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ArcelorMittal has signed an 18-year nuclear electricity supply agreement with EDF to cover the power needs of its industrial sites in France, as part of a long-term energy strategy.
A suspected attack on a Berlin power facility cut off electricity to thousands and prompted a nationwide emergency response amid rising security concerns.

Sinexcel deploys its first 1.5 MW energy storage system in Ukraine

Sinexcel has commissioned its first 1.5 MW/3 MWh energy storage system in Ukraine, supporting local grid stability and strengthening its presence in the European market.
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Nexera Energy has acquired producing oil properties in South Texas as part of a financial settlement with Hagco Energy and Hugocellr involving more than $600,000 in unpaid fees.
ENGIE’s Knox 2A and 2B solar projects will supply electricity to 443 residential and commercial customers while generating more than 8.2 million kilowatt-hours annually.

SolarMax secures $258.1mn EPC contract for 600 MWh battery in Texas

SolarMax has secured a $258.1mn engineering, procurement and construction contract for a 600 MWh energy storage installation in Corpus Christi, marking a strategic move in the US market.
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Ormat Technologies has launched commercial operations of Arrowleaf, a hybrid project combining 42MW of solar and 140MWh of storage, under a long-term contract with San Diego Community Power.
Clearlight Energy announces the appointment of Carolyne Murff as Chief Executive Officer and Matt Mitchell as Chief Financial Officer, marking a new phase of development for its 4.3 GW renewable portfolio in North America.

NG Energy sells 40% of Sinú-9 gas block to Maurel & Prom

Canadian company NG Energy finalises the sale of 40% of its stake in the Sinú-9 block to Maurel & Prom for $150mn, consolidating a joint venture on one of Colombia's largest gas fields.
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Boralex announces the commissioning of Sanjgon, an 80 MW facility in Ontario, marking its first battery energy storage project in North America.
Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant, in Fujian province, has officially begun commercial operation after successfully completing all commissioning tests.

OPEC+ keeps production targets unchanged for early 2026 despite market pressure

The group of major oil producers extends its stability strategy despite a drop in prices of more than 18% in 2025 and projected supply surplus for the coming year.
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Amid Venezuela’s political transition, the African Energy Chamber urges international players to prioritise stability to secure oil investment and restore national production.
The Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 will host five leaders from the legal and advisory sectors to support the opening of the national oil market and strengthen regional cooperation.

Borr Drilling secures two new drilling contracts in the United States and Mexico

Norwegian group Borr Drilling has announced two contractual commitments for its Ran and Odin rigs, extending its activities in the Americas through 2027.
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Falcon Oil & Gas has secured shareholder approval to sell its majority stake in its Australian subsidiary to Tamboran group, clearing a key hurdle in a broader divestment transaction.
SolarMax Technology has signed two engineering, procurement and construction contracts for 400 MWh energy storage projects in Puerto Rico, with expected revenues totalling $158.3mn.

Lane42 acquires Aqua Terra Permian to strengthen midstream assets in the Permian Basin

Lane42 Investment Partners has completed the acquisition of Aqua Terra Permian, a wastewater infrastructure operator in the Permian Basin, aiming to expand its footprint in strategic midstream services.
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Quantum Capital Group sells nearly 90% of Cogentrix assets to Vistra for $4.7bn, marking a strategic repositioning of gas-fired assets in the United States.
Plains All American Pipeline and Plains GP Holdings announce a 10% increase in quarterly distributions ahead of their fourth quarter 2025 financial results release.
The US nuclear regulator has extended the operating licences of three Illinois reactors by 20 years, strengthening Constellation's long-term industrial outlook for the Clinton and Dresden sites.
The SATURNE Industrial Chair aims to develop innovative uranium extraction methods, with joint funding from Orano and the National Research Agency over a four-year period.

X-energy secures Doosan forgings for its SMR reactors

US-based X-energy has signed a reservation agreement with South Korea's Doosan Enerbility to secure key components for its small modular nuclear reactors.
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Niger expands its mining alliances with Uranium One to develop new sites, while the Dasa project continues seeking financing despite clear political backing.
Samsung Heavy Industries has received Approval in Principle for a floating nuclear plant featuring two SMART100 reactors, marking a step toward the commercialisation of offshore small modular reactors.

India unveils draft law to open its nuclear sector to private investment

The Indian government proposes a unified legal framework for nuclear energy, aiming to boost private investment and increase installed capacity to 100 GW by 2047.
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Samsung C&T strengthens its presence in modular nuclear energy in Europe by signing an agreement with Synthos Green Energy to develop up to 24 SMRs in Poland and several Central European countries.
Israeli firm nT-Tao and Ben-Gurion University have developed a nonlinear control system that improves energy stability in fusion plasmas, strengthening the technical foundation of their future compact reactors.

India opens nuclear sector to private companies with landmark bill

The Indian government has introduced a bill allowing private companies to build and operate nuclear power plants, ending a state monopoly in place for over five decades.
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Natura Resources enters a new regulatory phase for its molten salt reactor MSR-1, following the signing of a framework agreement with the US Department of Energy under the Reactor Pilot Program.
Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning is surveying 22 localities to assess their interest in hosting storage facilities for radioactive waste from the country’s former research reactors.

Flamanville EPR reactor reaches 100% nuclear power after 12-year delay

Electricité de France's Flamanville 3 reactor has reached full power for the first time, marking a key industrial milestone in the deployment of EPRs in Europe, despite cost overruns reaching EUR23.7bn ($25.7bn).
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GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor has passed a key regulatory hurdle in the United Kingdom, opening the door to potential commercial deployment, despite no current plans for construction.
Molten salt reactor developer Natura Resources has acquired Shepherd Power and partnered with NOV to scale up modular reactor manufacturing by the next decade.

China confirms 2026 for Linglong One, the world’s first land-based SMR

China National Nuclear Corporation expects commercial operation in 2026 for its ACP100 reactor, following successful cold testing and completion of critical structures in 2025.
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Start-up SEATOM has been selected to join NATO's DIANA programme with its micro nuclear reactor designed for extreme environments, reinforcing its position in dual-use marine and military energy technologies.
The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs has opened a tender to select a site and conduct initial environmental studies for a 600 MW nuclear power plant, marking a decisive step for the country’s energy future.

EU approves €42bn Polish state aid for first nuclear reactor

The European Commission has approved Poland's financial support plan for its first nuclear power plant, a €42bn project backed by public funding, state guarantees, and a contract for difference mechanism.
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Six European nuclear authorities have completed the second phase of a joint review of the Nuward modular reactor, a key step toward aligning regulatory frameworks for small nuclear reactors across Europe.
Driven by off-grid industrial heat demand and decarbonisation mandates, the global small modular reactor market is set to grow 24% annually through 2030, with installed capacity expected to triple within five years.