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ENEOS Renewable Energy will develop two solar installations totalling 4MW on a decommissioned JR Hokkaido line, under a power supply agreement signed with the railway company and the regional electric utility.
Axiom Oil and Gas is suing Tidewater Midstream for $110mn over a gas handling dispute tied to a property for sale in the Brazeau region, with bids due this week.

RWE commissions 300 MW solar and storage project in Texas

RWE has commissioned a project combining 200 MW of solar and 100 MW of battery storage in Milam County, Texas, addressing the growing electricity demand and expanding its operations in the United States.
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Brazil’s state oil company will reduce its capital spending by 2%, hit by falling crude prices, marking a strategic shift under Lula’s presidency.
TotalEnergies has finalised the sale of its 12.5% stake in Nigeria’s offshore Bonga oilfield for $510mn, boosting Shell and Eni’s positions in the strategic deepwater production site.

Asian Development Bank opens nuclear energy financing to developing countries

Asian Development Bank has amended its energy policy to enable funding for civil nuclear projects in developing member countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Norway plans up to $740mn to fund verified emission reductions, supporting Senegal’s entry into cooperation frameworks under the Paris Agreement.
British International Investment and FirstRand partner to finance the decarbonisation of African companies through a facility focused on supporting high-emission sectors.

Ghana restructures its power sector around domestic gas to contain deficit

The Ghanaian government is implementing a reform of its energy system focused on increasing the use of local natural gas, aiming to reduce electricity production costs and limit the sector's financial imbalance.
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EDP has launched operations of a rooftop solar plant at Johnson Electric’s site in Asti, targeting an annual output of 400 MWh to strengthen the manufacturer’s energy autonomy and stabilise electricity costs.
Serbia is preparing a budget law amendment to enable the takeover of NIS, a refinery under US sanctions and owned by Russian groups, to avoid an imminent energy shutdown.

Hydro to close five European extrusion sites to strengthen competitiveness

Norsk Hydro plans to shut down five extrusion plants in Europe in 2026, impacting 730 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at improving profitability in a pressured market.
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Tokyo Gas has signed a 20-year agreement with US-based Venture Global to purchase one million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas starting in 2030, reinforcing energy flows between Japan and the United States.
Budapest moves to secure Serbian oil supply, threatened by Croatia’s suspension of crude flows following US sanctions on the Russian-controlled NIS refinery.

RWE and Apollo commit €3.2bn to Amprion and anchor their grid strategy

A joint vehicle between RWE and Apollo injects €3.2bn into the 25.1% stake in Amprion to support a €36.4bn investment plan in German power grids by 2029, consolidating a hybrid public-private model.
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Venture Global accuses Shell of deliberately harming its operations over three years amid a conflict over spot market liquefied natural gas sales outside long-term contracts.
The City of Paris has awarded Dalkia the concession for its urban heating network, a €15bn contract, ousting long-time operator Engie after a five-year process.

Suriname targets 220,000 barrels per day in oil strategy by 2028

On the 50th anniversary of its independence, Suriname announced a national roadmap including major public investment to develop its offshore oil reserves.
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TotalEnergies ends operations of its Le Havre floating LNG terminal, installed after the 2022 energy crisis, due to its complete inactivity since August 2024.
BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel, has signed a €1.7mn contract to supply a hydrogen refuelling station and electrolyser to a construction company operating in Southern Europe.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has signed a syndicated financing agreement worth KWD1.5bn ($4.89bn), marking the largest ever local-currency deal arranged by Kuwaiti banks.
The Beninese government has confirmed the availability of a mobile offshore production unit, marking an operational milestone toward resuming activity at the Sèmè oil field, dormant for more than two decades.

Baghdad seeks to preserve oil production despite sanctions targeting Lukoil

The Iraqi Prime Minister met with the founder of Lukoil to secure continued operations at the giant West Qurna-2 oil field, in response to recent US-imposed sanctions.
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The sustained rise in consumption of high-octane gasoline pushes Pertamina to supplement domestic supply with new imported cargoes to stabilise stock levels.
Canadian group CRR acquires a strategic 53-kilometre road network north of Slave Lake from Islander Oil & Gas to support oil development in the Clearwater region.

Kazakhstan denies any plan to acquire Lukoil’s local assets

Kazakhstan’s energy minister dismissed any ongoing talks between the government and Lukoil regarding the potential purchase of its domestic assets, despite earlier comments from a KazMunayGas executive.
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OPEC and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum warn that chronic underinvestment could lead to lasting supply tensions in oil and gas, as demand continues to grow.
A national barometer shows that 62% of Norwegians support maintaining the current level of hydrocarbon exploration, confirming an upward trend in a sector central to the country’s economy.

ShaMaran delivers first “in kind” cargo to Ceyhan under new Iraqi federal framework

ShaMaran has shipped a first cargo of crude oil from Ceyhan, marking the implementation of the in-kind payment mechanism established between Baghdad, Erbil, and international oil companies following the partial resumption of exports through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline.
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Norwegian group TGS begins Phase I of its multi-client seismic survey in the Pelotas Basin, covering 21 offshore blocks in southern Brazil, with support from industry funding.
Indonesian group Chandra Asri receives a $750mn tailor-made funding from KKR for the acquisition of the Esso network in Singapore, strengthening its position in the fuel retail sector.

Tethys Petroleum increases output and returns to profit in Q3

Tethys Petroleum posted a net profit of $1.4mn in Q3 2025, driven by a 33% increase in hydrocarbon sales and rising oil output.
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Serbia considers emergency options to avoid the confiscation of Russian stakes in NIS, targeted by US sanctions, as President Vucic pledges a definitive decision within one week.
Enbridge commits $1.4bn to expand capacity on its Mainline network and Flanagan South pipeline, aiming to streamline the flow of Canadian crude to US Midwest and Gulf Coast refineries.

Rapid reshuffle at Petroperu to drive Talara and Amazon under pressure

The Peruvian state has tightened its grip on Petroperu with an emergency board reshuffle to secure the Talara refinery, fuel supply and the revival of Amazon oil fields.
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Sofia appoints an administrator to manage Lukoil’s Bulgarian assets ahead of upcoming US sanctions, ensuring continued operations at the Balkans’ largest refinery.
The United States rejected Serbia’s proposal to ease sanctions on NIS, conditioning any relief on the complete withdrawal of Russian shareholders.

IEA forecasts global oil surplus of 4 mbpd in 2026

The International Energy Agency expects a surplus of crude oil by 2026, with supply exceeding global demand by 4 million barrels per day due to increased production within and outside OPEC+.
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Cenovus Energy has completed the acquisition of MEG Energy, adding 110,000 barrels per day of production and strengthening its position in Canadian oil sands.
The International Energy Agency’s “Current Policies Scenario” anticipates growing oil demand through 2050, undermining net-zero pathways and intensifying investment uncertainty globally.