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Energy Dome has signed a strategic partnership with Google to globally deploy its long-duration CO₂-based energy storage technology, aiming to support the continuous supply of electricity to power grids.
The advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice increases legal exposure for states and companies involved in the licensing or expansion of oil and gas projects, according to several international law experts.

ENI cuts net profit by 18% in the second quarter and bets on dividend strategy

Eni announces a sharp decline in quarterly net profit, the result of lower oil prices and a weaker dollar, while maintaining a strengthened dividend policy and a development trajectory in renewables.
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Mozambique aims to strengthen the presence of Russian companies in natural gas exploration and production as the country looks to diversify its partnerships in the natural resources sector.
Saipem and Subsea7 formalise their merger agreement, resulting in the creation of Saipem7, an international energy services player with consolidated revenue of €21bn and an order backlog of €43bn.

RWE commissions 53.1 MW wind farm in Italy

RWE has inaugurated the Mondonuovo wind farm in Italy, a 53.1 MW facility capable of powering 55,000 Italian households. This project marks a key milestone in the development of renewable energy in Italy.
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SOFAZ acquires 49% of a 14-plant solar portfolio held by Enfinity Global in Lazio and Emilia-Romagna, reinforcing its long-term stable investment strategy.
ACWA Power has signed several agreements with European partners to develop a green energy export chain between Saudi Arabia and Europe, as part of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project.

Congo accelerates LNG exports with Eni and targets major energy growth

The Republic of Congo and Eni confirm the expansion of the Congo LNG project and multiply industrial initiatives to strengthen energy supply and strategic sectors.
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Italian group Eni signs a twenty-year liquefied natural gas supply contract with US-based Venture Global, covering two mn tonnes per year and marking a first for the company from the United States.
The European Union is investing EUR202mn in the IFMIF-DONES project in Granada to test materials intended for future fusion power plants, in cooperation with Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan.

Terna and NPC Ukrenergo sign strategic agreement for European energy integration

Terna and NPC Ukrenergo have concluded a three-year partnership in Rome aimed at strengthening the integration of the Ukrainian grid into the pan-European system, with an in-depth exchange of technological and regulatory expertise.
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Terna has signed a guarantee agreement with SACE and the European Investment Bank to finance the Adriatic Link project, totalling approximately €1bn ($1.08bn) and validated as a major transaction under Italian regulations.
Energoatom signed strategic agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, aiming to establish nuclear fuel production and small modular reactor capabilities in the country.

Solargik signs 85 MW of new solar projects on complex terrains in Italy

Solargik strengthens its presence in Italy with 85 MW of photovoltaic projects, including partnerships with Revalue and Free Ingegneria, to deploy systems on steep and agricultural land previously considered unexploitable.
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Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria’s and plans to begin supplying gas for power generation in the coming weeks, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
80 Mile announces that it has increased its stake in Hydrogen Valley to 49% and signed a memorandum of understanding with Tecnoparco for the supply of 40,000 tonnes of biofuel per year, aiming to reduce palm oil dependency.

Sonatrach and ENI Seal $1.35 Billion Contract in Algeria

Sonatrach and ENI have signed a $1.35 billion production-sharing agreement aiming to extract 415 million barrels of hydrocarbons in Algeria's Berkine basin, strengthening energy ties between Algiers and Rome.
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Côte d'Ivoire and the Italian group Eni assess progress on the Baleine energy project, whose third phase plans a daily production of 150,000 barrels of oil and 200 million cubic feet of gas for the Ivorian domestic market.
Italian group Plenitude has begun building Entrenúcleos, a 200 MW photovoltaic plant near Seville, set to deliver more than 435 GWh a year from 2026 while trialling locally produced green steel.
The UK regulator has accepted to examine Newcleo’s advanced LFR-AS-200 reactor, marking a first for a modular lead-cooled technology in the country.
Libya's oil production reached a twelve-year high of 1.23 million barrels per day, even as persistent political tensions and violent clashes in Tripoli raise concerns about the sector's future stability.

McPhy placed under judicial reorganisation and postpones its general meeting

The Belfort Commercial Court has opened a judicial reorganisation procedure for McPhy, while a renewed call for tenders for its asset sale is now set to close on 13 June.
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Enfinity Global signed new power purchase agreements for a 420 MW solar portfolio with a US technology company operating in Italy, reinforcing its position in the Italian energy market.
With trading volumes five times higher than all other European markets combined, the Dutch gas hub TTF asserts itself in 2024 as a global benchmark, attracting traders, investors, and speculators far beyond Europe.

Azerbaijan restarts oil exploration with ExxonMobil, BP and MOL

Baku signs multiple deals with major industry players to boost exploration as oil reserves decline and ACG production slows.
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Energean transfers its offshore stakes in Morocco to Chariot just one year after entering the market, following below-expectation outcomes from the Anchois-3 gas well.
The UK government and Italian energy company Eni have announced the financial closing of a project aimed at burying millions of tonnes of CO2 in the Irish Sea, an ambitious initiative to reduce industrial emissions.

Congo Accelerates Gas Expansion with Nguya FLNG Floating Project

The Republic of Congo enhances its gas capabilities with the floating platform Nguya, which will add 2.4 million annual tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), solidifying its position in the global market starting in 2025.
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The European Union launches an emergency consultation with automakers to accelerate the transition to electrification in response to current competitive and regulatory challenges.
Enilive has started producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its biorefinery in Gela, Sicily, with an annual capacity of 400,000 tons, meeting nearly a third of Europe's projected demand for 2025.

COP29: The Future of Carbon Markets Under Article 6 Between Hope and Challenges

At COP29, world leaders established the foundations for carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, but major challenges remain regarding integrity, demand, and national implementation.
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COP29 marks a milestone for carbon markets with the adoption of crucial rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These advancements promise transparency and attractiveness for international carbon credits.
At COP29 in Baku, NGOs criticized the G20 for lacking leadership on energy transition. Despite progress on climate finance, the absence of commitments on fossil fuels provoked sharp disappointment.

Masdar and SOCAR finalize financing for 760 MW solar projects in Azerbaijan

Masdar and SOCAR Green have closed the financing for two solar parks with a total capacity of 760 MW in Azerbaijan, a strategic project valued at USD 600 million and supported by multiple international financial institutions.
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COP29 in Baku highlights the massive presence of fossil fuel representatives. Between lobbying and energy necessity, the debate on their role in the climate transition intensifies.
At COP29, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné defended the oil industry's commitment to reducing methane emissions, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress in addressing the climate crisis.

Oil and gas companies spend $61 billion per year on exploration, says NGO

Despite growing calls to reduce hydrocarbon production, a report by the NGO Urgewald reveals that the oil and gas industry has invested an average of $61.1 billion annually in exploration over the past three years.
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At COP29, Azerbaijan urges negotiators to swiftly adopt Article 6 rules, a critical issue for international carbon credit markets. Talks are intensifying in Baku, but obstacles remain.
Just days before COP29, the International Energy Agency (IEA) sounds the alarm: progress in energy efficiency remains well below the goals set in 2023, jeopardizing the reduction of fossil fuel usage.