Pakistan

The United States plans to collaborate with Pakistan on critical minerals and hydrocarbons, exploring joint ventures and projects in strategic areas such as Balochistan.
Grapevine Energy completes its financial reorganisation, eliminates part of its debt and secures over $60mn in new funding, while appointing a new leadership team to oversee its biofuels operations.

Iraq and Syria Revive Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline to Bypass Traditional Routes

Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
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The Emirati logistics giant posts 40% revenue growth despite depressed maritime freight rates, driven by Navig8 integration and strategic fleet expansion.
The two countries end 37 years of conflict with a 43-kilometer corridor under American control for 99 years. The infrastructure will transport 50 million tons of goods annually by 2030.

IAEA Dispatches Envoy to Tehran to Negotiate New Nuclear Framework

A senior official from the UN agency begins technical discussions with Iran on Monday, the first meeting since June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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Baghdad denies any involvement in sophisticated smuggling system mixing Iranian and Iraqi oil. Washington sanctions networks accused of financing designated terrorist organizations.
Portland General Electric inaugurates three new battery energy storage sites, strengthening available capacity in the Portland metropolitan area by 475 MW and supporting growing demand while stabilising costs.

Joule, Caterpillar and Wheeler launch 4 GW energy project for data centres in Utah

Joule, Caterpillar and Wheeler have signed a partnership to provide four gigawatts of energy to a next-generation data centre campus in Utah, integrating battery storage and advanced cooling solutions.
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Arevon’s Eland Solar-plus-Storage project, with a capacity of 758 megawatts and integrated storage, enters full operation in California after two phases and more than $2 bn in investment.
GFL Environmental announces the recapitalization of Green Infrastructure Partners at an enterprise value of $4.25bn, involving new institutional investors and a major redistribution of capital to its shareholders.

Wood Mackenzie: Tesla remains global leader in battery storage as Sungrow closes the gap in 2024

Tesla retains the top position in the global battery storage market, but Sungrow moves within one point, revealing intensifying rivalries and a rapid reshaping of regional dynamics in 2024.
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ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
Cross-border gas flows decline from 7.3 to 6.9 billion cubic feet per day between May and July, revealing major structural vulnerabilities in Mexico's energy system.

Lyten reaches agreement to acquire the majority of Northvolt’s assets in Europe

Lyten announces an agreement to acquire most of Northvolt's assets in Sweden and Germany, bringing new industrial prospects to the energy storage sector in Europe.
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Pakistan Refinery Limited is preparing to import Bonny Light crude oil from Nigeria for the first time, reflecting the expansion of Asian refiners’ commercial partnerships amid rising regional costs.
Energy Vault secures an exclusive $300 mn commitment to support the creation of Asset Vault, a subsidiary dedicated to building and operating 1.5 GW of energy storage projects across several continents.

Iberdrola receives the final Windar monopiles for its Windanker offshore wind farm

The last monopiles manufactured by Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have been delivered to Iberdrola for the Windanker offshore project, marking a major milestone for the European XXL offshore wind component manufacturing industry.
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Energy Vault confirms the acquisition of the Stoney Creek storage project, marking its first major operation in the Australian market, following approval from local authorities on foreign investments.
Start-up HYLENR finalises a strategic $3 mn fundraising to move from pilot phase to industrialisation of its low-energy nuclear reaction systems for industrial heat production.
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.

Qatar threatens to cut gas to Europe over climate requirements

Qatar rejects EU climate transition obligations and threatens to redirect its LNG exports to Asia, creating a major energy dilemma.
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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.

ENEC seals new strategic nuclear deals with Hyundai E&C and Westinghouse

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.
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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.
Savion, a Shell subsidiary, transfers majority ownership of five solar projects to Tango Holdings, 80% owned by Ares, to optimise the U.S. renewable electricity production portfolio and improve the profitability of the oil group’s investments.

Baker Hughes finalises $13.6bn deal to acquire Chart Industries ahead of Flowserve

Baker Hughes is set to acquire Chart Industries for $13.6bn, surpassing Flowserve’s offer and ending the previously announced merger between Chart and Flowserve, according to sources close to the matter.
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The State of New York is launching a major competition to deploy one gigawatt of energy storage, a key step in its roadmap to strengthen grid reliability and optimise costs.
The French group posted higher sales and profitability while setting a new record for its investment backlog, driven by the electronics and energy transition sectors.

US sanctions against NIS: Serbia secures a fifth 30-day reprieve

Serbia has secured a new 30-day reprieve from the application of US sanctions targeting NIS, operator of the country’s only refinery, which is majority owned by Gazprom.
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The EU-US agreement could create a higher energy concentration than that of Russia before 2022, threatening the European diversification strategy.
The European commitment to purchase $250bn of American energy annually raises questions about its technical and economic feasibility in light of limited export capacity.

Agilitas Energy acquires 12.5 MW solar project in Rhode Island to strengthen its portfolio

Agilitas Energy announces the acquisition of a 12.5-megawatt solar project in North Smithfield, aiming to power more than 2,500 homes and provide full energy credits to commercial and institutional customers in Rhode Island.
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The rise in investments and the boom in binary cycle technologies are placing geothermal energy at the heart of global energy strategies, driven by heat pump demand and Asian ambitions.
A 4 MWh iron-sodium energy storage system will be deployed in Sonoma County, supporting a critical evacuation zone and reducing diesel reliance in the face of increasing wildfire risks.

CenterPoint Energy launches $53 billion plan to strengthen Houston’s grid and interconnection

CenterPoint Energy plans to hire nearly 800 specialised technicians and launch a training programme to support more than $53 billion in investments in the Greater Houston area’s electric interconnection network by 2030.
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First Hydrogen expands its collaboration with the University of Alberta to optimise small modular nuclear reactor design and support green hydrogen development amid the growth of artificial intelligence data centres.
The Permian Basin has seen a drop of over 50% in methane emissions intensity over two years, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights, illustrating the impact of advanced technologies and enhanced operational management.
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