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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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European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.
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.
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Netherlands-based BTG Bioliquids and Canada’s NanosTech join forces to develop a modular solution for advanced biofuel production, with a project underway in Europe and Canada.
Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.

Lhyfe begins green hydrogen deliveries in the Netherlands for the GROHW project

Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
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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.
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.
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The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
ScottishPower pauses its renewable hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom, despite receiving public subsidies, citing a lack of commercial viability under the HAR1 programme.

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.
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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.
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.

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.
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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.
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.
BSR Energy has received approval from Maldon Council for its Dengie solar park, marking a key milestone for energy investment in the district.
A recent study suggests that reducing sulfur in marine fuels could increase global warming, sparking debate within the scientific community.

Closure of Norway’s Sleipner hub pushes up European gas prices

The closure of the Sleipner offshore hub in Norway led to a sharp rise in European gas prices, reaching their highest level in 2024.
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RWE and Smålandshamnar AB join forces to make the port of Oskarshamn a hub for offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea
The UK and Russia play down suspicions of oil prospecting in Antarctica, asserting the scientific nature of Russian research.

MYTILINEOS to supply solar power for Keppel’s data centers

MYTILINEOS will supply renewable energy from solar farms in Ireland to power two of Keppel DC REIT's data centers in Dublin.
Fournira de l'Énergie Solaire pour les Centres de Données de Keppel à Dublin.
Kadri Simson today inaugurates the first General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance for Small Modular Reactors. (SMR).
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.

Jacobs and NNL join forces to develop HTGR reactors

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.
Jacobs and NNL collaborate to accelerate the development of HTGR reactors in the UK.
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.
The Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm goes into service, marking a milestone for offshore wind power in France.

Geothermal cooling project to reduce heat stress in Kenya

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.
Géothermie au KENYA.
François Hollande suggests suspending deliveries of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe to limit Moscow's ability to finance the war in Ukraine, at a time when the EU is considering new sanctions.
Malta unveils a national policy for offshore renewable energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through green hydrogen produced at sea.

Subsea7 wins major contract for the Belinda project in the North Sea

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.
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.
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.

Cellarhead BESS: A new player in energy storage in the UK

Ameresco and Envision Energy join forces for the 300MW Cellarhead energy storage project, aimed at boosting the UK's energy security.
Carbon prices in Europe rose sharply in May, supported by higher gas prices and improved industrial demand.
Global LNG markets could find themselves in a delicate balance due to a potential slowdown in US projects and growing demand in Asia.