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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.

Aker ASA posts 24% share increase and accelerates real estate strategy in 2025

Norwegian industrial group Aker ASA achieved a strong surge in its share price in the first half, expanded its diversification into real estate, and executed major transactions despite global energy market volatility.

European Union struggles to agree on new Russian oil price cap

Talks between European Union member states stall on the adoption of the eighteenth sanctions package targeting Russian oil, due to ongoing disagreements over the proposed price ceiling.
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Aker Carbon Capture pays $162mn in dividends after selling its main assets

Aker Carbon Capture distributed $162mn in dividends to its shareholders, a direct consequence of significant asset disposals and a substantial restructuring of its balance sheet in the second quarter of 2025.

Equinor buys 2.1 mn of its own shares for $201 mn in second 2025 phase

Equinor ASA acquired 2.1 mn of its own shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange for a total of $201 mn between July 7 and 11, continuing the second phase of its 2025 buyback programme.

First commercial seaweed harvest completed in Dutch offshore wind farm

North Sea Farmers has carried out the very first commercial-scale seaweed harvest in an offshore wind farm, supported by funding from the Amazon Right Now climate fund.
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Global PV inverter shipments reach 589 GWac as Asia-Pacific dominates in 2024

Global photovoltaic inverter shipments increased by 10% in 2024, driven by the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for nearly seven out of ten shipments, while China consolidates its influence on the sector.

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. —

Solar energy becomes EU’s leading electricity source in June 2025

Solar energy reached a record share of 22.1% in the European electricity mix in June 2025, becoming for the first time the main source of electricity in the European Union, according to a report by think tank Ember.
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EBRD Lends €400 Million to Moldova to Secure Energy Supply

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lends €400 million to JSC Energocom to diversify Moldova's gas and electricity supply, historically dependent on Russian imports via Ukraine.

BRICS Launch Their Own Climate Finance Framework and Reject CBAM

BRICS adopt a joint financial framework aimed at supporting emerging economies while criticizing European carbon border tax mechanisms, deemed discriminatory and risky for their strategic trade relations.

DNO secures USD 500 million financing linked to Norwegian gas

Norwegian group DNO ASA signs gas offtake contract with ENGIE and secures USD 500 million financing from a major US bank to guarantee future revenues from its Norwegian gas production.
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TGS wins strategic offshore wind contract in Norway

Energy company TGS has won a major high-resolution geophysical imaging contract for offshore wind site characterization in Norway, strengthening its position in this rapidly growing market.

Equinor discovers up to 15 mn barrels of oil at Johan Castberg in the Barents Sea

Equinor announces a new oil discovery estimated at between 9 and 15 mn barrels at the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, strengthening the reserve potential in Norway's northern region.

China and the United States improve their energy performance in an unstable global context

While advanced economies maintain global energy leadership, China and the United States have significantly progressed in the security and sustainability of their energy systems, according to the World Economic Forum's annual report.
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Grangemouth Closure: UK Oil Stocks at Highest Level in Three Years

The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has triggered a record increase in UK oil inventories, highlighting growing dependence on imports and an expanding deficit in domestic refining capacity.

Globeleq launches South Africa’s largest energy storage facility

Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise commercial agreements for a 153 MW energy storage project in South Africa, aimed at enhancing national grid stability and optimising peak energy management.

Germany Shakes Up Biomethane and GHG Markets with New RED III Directive

Germany’s announcement to eliminate double counting is shaking up manure-based biomethane and GHG certificate markets, prompting buyers to anticipate significant price hikes.
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Underground Hydrogen Storage: High Costs and Technical Challenges Hamper Growth

Underground hydrogen storage, essential to support its growth, continues to face significantly higher costs than natural gas storage, along with major technical challenges hindering its competitiveness against conventional energies.

France and Norway formalize an agreement on cross-border CO₂ transport

France and Norway sign an agreement facilitating the international transport of CO₂ to offshore geological storage facilities, notably through the Northern Lights project and the CO₂ Highway Europe infrastructure.

Yara and AM Green seal major agreement on green ammonia

Yara Clean Ammonia and AM Green sign a long-term supply agreement for renewable ammonia, marking a significant step forward in the global energy transition.

FertigHy: Pioneer in Decarbonated Fertilizers in Europe

The FertigHy consortium announces the construction of a plant in France to manufacture low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer, aimed at reducing European dependence on Russian imports and agricultural CO2 emissions.

Egypt boosts wind power capacity with major investment

Egypt, in agreement with Scatec and Engie, is preparing to deploy 8 GW of wind power, marking a major step forward in its energy transition.
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Liquefied natural gas shortage in Northwest Europe

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in North-Western Europe fell in April, putting the region under pressure in the shoulder season.

Worldwide expansion of green hydrogen and ammonia projects

Worldwide, green hydrogen projects are multiplying. Hygenco is working with Tata Steel to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia project at the Gopalpur Industrial Park in India. The first phase aims to start production in December 2026.

Europe steps up natural gas injections to meet growing demand

Europe is stepping up natural gas injections in anticipation of strong summer demand, boosting LNG imports to avoid shortages, according to analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights.
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Green hydrogen revolution: the EU’s energy turnaround

The European Union is committing 720 million euros to stimulate the production of green hydrogen, marking a major turning point for renewable energies.

Côte d’Ivoire boosts its solar momentum with new PPP projects

Côte d'Ivoire qualifies ten multinationals to build two solar photovoltaic power plants to boost its energy mix.

GIGA Storage launches GIGA Giraffe battery project in Amsterdam

GIGA Storage initiates the GIGA Giraffe project in Amsterdam, a 45 MWh battery designed to improve the use of renewable energy and grid stability.
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Netherlands: Canopus raises €3M to develop geothermal drilling

At the Global Geothermal Impact 2024 summit in The Hague, Canopus announces a €3 million investment to boost its drilling technology.

Halliburton beats forecasts despite lower earnings

U.S. oil and gas group Halliburton posted first-quarter net income of $609 million, down 7% but ahead of expectations, thanks to strong international business.

Equinor: net profit falls 46% in Q1

Equinor suffers a significant 46% fall in first-quarter net profit. The Norwegian company was affected by the fall in gas prices.
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Safety improvements confirmed for Hoger Onderwijs reactor

Following an assessment by INSARR, the Hoger Onderwijs research reactor at the RID Institute has been praised for the advances it has made in safety following major modernizations.

EU decides to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty

MEPs vote to withdraw the EU from the Energy Charter Treaty, deemed contrary to climate objectives.

US LPG exports: Fluctuating volumes to Europe and Asia

In April, US LPG exports fell, mainly impacting Europe and North Africa.
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KBR to supply green ammonia technology to Fortescue in Norway

KBR announces a contract to deploy its green ammonia technology, K-GreeN®, in Fortescue's Holmaneset green energy project in Norway.

France: Roland Lescure lobbies for contracts between EDF and industry

Bercy is stepping up negotiations between EDF and major manufacturers to secure long-term electricity contracts.

ENGIE accelerates biomethane development with two new acquisitions

ENGIE expands its biomethane production capacity in Europe, entering the Netherlands with two strategic units.
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Caracas protests against US “criminal sanctions

Venezuela denounces the reimposition of US sanctions on its oil, claiming a violation of the agreements negotiated in Qatar.

Agreements between five Northern European countries on CO2 transport

The Nordic countries, in collaboration with oil giants, are taking a key step towards establishing an efficient European market for carbon capture and storage (CCS).