United States

Fermi America secures firm gas supply from Energy Transfer for HyperGrid campus launch

Fermi America has signed an agreement with Energy Transfer to secure a firm natural gas supply for powering Phase One of its HyperGrid energy campus, dedicated to artificial intelligence, near Amarillo, Texas.

University of Texas maps geologic hydrogen to assess commercial potential

A two-year project aims to identify areas in Texas suitable for natural hydrogen exploitation, despite challenges related to infrastructure, public policy and economic viability.

First Lithium launches exploration campaign over 17,300 hectares in northern Ontario

First Lithium Minerals begins a field programme at its Lidstone project, aiming to identify gold or base metal drilling targets in a historically underexplored greenstone belt.
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Rockpoint Gas Storage raises C$704mn in Canadian IPO

Rockpoint Gas Storage priced its initial public offering at C$22 per share, raising C$704mn ($515mn) through the sale of 32 million shares, with an over-allotment option expanding the transaction to 36.8 million shares.

Nordex secures 2.2 GW in Q3 orders, up 26% year-on-year

German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex secured 2,170 MW in new orders between July and September, bringing its total volume to 6.7 GW over nine months.

Google signs wind energy deal with Eneco for its Belgian data centre

Google has signed a power purchase agreement with Eneco to supply its Belgian data centre with wind energy from three wind farms totalling 54 MW.
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US sanctions hit NIS, a key player in Serbia’s oil market

Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.

Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.

Oversupply pushes natural carbon credit price to 2025 low

The price of nature-based carbon credits dropped to $13.30/mtCO2e in October as a 94% surge in September issuances far outpaced corporate demand.
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Chevron opens new tech hub in Bengaluru to support global projects

Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.

Plug Power appoints Jose Luis Crespo as incoming CEO starting March 2026

Plug Power has announced the appointment of Jose Luis Crespo as President effective October 10, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer once the company publishes its annual report, expected in March 2026.

Orsted cuts 2,000 jobs and refocuses on strategic markets

Danish group Orsted will cut a quarter of its workforce by 2027 and reduce its exposure to the United States, relying on a $9.4 billion recapitalisation to consolidate its development in Europe and Asia.
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Geronimo Power inaugurates 125 MW solar project in Michigan

Geronimo Power celebrated the near completion of its 125 MW solar farm in Jackson County, marking a major step for the local economy and regional power grid.

Base Power raises $1bn to strengthen its residential storage network in the United States

US-based startup Base Power secures $1bn in Series C funding to boost domestic energy equipment production and expand its distributed storage platform nationwide.

Waga Energy commissions 60 GWh biomethane unit in Iowa

Waga Energy has launched a biomethane production unit in Davenport, Iowa, in partnership with the Scott County Waste Commission and Linwood Mining and Minerals, with an annual capacity exceeding 60 GWh.
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CETY secures contract for battery storage projects in New York

Clean Energy Technologies has signed a letter of intent to lead multiple battery energy storage system projects across New York State, with each site planned for 5 MW of capacity.

Lycos Energy sells assets for $60mn and redistributes $47.9mn to shareholders

Lycos Energy finalises the sale of its Alberta assets for $60mn, planning an immediate $47.9mn cash distribution to shareholders and the launch of a share buyback programme.

Hagersville storage project receives CanREA award for innovation

The Hagersville Energy Storage Park, led by Boralex and SNGRDC, was awarded for its planned 300 MW capacity, making it Canada’s largest battery storage site.
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Terra Innovatum secures shareholder approval for $130mn merger deal

The merger between Terra Innovatum and GSR III Acquisition Corp. includes $130mn in proceeds aimed at supporting the industrial development of its SOLO™ micro-nuclear reactor.

CMSI opens final consultation on global consolidated mining standard

CMSI launches a public consultation until 17 November to finalise a common mining standard designed to simplify industrial requirements and strengthen global adoption.

Trump urges NATO to halt all Russian oil purchases by member states

The US president has called for an immediate end to Russian oil imports by NATO countries, denouncing a strategic contradiction as sanctions against Moscow are being considered.

