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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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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.

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.
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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.

US tax credits: Hydrogen industry calls for fewer constraints

Faced with the promise of U.S. tax credits for hydrogen development, key industry players are urging the Treasury Department to revise environmental criteria deemed too restrictive.

United States: DoE suspends oil purchases for Louisiana SPR

The US Department of Energy suspends the planned purchase of 3 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in Louisiana, adjusting its strategy in the face of high crude prices.

United States: Crude oil inventories up, gasoline reserves down

Last week, U.S. crude oil inventories rose, while gasoline reserves fell sharply, indicating robust demand.
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TerraPower’s Natrium reactor set for imminent start-up

TerraPower launches its Natrium demonstration project, using sodium fast reactor technology and molten salt energy storage.

Cold snap boosts gas demand in northern U.S.

Exceptionally cold weather is set to sweep across the northern Great Lakes and New England, boosting gas markets with increased heating demand and sustaining storage levels from April 2.

USA: 4 billion in tax credits for green projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is injecting $4 billion in tax credits into over 100 clean energy projects, revitalizing former coal-mining communities through the 48C program.
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United States: New approach to lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) suggests looking at all Gulf of Mexico blocks for future offshore oil and gas lease sales, signaling a strategic pivot.

Alaska: New oil projects in sight

Alaska maintains its oil production while paving the way for significant increases, through new projects by ConocoPhillips and Santos.

Oil at five-month high

Oil prices hit a record high, propelled by supply concerns and tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Greenbacker invests $100M in Lightshift

Lightshift, formerly Delorean Power, secures $100M from Greenbacker to boost its multi-gigawatt energy storage solutions.

Ukraine: Three power plants damaged in new attack

New Russian strikes "seriously" damaged three thermal power plants in Ukraine, on the night of Thursday March 28 to Friday March 29.

United States: Public funding for the revival of the Palisades power plant

Holtec International plans to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant, thanks to $150 million in public funding approved by the state of Michigan.
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USA: Record LNG shipments to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope

In March, a record number of US LNG cargoes reached Asia via the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Panama and Suez canals.

United States: Expansion of LNG exports

Increasing LNG export capacity in the USA closely links the US market to world gas prices, with strong international demand underpinning high utilization of US terminals.

United States: $62M for battery recycling

The US Department of Energy announces a $62 million investment in battery recycling, essential for the domestic supply chain.
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For Aramco, the global energy transition strategy “is a failure”

According to Aramco's CEO, the current energy transition strategy is ineffective, with a persistent dependence on fossil fuels.

Unexpected rise in US crude oil inventories

In the week ending Friday March 22, US crude oil and gasoline inventories rose significantly, defying analysts' forecasts.

U.S. concerned about potential effects of “excess capacity” in China

Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, expresses concern about the global repercussions of Chinese "overproduction", particularly in emerging industries.

EDF’s takeover of General Electric: A geopolitical affair

EDF's takeover of General Electric's nuclear business, initially a financial negotiation, is now coming up against major geopolitical issues.

JERA-Exxon agreement for the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen plant

JERA and ExxonMobil announce a partnership to develop the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project. The project, based in Texas, is scheduled for completion in 2028.