Global electricity demand is projected to grow steadily through 2026, driven by industrial expansion, data centres, electric mobility and air conditioning, with increasing contributions from renewables, natural gas and nuclear power.
Carbon Ridge reaches a major milestone by deploying the first centrifugal carbon capture technology on a Scorpio Tankers oil tanker, alongside a new funding round exceeding $20mn.
Stem deploys a grid optimisation solution for the Camino solar site, with a capacity of 57 MW, in California, meeting IEEE 2800 standards and targeting operational reliability and market performance.
Avangrid has completed a strategic pilot with Tyba to optimise battery site selection, simulating operations at over 2,400 locations to refine profitability and the management of energy storage on US power markets.
B2U Storage Solutions has started construction on a grid storage facility in Bexar County, deploying 500 repurposed electric vehicle batteries for a 24MWh project, marking a first in Texas and signalling a significant step in the US market.
Enbridge confirms dividend payments for its common and preferred shares, consolidating its shareholder return policy amid stability in the North American energy sector.
ArcelorMittal Brazil begins a collaboration with Utility Global to develop a clean hydrogen project using the patented H2Gen system, aimed at producing up to 3 tons per day at the Juiz de Fora plant.
Tucson Electric Power will convert two units of the Springerville power plant from coal to natural gas by 2030, ensuring production continuity, cost control, and preservation of local employment.
Spire announces the acquisition of Piedmont’s natural gas distribution business in Tennessee for $2.48bn, extending its presence to over 200,000 customers and consolidating its position in the southeastern US gas market.
Guzman Energy has finalised a $80mn revolving credit facility with BciCapital to strengthen its liquidity and support its growth in the Western U.S. energy markets.
Chevron announces the appointment of John B. Hess, former executive of Hess Corporation, to its board of directors, marking a strategic step for the group’s governance in a context of transformation in the energy sector.
Ameresco commissions a biomethane facility in Lee County, processing 4,500 cubic feet of landfill gas per minute, and directly injects this renewable gas into the transmission network to reduce emissions and strengthen energy security.
Last Energy reaches a key regulatory step for its PWR-20 microreactor project in Llynfi, advancing towards the objective of securing a site licence by December 2027 from British authorities.
Nexans reports a 113% increase in net profit for the first half, supported by the growth of its electrification activities and the upward revision of its financial targets for the year.
The renewable division of Energias de Portugal (EDP) reported a sharp decline in first-half net profit due to a marked reduction in gains from asset sales, while electricity production and revenue increased.
Slovenské elektrárne has signed an agreement with Urenco for the purchase of enriched uranium for the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants, strengthening the diversification of its supply sources until the mid-2030s.
Stonepeak announces the creation of JouleTerra, a platform dedicated to the aggregation and management of grid-connected land, aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure throughout the European continent.
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company signs two major agreements with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Westinghouse, strengthening its position in the global civil nuclear market and paving the way for new international industrial opportunities.
Eco Wave Power has completed the installation of floaters for its pilot project in Los Angeles, marking a strategic milestone in the validation and commercialisation of its wave energy technology in the US market.
In the face of renewable energy intermittency, Power-to-Hydrogen-to-Power (PtP) technology could revolutionize energy storage. However, its adoption still depends on cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Arabelle Solutions, a subsidiary of EDF, will provide turbine island equipment for the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor project in Canada, marking a milestone for the industrialisation of SMRs in North America.
Enbridge invests $0.9bn in a 600 MW solar facility in Texas, fully dedicated to powering Meta Platforms, Inc.'s data centres through a long-term power purchase agreement.
Chestnut Carbon has secured a non-recourse loan of $210mn led by J.P. Morgan, marking a significant step for afforestation project financing and the growth of the U.S. voluntary carbon market.
Exus Renewables North America finalizes $308.2 million financing for two major solar portfolios in New Mexico and wind projects in Pennsylvania, showcasing the expansion of large-scale renewable assets across multiple U.S. markets.
TotalEnergies seals partnership with NativState to develop thirteen forestry management projects across 100,000 hectares, providing an economic alternative to intensive timber harvesting for hundreds of private landowners.
ENGIE has announced the acquisition of 22 distributed solar projects in Pennsylvania, further strengthening its renewable energy expansion strategy while supporting the local economy and enhancing the reliability of the distribution grid.
Estuary Power commissions the Escape Solar and Storage project in Nevada, integrating 185 megawatts of solar capacity and securing enhanced financing from institutional investors to supply electricity to several major players in the leisure sector.
Baker Hughes posted attributable net income of $701 mn in the second quarter, while executing several strategic transactions and strengthening its position in industrial technologies and oilfield services markets.
New anti-dumping tariffs and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions are disrupting the US solar supply chain, while ongoing dependence on China exposes the industry to significant risks, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Iberdrola launches a EUR5 billion (USD5.87 billion) capital increase to fund the expansion and modernization of its power grids in the UK and the US, while announcing a decline in its half-year profit.
The growth of data centres and artificial intelligence is putting unprecedented pressure on global electricity grids, prompting major tech companies to rethink their energy supply to address capacity and competitiveness challenges.
Equinor announces a significant impairment on its offshore wind project Empire Wind, due to regulatory changes and tariffs, affecting its quarterly results.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OIES) confirmed its Brent price forecast at 69 USD/b in 2025 and 67 USD/b in 2026, while adjusting its 2025 surplus forecast to 280,000 barrels per day.
PermRock Royalty Trust has declared a monthly distribution of 395,288.31 USD, or 0.032491 USD per trust unit, payable on August 14, 2025, based on production revenues from May 2025.
Xcel Energy plans to add over 5,000 MW of generation capacity by 2030, including solar, wind, and storage projects, to support the growing energy demand in its service areas.
Sunrun announced the pricing of its $431 million securitization, involving leases and power purchase agreements. This marks the company’s 14th public securitization and its third of 2025.
RWE has inaugurated the Mondonuovo wind farm in Italy, a 53.1 MW facility capable of powering 55,000 Italian households. This project marks a key milestone in the development of renewable energy in Italy.
The U.S. government has supported Argentina’s request for a temporary suspension of an order to hand over its stake in YPF, a 16.1 billion USD judgment aimed at satisfying creditors.