International Petroleum repurchases 59,454 shares under its NCIB programme

International Petroleum Corporation repurchased 59,454 common shares between 15 and 19 September, under its ongoing share buyback programme compliant with Canadian and European regulations.

La Caisse invests $724 mn to acquire Australia’s Edify Energy

Canadian pension fund La Caisse has signed a A$1.1bn ($724 mn) deal to buy Australian developer Edify Energy, strengthening its presence in Australia's renewable energy sector.
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TVA and Type One Energy target a 350 MWe fusion power plant

Tennessee Valley Authority signs a Letter of Intent with Type One Energy for a 350 MWe stellarator project at Bull Run, designed for baseload and intended to meet rising electricity demand.

Iran withdraws nuclear resolution under US financial pressure

Tehran withdrew a resolution denouncing attacks on its nuclear facilities, citing US pressure on IAEA members who feared suspension of Washington’s voluntary contributions.

Imminent sanctions: Iran faces the European nuclear ultimatum

Talks between Iran and the E3 group have not succeeded, leaving the return of economic sanctions looming, which could heavily affect Iran’s oil sector.
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Venezuela denounces the United States’ naval operation as a disguised war

Caracas steps up its military posture in response to the United States’ naval deployment in the Caribbean, which the Venezuelan government accuses of having strategic designs on its oil and gas resources.

Cedar LNG becomes the world’s first majority Indigenous-owned LNG terminal

The Cedar LNG project, 50.1% controlled by the Haisla Nation, marks a first in the global gas industry, supported by a record C$1,4bn ($1,03bn) loan.

GridStor acquires 400 MWh storage project in Arizona from Strata Clean Energy

GridStor has acquired a 100 MW battery storage project in Arizona from Strata Clean Energy, under a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service to meet rising power demand.
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HIF Global selects Electric Hydrogen to equip its e-fuels plant in Texas

HIF Global has chosen American-made electrolyser technology from Electric Hydrogen for its large-scale e-methanol production project in Texas, marking a major industrial milestone in the synthetic fuels sector.

US gas projects slowed by supply chain despite faster federal permitting

Natural gas executives report delays due to turbines, steel and legal risk, even as federal approval timelines improve.

ERCOT surpasses California with 14.2 GW of battery storage capacity

Texas grid ERCOT becomes the top US battery storage market, contributing over half of national Q2 additions with 3.2 GW and overtaking California for the first time.
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Brussels seeks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in 19th sanctions package

The European Commission is preparing a new sanctions package including an accelerated ban on Russian liquefied natural gas, with negotiations already underway among member states.

Capstone Infrastructure commissions 192 MW wind farm in Alberta

Capstone Infrastructure has completed commissioning of the 192 MW Wild Rose 2 wind farm in Alberta, supported by long-term offtake agreements with Pembina Pipeline and the City of Edmonton.

Greenlane secures $7.9mn in biogas desulfurization equipment orders across Europe

Canadian supplier Greenlane recorded $7.9mn in third-quarter orders through its subsidiary Airdep, confirming growing demand for its biogas desulfurization systems in Europe and the Americas.
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NANO Nuclear sells ODIN reactor technology to Cambridge Atom Works for $6.2mn

The sale of ODIN™ technology to Cambridge Atom Works allows NANO Nuclear to refocus on its modular gas reactor portfolio while capitalising on potential royalty revenue.

Daikin assigns ENGIE to supply solar power to its Texas sites under five-year deal

Japanese manufacturer Daikin has signed a five-year agreement with ENGIE North America to supply solar electricity to its Texas sites, including its main North American production centre.

Virtual power plant capacity reaches 37.5 GW as corporate activity drives growth

North America's virtual power plant market expanded by 13.7% year-over-year, driven by a more than 33% increase in corporate deployments, end users, and monetised programmes.
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Aecon partners with Fermi Energia to support BWRX-300 deployment in Estonia

Canadian firm Aecon will collaborate with Estonia’s Fermi Energia on preparatory work for the BWRX-300 reactor, aiming to transfer Canadian expertise in small modular nuclear technology.

Washington approves $130mn project to connect Moldova’s grid to Europe

The United States is funding a new high-voltage line to integrate Moldova into the European electricity market, following the cutoff of supplies from the separatist Transnistria region.