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Vistra acquires 2.6 GW gas portfolio from Lotus Infrastructure
Vistra Corp. finalises the purchase of seven natural gas power plants totalling 2.6 gigawatts, strengthening its presence in key US electricity markets.
UNEP, EU and Japan frame methane: 12% responses, LNG under pressure
Rising responses to UNEP’s satellite alerts trigger measurement, reporting and verification clauses; the European Union sets import milestones, Japan strengthens liquefied natural gas traceability; operators and steelmakers adjust budgets and contracts.

Sumit Majumdar joins Verite Capital Partners as Energy Director and Limited Partner

Buffalo Biodiesel CEO Sumit Majumdar expands his reach in private equity by joining Verite Capital Partners, a firm focused on backing growth companies and underserved markets.
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T1 Energy raises $72mn through direct offering to US institutional investors
T1 Energy secured $72mn via a direct offering of over 22 million common shares, aiming to strengthen its cash position and fund energy technology and infrastructure projects.
Island Green Power launches new consultation phase for 500MW UK solar project
Island Green Power opens a public consultation on design changes to its 500MW East Pye solar and battery storage project ahead of a permit application expected in early 2026.

Cypress Creek secures $190mn financing for hybrid solar project in Colorado

US developer Cypress Creek Renewables has closed financing for the Sundance project, combining 75MWac of solar with 200MWh of storage, with commissioning expected by late 2026.
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Ampliform secures $165mn loan to accelerate US solar projects
US-based solar developer Ampliform secured a loan facility of up to $165mn to support large-scale energy projects in key regional markets, with a focus on the PJM grid.
Tidewater sells gas processing facility to Parallax for $5.5mn
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure has finalised the sale of its non-core Sylvan Lake site to Parallax Energy Operating for $5.5mn, with limited impact on its 2025 results.

Brazil awards five offshore oil blocks ahead of COP30

Ten days before COP30, Brazil awarded five offshore oil blocks for over $19mn, confirming its deepwater development strategy despite environmental criticism.
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Arizona State University launches global energy institute with $50mn donation
The American university unveils a new institute focused on the future of energy, funded by a $50mn gift from Robert Zorich, managing partner of EnCap Investments, to support applied research and training of new experts.
BayWa r.e. opens the capital of the Plouisy wind farm to citizen investment
German group BayWa r.e. has tasked Enercoop Bretagne with implementing a citizen investment scheme for its planned wind farm in Plouisy, aiming for shared governance and stronger local involvement.

GameChange secures over 380 MW of solar projects under revised tax rules

More than 75 solar projects in the United States were tax-sheltered in Q2 through GameChange BOS transformers, responding directly to new U.S. Treasury requirements.
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Sintana Energy initiates legal process to acquire Challenger Energy
Sintana Energy has initiated legal proceedings in the Isle of Man to secure approval for its all-share acquisition of Challenger Energy, with support from over one-third of the target company’s shareholders.
France: MPs approve stricter electricity price controls in budget committee
The Finance Committee has adopted an amendment to overhaul electricity pricing by removing the planned redistribution mechanism and capping producers' profit margins.

U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high

U.S. gas deliveries to Mexico reached 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in May, driven by rising demand in the power sector and new cross-border interconnections.
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Brussels launches seven measures to reduce energy prices in Europe
The European Commission unveils a seven-point action plan aimed at lowering energy costs, targeting energy-intensive industries and households facing persistently high utility bills.
Energy remains a political priority for the European Union in 2026
The European Commission plans to keep energy at the heart of its 2026 agenda, with several structural reforms targeting market security, governance and simplification.

Energyminer receives approval for floating hydroelectric park on the Rhine

Energyminer begins installation of 124 floating generators on the Rhine in St. Goar, marking the first official permit for a large-scale hydrokinetic park in Germany.
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US wind installations drop 15% but rebound expected in 2027
US wind capacity fell in Q2, but developers anticipate a sharp increase by late 2025, with 46 GW of new capacity forecast by 2029 and a peak in 2027.
La Libye cible 1,6 million de barils par jour de pétrole d’ici fin 2026
Tripoli mise sur des partenariats avec des majors et jusqu’à 4 milliards $ d’investissements pour relancer sa production pétrolière, malgré un climat politique divisé.
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Arizona State University launches global energy institute with $50mn donation
SLB net income drops to $739mn despite revenue boost from ChampionX integration
Fire temporarily halts operations at BP’s 440,000 bpd Whiting refinery
Tariffs threaten US energy and digital strategy
EDF considers targeted asset sales to boost financial flexibility
Mining mergers in Africa: groups strengthen their position on critical metals
Driven by growing demand for strategic metals, mining mergers and acquisitions in Africa are accelerating, consolidating local players while exposing them to a more complex legal and regulatory environment.
Ares Management acquires 49% stake in US energy portfolio from EDPR
Ares Management has acquired a 49% stake in ten energy assets held by EDP Renováveis in the United States, with an enterprise value estimated at $2.9bn.

Ameresco signs $197mn contract to modernise NRL’s energy infrastructure

Ameresco secured a $197mn contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to upgrade its energy systems across two strategic sites, with projected savings of $362mn over 21 years.
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Enerflex to release Q3 results on November 6 before markets open
Enerflex Ltd. announced it will release its financial results for Q3 2025 before markets open on November 6, alongside a conference call for investors and analysts.
Veolia and TotalEnergies sign agreement to optimise industrial resources
Veolia and TotalEnergies formalise a strategic partnership focused on water management, methane emission reduction and industrial waste recovery, without direct financial transaction.

North Atlantic takes key step toward acquiring Esso S.A.F.

North Atlantic and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement for the sale of ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., a transaction subject to regulatory approvals and financing agreements to be finalised by the end of 2025.
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CPP Investments injects $1 billion into AlphaGen to support AI-driven energy growth
The Canadian pension fund takes a strategic minority stake in AlphaGen, a 11 GW U.S. power portfolio, to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence.
BlackRock and Canada Pension Plan finalise $6.2bn Allete buyout with Minnesota approval
Minnesota’s public regulator has approved the $6.2bn acquisition of energy group Allete by BlackRock and the Canada Pension Plan, following adjustments aimed at addressing rate concerns.

Clariant targeted by BP and ExxonMobil in ethylene case

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.
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Statkraft sells its district heating business for NOK3.6bn to Nordic consortium
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.

Marubeni creates power trading joint venture with SmartestEnergy in Japan

Marubeni Corporation has formed a power trading unit in joint venture with UK-based SmartestEnergy, targeting expansion in Japan’s fast-changing deregulated market.
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Exxon to cut up to 500 jobs in Singapore as part of global restructuring
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.

TotalEnergies cuts investments while accelerating energy production

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.
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Occidental in talks to sell OxyChem in a $10bn deal
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.

Fortescue forges global industrial alliances to electrify its mining operations

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.
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Pemex approves partial debt buyback totalling $9.9bn
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.