États-Unis

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.

Drax strengthens its lead as the UK’s top carbon emitter in 2024

Drax’s generation site recorded a 16% rise in its emissions, consolidating its position as the UK’s main emitter, according to analysis published by think tank Ember.
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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.

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.
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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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UK and Czech Republic sign agreement to accelerate civil nuclear development

London and Prague formalise a strategic partnership to develop the nuclear sector, focusing on small modular reactors and industrial cooperation on supply chains.

Global business leaders gather in Beijing for inaugural SMI China forum on sustainable innovation

The SMI China Forum brings together international and Chinese leaders for dialogue on supply chains, investment and energy innovation, marking a major step in public-private sector cooperation.

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.

Climate targets exceeded despite low investment

Growth in global oil and gas investment will slow in 2024, but will remain well above the levels needed to meet climate targets by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Ameren Missouri expands its solar program with a new installation

Ameren Missouri announces a third community solar power plant to meet growing demand, with more than 4,700 customers committed to renewable energy.

TotalEnergies and Air Products join forces for green hydrogen in Europe

TotalEnergies and Air Products join forces to decarbonize European refineries with 70,000 tonnes of clean hydrogen a year from 2030. This partnership marks a key step towards reducing CO2 emissions in the oil industry.
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High-integrity carbon credits to revitalize the voluntary market

The voluntary carbon credits market welcomes its first credits with the high integrity label, marking a crucial turning point for the sector's credibility and clarity.

Accelerated growth in Norwegian gas exports to Great Britain

Norway is planning a rapid increase in gas exports to Great Britain via the Langeled pipeline, in response to a recent blackout affecting European prices.

OPEC+ Extends Blackouts: Impact on VLCC Prices and Demand

OPEC+ is maintaining its production cuts until September, causing fluctuations in crude prices and increased demand for VLCC carriers, according to experts.
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The World Bank supports Armenia’s energy transition

The World Bank approves $40 million in financing to support Armenia's energy transition, aimed at modernizing transmission infrastructure and promoting renewable energies.

Gresham House signs 568MW contract with Octopus Energy

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc secures fixed contracts with Octopus Energy for 568MW of capacity, boosting annual revenues and stabilizing cash flow.

Tech and the US Government for Greener Energy

The US government is encouraging tech giants to invest in clean energy to meet their growing demand for electricity, according to Jennifer Granholm.
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Black & Veatch selects 6 startups for its CO2 removal program

Black & Veatch has selected six startups for its IgniteX program, aimed at developing carbon dioxide removal technologies.

TotalEnergies acquires West Burton B for £450 million

TotalEnergies strengthens its position in the UK market with the purchase of West Burton B, a 1.3 GW gas-fired power station in England, for £450 million. This strategic acquisition is designed to support the company's flexible power generation capacity.

Sumitomo targets 500 MW of battery storage in Japan by 2031

Sumitomo Corp plans to install 500 MW of battery energy storage in Japan by 2031 to stabilize the supply of renewable energy and improve the efficiency of the energy system.
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Global Warming: Urgency and Necessary Actions

Global warming caused by human activities is reaching unprecedented levels, warn researchers, underlining the urgent need for decisive action to limit temperature rises.

IAEA adopts resolution against Iran’s nuclear program

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution to sanction Iran for its increasing nuclear activities, exacerbating international tensions.

Aramco: New Public Offering to Finance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Aramco's new public offering is part of Prince Mohammed bin Salmane's strategy to finance the kingdom's ambitious economic reforms.
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Qatar and Taiwan sign 27-year LNG supply agreement

QatarEnergy will supply 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year to Taiwan's CPC for 27 years, consolidating their energy partnership.

NANO Nuclear strengthens its nuclear microreactor development team

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. welcomes Professor Massimiliano Fratoni from the University of California, Berkeley to lead the development of its advanced portable microreactor "ZEUS".

Shell calls for stability and predictability in US policies

Shell CEO Wael Sawan calls for stable energy policies in the US to attract investment in LNG and renewable energy projects.
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Russian LNG exports to Europe fall by 10% in 2023

According to a GIIGNL report, Russian LNG exports to Europe are set to fall by 10% in 2023, while the global LNG market is experiencing a slowdown.

California keeps hydrogen prices at an all-time high

Hydrogen prices in California maintain their status as the most expensive in the world, reaching $32.94/kg according to the assessment of Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights.