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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.

Eni signs twenty-year agreement with Venture Global for 2 mn tonnes of LNG per year

Italian group Eni signs a twenty-year liquefied natural gas supply contract with US-based Venture Global, covering two mn tonnes per year and marking a first for the company from 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.
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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.

A US-sanctioned LNG vessel docks at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal

The Voskhod vessel, under US sanctions, docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant in Russia, marking the second visit by a sanctioned ship to the site this year, according to maritime tracking data.

Bahrain signs civil nuclear agreement with the United States and announces $17bn in public investments

Bahrain has concluded a civil nuclear agreement with the United States and formalised a commitment of $17bn in public investments in the US market, further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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Sol Systems raises $675mn to support 500 MW of solar and storage projects in the United States

Sol Systems has secured a $675mn credit facility to accelerate the development of 500 MW of solar and storage projects in Illinois, Ohio and Texas, backed by an international banking consortium.

Kinder Morgan posts sustained growth and strengthens project portfolio to $9.3bn

Kinder Morgan, Inc. reports strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with net profit up 24% and a project backlog boosted by major new investments in natural gas transportation.

The Bureau of Land Management streamlines regulation to speed up American geothermal sector

The Bureau of Land Management removes rules deemed obsolete to facilitate the development of geothermal projects, announcing new geothermal lease auctions in California and Idaho.
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Schlumberger divests assets to secure approval from Canada’s Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau has required Schlumberger to divest major assets to finalise the acquisition of ChampionX, thereby reducing the risks of market concentration in Canada’s oilfield services sector. —

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.

CenterPoint Energy strengthens its measures for Invest 93L and continues resilience actions

CenterPoint Energy remains vigilant as Invest 93L approaches, deploying emergency plans and pursuing upgrades to its electrical infrastructure across the Greater Houston area.
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Kairos Power completes installation of third prototype vessel in Oak Ridge

Kairos Power has installed the vessel for its third test prototype in Oak Ridge, aiming to validate manufacturing methods for its future Hermes reactor supported by the US Department of Energy.

Japan urgently secures LNG cargoes amid critically low reserves

Japan has urgently secured several additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas from the United States to avert an imminent electricity supply shortage caused by rapidly declining national reserves expected at the end of July.

Georgia Power receives approval for 8,500 MW energy growth plan by 2030

The Georgia Public Service Commission approves the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes major investments in generation, storage and the grid to address the strong rise in electricity demand.
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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.

Brasilia Prepares Trade Countermeasures Amid New U.S. Tariffs of 50%

Brazil adopts new rules allowing immediate commercial measures to counter the U.S. decision to impose an exceptional 50% customs tariff on all Brazilian exports, threatening stability in bilateral trade valued at billions of dollars.
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TotalEnergies in Mozambique: $4.7 bn US loan challenged in court by NGO

TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG gas project is at the centre of a legal challenge in Washington, following the approval of a $4.7 bn loan by the US Exim Bank, amid security concerns and opposition from civil society groups.

Sabanci Renewables acquires 120 MW of solar in Texas from OCI Energy

Sabanci Renewables announces the acquisition of the Texan solar project Pepper from OCI Energy, strengthening its US portfolio to 660 MW and paving the way for an increase to 3 GW by 2030.

The Hydrocracker Market: 125.2 billion USD by 2033

The global market for hydrocrackers, essential to the production of high-quality fuels, will reach 125.2 billion USD by 2033, driven by growing demand for cleaner energy.

The United States records 20.2 GW of new Energy Capacity

The US power grid added 20.2 GW of capacity in the first half of 2024, mainly thanks to solar and battery storage, marking a significant shift towards more diversified energy production.

Russia Criticizes Germany over Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation

Russia expresses its dissatisfaction with Germany's investigation into the Nord Stream explosions, citing a lack of international cooperation.

Natron Energy invests USD 1.4 billion in sodium-ion battery plant

Natron Energy, Inc. announces a USD 1.4 billion investment to develop a sodium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, targeting annual production of 24 GW

U.S. Court of Appeals strikes down new pipeline safety standards

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidates several safety standards imposed on natural gas pipelines, following an industry appeal alleging excessive costs.

Saudi Arabia steps up oil production, risk ahead?

Saudi Arabia, a key player in OPEC, is significantly increasing its oil production, jeopardizing the balance of world prices and threatening the economic stability of the energy sector.
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Croatia becomes a Strategic LNG Hub in Southeast Europe

Faced with growing demand in the Eastern Mediterranean, Croatia is establishing itself as an essential hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe, surpassing capacity in North-Western Europe.

Salem Offshore Wind Terminal, a Key Infrastructure in New England

The Salem Offshore Wind Terminal, located on a former industrial site, is becoming a crucial lever for the expansion of wind power in New England, contributing directly to Massachusetts' energy transition.

Somersworth transforms Superfund site into innovative solar power plant

Somersworth partners with Ameresco to develop the first solar power plant on a Superfund site in New Hampshire, generating 67 million kWh over 20 years and reducing CO2 emissions.
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Putin in Azerbaijan: Strengthening Strategic Energy Cooperation

Vladimir Putin visits Azerbaijan to consolidate energy partnerships, in a tense geopolitical context marked by the reorientation of European energy flows.

Newsom imposes fuel stockpiles to secure prices in California

Governor Newsom introduces legislation imposing minimum fuel inventories in California to prevent price fluctuations and reinforce market stability.

USA: $50 million to modernize EV supply chains

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $50 million to six states to support automotive suppliers' transition to electric vehicle component production.

Falling temperatures in the US Northeast reduce gas requirements

Forecasts of lower temperatures in the US Northeast at the end of August are reducing demand for gas for power generation, putting downward pressure on spot gas prices.

Gas storage in Europe: maximum capacity reached and pressure on prices

Gas storage infrastructures in Europe are virtually saturated, leading to higher prices and posing challenges for winter supplies.

Fewer rigs in the U.S. despite higher prices

US energy companies continue to reduce their drilling rigs, an indicator of a strategic reorientation despite the recent recovery in oil prices.

United States: Equinor and Dominion Energy win offshore concessions

Equinor and Dominion Energy have secured strategic offshore wind concessions in the Atlantic, despite a market weakened by high costs and supply difficulties.

Armenia: Launch of a Public Company for Nuclear Development

The Armenian government creates a public entity to oversee the construction of a new nuclear reactor, key to the country's energy future.

Orsted suffers massive losses and delays key U.S. wind project

Orsted booked 3.9 billion kroner in impairments in the second quarter of 2024, mainly due to delays on its Revolution Wind offshore wind project in the USA.
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Chevron pays $550 million to avoid Richmond tax

Chevron Corp. has agreed to pay Richmond $550 million over ten years, thus avoiding a new tax on its local refinery.

US crude oil inventories rise unexpectedly

U.S. crude oil reserves rose by 1.4 million barrels, contradicting analysts' expectations, while gasoline demand remained high with a notable reduction in inventories.