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Eversource records $75mn charge after revised offshore wind liabilities

Eversource Energy posts a one-time $75mn charge linked to unforeseen costs in the Revolution Wind project, while tightening its 2025 earnings forecast.

US conservatives push legal shield for oil industry amid climate lawsuits

With lawsuits multiplying against oil majors, Republican lawmakers are seeking to establish federal immunity to block legal actions tied to environmental damage.

Greenflash acquires 200 MW storage project in Texas from Advanced Power

Greenflash Infrastructure has acquired a 200 MW standalone storage project in Texas, marking a strategic asset transfer aimed at reinforcing local grid reliability.
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Radiant invests $280mn in a microreactor factory in Oak Ridge

California-based Radiant will build its first microreactor production facility in Oak Ridge, on a former Manhattan Project site, with production targeted at 50 units per year by 2028.

Prisma Photonics raises $30mn to expand its optical fibre infrastructure monitoring platform

Israeli company Prisma Photonics has raised $30mn in a funding round led by Protego Ventures to develop its artificial intelligence-based detection system for power grids and critical infrastructure.

GTT, Bloom Energy and Ponant develop an onboard energy system using LNG and CO₂

GTT, Bloom Energy and Ponant Explorations Group launch a joint project to integrate LNG-powered fuel cells and a CO₂ capture system on a cruise ship scheduled for 2030.
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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The US government has withdrawn its proposal to suspend liquefied natural gas export licences for failure to comply with maritime requirements, while maintaining a phased implementation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.

Paired Power and PHNXX launch plug-and-play mobile solar microgrid

The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.

Petro-Victory secures $300,000 loan with attached warrants

Canadian company Petro-Victory Energy Corp. has secured a $300,000 unsecured loan at a 14% annual rate, including 600,000 warrants granted to a lender connected to its board of directors.
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Brookfield commits $5 billion in strategic partnership with Bloom Energy for AI factories

Brookfield will invest up to $5 billion in Bloom Energy's fuel cells to power future artificial intelligence factories, initiating the first phase of a dedicated global digital infrastructure strategy.

Ascent Solar delivers flexible PV cells for marine and orbital testing

Ascent Solar Technologies has delivered samples of its flexible photovoltaic technology to two companies for testing in extreme environments, at sea and in space.

Nano Nuclear begins drilling work for its KRONOS MMR™ microreactor

Nano Nuclear and the University of Illinois will begin drilling operations for the KRONOS MMR™ reactor on October 24, marking a key step toward commercialisation of the nuclear project on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
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Geronimo Power launches $54mn, 150 MW solar construction project in Illinois

Geronimo Power has started construction of the Bee Hollow solar project, valued at $54mn, in St. Clair County, delivering jobs, tax revenue and a partnership with the IMEA municipal agency.

Calpine secures Texas Energy Fund loan for 460 MW peaking power plant

Calpine Corporation has finalised a public funding agreement to accelerate the construction of a peaking power plant in Freestone County, strengthening Texas’s grid response capacity during peak demand periods.

Greenflash acquires 200 MW battery storage project in Texas

Greenflash Infrastructure has finalised the acquisition of Rock Rose, a 200 MW energy storage project located in Fort Bend County, to strengthen its ERCOT market portfolio.
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Natura Resources to deploy the first Gen IV nuclear reactor in the United States by 2026

Natura Resources is finalising construction of the MSR-1, an advanced liquid-fuel nuclear reactor, with a planned launch in 2026 on the Abilene Christian University campus.

JPMorganChase mobilises $1.5tn to support nuclear energy and critical supply chains

JPMorganChase commits $10bn in direct investments as part of a $1.5tn plan to boost energy independence and strategic technologies, including next-generation nuclear power.

Ukraine prepares legal framework to accelerate small modular reactor deployment

A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.
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Japanese LNG buyers accelerate flexible trading amid falling domestic demand

Faced with declining domestic consumption, Japanese liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are ramping up commercial optimisation strategies and favouring shorter contracts to protect profitability.

Deep Isolation urges US states to include nuclear waste in reactor strategy

Deep Isolation is calling on First Mover States to incorporate radioactive waste management into their joint strategy to ensure the industrial viability of new nuclear reactors.

Google signs wind energy deal with Eneco for its Belgian data centre

Google has signed a power purchase agreement with Eneco to supply its Belgian data centre with wind energy from three wind farms totalling 54 MW.

US sanctions hit NIS, a key player in Serbia’s oil market

Serbian oil company NIS, partially owned by Gazprom, faces newly enforced US sanctions after a nine-month reprieve, testing the country's fuel supply chain.

Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Oversupply pushes natural carbon credit price to 2025 low

The price of nature-based carbon credits dropped to $13.30/mtCO2e in October as a 94% surge in September issuances far outpaced corporate demand.

Chevron opens new tech hub in Bengaluru to support global projects

Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.

Plug Power appoints Jose Luis Crespo as incoming CEO starting March 2026

Plug Power has announced the appointment of Jose Luis Crespo as President effective October 10, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer once the company publishes its annual report, expected in March 2026.
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Orsted cuts 2,000 jobs and refocuses on strategic markets

Danish group Orsted will cut a quarter of its workforce by 2027 and reduce its exposure to the United States, relying on a $9.4 billion recapitalisation to consolidate its development in Europe and Asia.

Geronimo Power inaugurates 125 MW solar project in Michigan

Geronimo Power celebrated the near completion of its 125 MW solar farm in Jackson County, marking a major step for the local economy and regional power grid.

Base Power raises $1bn to strengthen its residential storage network in the United States

US-based startup Base Power secures $1bn in Series C funding to boost domestic energy equipment production and expand its distributed storage platform nationwide.
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Waga Energy commissions 60 GWh biomethane unit in Iowa

Waga Energy has launched a biomethane production unit in Davenport, Iowa, in partnership with the Scott County Waste Commission and Linwood Mining and Minerals, with an annual capacity exceeding 60 GWh.

CETY secures contract for battery storage projects in New York

Clean Energy Technologies has signed a letter of intent to lead multiple battery energy storage system projects across New York State, with each site planned for 5 MW of capacity.

Terra Innovatum secures shareholder approval for $130mn merger deal

The merger between Terra Innovatum and GSR III Acquisition Corp. includes $130mn in proceeds aimed at supporting the industrial development of its SOLO™ micro-nuclear reactor.
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CMSI opens final consultation on global consolidated mining standard

CMSI launches a public consultation until 17 November to finalise a common mining standard designed to simplify industrial requirements and strengthen global adoption.

NANO Nuclear raises $400mn in oversubscribed private placement to fund compact reactors

US nuclear technology firm NANO Nuclear Energy has secured $400mn through an oversubscribed private placement, raising its cash position to approximately $600mn to accelerate development of its KRONOS MMR™ microreactors.

Plug Power raises $370mn and could reach $1.4bn with warrant transaction

Plug Power finalised a deal with an institutional investor to raise $370mn through the immediate exercise of warrants, with the possibility of securing an additional $1.4bn if new warrants are exercised.
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Tailwater raises $1.1bn to strengthen Producers Midstream and support its expansion

Tailwater Capital secures $600mn in debt and $500mn in equity to recapitalise Producers Midstream II and support infrastructure development in the southern United States.

Air Liquide invests $50mn to expand its hydrogen network in Texas

Air Liquide announces a $50mn investment to strengthen its hydrogen network on the US Gulf Coast, following long-term contracts signed with two major American refiners.

Russia formally exits bilateral nuclear agreement with the United States

The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.
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Ineos cuts 60 jobs in the UK and calls for antidumping duties

Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.

Carbon capture and storage market to reach $6.6bn by 2034

Driven by the energy, heavy industry and power generation sectors, the global carbon capture and storage market could reach $6.6bn by 2034, supported by an annual growth rate of 5.8%.