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Plug Power installs 5 MW electrolyzer in Namibia for integrated hydrogen hub

Plug Power has completed the installation of a 5 MW PEM electrolyzer for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, marking the launch of Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen production and distribution site.

SECI partners with Global Energy Alliance to accelerate India’s grid modernisation

Solar Energy Corporation of India signed a strategic agreement with Global Energy Alliance to strengthen grid resilience and support the expansion of storage and smart management technologies.

AM Green and Mitsui sign agreement for green aluminium complex in India

Indian group AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui to co-finance a one million tonne per year integrated low-carbon aluminium production platform.
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California Resources finalises asset transfer with Berry Corporation for $253mn

California Resources Corporation completed an all-stock asset transfer with Berry Corporation, strengthening its oil portfolio in California and adding strategic exposure in the Uinta Basin.

Gevo receives “A” rating for North Dakota site from BeZero Carbon

Gevo receives high-quality assessment for its carbon capture credits in North Dakota, strengthening the commercial value of its certificates in the voluntary carbon markets.

esVolta transfers Black Walnut project tax credit to Computacenter

esVolta finalises investment tax credit transfer for its Black Walnut storage project to Computacenter, marking a first-of-its-kind operation within its California energy portfolio.
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TOPCon 4.0 vs HJT: the financial trade-off in the solar sector in 2026

As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.

JA Solar and Trinasolar Lead a Global Solar Market in Crisis

JA Solar and Trinasolar top Wood Mackenzie’s latest semiannual ranking despite a sector-wide net loss of $2.2 billion. Industrial leaders are strengthening their grip on global photovoltaic module supply through rigorous financial discipline.

Peregrine launches 500 MWh storage project near Dallas with Wärtsilä and WHC

Peregrine Energy Solutions has begun construction on a 500 MWh storage project in Texas, relying on Wärtsilä's technology and WHC's engineering expertise to enhance ERCOT grid flexibility.
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Israel seals a €30 billion gas contract with Egypt

An agreement announced on December 17, 2025 provides for twenty years of deliveries through 2040. The package amounts to 112 billion new Israeli shekels (Israeli shekels) (NIS), with flows intended to support Egyptian gas supply and Israeli public revenues.

Egypt launches $220mn solar complex in the Suez Canal zone

The ATUM Solar industrial complex, located in Ain Sokhna, will include three factories—two of 2 GW capacity—backed by a $220mn investment from an international consortium.

ADNOC raises up to $11bn to finance the Hail and Ghasha offshore gas project

Abu Dhabi’s national oil company has secured a landmark structured financing to accelerate the development of the Hail and Ghasha gas project, while maintaining strategic control over its infrastructure.
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Meg O’Neill takes over BP to refocus the group on hydrocarbons

British company BP appoints Meg O'Neill as CEO to lead its strategic refocus on fossil fuels, following the abandonment of its climate ambitions and the early departure of Murray Auchincloss.

Masdar commissions first UK storage site and adds 150 MW of new capacity

Masdar begins commercial operations at a Stockport battery storage unit and announces two more UK projects, part of a £1bn ($1.25bn) plan for 3GWh of BESS capacity.

Venezuelan oil: Caracas maintains exports despite US naval blockade

The Venezuelan national oil company has confirmed the continuity of its crude exports, as the United States enforces a maritime blockade targeting sanctioned vessels operating around the country.
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Baker Hughes signs multi-year contract to equip Kuwait’s oilfields

Baker Hughes will supply advanced artificial lift systems to Kuwait Oil Company to enhance production through integrated digital technologies.

Future Fund Oman engage $1.2bn pour accélérer 141 projets énergétiques et industriels

Le fonds souverain omanais a validé 141 projets en 2025 pour un engagement total de $1.2bn, visant à renforcer l’indépendance énergétique et l’industrialisation nationale à travers un programme d’investissement de $5.2bn.

