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Sol Systems raises $675mn to support 500 MW of solar and storage projects in the United States

Sol Systems has secured a $675mn credit facility to accelerate the development of 500 MW of solar and storage projects in Illinois, Ohio and Texas, backed by an international banking consortium.

Kinder Morgan posts sustained growth and strengthens project portfolio to $9.3bn

Kinder Morgan, Inc. reports strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with net profit up 24% and a project backlog boosted by major new investments in natural gas transportation.

The Bureau of Land Management streamlines regulation to speed up American geothermal sector

The Bureau of Land Management removes rules deemed obsolete to facilitate the development of geothermal projects, announcing new geothermal lease auctions in California and Idaho.
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Schlumberger divests assets to secure approval from Canada’s Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau has required Schlumberger to divest major assets to finalise the acquisition of ChampionX, thereby reducing the risks of market concentration in Canada’s oilfield services sector. —

Syzygy Plasmonics and Velocys launch pioneering 500,000-gallon SAF project in Uruguay

Syzygy Plasmonics selects Velocys Fischer-Tropsch technology to equip the first commercial NovaSAF 1 plant, turning dairy waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel.

CenterPoint Energy strengthens its measures for Invest 93L and continues resilience actions

CenterPoint Energy remains vigilant as Invest 93L approaches, deploying emergency plans and pursuing upgrades to its electrical infrastructure across the Greater Houston area.
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Kairos Power completes installation of third prototype vessel in Oak Ridge

Kairos Power has installed the vessel for its third test prototype in Oak Ridge, aiming to validate manufacturing methods for its future Hermes reactor supported by the US Department of Energy.

Japan urgently secures LNG cargoes amid critically low reserves

Japan has urgently secured several additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas from the United States to avert an imminent electricity supply shortage caused by rapidly declining national reserves expected at the end of July.

Georgia Power receives approval for 8,500 MW energy growth plan by 2030

The Georgia Public Service Commission approves the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes major investments in generation, storage and the grid to address the strong rise in electricity demand.
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Brasilia Prepares Trade Countermeasures Amid New U.S. Tariffs of 50%

Brazil adopts new rules allowing immediate commercial measures to counter the U.S. decision to impose an exceptional 50% customs tariff on all Brazilian exports, threatening stability in bilateral trade valued at billions of dollars.

TotalEnergies in Mozambique: $4.7 bn US loan challenged in court by NGO

TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG gas project is at the centre of a legal challenge in Washington, following the approval of a $4.7 bn loan by the US Exim Bank, amid security concerns and opposition from civil society groups.

Sabanci Renewables acquires 120 MW of solar in Texas from OCI Energy

Sabanci Renewables announces the acquisition of the Texan solar project Pepper from OCI Energy, strengthening its US portfolio to 660 MW and paving the way for an increase to 3 GW by 2030.
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Brookfield signs 3,000 MW agreement with Google for hydropower in the United States

Brookfield and Google formalise an unprecedented framework agreement to supply up to 3,000 MW of hydropower, with initial contracts worth more than $3 billion for facilities in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Midstream: Gas pipeline projects shift focus to West and Northeast

Investors are closely watching U.S. midstream companies’ announcements regarding new gas pipeline expansions targeting promising markets in the West and Northeast, beyond traditional regions in Texas and the Southeast.

PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure launch gas partnership to power data centers in Pennsylvania

PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure announce a strategic partnership to develop new gas-fired power plants to supply electricity to data centers through long-term contracts in Pennsylvania.
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U.S. Giants Invest Massively in AI and Energy in Pennsylvania

Several major U.S. corporations announce investments totaling nearly USD 90 billion to strengthen energy infrastructure in Pennsylvania, aimed at powering data centers vital to the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence sector.

Trump mobilises USD92bn in private investment for AI and electricity in the United States

Nearly USD92bn will be invested by major American and international groups in new data centres and energy infrastructure, responding to the surge in electricity demand linked to the rise of artificial intelligence.

SolaREIT deploys over $125mn to finance land for battery storage in the United States

SolaREIT announces it has committed more than $125mn to battery storage projects, supporting over 1.4 GW across the United States with land solutions dedicated to sector developers.
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Global battery storage market to reach $143bn by 2031

Driven by rising electricity demand, the battery energy storage systems market is set to soar, according to The Insight Partners, growing from $41.97bn in 2024 to $143.28bn in 2031 at an average annual rate of 17.91%.

Desri launches the Santa Teresa solar and storage plant in New Mexico

New York developer DESRI, together with utility El Paso Electric, starts construction of the 150 MWac Santa Teresa solar complex and its 600 MWh storage system, financed by an international banking consortium.

Enfinity Global obtains €190 million to develop 157 MW of solar power in Italy

Enfinity Global finalizes €189.6 million financing for the construction of eight solar power plants totaling 157 MW in Italy, backed by BayernLB, ING and Rabobank.

Canadian Solar partners with SOLARCYCLE for solar recycling in the U.S.

Canadian Solar and SOLARCYCLE join forces to integrate solar panel recycling into their U.S. supply chain, strengthening end-of-life materials management.

Czech Republic: investigation into nuclear award denounced by EDF and Westinghouse

The Czech Competition Office (UOHS) is analyzing the appeals lodged by Westinghouse and EDF against the selection of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company to build two reactors.
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Climate: Strategic dialogue between the United States and China ahead of COP29

Climate envoys from Washington and Beijing are meeting this week to strengthen cooperation on energy and climate policies, ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan.

Tsuchiyu Onsen: integrating geothermal energy into spa tourism in Japan

Tsuchiyu Onsen, a Japanese region renowned for its hot springs, is implementing a strategy to integrate geothermal production into its tourism sector, illustrating a local energy management model.

TotalEnergies commits USD 100 million to forest management in the United States

TotalEnergies is investing USD 100 million with Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands to strengthen the sustainable management of 300,000 hectares of forests in the United States and optimize carbon sinks.
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Fortum reduces Russian dependence with Westinghouse nuclear fuel

Fortum now uses fuel from Westinghouse Electric Company for its Loviisa reactors, a strategic move to diversify supplies and strengthen Finland's energy security.

Gasgrid Finland: 50% of LNG capacity reserved for 2025 at Inkoo terminal

Half of the available slots at the Inkoo LNG terminal in Finland are booked for 2025, indicating strong demand and an evolving regional gas market.

Botas-Shell agreement: 4 Gm3 of LNG per year by 2027

Botas and Shell sign a 10-year contract to supply 4 billion cubic meters (Gm3) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year from 2027, strengthening Turkey's energy security and supply options.
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Extended exemption from Russian coal export duties

Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December. Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand.

Premium energy basins seek to reduce emissions

According to Rystad Energy, demand for hydrocarbons will remain high. Premium energy basins such as Rub Al Khali and Gulf Deepwater are identified as strategic targets for maintaining production while reducing CO2 emissions.

Helical Fusion predicts a stable nuclear fusion reactor for 2034

Helical Fusion aims to develop a stable nuclear fusion reactor by 2034, marking an important step towards emission-free energy production and reinforcing Japan's energy strategy.
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United States: DOE allocates USD 62 million for hydrogen in transport

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is investing USD 62 million to develop hydrogen refueling infrastructures for heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on innovation and cost optimization in the transport sector.

Development of the Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus: tensions and adjustments

The Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus' EEZ is at the center of complex negotiations between the Chevron-Shell-NewMed consortium and the Cypriot government, following differences over the proposed development plan.

Opportunities for international players in China’s carbon markets

Regional carbon exchanges in China are diversifying their role by testing new sectors for the ETS, developing carbon finance products and facilitating cross-border trading.
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Blackout in Venezuela: The Limits of a Fragile Power System

A blackout lasting over 12 hours in Venezuela exposes the weaknesses of the national power grid. While the government accuses the opposition of sabotage, experts point to a lack of maintenance and chronic structural failures.

EU ban on Russian LNG threatens future of Yamal LNG

The European Union bans the transshipment of Russian LNG in its ports, complicating Yamal LNG's exports. This tightening of sanctions could upset the balance of the global gas market.

Kurdish production complicates Baghdad’s gas ambitions

Iraqi Kurdistan continues to increase its oil production despite restrictions from Baghdad, which is trying to comply with OPEC+ quotas and attract US gas investment to diversify its energy sources.
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Libya: Central Bank Governor flees and Oil Blockade escalates

In Libya, the struggle for control of the Central Bank is causing growing tensions, forcing the governor to flee under threat and leading to an oil blockade that is severely affecting production and international markets.

OPEC+: Production increases despite falling oil prices

OPEC+ is sticking to its strategy of increasing oil production from October onwards, despite downward pressure on Brent and WTI prices and expectations of market stabilization.