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The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Peabody Energy abandons the acquisition of Anglo American’s Australian coal assets, triggering an arbitration process following the failure of a post-incident agreement at the Moranbah North mine.

Vikram Solar secures a 250 MW order from Bondada Group in India

Vikram Solar will supply 250 MW of high-efficiency solar modules to the Bondada Group for a project in Maharashtra, with deployment scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2025–2026.
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Indonesia Energy Corporation signs a memorandum of understanding with Aguila Energia to identify oil and gas assets in Brazil, marking a first incursion outside its domestic market.
Driven by rising industrial demand and emerging capacities in Asia, the global petrochemicals market is expected to see sustained expansion despite regulatory pressures and raw material cost challenges.

U.S. Tariffs: India Increases Brazilian Crude Imports by 80% in 2025

Indian imports of Brazilian crude reach 72,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2025, driven by U.S. sanctions, and are expected to grow with new contracts and upstream projects between Petrobras and Indian refiners.
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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments are expected to hit $300 billion by 2040, driven by a 12.3% annual increase in global charging port deployments.
TCL SunPower Global entrusts the distribution of its solar panels to Energia Italia, thereby consolidating its presence in the Italian market within a context of strategic restructuring.

China: Refineries Increase Output but Maintain Crude Oil Surplus

In July, China maintained a crude oil surplus of 530,000 barrels per day despite high refining activity, confirming a stockpiling strategy amid fluctuating global prices.
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Ingeteam partners with JinkoSolar and ACLE Services to equip seven sites in Australia, representing a total capacity of 35 MW and 70 MWh of energy storage.
With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.

CNAF Acquires Stake in Private Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery

China’s aviation fuel distributor CNAF announced a new investment in a private sustainable fuel refinery, reinforcing its integration strategy within an emerging sector considered critical to the country’s aviation industry.
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Australian fuel distributor Ampol reports a 23% drop in net profit, impacted by weak refining margins and operational disruptions, while surpassing market forecasts.
Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.

Eco Wave Power Expands Global Presence Despite Rising Mid-Year Losses

With active projects across four continents and strong liquidity, Eco Wave Power accelerates its expansion strategy while absorbing a rise in operational costs in H1 2025.
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A new Russian presidential decree could allow Exxon Mobil to reclaim its stake in Sakhalin-1, under strict conditions tied to Western sanctions and equipment logistics.
Under threat of increased U.S. tariffs, New Delhi is accelerating its energy independence strategy to reduce reliance on imports, particularly Russian oil.

China rejects European threat to reinstate sanctions against Iran

Beijing opposes the possible return of European trio sanctions against Iran, as the nuclear deal deadline approaches and diplomatic tensions rise around Tehran.
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With a new $800 million investment agreement, Tsingshan expands the Manhize steel plant and generates an energy demand of more than 500 MW, forcing Zimbabwe to accelerate its electricity strategy.
The Manah-1 solar project in Oman, with a capacity of 500 MW, was delivered by Shanghai Electric and has recorded a stable first month of operation, strengthening industrial and technical cooperation with Électricité de France.
The proliferation of Chinese industrial sites abroad, analysed by Wood Mackenzie, allows renewable energy players to expand their hold on the sector despite intensified global protectionist measures.
U Power announces the signing of a letter of intent to supply 300 battery-swapping compatible electric vehicles in partnership with a Hong Kong-based technology manufacturer, marking a major milestone for intelligent commercial mobility.

Ember: Merchant battery storage in India reaches 17% return in 2025

According to Ember, the profitability of battery storage on Indian wholesale markets is rising sharply, driven by the rapid decline in costs and high volatility in electricity prices.
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The 1,500 MW Marinus Link project has received federal environmental approval, launching a major new submarine interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.
Pacific Green has signed a commitment agreement with ZEN Energy for the management of 1.5GWh of battery storage across three major sites in Australia, strengthening its portfolio and accelerating the market launch of its projects.

Gentari signs 80 MW wind power purchase agreement with AWS in India

Gentari and Amazon Web Services have entered into an 80 MW power purchase agreement in India, marking a major step for large-scale wind energy development in the region.
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The rapid commissioning of bp’s Argos Southwest extension in the Gulf of America strengthens maintenance capabilities and optimises offshore oil production performance.
Eight OPEC+ countries boost output by 547,000 barrels per day in September, completing their increase program twelve months early as Chinese demand plateaus.

India rejects Trump’s tariff threats over Russian oil purchases

New Delhi calls US sanctions unjustified and denounces double standard as Trump threatens to substantially increase tariffs.
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The Saudi oil giant posts solid results despite falling oil prices. The company pays $21.3 billion in dividends and advances its strategic projects.
Santos plans to supply ENGIE with up to 20 petajoules of gas per year from Narrabri, pending a final investment decision and definitive agreements for this $2.43bn project.

China launches 60 GW hydropower dam and creates dedicated public group

A 60-gigawatt hydropower dam under construction in Tibet will increase national capacity by 16%, with an estimated cost of $167bn supported by a new state entity.
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Faced with falling discounts on Russian oil, Indian Oil Corp is purchasing large volumes from the United States, Canada and Abu Dhabi for September, shifting its usual sourcing strategy.
Independent Chinese oil companies are intensifying their investments in Iraq, aiming to double their production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2030 and compete with the sector’s historic majors.

OPEC+ increases production by 547,000 barrels as non-OPEC supply explodes

The eight voluntary OPEC+ members accelerate their market return in September despite weakened global demand and record production from the Americas.
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Facing US secondary sanctions threats, Indian refiners slow Russian crude purchases while exploring costly alternatives, revealing complex energy security challenges.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures joins forces with Envision Energy for the H2 Cumbuco project, aiming for a 500MW green ammonia plant targeting Brazilian, European, and Asian markets.

First Solar raises annual outlook after new import tariffs

First Solar anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.
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The progress of national targets for renewable energy remains marginal, with only a 2% increase since COP28, threatening the achievement of the tripling of capacity by 2030 and impacting energy security.
AGL Energy Limited invests 800 mn USD in a 500 MW battery in New South Wales, aiming for commissioning in 2027 and strengthening its position in the flexible assets market.
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