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First Solar raises annual outlook after new import tariffs

First Solar anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.

Engie stabilises its 2025 targets despite price declines and global uncertainty

Energy group Engie confirms its financial outlook for 2025 despite what it describes as an uncertain international context and lower prices that weighed on its results in the first half.

Hungary signs agreement with Synthos to introduce US small modular reactors

Hunatom announces a strategic alliance with Synthos Green Energy to introduce US small modular reactor technology, strengthening energy ties between Hungary, Poland and the United States.
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Eos Energy raises $336mn and accelerates long-duration storage in the United States and the United Kingdom

Eos Energy Enterprises reaches a milestone with record quarterly revenue and strengthens its position in energy storage, supported by a major fundraising and the expansion of its commercial pipeline.

Ember: Slow national ambitions hinder global tripling of renewables

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.

esVolta commissions three new storage sites in Texas to strengthen the grid

Nearly 1 GWh of storage capacity has just been added to the Texas grid by esVolta, meeting critical needs in Dallas and western parts of the state for the 2025 summer peak.
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TC Energy raises annual outlook after strong second quarter 2025

TC Energy reports higher financial results in the second quarter of 2025, boosts investments and anticipates a rise in annual EBITDA driven by growing natural gas demand in North America.

Arevon inaugurates 200 MW storage facility to support the San Diego grid

Arevon has launched operations at the Peregrine Energy Storage project in San Diego, with a capacity of 200 MW for 400 MWh and a $300mn investment to strengthen California’s energy security during periods of peak demand.

US-Brazil trade war opens pathway for China and Europe in Latin America

The 50% tariffs push Brasília toward accelerated commercial integration with Beijing and Brussels, reshaping regional economic balances.
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US tariff exemptions reveal critical reliance on Brazil for energy and metals

Analysis of sectors spared by Trump tariffs exposes the vulnerability of US industrial supply chains to Brazilian resources.

Brazil’s oil industry plans over $110bn in total natural gas investments

In response to the energy transition, Brazil’s oil majors are accelerating their gas investments. It is an economic strategy to maximise pre-salt reserves before 2035.

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs but spares oil and iron

Washington imposes massive duties citing Bolsonaro prosecution while exempting strategic sectors vital to US industry.
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US wind energy sector faces political and tariff headwinds in 2025

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.

Department of Energy report questions economic impact of CO2 and reach of US climate policies

A Department of Energy report states that US actions on greenhouse gases would have a limited global impact, while highlighting a gap between perceptions and the economic realities of global warming.

Trump revokes 3.5 million acres dedicated to US offshore wind

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.
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Helion Energy defies physical and financial limits with its fusion power plant for Microsoft

The American start-up promises an energy revolution in 2028 with its unique deuterium-helium-3 technology. Between immense technical challenges and a bold financial gamble.

US tariff ultimatum pushes India towards new Asian trade alliances

Sanctions imposed on August 1 accelerate the reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific trade flows, with Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia emerging as principal beneficiaries.

Trump imposes 25% plus mystery penalties on India from August

Washington triggers an unprecedented tariff structure combining 25% fixed duties and an additional unspecified penalty linked to Russian energy and military purchases.
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Legrand raises 2025 targets, driven by data centre growth and strong profitability

Legrand reports a significant increase in half-year profit, fuelled by growing demand from data centres and reinforced growth prospects for the coming years.

Schneider Electric posts record half-year results driven by data centre demand

Schneider Electric’s revenue reached EUR19.3bn in the first half, supported by strong data centre activity and growth across all its main markets.

The United States sides with Argentina in YPF dispute

The U.S. government has supported Argentina’s request for a temporary suspension of an order to hand over its stake in YPF, a 16.1 billion USD judgment aimed at satisfying creditors.

Trump to impose 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil

US Senator Lindsey Graham announced that President Donald Trump plans to impose 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, including China, India, and Brazil.

The United States grants additional 15 months for coal ash management

The United States Environmental Protection Agency extends compliance deadlines for coal-fired power plant operators regarding groundwater monitoring and the closure of waste ponds.
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Cadeler receives Wind Keeper vessel and secures firm EUR210m contract

Danish group Cadeler has taken early delivery of the Wind Keeper, its eighth vessel, now tied to a three-year contract with Vestas worth a firm EUR210m ($228m), including additional options.

Europe restricts diesel made from Russian crude, prices surge

The European ban on fuels refined from Russian crude is reshaping import flows, adding pressure to already low inventories and triggering an immediate diesel price rally.

Asia-Pacific LNG physical market jumps 86% year over year despite geopolitical tensions

LNG trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific region reached 1.24 million tonnes, driven by summer demand and rising participation, despite a 21% monthly decline linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
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Framatome secures nuclear fuel contract with ENEC for Barakah plant

Framatome will supply nuclear fuel and technical services to ENEC, strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ energy supply chain for the Barakah nuclear plant.

Qarlbo Biodiversity to supply 500,000 tonnes of pine to Woodland Biofuels

Qarlbo Biodiversity signed a memorandum of understanding with Woodland Biofuels for the delivery of thinned pine wood from managed forests in the United States to supply the Canadian company’s biomass operations.

bp sells its US onshore wind assets to LS Power as part of divestment strategy

bp has announced the sale of its US onshore wind operations to LS Power, strengthening the American group’s 21GW portfolio and continuing its global asset divestment strategy.
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Stellaria raises €23mn to develop molten salt nuclear reactor by 2035

French start-up Stellaria secures €23mn ($25.2mn) in funding to accelerate the design of its fast neutron nuclear reactor, with first fission expected in 2029 and commercial deployment targeted for 2035.

COP30 under pressure: Bonn negotiations reveal persistent divides

Technical discussions in Bonn exposed deep financial rifts between developed and developing countries, raising questions about the COP process’s effectiveness months ahead of the Belém summit.

Global demand could extend coal’s role beyond 2030

A report by Wood Mackenzie reveals that geopolitical pressures and rising global electricity demand could keep coal-fired generation elevated well beyond current forecasts.
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Chevron completes $60bn acquisition of Hess after favourable arbitration

Chevron finalised the acquisition of Hess for nearly $60bn, after winning an arbitration case against ExxonMobil over pre-emption rights in Guyana.

Legrand raises 2025 forecast and jumps 9% on stock market

Legrand now expects annual revenue growth of 10 to 12%, driven by data centre momentum, with an immediate impact on its share price in Paris.

European Union tightens sanctions on Russian oil to increase diplomatic pressure

The European Union lowers the price cap on Russian crude oil and extends sanctions to vessels and entities involved in circumvention, as coordination with the United States remains pending.
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China allocates $167.1bn for strategic dam in Tibet

Beijing has launched the construction of a colossal dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, with $167.1bn in public investment, drawing attention from New Delhi and downstream states.

Iberdrola secures €2.5bn credit line from 32 international banks

Iberdrola strengthens its financial position with a new five-year credit facility, signed with 32 banks, to support investments in power grids and renewable energy, particularly in the United States.

Eni signs twenty-year agreement with Venture Global for 2 mn tonnes of LNG per year

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.
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The oil and gas fishing market targets USD4.36bn by 2031, driven by offshore drilling

The expansion of the global oil and gas fishing market is accelerating on the back of offshore projects, with annual growth estimated at 5.7% according to The Insight Partners.

A US-sanctioned LNG vessel docks at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal

The Voskhod vessel, under US sanctions, docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant in Russia, marking the second visit by a sanctioned ship to the site this year, according to maritime tracking data.