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UK sanctions Rosneft, Lukoil and 51 vessels linked to Russian oil exports

The United Kingdom targets two Russian oil majors, Asian ports and dozens of vessels in a new wave of sanctions aimed at disrupting Moscow's hydrocarbon exports.

Brent under pressure: traders expect prices to fall towards $60

Major global oil traders anticipate a continued decline in Brent prices, citing the fading geopolitical premium and rising supply, particularly from non-OPEC producers.

Washington eases penalties on LNG exports tied to US ship rules

The US government has withdrawn its proposal to suspend liquefied natural gas export licences for failure to comply with maritime requirements, while maintaining a phased implementation schedule.
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Brazil, India, Italy and Japan set regulatory target for sustainable fuels

Ahead of COP30, four major economies commit to regulating the increase in sustainable fuel production and consumption by 2035.

Gotion High-Tech unveils 20 MWh mega battery to support Riyadh

Gotion High-Tech presented in Saudi Arabia a modular 20 MWh storage solution aimed at strengthening the country's energy capacity under its Vision 2030 strategy.

GCL equips 146,000 modules for 76 MW agrivoltaic solar plant in Germany

The Tützpatz solar project, developed by Vattenfall and powered by GCL System Integration, combines energy production and agricultural use across 93 hectares without public funding.
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Mongolia plans to launch its first oil refinery in 2028 with India’s support

India is funding Mongolia’s first oil refinery through its largest line of credit, with operations scheduled to begin by 2028, according to official sources.

Battery prices in Asia-Pacific drop to record lows through 2029

Utility-scale battery storage system costs continue to fall across Asia-Pacific, but the pace of reductions is expected to slow significantly by 2029, according to Wood Mackenzie projections.

StarCharge signs 500MWh contract with ENERGY INVESTMENT LLC in Eastern Europe

StarCharge has secured a 500MWh energy storage order through a strategic agreement with ENERGY INVESTMENT LLC, strengthening its position in rapidly evolving Eastern European markets.
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JA Solar begins mass production of its 650W DeepBlue 5.0 solar modules

Chinese manufacturer JA Solar has started initial deliveries of its 650W n-type DeepBlue 5.0 module from its automated production site in Yangzhou.

Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.

Sungrow and ENGIE activate 400 MWh of Europe’s largest storage project

The Vilvoorde site in Belgium now hosts 400 MWh of operational capacity on a total 800 MWh project, marking a key milestone for electricity storage on the continent.
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China’s crude oil imports rise 3.9% in September

China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of crude oil per day in September, supported by higher refining rates among both state-run and independent operators.

Unipec redirects supertanker to Ningbo after US sanctions

The New Vista vessel, loaded with Abu Dhabi crude, avoided Rizhao port after the United States sanctioned the oil terminal partly operated by a Sinopec subsidiary.

India invests $77 billion in large-scale hydroelectric plan amid China tensions

New Delhi plans to allocate INR6.4tn ($77bn) to develop transmission infrastructure for 76 GW of electricity from the Brahmaputra Basin by 2047, amid growing cross-border pressures.
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Australia loses Asian markets for seaborne thermal coal

Falling Chinese imports and Asia’s regional pivot increase pressure on Australian thermal coal exporters.

Washington targets Iranian oil with new sanctions on phantom fleet

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than 50 entities linked to Iranian oil exports, targeting Chinese refineries and vessels registered in Asia and Africa.

Goldwind launches green methanol production in Inner Mongolia with CNY2.3bn investment

The first phase of a green methanol project in Inner Mongolia has successfully completed biomass gasifier technical tests, marking a key milestone in Goldwind's industrial deployment.
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Ming Yang plans £1.5bn wind turbine factory in Scotland

Chinese manufacturer Ming Yang plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine facility in Ardersier, with an initial £750mn investment and up to 1,500 jobs created by 2028.

Maersk and CATL enter global strategic partnership for energy logistics

Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to strengthen global logistics cooperation and develop large-scale electrification solutions across the supply chain.

J&F Investimentos targets EDF’s thermal plant amid Brazil’s booming energy M&A

Brazilian holding J&F Investimentos is in talks to acquire EDF’s Norte Fluminense thermal plant, valued up to BRL2bn ($374 million), as energy-related M&A activity surges across the country.

China could supply gasoline to Russia if Moscow removes import duties

The potential removal by Moscow of duties on Chinese gasoline revives export prospects and could tighten regional supply, while Singapore and South Korea remain on the sidelines.

Macron urges Europe to act against Russian shadow fleet after offshore seizure

France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.
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Russian oil tanker Boracay resumes voyage after being seized by France

After being intercepted by the French navy, the Boracay oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, left Saint-Nazaire with its oil cargo, reigniting tensions over Moscow’s circumvention of European sanctions.

Russian crude exports hit 18-month high despite sanctions pressure

Russian seaborne crude shipments surged in September to their highest level since April 2024, despite G7 sanctions and repeated drone strikes on refinery infrastructure.

DRC caps cobalt exports at 96,600 tonnes until 2027

Kinshasa replaces export ban with a quota system covering just half of its output, triggering a price surge and global supply tensions.
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India risks regulatory setback on ethanol as Brazil consolidates SAF lead

India holds a surplus of ethanol that could support SAF production, but unclear sugarcane feedstock rules limit commercial development.

Kandla launches green methanol project to capture flows between Singapore and Rotterdam

Kandla port plans a 150,000-ton-per-year integrated renewable methanol unit, targeting the growing fleet of compliant vessels on the Singapore-Rotterdam maritime route.

Asia could absorb more Russian LNG after the European embargo in 2027

The European ban on Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027 is pushing Siberian producers to reorient their flows to Asia, despite logistical and regulatory constraints.
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Envision Energy obtains an environmental declaration for its 6 MW wind turbines

Envision Energy has published an environmental product declaration for two of its turbines, a milestone certified to ISO standards aimed at strengthening its position in international wind markets.

Fortescue forges global industrial alliances to electrify its mining operations

Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.

Global hydrogen production to reach $322.3bn by 2035, driven by industry demand

The global hydrogen production market is expected to more than double by 2035, supported by technological advances and growing demand from transport, heavy industry and decarbonised energy systems.
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Oilfield equipment market to reach $36.87bn by 2031 driven by global demand

Driven by rising global energy consumption and exploration investments, the oilfield service equipment market is expected to grow at a 5.39% CAGR to reach $36.87bn by 2031.

Putin calls for new financing models for global nuclear energy

At World Atomic Week in Moscow, the Russian president advocated for a reform of civil nuclear funding mechanisms, urging stronger involvement from multilateral financial institutions.

UN sanctions on Iran reactivated, increased pressure on trade

The activation of the snapback mechanism reinstates all UN sanctions on Iran, directly affecting the defence, financial and maritime trade sectors.
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Sinopec connects five provinces with 1,500 km hydrogen corridor along Yangtze River

Sinopec reaches a milestone in hydrogen logistics with a 1,500 km journey from Shanghai to Hubei, supported by a network of 146 stations and 11 supply centres.

Fortescue signs with Envision to develop 132 MW of wind power in the Pilbara

Fortescue has selected Envision Energy to supply next-generation turbines in Australia, the first step in a project targeting 2 to 3 GW of renewable generation backed by batteries.

EVE Energy signs 500MWh with CommVOLT to accelerate European storage

EVE Energy seals a 500MWh strategic agreement with CommVOLT in Europe for commercial and industrial storage at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, as its five MWh direct current system enters deployment.
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Africa to increase installed solar capacity by 42% in 2025

Africa's photovoltaic market is expected to grow rapidly with 23 GW of new installations projected by 2028, according to Global Solar Council forecasts.

United States offers India a way out of Russian oil amid trade tensions

Washington offers New Delhi an alternative to its Russian imports while maintaining tariff pressure, exposing a double standard in US energy policy.