Holtec and MVM join forces to deploy small nuclear reactors in Hungary

US-based Holtec has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hungary’s energy group MVM to assess the deployment of its SMR-300 technology, strengthening bilateral nuclear cooperation and opening prospects for a new market in Central Europe.
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Radiant raises $300mn to industrialise its micro nuclear reactors in the United States

California-based startup Radiant has secured $300mn to build its first factory in Tennessee and prepare for the mass production of miniature nuclear reactors for off-grid applications.

T1 Energy launches construction of 2.1GW solar cell plant in Texas

T1 Energy has begun construction of a solar cell facility in Milam County, Texas, representing an investment of up to $425mn, aimed at strengthening U.S. industrial autonomy in the photovoltaic supply chain.

Quino Energy raises $16mn to industrialise organic electrolytes for flow batteries

Quino Energy secures $16mn in funding to scale global production of its organic electrolytes, with strategic support from investor Atri Energy Transition.

Envision and Statera partner on 680MW storage project in the United Kingdom

China's Envision Energy will supply a 680MW battery storage system to UK-based Statera Energy as part of the Carrington project, one of the largest in the country to reach financial close.

India and Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation with new projects

Russia and India are preparing an expanded agreement for the construction of VVER-1200 reactors and modular nuclear power plants, while accelerating work at the strategic Kudankulam site.
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Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.

Fusion Fuel Cycles joint venture begins construction of UNITY-2 test facility

Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.

CBAK Energy posts 36.5% revenue increase in Q3 driven by Hitrans

Driven by the recovery in the raw materials market, CBAK Energy posted a sharp rise in revenue in the third quarter, while its battery business enters a complex industrial transition.
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Sinopec accelerates on SAF and carbon credits to secure European markets by 2025

The Chinese giant targets 120 kt of SAF trading in 2025 and expands into European carbon markets, banking on ReFuelEU and CORSIA mandates to capture growing regulated demand.

The “Belém 4x” pledge targets global sustainable fuels surge by 2035

Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.

COP30 opens in tension as negotiations fail on initial agenda

COP30 begins in Belém under uncertainty, as countries fail to agree on key discussion topics, highlighting deep divisions over climate finance and the global energy transition.
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Washington locks in Kazakh tungsten supply and frames its C5+1 bet

The United States secures a tungsten joint venture in Kazakhstan and mining protocols in Uzbekistan, with financing envisaged from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and shipment routed via the Trans-Caspian corridor.

Three U.S. gas basins reshape prices, flows and contracts

Appalachia, Permian and Haynesville each reach the scale of a national producer, anchor the United States’ exportable supply and set regional differentials, LNG arbitrage and compliance constraints across the chain, amid capacity ramp-ups and reinforced sanctions.

Global energy efficiency slows to 1.8% in 2025, far from COP28 target

Global energy efficiency progress remains below the commitments made in Dubai, hindered by industrial demand and public policies that lag behind technological innovation.
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NextNRG posts 196% revenue growth in October

NextNRG's monthly revenue reached $7.39mn in October, more than doubling year-over-year, driven by the expansion of its technology platforms and energy services across the United States.

AltaGas raises $460mn to strengthen financial structure and retain MVP

AltaGas finalises a $460mn equity raise linked to the strategic retention of its stake in the Mountain Valley Pipeline, prompting credit outlook upgrades from S&P and Fitch.

Enbridge commits $3bn to new projects while maintaining 2025 guidance

The Canadian group posted record Q3 EBITDA, sanctioned $3bn worth of projects, and confirmed its full-year financial outlook despite a drop in net income.
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Framatome launches pilot line for TRISO nuclear fuel in France

Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.

Bulgaria passes law to take control of Lukoil refinery

Faced with US sanctions targeting Lukoil, Bulgaria adopts emergency legislation allowing direct control over the Balkans’ largest refinery to secure its energy supply.

Boralex deepens its losses in Q3 despite 7% production increase

Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.
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Global renewable capacity to reach 793 GW in 2025 despite limited political ambitions

Global solar and wind additions will hit a new record in 2025, but the lack of ambitious national targets creates uncertainty around achieving a tripling by 2030.

Indonesia records 836 Mt coal output in 2024 despite falling revenues

Indonesia’s coal overproduction has cut state revenues and company profits, while methane emissions from mines far exceed official figures.