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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.

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.

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.
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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.

BP raises second-quarter production forecast driven by US shale growth

BP revised upwards its production forecast for the second quarter of 2025, citing stronger-than-expected results from its US shale unit. However, lower oil prices and refinery maintenance shutdowns weighed on overall results.
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Britain anticipates massive surge in electricity demand by 2050

The National Energy System Operator forecasts electricity demand to rise to 785 TWh by 2050, underlining the need to modernise grids and integrate more clean energy to support the UK’s energy transition.

Hynamics UK and Hy24 join forces for £300mn green hydrogen project in Fawley

Hynamics UK and Hy24 have signed an exclusive agreement to develop the Fawley Green Hydrogen project, backed by the UK HAR2 scheme, to supply green hydrogen to ExxonMobil's petrochemical complex.

Ørsted secures $2.75bn for Greater Changhua 2 from 25 banks and 5 export agencies

Ørsted has completed a $2.75bn project financing with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, strengthening its industrial partnership strategy. —
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Electroverse reaches one million public electric vehicle charging points worldwide

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform surpasses one million public electric vehicle charging points, strengthening its international presence with a subscription-free model available in 40 countries through a single payment card.

Masdar and Iberdrola invest €5.2bn in UK offshore wind

Masdar and Iberdrola announce a joint investment of €5.2 billion in the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom and full commissioning of the German Baltic Eagle project (476 MW).

Minesto completes reorganization to optimize costs and prepare for commercial projects

Minesto has completed a reorganization that led to a 35% reduction in fixed costs and a focus on its future commercial projects. This reorganization includes geographical streamlining, a new management team, and a realignment of product development priorities.
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80 Mile increases its stake in Hydrogen Valley to 49% and signs an agreement with Tecnoparco

80 Mile announces that it has increased its stake in Hydrogen Valley to 49% and signed a memorandum of understanding with Tecnoparco for the supply of 40,000 tonnes of biofuel per year, aiming to reduce palm oil dependency.

British Lindsey refinery resumes deliveries after rescue deal

The British Lindsey refinery has resumed fuel deliveries after reaching a temporary agreement to continue operations, while the future of this strategic site remains under insolvency proceedings.

EDF injects €1.3 billion into Sizewell C, its second British EPR

EDF will hold a 12.5% stake in the Sizewell C nuclear project in the UK, a €1.3 billion investment announced during Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to London, confirming the strategic nuclear energy alignment between the two countries.
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EDF launches its nuclear Technocentre in Fessenheim, estimated investment of €450 million

EDF confirms the continuation of its industrial project in Fessenheim for recycling very low-level radioactive metals, a first in France requiring specific regulatory authorizations, following a public debate concluded last February.

BP and Shell sign strategic agreements to revive Libya’s oil industry

BP and Shell intensify their commitments in Libya with new agreements aimed at revitalizing major oil field production, amid persistent instability but rising output in recent months.

NWF injects GBP 28.6 million into Peak Cluster project for CO₂ capture

The UK's National Wealth Fund participates in a GBP 59.6 million funding round to finance a CO₂ capture pipeline for the cement and lime industry, targeting a final investment decision by 2028.
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Floating nuclear power plants evaluated to supply Mediterranean regions

The American Bureau of Shipping and two nuclear sector companies are studying the potential deployment of floating nuclear power plants to meet the energy needs of island and coastal regions in the Mediterranean, notably via electricity and desalination.

EDF power solutions acquires 500MW hybrid solar project in the UK

EDF power solutions completes the acquisition of the 500MW Gate Burton solar-battery project from the company Low Carbon, strengthening its presence in hybrid photovoltaic-storage solutions in the United Kingdom.

UK Sanctions 20 “Shadow Fleet” Tankers and Rosneft Marine

The United Kingdom tightens sanctions against Russia's oil sector by targeting twenty tankers operating in the "shadow fleet" and Rosneft Marine, amid rising crude prices exceeding the G7-imposed price cap.

