Nasa has launched a call for tenders for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to support American ambitions for a permanent base, despite budget uncertainties and mounting pressure from China and Russia.
Shanghai Sermatec Energy Technology Co., Ltd. announces an agreement to supply more than 430 MWh of energy storage in Bulgaria, marking a new step in the expansion of Chinese solutions in the European market.
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.
Eight OPEC+ countries boost output by 547,000 barrels per day in September, completing their increase program twelve months early as Chinese demand plateaus.
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.
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.
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 anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.
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.
The US wind market recorded 91% growth in the first quarter of 2025, but new regulatory restrictions and the planned end of tax credits threaten the sector’s future.
The Trump administration cancels federal offshore wind zones, threatening 77,000 jobs and $12bn in annual investments in a sector currently employing 120,000 people.
SANY begins construction of a 10 MW solar power plant in Zimbabwe, the first African project integrating engineering, procurement and financing, while continuing its expansion in microgrids and hybrid solutions across the continent.
Grand Sunergy is deploying its expertise with the launch of the Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, the first 400MW solar farm in China, demonstrating the technological viability of photovoltaic installations in marine environments.
Despite a significant increase in sales in the second quarter, XPeng suffered further financial losses, reflecting tensions in the Chinese electric vehicle market.
Grand Sunergy is deploying its expertise with the launch of the Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, the first 400MW solar farm in China, demonstrating the technological viability of photovoltaic installations in marine environments.
The Bortala region sees the commissioning of 1 GW of solar capacity, combining 100 MW of concentrating solar power with thermal storage and 900 MW of photovoltaics, boosting Xinjiang's electricity production.
Iraq plans to double its gas production and significantly increase its oil production by 2030, while facing major challenges in terms of infrastructure and fiscal conditions.
The relocation of copper supply chains out of China could slow down the energy transition and entail significant costs, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
Natron Energy, Inc.
announces a USD 1.4 billion investment to develop a sodium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, targeting annual production of 24 GW
Increased exports of Chinese petroleum products are threatening the margins of South Korean refiners, already under pressure, in a fragile regional economic context.
Despite a drop in thermal electricity production, China increased its coal output by 2.8% in July, benefiting from demand sustained by extreme weather conditions.
The energy infrastructure sector, driven by renewable energies and storage technologies, is booming and is expected to reach a valuation of 1.5 trillion USD by 2033, with annual growth estimated at 9.3%.
China's electric vehicle market far outstrips that of Europe, revealing a growing divergence in the adoption of electromobility and highlighting the challenges Europe faces in catching up.
In July 2024, Russian seaborne exports of petroleum products to Asia doubled to 1.1 million tonnes, with increased use of the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the Suez Canal.
Russian exports of thermal coal have risen sharply, boosted by strong demand in the Asia-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as well as a temporary reduction in export tariffs.
