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Swift Solar has installed its perovskite solar panels on a military site for the first time, as part of a US Department of Defense exercise testing energy resilience for critical infrastructure.
Tokyo Gas commits to one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas under the Alaska LNG project, boosting Glenfarne’s commercial momentum after five agreements signed in seven months.

Reliance reconfigures Jamnagar to prove the origin of fuels bound for the EU

The Indian refiner segments campaigns, strengthens documentary traceability and adjusts contracts to secure certified shipments to the European Union, while redirecting ineligible volumes to Africa and the Americas based on market conditions.
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Indonesia Energy Corporation partners with Aquila Energia to develop two pilot projects combining solar and natural gas to power data centres in Brazil, under a non-binding framework supported by both governments.
US authorities have authorised a unit at Talen Energy’s Wagner plant in Maryland to operate beyond regulatory limits until the end of 2025 to strengthen grid reliability.

Scout Clean Energy completes construction of Nimbus wind farm in Arkansas

The 180 MW Nimbus wind project enters its final phase of construction in Arkansas, with commercial operation scheduled for early 2026.
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ERCOT’s grid adapts to record electricity consumption by relying on the growth of solar, wind and battery storage to maintain system stability.
Helion Energy’s Orion fusion power plant project moves forward with a construction permit in Washington State, reinforcing the company’s industrial ambitions for a commercial launch in 2028.

BP restarts Whiting refinery after power outage and fire

Operations at BP’s 440,000 barrel-per-day Whiting refinery have resumed following a temporary shutdown caused by a power outage and a minor fire incident.
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LanzaTech has signed revised agreements with LanzaJet’s shareholders, increasing its equity stake and extending its technology licensing rights through 2031.
Faced with market uncertainty in Europe, Siemens Gamesa pauses a planned industrial investment in Esbjerg, highlighting structural difficulties in the offshore wind sector.

Eni phases its biorefineries to 1.65 Mt/y and secures financing

Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, supporting volumes, site utilization and operational guidance.
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Viktor Orban says he is working to bypass recent US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, underscoring Hungary’s continued reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.
A Wood Mackenzie study reveals that the EU’s carbon storage capacity will fall more than 40% short of the 2030 targets set under the Net Zero Industry Act.

Menlo Digital launches construction of 48 MW data centre in Virginia

Menlo Digital has started construction on its MD-DC1 data centre in Herndon, marking a key step in its national development programme exceeding 1.8 GW.
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Venezuela demands full financial compensation for any gas exports from the offshore Dragon field, reactivated following U.S. authorisation granted to Trinidad and Tobago.
Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.

Washington hits Rosneft and Lukoil, EU tightens, Brent climbs

U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil trigger a rebound in oil, while the European Union prepares a clampdown on liquefied natural gas and maritime logistics, with immediate repercussions for markets and Russia’s export chain.
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Vema Hydrogen has been named a qualified supplier by the First Public Hydrogen Authority to deliver clean hydrogen at industrial scale to California’s public and private infrastructure.
NANO Nuclear strengthens its North American strategy by acquiring Global First Power in Canada, securing regulatory rights for its KRONOS MMR™ project at Chalk River.
Utility-scale battery storage system costs continue to fall across Asia-Pacific, but the pace of reductions is expected to slow significantly by 2029, according to Wood Mackenzie projections.
Deep Isolation is calling on First Mover States to incorporate radioactive waste management into their joint strategy to ensure the industrial viability of new nuclear reactors.

Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.
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The United Kingdom has carried out its first real-life trial of green hydrogen blending into the national gas transmission network, with power generation as a result.
UK power producer Infinis has secured a £391mn ($476mn) banking agreement to support the next phase of its solar and energy storage development projects.

Europe’s gas: summer storage sets a floor under TTF

European inventories curbed price declines as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply expands and demand stays weak. Cargo arbitrage favours Europe, but winter will determine the equilibrium level. —
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Spanish producer Moeve becomes the first external SAF supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based platform designed to expand low-emission jet fuel adoption.
Costain has been selected to upgrade essential utilities at the Sellafield nuclear site under a contract worth up to £1bn over fifteen years.

Global energy demand rises by 40 million barrels of oil equivalent per day

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warns of growing consumption still dominated by hydrocarbons, despite massive global energy transition investments.
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The New Vista vessel, loaded with Abu Dhabi crude, avoided Rizhao port after the United States sanctioned the oil terminal partly operated by a Sinopec subsidiary.
Canada’s IsoEnergy will acquire Australia’s Toro Energy for AUD75mn ($49mn), creating a diversified uranium production platform with assets across Australia, Canada and the United States.

India invests $77 billion in large-scale hydroelectric plan amid China tensions

New Delhi plans to allocate INR6.4tn ($77bn) to develop transmission infrastructure for 76 GW of electricity from the Brahmaputra Basin by 2047, amid growing cross-border pressures.
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JP Morgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, ten-year investment initiative targeting critical minerals, defence technologies and strategic supply chains across the United States.
The upcoming Sizewell C nuclear power plant secures its fuel supply through agreements signed with Urenco and Framatome, marking a key step in strengthening the United Kingdom’s long-term energy stability.

Eolian and Natixis close $463mn financing for largest storage project in Texas

The Padua Complex will deliver 400 MW/1.8 GWh capacity with Tesla's support, at a strategic node of the Texas grid, following legislative action to strengthen energy reliability.
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Salt River Project will partner with ESS to install a 50 MWh long-duration energy storage system in Pinal County as part of its capacity expansion plan to meet rising demand.
JANAF is interested in acquiring a 20 to 25% stake in NIS, as the Russian-owned share is now subject to US sanctions.

Venture Global sinks 20% after legal defeat to BP over LNG contract dispute

US LNG producer Venture Global saw its market value drop sharply after an arbitral ruling in favour of BP reignited concerns over ongoing contractual disputes tied to the Calcasieu Pass project.
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GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy up to 1 GWh of next-generation battery energy storage systems across several European markets.
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than 50 entities linked to Iranian oil exports, targeting Chinese refineries and vessels registered in Asia and Africa.