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Noble Corporation reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2025 while strengthening its order backlog to $7.0bn through several major contracts, amid a transitioning offshore market.
U.S.-based Utility will build a hydrogen production and certification facility in Seongnam, using biogas, marking a strategic step for the expansion of its H2Gen® technology in the South Korean market.

Daiei Sangyo to invest ¥50bn in grid-scale storage and data centres

Daiei Sangyo partners with Truewin Technology and Formosa Japan to develop 100 energy storage sites totalling 800MWh and expand into power-linked data centre operations.
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Marubeni Power Retail will supply Aeon with up to 200MW of solar power via an off-site PPA framework, with delivery set to begin this fiscal year and scale up progressively through 2028.
Japanese company AI.net has signed a supply deal with China’s CATL for 1GWh of lithium-ion batteries, marking its entry into large-scale energy storage with a target of 500MW by March 2028.

Pemex cuts crude output but increases refining in third quarter

The Mexican state-owned company reduced its crude extraction by 6.7% while boosting its refining activity by 4.8%, and narrowed its financial losses compared to the previous year.
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SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to offset declining drilling demand in North America.
The French energy group announced the early repayment of medium-term bank debt, made possible by strengthened net liquidity and the success of recent bond issuances.

Google signs 25-year deal to restart Duane Arnold nuclear power plant

NextEra Energy announces an agreement with Google to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa, with operations expected to resume as early as 2029 and full site ownership secured.
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Large load commitments in the PJM region now far exceed planned generation capacity, raising concerns about supply-demand balance and the stability of the US power grid.
The new US licence granted to Chevron significantly alters financial flows between Venezuela and the United States, affecting the local currency, oil revenues and the country's economic balance.

Venezuela freezes gas cooperation with Trinidad over pro-U.S. political alignment

Caracas suspended its energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, citing a conflict of interest linked to the foreign policy of the new Trinidadian government, jeopardising several major cross-border gas projects.
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Three Crown Petroleum reports a steady initial flow rate of 752 barrels of oil equivalent per day from its Irvine 1NH well in the Powder River Basin, marking a key step in its horizontal drilling programme in the Niobrara.
The environmental review of TerraPower’s Natrium project in Wyoming has been completed, paving the way for a construction permit for this advanced nuclear reactor.

Petrofac places holding company into administration after termination of key contract

The termination of a strategic contract with Dutch grid operator TenneT triggered the administration of Petrofac’s holding company, reigniting tensions with creditors.
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Canadian group Energy Plug Technologies continues its expansion in the US market with the delivery of a new energy storage system to an industrial client based in the southern region.
Ormat Technologies and SLB join forces to accelerate the development of integrated geothermal systems, including a pilot EGS project at an existing site for large-scale commercial deployment.

Cenovus revises terms of MEG Energy acquisition and sells assets to Strathcona

Cenovus Energy adjusts its MEG Energy acquisition offer to $30 per share and signs a voting support agreement with Strathcona Resources, while selling assets worth up to CAD150mn.
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With dense industrial activity and unique geological potential, Texas is attracting massive investment in carbon capture and storage, reinforced by new federal tax incentives.
GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya will assess the feasibility of capturing 90% of CO₂ emissions at a planned 600-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Singapore.
Ghana will receive increased backing from the World Bank to stabilise its electricity grid, as the country faces more than $3.1bn in energy debt.
Repsol has launched a pilot platform of AI multi-agents, developed with Accenture, to transform internal organisation and improve team productivity.

ABB boosted by data centre demand and beats forecasts

ABB recorded double-digit growth in sales of equipment for data centres, contributing to a 28% increase in net profit in the third quarter, surpassing market expectations.
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UK power producer Infinis has secured a £391mn ($476mn) banking agreement to support the next phase of its solar and energy storage development projects.
The Nexans Board of Directors has officially appointed Julien Hueber as Chief Executive Officer, ending Christopher Guérin’s seven-year tenure at the helm of the industrial group.

JP Morgan Chase commits $1.5 trillion to critical minerals and industrial resilience

JP Morgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, ten-year investment initiative targeting critical minerals, defence technologies and strategic supply chains across the United States.
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Amid rising global demand for low-carbon technologies, several African countries are launching a regional industrial strategy centred on domestic processing of critical minerals.
Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to strengthen global logistics cooperation and develop large-scale electrification solutions across the supply chain.

Bercy veto blocks ABB’s attempt to acquire Legrand

ABB made several attempts to acquire Legrand, but the French government opposed the deal, citing strategic concerns linked to data centres.
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Aramco becomes Petro Rabigh's majority shareholder after purchasing a 22.5% stake from Sumitomo, consolidating its downstream strategy and supporting the industrial transformation of the Saudi petrochemical complex.
Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.

Ineos cuts 60 jobs in the UK and calls for antidumping duties

Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.
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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 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 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 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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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.
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.