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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.

Congo accelerates LNG exports with Eni and targets major energy growth

The Republic of Congo and Eni confirm the expansion of the Congo LNG project and multiply industrial initiatives to strengthen energy supply and strategic sectors.

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.
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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.

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.

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.
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The European Commission commits EUR202mn to the IFMIF-DONES fusion accelerator

The European Union is investing EUR202mn in the IFMIF-DONES project in Granada to test materials intended for future fusion power plants, in cooperation with Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan.

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.

BP raises second-quarter production forecast driven by US shale growth

BP revised upwards its production forecast for the second quarter of 2025, citing stronger-than-expected results from its US shale unit. However, lower oil prices and refinery maintenance shutdowns weighed on overall results.
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Terna and NPC Ukrenergo sign strategic agreement for European energy integration

Terna and NPC Ukrenergo have concluded a three-year partnership in Rome aimed at strengthening the integration of the Ukrainian grid into the pan-European system, with an in-depth exchange of technological and regulatory expertise.

Britain anticipates massive surge in electricity demand by 2050

The National Energy System Operator forecasts electricity demand to rise to 785 TWh by 2050, underlining the need to modernise grids and integrate more clean energy to support the UK’s energy transition.

Hynamics UK and Hy24 join forces for £300mn green hydrogen project in Fawley

Hynamics UK and Hy24 have signed an exclusive agreement to develop the Fawley Green Hydrogen project, backed by the UK HAR2 scheme, to supply green hydrogen to ExxonMobil's petrochemical complex.
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Terna secures €1bn in guarantees with SACE and EIB for Adriatic Link project

Terna has signed a guarantee agreement with SACE and the European Investment Bank to finance the Adriatic Link project, totalling approximately €1bn ($1.08bn) and validated as a major transaction under Italian regulations.

Ukraine: Energoatom signs major agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec

Energoatom signed strategic agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, aiming to establish nuclear fuel production and small modular reactor capabilities in the country.

Solargik signs 85 MW of new solar projects on complex terrains in Italy

Solargik strengthens its presence in Italy with 85 MW of photovoltaic projects, including partnerships with Revalue and Free Ingegneria, to deploy systems on steep and agricultural land previously considered unexploitable.
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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. —

Electroverse reaches one million public electric vehicle charging points worldwide

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform surpasses one million public electric vehicle charging points, strengthening its international presence with a subscription-free model available in 40 countries through a single payment card.

Asia accounts for 71% of new renewable capacity, Africa remains marginalised

Asia dominated global new renewable energy capacity in 2024 with 71% of installations, while Africa recorded limited growth of only 7.2%, according to the latest annual report from IRENA.
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Masdar and Iberdrola invest €5.2bn in UK offshore wind

Masdar and Iberdrola announce a joint investment of €5.2 billion in the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom and full commissioning of the German Baltic Eagle project (476 MW).

Minesto completes reorganization to optimize costs and prepare for commercial projects

Minesto has completed a reorganization that led to a 35% reduction in fixed costs and a focus on its future commercial projects. This reorganization includes geographical streamlining, a new management team, and a realignment of product development priorities.

Bulgaria diversifies its nuclear suppliers with Westinghouse

Bulgaria concludes a partnership with Westinghouse for the development of new nuclear units at Kozloduy, aimed at diversifying nuclear fuel suppliers.

BASF, SABIC and Linde unveil an electric steam cracking demonstrator

BASF, in collaboration with SABIC and Linde, inaugurated a demonstration plant for electrically heated steam cracking in Ludwigshafen, designed to drastically reduce CO2 emissions.

Statkraft and Deutsche Bahn strengthen their green energy partnership

Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, extends its collaboration with Deutsche Bahn by securing more green energy through new PPAs.
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Spain: Soltec equips Murcia’s largest solar project

Soltec will supply its SFOne trackers for a new 367 MW solar installation in Lorca, in the Murcia region, reducing visual impact and maximizing energy efficiency.

US LPG exports: Fluctuating volumes to Europe and Asia

In April, US LPG exports fell, mainly impacting Europe and North Africa.

EDF: Hinkley Point C boosts the economy and training

Hinkley Point C, a major nuclear project in Somerset, UK, is training thousands of people and significantly enhancing local economic growth.
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Q ENERGY launches solar project in the UK

Q ENERGY is moving ahead with the construction of the Whinfield solar farm, equipped to supply over 8,700 homes in England.

Offshore wind power: Denmark launches its largest ever call for tenders

Denmark announces an ambitious tender to develop six gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.

Galp Energia takes off on the stock market after a discovery in Namibia

Galp Energia experiences a spectacular rise on the stock market following the announcement of a major oil discovery in Namibia.
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TotalEnergies acquires a major Malaysian gas operator

TotalEnergies announced the acquisition of 50% of Sapura Upstream Assets in SapuraOMV for $530 million, consolidating its position in the Malaysian gas industry.

Lhyfe launches the first green hydrogen trading platform

Lhyfe, producer of carbon-free hydrogen, announces the creation of "Lhyfe heroes", a European digital platform for over-the-counter hydrogen transactions.

Ireland: Greencoat Renewables signs PPA with Keppel DC REIT

Greencoat Renewables signs a 10-year power purchase agreement for its wind farm, supporting its 2030 carbon neutrality targets.
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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.

Sunfire leads major study for European hydrogen project

Sunfire launches a design study for a 500 MW green hydrogen project in Europe, to support industrial operations and ammonia production.

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.
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Ukrainian attack hits Russian energy infrastructure

Ukraine has recently stepped up its attacks on Russian territory. Ukrainian drones specifically targeted critical energy infrastructure in eight regions, impacting a fuel depot and three power substations.

ENGIE accelerates biomethane development with two new acquisitions

ENGIE expands its biomethane production capacity in Europe, entering the Netherlands with two strategic units.

Trident Investment launches Triton nuclear investment fund

Luxembourg-based Trident Investment launches Triton, a fund designed to channel significant capital into the nuclear fuel sector, including uranium mining and enrichment.
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Submarine and terrestrial cable to link the UK and Denmark

The Viking Link project, a submarine and land cable between the UK and Denmark, ushers in a new era of energy interconnection between the two countries.

An ancient Pompeii villa lit up by photovoltaic tiles

Pompeii's new solar tiles, mimicking ancient terracotta, illuminate the frescoes while preserving their historic aesthetic.