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The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.
Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.

Carbon capture and storage market to reach $6.6bn by 2034

Driven by the energy, heavy industry and power generation sectors, the global carbon capture and storage market could reach $6.6bn by 2034, supported by an annual growth rate of 5.8%.
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Global demand for industrial gases will grow on the back of hydrogen expansion, carbon capture technologies, and advanced use in healthcare, electronics, and low-carbon fuel manufacturing.
McDermott has signed a memorandum of understanding with PETROFUND to launch technical training programmes aimed at strengthening local skills in Namibia’s oil and gas sector.

Mining mergers in Africa: groups strengthen their position on critical metals

Driven by growing demand for strategic metals, mining mergers and acquisitions in Africa are accelerating, consolidating local players while exposing them to a more complex legal and regulatory environment.
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ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iraqi government to develop the Majnoon oil field, marking its return to the country after a two-year absence.
Indonesian authorities identified traces of caesium-137 in 22 facilities near Jakarta following the recall of contaminated shrimp exported to the United States by a local producer.

Vietnam proposes tax refunds to boost domestic bioethanol production

Hanoi is preparing a tax relief plan for biofuel producers to support domestic ethanol output ahead of the E10 mandate rollout planned for 2026.
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Crude prices rose following the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to increase production only marginally in November, despite ongoing signs of oversupply.
Cenovus Energy modifies terms of its acquisition of MEG Energy by increasing the offer value and adjusting the cash-share split, while reporting record third-quarter results.

United States: Senate confirms two nominees, shifting FERC to Republican majority

The US Senate has confirmed two new commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, creating a Republican majority that could reshape the regulatory approach to national energy infrastructure.
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Global Nuclear Fuel, a GE Vernova-led alliance with Hitachi, plans the first use of its GNF4 boiling water reactor fuel in 2026, with full-scale production expected by 2030.
New Fortress Energy has initiated the initial ignition of its 624 MW CELBA 2 power plant in Brazil, starting the commissioning phase ahead of commercial operations expected later this year.

Talen Energy secures $1.2bn to acquire two natural gas power plants in the United States

Talen Energy launches $1.2bn debt financing and expands credit facilities to support strategic acquisitions of two combined-cycle natural gas power plants.
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Ares Management has acquired a 49% stake in ten energy assets held by EDP Renováveis in the United States, with an enterprise value estimated at $2.9bn.
Ameresco secured a $197mn contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to upgrade its energy systems across two strategic sites, with projected savings of $362mn over 21 years.

Arkansas commissions Excel Services for study on state’s nuclear future

Arkansas has appointed Excel Services to analyse the economic, technological and logistical outlook of a new nuclear programme, with results expected within ten months.
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Hungarian oil group MOL and Croatian operator JANAF are negotiating an extension of their crude transport agreement as the region seeks to reduce reliance on Russian oil.
Green ammonia reaches a new industrial milestone with 428 active projects and over $11bn in investments, highlighting accelerated sector growth across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Washington offers New Delhi an alternative to its Russian imports while maintaining tariff pressure, exposing a double standard in US energy policy.
Canadian group North Atlantic will acquire ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso France, including the country’s second-largest refinery, with the ownership change expected by the end of 2025.

Tehran faces heavy sanctions 48 hours before nuclear deal expiration

Iran has less than two days to avoid the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions, as Europeans and the United States deem its nuclear commitments insufficient.
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TotalEnergies’ Board of Directors is adjusting its shareholder return strategy while consolidating its multi-energy growth and employee shareholding plan amid an uncertain energy and geopolitical landscape.
BP revises its annual forecast and now expects global oil demand to grow until 2030, due to slower worldwide energy efficiency gains.

Jiangsu commissions 240 MWh on-site battery at Taizhou steel facility

A steel site in Taizhou now hosts Jiangsu’s largest behind-the-meter energy storage system, with 120 MW of output and 240 MWh of capacity, developed by Jingjiang Taifu New Energy.
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Fermi America has signed two letters of intent with Siemens Energy to supply an additional 1.1 GW of gas turbines and collaborate on nuclear steam turbines as part of its 11 GW private energy campus dedicated to artificial intelligence.
Aker becomes one of Nscale’s largest shareholders following a $1.1bn funding round, reinforcing its exposure to large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

TerraPower and Evergy launch feasibility study for advanced reactor in Kansas

TerraPower, Evergy and Kansas economic authorities are assessing the deployment of a Natrium reactor and energy storage system under a memorandum of understanding focused on site selection.
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Orsted has resumed work on its Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, previously halted by federal authorities, after a court ruling allowed construction to continue despite ongoing legal action from the U.S. government.
Oil companies are preparing for a tough 2026 with lower investments, focusing on financial discipline and cash flow redistribution at the expense of low-return projects.

Braille Energy takes over high-performance lithium battery distribution from Tony Christian Racing

Braille Energy Systems will directly integrate the distribution of its lithium battery line for drag racing, previously managed by Tony Christian Racing, consolidating its motorsport operations starting October 1.
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North Atlantic finalises agreement to acquire ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., marking a decisive step in a strategic transfer in France. Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals expected this quarter.
The U.S. Department of Energy will return more than $13bn in unspent funds originally allocated to climate initiatives, in line with the Trump administration’s new budget policy.

Dispute escalates between MOL and Janaf over Adriatic pipeline’s supply capacity

A technical dispute between Hungarian group MOL and Croatian operator Janaf raises doubts about the Adriatic pipeline's ability to supply oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
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Commercial crude inventories in the United States declined unexpectedly, as analysts had forecast an increase, amid rising imports and falling exports.
The European Commission is considering targeted tariffs on Russian oil imports still allowed in Hungary and Slovakia, in an effort to bypass existing exemptions.

Iberdrola plans €58 billion investment to boost growth by 2028

Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Envision Energy strengthens its commercial strategy in Australia through a new agreement with ANZ to finance energy projects and develop local supply chains in renewables.
Wood Mackenzie has entered into a strategic partnership with Novi Labs to integrate proprietary well-level production data and advanced lease-to-well algorithms into its Lens Lower 48 solution, covering more than 20% of global oil and gas supply.