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With electricity demand accelerating, Asia-Pacific utilities must manage massive investment needs, volatile revenues and geopolitical tensions as the energy transition advances in a rapid but disorderly manner.
Tema refinery has resumed operations at reduced capacity following a prolonged shutdown and targeted maintenance work on critical infrastructure.

Sonatrach launches its 2026–2030 plan to support gas investments

In response to rising domestic demand, Sonatrach adopts a five-year plan focused on increasing production, securing infrastructure, and maintaining export commitments.
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PowerBank has completed a major regulatory step for its landfill-based solar installation, moving ahead with permitting for a 2.1 MW community project in upstate New York.
NU E Power Corp. closed a first financing tranche of $625,003 to support interconnection projects in Alberta and international feasibility studies, marking a new phase in the deployment of its energy infrastructure network.

Emmvee commissions 2.5 GW solar line and gains 6% on stock exchange

Indian solar module manufacturer Emmvee has commissioned a new 2.5 GW production unit in Karnataka, raising its total capacity to 10.3 GW and triggering a 6% rise in its share price on the BSE.
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The South Korean nuclear regulator has approved the launch of the 1,400-megawatt Saeul 3 reactor, beginning with a six-month pilot phase before full commercial operation.
The Indonesian government plans to limit mining output in 2026 to stabilise commodity prices and increase fiscal revenues, according to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Storm in the Black Sea halts crude shipments at CPC terminal

Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspended loading and intake operations due to a storm and full storage capacity.
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Pipeline natural gas deliveries from Russia to the European Union dropped by 44% in 2025, reaching their lowest level in five decades following the end of transit via Ukraine.
Ankara is preparing a maritime exploration agreement with Damascus for 2026, marking a new phase in bilateral energy cooperation following a diplomatic rapprochement launched in 2025.

Kraken raises $1 billion for tech independence amid global energy market shift

Octopus sells a minority stake in Kraken for $1 billion in a deal valuing the tech platform at $8.65 billion, initiating its spin-off and strengthening its position among international energy suppliers.
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Frontera Energy has signed a crude supply deal worth up to $120mn with Chevron Products Company, including an initial $80mn prepayment and an option for additional funding.
Amplify Energy has completed the sale of its Oklahoma assets for $92.5mn, as part of its strategy to streamline its portfolio and optimise its financial structure.

NextNRG signs agreement with A123 Systems to secure US-manufactured batteries

NextNRG strengthens its domestic battery supply by signing a memorandum of understanding with A123 Systems, targeting the deployment of energy storage systems manufactured in the United States across its national project portfolio.
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AltaGas has finalised a labour agreement with union ILWU Local 523B, ending a 28-day strike at its Ridley Island propane terminal, a key hub for Canadian exports to Asia.
Fusion Fuel, through its subsidiary BrightHy Solutions, has set up a €30mn ($32.9mn) funded platform to develop industrial hydrogen projects, with the first site expected in Spain in 2026.

Lithuania extends gas transit to Kaliningrad until 2030

Amber Grid has signed an agreement to maintain gas transit to Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave, with a daily capacity cap of 10.5 mn m³ until the end of 2030, under a framework regulated by the European Union.
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Cindrigo Holdings has secured the extension of its three geothermal permits in Germany and plans to benefit from a new loan programme launched by public bank KfW.
Lebanon engages in a memorandum of understanding with Egypt to import natural gas and support its electricity production, with infrastructure rehabilitation and active funding searches required to secure delivery.
Q ENERGY has announced the entry of three local and citizen-based partners into the capital of the Ventajou wind farm, marking its first strategic equity opening to institutional and community investors.
The Norwegian government has allocated two areas of the Utsira Nord project to the Equinor–Vårgrønn and EDF–Deep Wind Offshore consortia, launching a preparatory phase before a competitive state aid auction.

RWE commissions its repowered Muel wind farm in Spain

German group RWE has replaced 27 old turbines with three new high-performance units at its Muel wind farm, doubling energy output and earning ZeroWaste certification.
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Synera Renewable Energy Group has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy, securing a portion of generation from the Formosa 4 wind farm.
Italian group Agsm Aim has completed the acquisition of four wind farms in Apulia totalling 52.6 MW, marking a new step in its national growth strategy in the renewable energy production sector.

Offshore wind supplies 17% of UK electricity 25 years after Blyth launch

Twenty-five years after the opening of the first offshore wind farm at Blyth, offshore wind now provides nearly a fifth of the United Kingdom’s electricity and supports a domestic industry employing 40,000 people.
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Edison plans to launch over 500 MW of new wind and solar construction sites in Italy in 2026, backed by a €600mn ($647mn) investment, as part of its strategic growth plan in renewable energy.
GE Vernova will equip the Gurbanesti wind farm with 42 onshore 6.1 MW turbines in a second deal with Greenvolt in Romania, consolidating a combined capacity of around 500 MW.

RWE secures 68 MW of renewable capacity in Italy’s FER-X auction

RWE has secured contracts for four renewable energy projects totalling 68 MW in Italy, with construction set to begin in 2026, reinforcing its expansion strategy in the market.
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RWE and TotalEnergies will install 66 Reef cubes® around the foundations of 11 turbines at the OranjeWind wind farm, marking one of the largest applications of artificial reefs in the North Sea.
Swedish energy group Vattenfall introduces "Rewind", an interactive platform designed to commercially repurpose technical parts from dismantled wind turbines.

Onshore wind in Southeast Asia held back by rigid policies and congested grids

The rapid growth of onshore wind in Southeast Asia is at risk due to inflexible public policies and inadequate power transmission infrastructure.
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Enefit Green has sold its only wind farm in Finland to Canadian fund TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund, refocusing operations on the Baltic states and Poland in a regional concentration strategy.
McDonald’s UK commits to purchasing all electricity from the Douglas West Extension Wind Farm, a 66 MW project developed by Capital Dynamics in Scotland, under a long-term agreement managed by ENGIE.

OX2 strengthens presence in Romania with 235 MW of acquired wind projects

Swedish developer OX2 acquires three onshore wind projects totalling 235 MW in Romania, pushing its portfolio beyond 1.1 GW in a rapidly growing market.
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Danish group Vestas is expanding its blade plant in Poland and creating more than 300 jobs to supply turbines to Germany, the leading onshore wind market in Europe.
The UK government has approved the development consent for the 480 MW Morecambe offshore wind farm, a project led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and scheduled to enter construction in 2027.

Infinity Power launches construction of 200 MW wind farm in Egypt

Infinity Power has started work on its 200 MW wind project in Ras Ghareb, strengthening its position in the African market with technical support from China's POWERCHINA Huadong.
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A partnership between the European Investment Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB aims to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the European Union through a bank guarantee mechanism.
With a €600mn ($652mn) contribution, the European Investment Bank becomes the main lender of the BC-Wind offshore wind project developed by Ocean Winds off the Polish coast.