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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UK prepares new oil tax regime to revive UKCS competitiveness
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 injects 600 MW into solar and storage in Spain
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 halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off
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.
Westinghouse strengthens UK supply chain for nuclear reactors
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 invests $48.2mn in electrolyzer plant in Gwalior with AHES
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 two nuclear reactors in the United Kingdom until March 2028
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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London, Paris and Berlin trigger sanctions against Iran, risking crude disruption
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.
AP1000 reactor certification extended in the US until 2046
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 signs two gas exploration contracts in Indonesia with EnQuest and Agra
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 selects GE Vernova and Rolls-Royce for future nuclear reactors
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.
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Hitachi injects $1bn into transformer manufacturing to strengthen US grid interconnection
Baker Hughes to deliver geothermal equipment to Fervo Energy for 300 MW capacity
Brazil requests full membership in the International Energy Agency
China redefines electric vehicle strategy around technological innovation
Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off
Study on a hydrogen hub at Atlanta airport for a sustainable aviation future
Plug Power, Airbus, Atlanta Airport and Delta Air Lines are studying the feasibility of a hydrogen hub, aimed at decarbonizing aviation and airport operations.
Étude sur un Hub Hydrogène à l'Aéroport d'Atlanta pour un Avenir Aérien Durable.
TotalEnergies achieves 2GW of renewable electricity in France
TotalEnergies reaches 2GW of renewable energy capacity with the inauguration of its largest wind farm in France, marking a key milestone in its energy transition. Despite the controversy surrounding Group CEO Patrick Pouyanné.
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Wylfa nuclear project: a milestone for UK energy

The British government has announced the acquisition of the Wylfa and Oldbury-on-Severn nuclear sites for £160 million. Wylfa is now being prioritized for a new nuclear power plant project.
Projet Nucléaire Royaume-Uni
RWE moves ahead with construction of Sofia offshore wind farm
RWE marks an important milestone with the installation of the first turbine foundation for its largest offshore wind farm, Sofia, capable of powering 1.2 million UK homes.
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First power cable between the UK and Germany
Construction of NeuConnect, the first power cable between the UK and Germany, has begun on the German side. This 2.8 billion euro project aims to supply Germany with green electricity by 2028.
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The UK strengthens its climate targets

The UK government announced on May 21 that it will maintain its ambitious climate targets, despite having exceeded its recent emissions targets by 15% between 2018 and 2022. This decision reaffirms the UK's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Le Royaume-Uni Renforce ses Objectifs Climatiques Malgré ses Récentes Performances.
DFDS invests a billion euros in electric ships for the English Channel
DFDS announces a €1 billion investment to deploy six electric ships on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes, with the aim of decarbonizing cross-Channel shipping by 2035.
DFDS investit dans des navires électrique.
Johnson Matthey and Thyssenkrupp Uhde join forces for blue ammonia
Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde join forces to offer an integrated technology for the production of low-carbon blue ammonia, crucial to the decarbonization of the energy and shipping sectors.

FRV launches 600MW photovoltaic projects in Finland

FRV joins forces with Will & Must to develop 600MW of photovoltaic projects in Finland, marking a first foray into the Nordic countries for this leading renewable energy company.
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Ineos pushes the limits with its hydrogen-powered 4×4
Ineos' hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 tests its off-road capabilities, aiming for carbon neutrality in the UK.
Houthi missile damages oil tanker off Yemen
A Panamanian oil tanker was hit by a missile near Yemen, causing a fire and minor damage, according to maritime safety sources.

Aquind project: the Environmental Authority wants to assess the project’s impact

The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.
Projet Aquind Impacts
Uniper develops photovoltaic project in Poland
niper acquires a 20.4 MW photovoltaic project in Poland, reinforcing its strategy of energy transition and expansion of renewable energies in Europe.
Projet solaire en Pologne de l'entreprise
EnBW launches “He Dreiht”: An offshore wind farm
EnBW launches construction of "He Dreiht", Germany's largest offshore wind farm, marking a crucial step in the country's energy transition without recourse to state subsidies.
EnBW développe son parc éolien Offshore.

Chevron sells its remaining oil assets in the UK

Chevron sells its remaining interests in the Clair oil field and other infrastructure in the UK to streamline its global portfolio.
Chevron Actifs Pétrole Royaume-Uni
Intelligent Energy’s fuel cell system
Discover how Intelligent Energy's new fuel cell could redefine the future of clean vehicles.
Intelligence energy développe un projet de pile à combustible.
Major expansion of wind turbine infrastructure in the UK
The UK consolidates its position as a leader in offshore wind energy with £85.6 million of funding to upgrade ORE Catapult's testing facilities in Blyth.
De nouveaux champs éolien offshore en projet pour le Royaume-Uni.

Orrön Energy’s strategic expansion into renewables

Orrön Energy expands its renewable energy portfolio, marking a record quarter in energy production and strategic sales.
Croissance Stratégique Orrön Energy Renouvelable
NextEnergy Capital acquires solar portfolio in Poland
NextEnergy Capital announces the acquisition of its first solar portfolio in Poland, marking a key step in its expansion strategy in Eastern Europe.
The UK defines its regulatory framework for fusion energy
UK consults on new regulatory framework to facilitate development of fusion power plants
Cadre Réglementaire pour l'Énergie de Fusion au Royaume-Uni
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