President Gustavo Petro bans all coal exports to Israel, a decision with minor energy effects but strong diplomatic weight, illustrating his anti-Americanism and attempts to reshape Colombia’s domestic politics.
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.
U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.
Piedmont Lithium has completed its merger with Sayona Mining, giving birth to Elevra Lithium, a new mining group focused on hard-rock lithium with an expanded presence in North America and Australia.
Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.
The three European powers activate the UN sanctions mechanism against Iran, increasing pressure on the country's oil exports as Tehran maintains high production despite Western measures.
US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
US-based Natura Resources has secured strategic funding and key permits for its MSR-1 nuclear reactor, backed by public funds and enriched fuel allocation from the Department of Energy.
Ascent Solar Technologies has signed an agreement with Star Catcher Industries to enhance in-orbit power generation by combining lightweight photovoltaic technology with wireless energy transmission.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863mn in an oversubscribed round to finalise SPARC and accelerate construction of its ARC fusion plant in Virginia, strengthening its position in the global fusion energy sector.
The US Energy Information Administration reschedules or cancels several publications, affecting the availability of critical data for oil, gas and renewables markets.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, marking a potential strategic shift in the long-standing bilateral agreement.
Swedish company Eco Wave Power has completed testing of its technology at the Port of Los Angeles, reaching a tangible milestone with the launch of its floaters to generate electricity from waves.
First Public Hydrogen Authority opens a request for proposals to transport gaseous and liquid hydrogen across California, with a deadline set for September 12.
TWAICE will equip four energy storage sites in Southern California with its analytics platform, supporting operator Fullmark Energy in CAISO market compliance and performance optimisation.
General Atomics injects $20mn into Fusion Fuel Cycles, a joint venture between Canada and Japan, to develop a facility dedicated to the tritium fuel cycle, a central element for the industrial viability of nuclear fusion.
Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.
Capstone Green Energy received a 5.8-megawatt order for its natural gas microturbines, to be deployed across multiple food production facilities in Mexico through regional distributor DTC Machinery.
Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, has completed the acquisition of Sitio Royalties and is raising its production forecast for the third quarter of 2025.
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy merge to create a $15.4 billion regulated energy group, operating in eight states with 2.1 million customers and a doubled rate base.
Meta secures its energy supply in South Carolina with a 100-megawatt solar project led by Silicon Ranch and Central Electric Power Cooperative. The site will support the group's future data center in Graniteville.
The 2025 EY study on 40 groups shows capex driven by mega-deals, oil reserves at 34.7 billion bbl, gas at 182 Tcf, and pre-tax profits declining amid moderate prices.
Southwest Gas has submitted an agreement to the California Commission to inject biomethane produced from food and wastewater into its network, in line with SB 1440 regulatory requirements.
Aleon Metals has secured $188 million in financing from its creditors and initiated a restructuring process to support its operations and pursue the sale of its strategic assets.
Diamond Infrastructure Solutions grants Third Pillar Solar exclusive access to its Texas reservoirs to evaluate the potential for 500 MW of floating solar as part of a $700 million investment.
The Jackson County Solar project, valued at 125 megawatts, is expected to generate more than $70 million in direct economic impact for local communities in Michigan.
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.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in maritime transport faces economic, regulatory, and safety barriers, despite growing international pressure to reduce emissions from the global fleet.
Alnaft and Occidental Petroleum signed two agreements to assess the oil and gas potential of southern Algerian zones, amid rising budgetary pressure and a search for energy stability.
TVA, Google, and Kairos Power formalize an agreement to connect an advanced reactor to the grid, supporting data center energy growth and reinforcing the U.S. nuclear industry.
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.
Looser eligibility rules for U.S. solar tax credits triggered an immediate stock surge, easing investor concerns about potential regulatory tightening.
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.
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.
The suspension of 1,400 MW of electricity supplied by Iran to Iraq puts pressure on the Iraqi grid, while Tehran records a record 77 GW demand and must balance domestic consumption with regional obligations.
Puerto Rico customers experienced an average of 73 hours of power outages in 2024, a figure strongly influenced by hurricanes, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The U.S. Department of Energy has extended until November the emergency measures aimed at ensuring the stability of Puerto Rico’s power grid against overload risks and recurring outages.
