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Axess Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with ARO Drilling to deliver asset integrity management services across its fleet, integrating digital technologies to optimise operations.
Saudi Aramco has launched production at the unconventional Jafurah gas field, initiating an investment plan exceeding $100bn to substitute domestic crude and increase exportable flows under OPEC+ constraints.

Le Koweït lance un appel d’offres pour un projet solaire de 500 MW

Le Koweït a publié une demande de propositions pour la construction d'une centrale solaire de 500 MW, dont l’électricité sera injectée dans le réseau national sur la base d’un contrat de rachat de 30 ans.
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The International Geothermal Standard Committee was launched in Beijing with a permanent secretariat established at Sinopec, marking a major step toward harmonising global geothermal industry standards.
Mori Building has completed three solar-plus-storage plants in Japan to supply its real estate assets through an intra-group partnership structured by TEPCO Energy Partner.

Húsavík drills seven new geothermal wells to revive industrial attractiveness

Húsavík Energy launches a drilling campaign to secure its geothermal resource following the shutdown of its main industrial client, aiming to diversify its energy offers and strengthen the appeal of the Bakki site.
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Japanese grid operator OCCTO allocated 75.4MWAC in its third solar auction for FY2025, with an average feed-in-premium price of 7.13 yen per kWh, marking a session that fell short of initial subscription targets.
Octillion has fully converted its electric vehicle battery production facility in Pune to solar power, initiating the rollout of an energy strategy aimed at achieving energy autonomy for all its India-based operations by 2027.

Westbridge receives final approval for solar and storage project in Canada

Westbridge Renewable Energy has secured final regulatory approval in Alberta for its Dolcy Solar project, marking the last step before construction can begin.
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Texas-based developer Natura Resources receives new federal funding to test key components of its 100-megawatt modular reactor in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Chinese firm Sunman will build Australia’s largest solar module plant in the Hunter Valley, backed by AUD171 mn ($111.92 mn) in public funding.

PLN secures 103 LNG cargoes for 2026 as Indonesia anchors its supply strategy

By mobilising long-term contracts with BP and new infrastructure, PLN is driving Indonesia’s shift toward prioritising domestic LNG use, at the centre of a state-backed investment programme supported by international lenders.
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Solar with batteries becomes a bankability lever in three key ASEAN markets, where the focus shifts from cost reduction to the monetisation of energy flexibility.
Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton accounted for 80% of electricity outages recorded in 2024, marking a ten-year high according to federal data.

TotalEnergies and Japanese groups launch 250 MW e-gas project in Nebraska

TotalEnergies, TES and three Japanese companies will develop an industrial-scale e-gas facility in the United States, targeting 250 MW capacity and 75,000 tonnes of annual output by 2030.
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The Niigata regional assembly is deliberating on restarting unit 6 of the world’s largest nuclear plant, thirteen years after operations ceased following the Fukushima disaster.
Argentinian consortium Southern Energy will supply up to two million tonnes of LNG per year to Germany’s Sefe, marking the first South American alliance for the European importer.

Oil prices rise amid tensions between Washington and Caracas

Crude prices increased, driven by rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela and drone attacks targeting Russian oil infrastructure in the Black Sea.
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The commercial court of Évry has ordered the judicial liquidation of Global Bioenergies, a French start-up in sustainable aviation fuel, after both takeover bids were rejected due to insufficient guarantees for employees and assets.
Reactor Doel 2 was taken offline, becoming the fifth Belgian reactor to cease operations under the country’s gradual nuclear phase-out policy.
Q ENERGY is simultaneously conducting the repowering and extension of its wind farm in Aude, with commissioning scheduled for late 2026 and a production goal equivalent to the consumption of 45,000 people.
Cordelio Power has launched commercial operations of the Crossover wind farm in Arkansas, securing a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft and closing $811mn in financing from North American banks.

VSB France launches 13.8 MW wind farm at 1,420 metres altitude

VSB France has commissioned the Eoliennes de Fadoumal wind farm in Lozère, a 13.8 MW facility located in a forested high-altitude area and equipped with a patented avifauna detection system.
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Proparco has invested in the 100 MW Kipeto wind farm in Kenya, reinforcing France’s financial involvement in East Africa’s energy sector, without disclosing the amount of the transaction.
The Monte Cristo I project strengthens Terra-Gen’s presence in Texas with a total capacity of 273 MW and economic returns exceeding $100mn for local communities.

UK relaunches offshore wind with AR7 tender and 5.5 GW at stake

The UK is betting on a new contracts-for-difference model to secure up to 5.5 GW of offshore wind, despite a reduced budget and unprecedented competitive pressure.
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CWP Energy and KfW IPEX-Bank have finalised a £400mn ($494mn) financing agreement for the Sanquhar II onshore wind farm, marking a strategic milestone in UK energy investments.
Nordex Group will deliver seven turbines for two wind farms commissioned by SSE in Aragón, strengthening their partnership and reinforcing the industrial supply chain in Spain.

DenkerWulf commissions Nordex to install 25 wind turbines for 123 MW in Germany

German manufacturer Nordex has signed three orders with DenkerWulf for 25 onshore wind turbines, with a total capacity of 122.7 MW to be installed between 2027 and 2028 in northern Germany.
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RWE won two projects totalling 21.6 MW in the latest onshore wind tender by the CRE, strengthening its presence in Oise and Morbihan and consolidating its investments in France.
Danish group Cadeler has signed two contracts for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and units worth a combined €500mn, subject to a final investment decision by the client.

Shell exits MarramWind and CampionWind, prioritising high-return investments

Shell withdraws from two floating wind projects in Scotland, reinforcing capital discipline in favour of faster-return activities. ScottishPower takes over MarramWind while CampionWind is returned to Crown Estate Scotland for reallocation.
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J-POWER will take over Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ domestic onshore wind maintenance operations under a deal set to strengthen its local market position by spring 2026.
The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Q ENERGY commissions new 26 MW wind farm in Haute-Marne

Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.
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French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.

BW Ideol secures up to €74mn for concrete floater plant in Fos-sur-Mer

The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
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Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.
Energiekontor has closed financing for three new wind farms in Germany, strengthening its project portfolio and reaching a historic construction milestone in the 2025 fiscal year.