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Phillips 66 acquires Cenovus Energy’s remaining 50% in WRB Refining, strengthening its US market position with two major sites totalling 495,000 barrels per day.
Berlin questions the ban on sales of combustion cars from 2035, as German automakers warn of economic and industrial risks for the country.

GE cuts 600 energy jobs in Europe, including 120 in France

GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.
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Vantage Drilling has finalised a major commercial agreement for the deployment of the Platinum Explorer, with a 260-day offshore mission starting in Q1 2026.
Over 500 hydrogen projects are now under construction or operational worldwide, with total committed investments reaching USD110 billion, representing an increase of USD35 billion in one year.

Permex signs agreement for potential $25mn funding with Chisos

Permex Petroleum has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Chisos Ltd. for potential funding of up to $25mn to develop its oil assets in the Permian Basin.
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Platform Anza surpassed its 2024 volume in just eight months, responding to developers’ urgency to secure projects ahead of regulatory and fiscal changes expected in 2026.
Eos Energy rolls out DawnOS, a U.S.-developed control software platform designed to maximise performance and security across Eos Z3 storage systems.

AGCO signs 10-year deal with BRUC for solar supply in Europe

US-based AGCO has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BRUC, covering a 100 MW solar project in Spain, to secure part of its European energy consumption.
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Monkey Island LNG has awarded McDermott the design of a gas terminal with a potential capacity of 26 MTPA, using a modular format to increase on-site output density and reduce execution risks.
SOLV Energy expands its nationwide services in the United States with the acquisitions of Spartan Infrastructure and SDI Services, consolidating its presence across all independent power markets.

Innergex secures 85 MW in France with six agrivoltaic solar projects

Canadian developer Innergex has won all six projects of the Grenier des Essences portfolio for a total of 85 MW, strengthening its position in France’s ground-mounted solar sector.
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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.
The Groupement des Industriels Français de l'Énergie Nucléaire and the Belgian Nuclear Forum formalise a partnership aimed at strengthening industrial exchanges and joint projects between the two countries’ nuclear sectors.

Italy and United States seal LNG partnership to secure European supply

The two countries agreed to develop infrastructure dedicated to liquefied natural gas to strengthen Europe's energy security and boost transatlantic trade.
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The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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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Slovenia’s JEK2 project moves forward with two nuclear technologies judged technically compatible, estimated between EUR9.31bn ($10.1bn) and EUR15.37bn ($16.66bn).
Canadian Solar unveils its new low-carbon solar modules integrating heterojunction cells and thinner wafers, achieving up to 24.4% efficiency and a peak power output of 660 Wp.
The French president travels to Nuuk on 15 June to support Greenlandic sovereignty, review energy projects and respond to recent US pressure, according to the Élysée.
Scatec ASA finalises financing for its hybrid solar-battery Obelisk project in Egypt, securing $479.1 million from international financial institutions for a planned capacity of 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW storage.

Egypt: fertilizer companies halted after suspension of Israeli gas

Egyptian fertilizer producers suspended their activities due to reduced imports of Israeli gas, following recent production halts at Israel's Leviathan and Karish gas fields after Israeli strikes in Iran.
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The 800 MW Horizeo photovoltaic project spanning 680 hectares in Gironde awaits governmental authorization linked to France’s Zero Net Artificialization (ZAN) objective to advance permits submitted in early 2024.
Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear sites disrupt US-Iranian talks on the nuclear deal. Tehran now considers canceling the upcoming negotiation round in Oman, heightening regional economic concerns.

New Mexico launches public investment plan to produce 163 GW of geothermal energy

A new report states that the US state could reach 163 GW of geothermal capacity through a set of public measures and expertise drawn from its oil sector.
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A report identifies 130 gas power plant projects in Texas that could raise emissions to 115 million tonnes per year, despite analysts forecasting limited short-term realisation.
Turbotech reports successful combustion testing of a hydrogen turboprop, developed through digital simulation with Ansys, marking an industrial milestone in light aircraft using alternative fuel.

Brussels increases pressure on states to guarantee affordable energy

At a conference held on June 11, Brussels reaffirmed its goal to reduce energy costs for households and businesses by relying on targeted investments and greater consumer involvement.
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SSE Renewables inaugurated its first wind farm in Southern Europe in Chaintrix-Bierges and Vélye, with eight Siemens Gamesa turbines and an investment exceeding €30mn ($32.3mn).
Global photovoltaic tracker shipments rose 20% in 2024, driven by India and Saudi Arabia, pushing the United States to a less dominant market position.

VALOREM joins Elicio and Q ENERGY for the AO9 floating wind tender

The Astenn Avel consortium, led by Elicio and Q ENERGY, brings in VALOREM to bid for the 500 MW floating wind project planned off the coast of Southern Brittany.
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ExxonMobil has been named the most admired upstream exploration company in Wood Mackenzie’s latest annual survey, recognised for its performance in Guyana and its ability to open new resource frontiers.
Facing alarming breaches of uranium enrichment thresholds by Iran and explicit existential threats, Israel launches targeted military strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure, escalating regional tensions dramatically.

Saft to equip 1 GWh site for Gurīn Energy in northern Japan

Asian developer Gurīn Energy selected Saft to supply a battery storage system exceeding 1 GWh in Fukushima, marking a new stage in Japan’s energy storage deployment.
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Japanese giant JERA will significantly increase its reliance on US liquefied natural gas through major new contracts, reaching 30% of its supplies within roughly ten years.
Russia declares itself ready to retrieve and transform Iran’s excess nuclear materials into fuel, a proposal aimed at easing tense nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

U.S. LNG Exports Drive Natural Gas Prices Higher

Sustained growth in U.S. liquefied natural gas exports is leading to significant price increases projected for 2025 and 2026, as supply struggles to keep pace with steadily rising demand, according to recent forecasts.
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German company Proxima Fusion, specialized in nuclear fusion, has announced a €130 million funding round aimed at building a stellarator, an alternative technology designed to achieve industrial-scale fusion energy.
Shell is expanding its global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capacities, primarily targeting markets in Asia and North America, to meet rising demand anticipated by the end of the decade.