Octopus Energy launches $60 million fund for African energy

Octopus Energy Generation announces an initial $60 million fund dedicated to financing energy infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to raise $250 million over three years, in partnership with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers.

Statkraft announces $292 million cuts amid European financial pressures

Norwegian group Statkraft plans an annual cost reduction of NOK2.9bn ($292 million) by 2027, citing possible job cuts amid rising financial burdens and volatility in the European energy market.
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SSE Renewables commissions 28 MW wind farm in Marne

SSE Renewables inaugurated its first wind farm in Southern Europe in Chaintrix-Bierges and Vélye, with eight Siemens Gamesa turbines and an investment exceeding €30mn ($32.3mn).

Newcleo enters UK nuclear assessment with lead-cooled modular reactor

The UK regulator has accepted to examine Newcleo’s advanced LFR-AS-200 reactor, marking a first for a modular lead-cooled technology in the country.

Rolls-Royce SMR selected to develop UK’s first modular nuclear reactors

The UK government has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to lead the deployment of small modular reactors, aiming to secure 24 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050.
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UK Unlocks £14 Billion for Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station

The British government officially commits £14.2 billion to develop two EPR nuclear reactors in eastern England, in strategic partnership with the French group EDF, with a final investment decision expected shortly.

Xlinks suspends Morocco–UK power link due to tariff impasse

Due to the lack of a tariff agreement with the United Kingdom, Xlinks suspends its subsea cable project linking Morocco.

SSE invests £2.9bn in infrastructure and reports stable profit for 2024/25

UK-based SSE recorded an adjusted operating profit of £2.42bn for fiscal year 2024/25, supported by record investments in networks and renewable energy.
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Atlantic Petroleum cuts DKK90mn in debt and returns to profit in 2024

Atlantic Petroleum signed a conditional agreement to reduce its debt by at least DKK90mn ($12.8mn), while posting a modest net profit of DKK1.4mn marks a return to financial balance.

The UK and Eni finalize financing for CO2 storage project in the Irish Sea

The UK government and Italian energy company Eni have announced the financial closing of a project aimed at burying millions of tonnes of CO2 in the Irish Sea, an ambitious initiative to reduce industrial emissions.

S&P Commodities: Renewable Credit Retirements Drop 34%, Issuances Halved

According to the latest data from S&P Global Commodity Insights, voluntary carbon markets experienced a significant contraction, with renewable credit retirements dropping by 34% in March and issuances decreasing by half.
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Marine energy attracts €60 million in private investments in Europe

European marine energy reaches a major milestone with a 165 MW pipeline planned over five years, supported by €60 million in private investments, reflecting growing financial market interest in this expanding sector.

European decarbonisation: costs, economic challenges, and the future of natural gas

Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.

The UK could produce 50% of its oil and gas domestically

According to Offshore Energies UK, Britain's oil and gas potential in the North Sea is limited by a tax regime that hinders investments needed to boost national production, increasing dependency on imports.
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Washington approves $4.7 billion loan for TotalEnergies in Mozambique

The United States reactivates a major loan for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, stalled since 2021 due to a jihadist attack. The funding should enable a market-anticipated restart by 2030.

Egypt secures 60 LNG cargoes from Shell and TotalEnergies in 2025

A 3-billion-dollar agreement has been negotiated between Egypt, Shell, and TotalEnergies for 60 LNG cargoes in 2025. The terms include an indexation on the Dutch TTF and staggered payments. Confirmation is still pending.

BP cuts its workforce and refocuses on hydrocarbons

BP formalizes 4,700 internal layoffs and 3,000 among subcontractors. Disappointing results and a renewed focus on hydrocarbons shape this move. The market observes these choices, influenced by economic and political imperatives.
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Shell et Greenpeace concluent un accord pour clore une procédure judiciaire

Shell et Greenpeace concluent un accord pour clore une procédure judiciaire

Hartshead Resources explores a new route for its North Sea gas fields

The Australian company Hartshead Resources plans to revise its development plan for the Anning and Somerville gas fields, with an alternative export route now available under new UK fiscal terms.