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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.

Bahrain signs civil nuclear agreement with the United States and announces $17bn in public investments

Bahrain has concluded a civil nuclear agreement with the United States and formalised a commitment of $17bn in public investments in the US market, further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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.
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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.

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. —
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

OMV: Higher net profit despite lower gas sales

OMV, the Austrian oil and gas group, reported a 20% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2024, despite a notable drop in gas prices and overall demand.

Oliver Stone: Nuclear advocacy in “Nuclear Now” documentary

Oliver Stone defends nuclear power as a solution to climate change in his new documentary, "Nuclear Now", recently shown in Paris.

IAEA chief to visit Iran amid tensions

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, will visit Iran for crucial talks, against a backdrop of escalating nuclear tensions with Israel.
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United States: restrictions on Russian uranium imports

New US legislation to restrict imports of low-enriched uranium (LEU) restricts imports of Russian uranium to strengthen national energy security and boost the local nuclear sector.

FTC gives green light to ExxonMobil’s acquisition of Pioneer

The FTC approved ExxonMobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, but stipulated that Scott Sheffield, ex-CEO of Pioneer, would not join ExxonMobil's board of directors. This condition underlines the regulatory complications in a fast-changing energy market.

Investigation opened into Orlen’s alleged links with Hezbollah

The Polish National Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the Orlen oil group, following allegations of an executive's links with Hezbollah and massive financial losses.
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Duke Energy boosts storage capacity with Bad Creek upgrade

Duke Energy strengthens system reliability in South Carolina with a major expansion of its Bad Creek pumped storage facility.

TotalEnergies: A listing in New York in the face of French opposition

The debate is intensifying around the potential transfer of TotalEnergies' main listing to New York, a move that French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire is striving to block.

Drone attack on Ryazan refinery in Russia

The Ryazan refinery, managed by Rosneft in Russia, was attacked by a Ukrainian drone, resulting in significant casualties and damage.
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Gálvez Ruiz promises to revitalize Mexico’s electricity market

Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, currently second in the Mexican presidential polls, plans to revive the electricity market by resuming long-term auctions if elected in June.

Record US LNG and LPG exports in 2024

In 2024, US LPG and LNG exports reach unprecedented levels, driven by rising production and arbitrage opportunities.

United States: sharp rise in weekly crude oil inventories

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose unexpectedly last week, following an almost equivalent decline the week before, according to the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA).
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G7 agreement to close coal-fired power plants by 2035

Meeting in Italy, the G7 countries announced the phasing out of coal-fired power plants without carbon capture by 2035, marking a major turning point in the fight against fossil fuel emissions.

EDF and South Korea’s KHNP compete in Czech nuclear tender

EDF and KHNP are vying to build four nuclear units in the Czech Republic, reveals CEZ.

Energy dynamism: Georgia’s new nuclear units

The commissioning of Vogtle units 3 and 4 marks a turning point for US nuclear power, revitalizing the sector with the first new builds in over three decades.
Les nouvelles unités nucléaires Vogtle 3 et 4 dynamisent l'énergie propre de l'État de  Géorgie, renforçant économie et leadership énergétique.

United States: WEC Energy Group acquires 90% of the Delilah I Solar center

WEC Energy Group announces the acquisition of the Delilah I Solar center, reinforcing its renewable energy strategy.

Octopus and Ocergy accelerate the floating wind industry

Octopus Energy's investment in Ocergy promises to revolutionize the construction of floating wind farms.

Poland: major changes in nuclear program

The IAEA mission to Poland confirms structured progress towards the country's first nuclear project, with key milestones achieved.
La Pologne structure son premier projet nucléaire avec l'appui de l'AIEA, positionnant le pays vers une énergie sûre et durable.

G7: a call to expand nuclear power for the climate

At the G7 summit in Turin, a strategic agreement was reached to triple the world's nuclear capacity by 2050 to combat global warming.

QatarEnergy launches giant LNG tanker project in collaboration with China

QatarEnergy is investing six billion dollars in a project to build 18 giant LNG carriers, marking a record in the shipbuilding industry.