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AXIAN Energy has acquired a majority stake in the Bangweulu solar plant in Zambia, strengthening its pan-African solar strategy while entering a rapidly growing energy market.
Talks on the Net-Zero Framework, which seeks to regulate greenhouse gas pricing on marine fuels, have been postponed until 2026 following a majority vote initiated by Saudi Arabia.

Petronas offers five LNG spot cargoes for late 2025 delivery

The Malaysian group launched three tenders to sell up to five liquefied natural gas cargoes in November and December, sourced from its Bintulu and PFLNG Dua facilities.
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Nigerian group Dangote has reduced crude supply to its refinery, citing a strategic adjustment to high oil prices and denying any technical failure.
The South African government ends a thirteen-year freeze on shale gas, paving the way for renewed exploration in the Karoo Basin amid a national energy crisis.

ReNew receives revised $8.15 per share bid led by Masdar and ADIA

A consortium led by Masdar and CPP Investments proposes to acquire all of ReNew at $8.15 per share, representing a 15.3% increase over the initial offer.
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Sun Trinity has commissioned a 3.1 MW solar carport in Nara, bringing its on-site PPA capacity with Aeon Mall to 10.1 MW under a nationwide rollout plan across twelve commercial sites.
Platts' physical pricing platform records its second-highest LNG trading volume, with nearly 1.5 million tonnes exchanged despite regional demand slowdown.

NexGen raises A$1bn to finance its Rook I uranium project in Canada

Canadian uranium producer NexGen Energy has completed a A$1bn ($639mn) equity raise split between North American and Australian markets to support the development of its Rook I project.
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In Kuala Lumpur, Huawei Digital Power unveiled its grid-forming technologies, positioned as a strategic lever to strengthen power interconnections and accelerate energy market development across ASEAN.
Reliance Industries reported a 9.67% increase in net profit in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025–2026, driven by recovering petrochemical margins and continued growth in its retail and telecom operations.

Enspired partners with Banpu to enter Japanese battery storage market

Austrian battery optimisation specialist enspired enters Japan in partnership with Banpu NEXT, backed by a Series B extension to over €40mn.
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings is examining the permanent closure of units 1 and 2 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the oldest at the site, while continuing efforts to restart unit 6.
Vermont’s energy regulator authorises final review of a 2.2 MW project led by Clean Energy Technologies to convert agricultural waste into renewable electricity.

Standard Lithium lève $130mn pour accélérer ses projets aux États-Unis

Standard Lithium a sécurisé $130mn via une émission d’actions ordinaires pour financer ses projets d’extraction de lithium en Arkansas et au Texas, consolidant sa position sur le marché nord-américain des métaux stratégiques.
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Ameresco has completed a 50 MW battery storage system to support Nucor’s expansion in Arizona, marking one of the largest behind-the-meter industrial projects in the United States.
Manila plans to expand gas and renewable energy production to meet a 6.6% increase in electricity demand over the next two years.

Fire temporarily halts operations at BP’s 440,000 bpd Whiting refinery

An operational fire was contained at the largest refinery in the US Midwest, causing a temporary shutdown of several processing units, according to industry data.
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AEP Transmission will finance the upgrade of high-voltage lines across five states through a federal loan, aiming to meet a sharp rise in industrial electricity demand.
A joint programme funded with CHF15.12mn ($19mn) aims to boost energy efficiency and renewables in Alpine regions by 2029.
The Swiss chemical group faces two new lawsuits filed in Germany, bringing the total compensation claims from oil and chemical companies to over €3.5bn ($3.7bn) in the ethylene collusion case.
Statkraft continues its strategic shift by selling its district heating unit to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG for NOK3.6bn ($331mn). The deal will free up capital for hydropower, wind, solar and battery investments.

Petronas Gas separates regulated and non-regulated activities in major reorganisation

Petronas Gas restructures its operations by transferring regulated and non-regulated segments into separate subsidiaries, following government approval to improve transparency and optimise the group’s investment management.
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Marubeni Corporation has formed a power trading unit in joint venture with UK-based SmartestEnergy, targeting expansion in Japan’s fast-changing deregulated market.
Exxon Mobil plans to reduce its Singapore workforce by 10% to 15% by 2027 and relocate its offices to the Jurong industrial site, as part of a strategic investment shift.

Phoenix Energy begins trading preferred shares on NYSE American under PHXE.P

Phoenix Energy raised $54.08mn through a preferred stock offering now listed as PHXE.P on NYSE American, with an initial dividend scheduled for mid-October.
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TotalEnergies plans to increase its energy production by 4% annually until 2030, while reducing global investments by $7.5bn amid what it describes as an uncertain economic environment.
Occidental Petroleum is considering selling its chemical subsidiary OxyChem for $10bn, a transaction that forms part of its deleveraging strategy launched after several major acquisitions.

ABO Energy considers operating its own wind and solar parks

ABO Energy is assessing a shift to independent power production by operating its own renewable parks, signalling a major strategic move in a market that has become more favourable.
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Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.
Mexican state-owned company Pemex confirmed the partial acceptance of bond securities under its debt repurchase offer, with a total allocation of $9.9bn, following strong oversubscription.

MET Group takes full control of Slovak subsidiary and enters Albania

Swiss energy company MET strengthens its footprint in Central and Southeast Europe with the full acquisition of MET Slovakia and the launch of a new operational subsidiary in Albania.
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UK-based Gresham House will acquire Swiss investment manager SUSI Partners, strengthening its international footprint in energy transition infrastructure.
Spruce Power launches an internal reorganisation aimed at reducing annual operating costs by $20mn, with the closure of its Denver office and a refocus on key initiatives to strengthen profitability.

TotalEnergies adjusts share buybacks and strengthens employee shareholding for 2026

TotalEnergies’ Board of Directors is adjusting its shareholder return strategy while consolidating its multi-energy growth and employee shareholding plan amid an uncertain energy and geopolitical landscape.
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Fermi America has signed two letters of intent with Siemens Energy to supply an additional 1.1 GW of gas turbines and collaborate on nuclear steam turbines as part of its 11 GW private energy campus dedicated to artificial intelligence.
Aker becomes one of Nscale’s largest shareholders following a $1.1bn funding round, reinforcing its exposure to large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

TenneT secures equity funding for Germany via three European investors

TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.
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Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Envision Energy strengthens its commercial strategy in Australia through a new agreement with ANZ to finance energy projects and develop local supply chains in renewables.