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Baltic Storage Platform secures €85.6mn for dual battery project in Estonia
Joint venture Baltic Storage Platform has secured €85.6mn ($90.7mn) to build two energy storage systems in Estonia, forming one of continental Europe’s largest battery complexes.
TotalEnergies and Shell boost profits despite falling oil prices
Third-quarter results show strong resilience from European majors, supported by improved margins, increased production and extended share buyback programmes.

Schneider Electric maintains targets despite €466mn currency impact

Schneider Electric reaffirmed its annual targets after reporting 9% organic growth in Q3, driven by data centres and manufacturing, despite a negative currency effect of €466mn ($492mn).
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Prysmian raises annual targets after record Q3 performance
The Italian industrial cable manufacturer posted revenue above €5bn in the third quarter, driven by high-voltage cable demand, and adjusted its 2025 guidance upward.
G7 launches an alliance to secure critical minerals outside China
Energy ministers coordinate investment and traceability to curb China’s dominance in mineral refining and stabilize supply chains vital to electronics, defense, and energy under a common G7 framework.

InSolare secures 600 MW energy storage contract from SECI in India

InSolare Energy has secured a 600 MW / 1,200 MWh battery energy storage contract from state-owned SECI, strengthening its position in India’s energy infrastructure market.
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P.S.P. Specialties enters the Philippines with transformer oils to support grid expansion
The Thai group targets energy distributors and developers in the Philippines, as the national grid plans PHP900bn ($15.8bn) in investments for new transformer capacity.
Trump cuts US fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10%
Donald Trump announces an immediate reduction in tariffs on Chinese fentanyl-related imports from 20% to 10%, potentially impacting energy flows between Washington and Beijing.

Artificial intelligence fuels global energy crisis and derails climate targets

Electricity demand, amplified by the rise of artificial intelligence, exceeds forecasts and makes the 2050 net-zero target unattainable, according to new projections by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
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Scatec cuts debt by 27% and reaches record 3,392 MW in projects
Scatec strengthened growth in the third quarter of 2025 with a significant debt reduction, a rising backlog and continued expansion in emerging markets.
Air Liquide raises €2.15bn to finance the purchase of South Korea’s DIG Airgas
The French industrial gas group issued bonds with an average rate below 3% to secure the strategic acquisition of DIG Airgas, its largest transaction in a decade.

Global petrochemicals market to reach $794 billion by 2034

Driven by industrial demand and production innovations, the global petrochemicals market is projected to grow by 5.5% annually until 2034, reaching a valuation of $794 billion.
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CNOOC records 6.7% production increase over nine months despite Brent price decline
CNOOC Limited announced continued growth in oil and gas production, reaching 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, while maintaining cost control despite a 14.6% drop in Brent prices.
We Recycle Solar and Nations Roof partner to recycle commercial solar rooftops in the US
We Recycle Solar and Nations Roof launch a joint offer to manage rooftop solar panel recycling and upgrade energy infrastructure on commercial buildings across the US.

Element One secures acquisition option on geological hydrogen extraction technology

Element One obtains an exclusive option to acquire up to 100% of Stone to H2, a New York-based company holding patented technology for hydrogen and critical mineral extraction from ultramafic rock.
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Canadian oil sands emissions rose less than 1% in 2024 despite higher output
Oil sands production in Canada continued to grow in 2024, but absolute greenhouse gas emissions increased by less than 1%, according to new industry data.
Renewable America completes 9.4 MW solar and storage portfolio in California
The Foster Clean Power project in Humboldt County combines 9.4 MW of solar capacity and 10 MWh of battery storage under a power purchase agreement with Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

Mazama Energy reaches 331 °C with its geothermal reactor and targets large-scale production

Mazama Energy has completed the creation of the world’s hottest Enhanced Geothermal System, paving the way for low-cost, high-density baseload power aimed at data centres and heavy industry.
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Argentina appeals $16.1bn judgment linked to YPF nationalisation
Argentina seeks to overturn a U.S. court ruling ordering it to pay $16.1bn to two YPF shareholders after the 2012 partial expropriation of the oil group.
Ember warns of economic futility of new coal capacity in India beyond 2032
A modelling study finds India does not need new coal plants beyond current plans through 2032, as overcapacity would raise costs and reduce utilisation across the thermal fleet.
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Global petrochemicals market to reach $794 billion by 2034
Trump cuts US fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10%
InSolare secures 600 MW energy storage contract from SECI in India
G7 launches an alliance to secure critical minerals outside China
TotalEnergies and Shell boost profits despite falling oil prices
Washington extends operations of Talen’s oil-fired power unit through end of 2025
US authorities have authorised a unit at Talen Energy’s Wagner plant in Maryland to operate beyond regulatory limits until the end of 2025 to strengthen grid reliability.
Gran Tierra signs $200mn prepayment deal and adjusts debt structure in Colombia
Gran Tierra Energy has signed a crude oil sale agreement with a $200mn prepayment and amended its Colombian credit facility to improve financial flexibility.

BP restarts Whiting refinery after power outage and fire

Operations at BP’s 440,000 barrel-per-day Whiting refinery have resumed following a temporary shutdown caused by a power outage and a minor fire incident.
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The EU sanctions CNPC units as ESPO pipeline flows remain stable
The European Union targets a trading subsidiary and a refinery linked to China National Petroleum Corporation, tightening access to financial and insurance services without disrupting pipeline deliveries, with reallocations expected in settlements, insurance, and logistics. —
Hungary seeks to maintain Russian oil imports despite sanctions
Viktor Orban says he is working to bypass recent US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, underscoring Hungary’s continued reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.

India redirects its diesel to Africa and Brazil ahead of 2026

Traceability requirements from the EU (European Union) on fuel origin are reshaping Indian refined flows, with a shift toward Africa and Brazil supported by local premiums and a decline in Russian exports.
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Washington hits Rosneft and Lukoil, EU tightens, Brent climbs
U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil trigger a rebound in oil, while the European Union prepares a clampdown on liquefied natural gas and maritime logistics, with immediate repercussions for markets and Russia’s export chain.
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.

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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Niger maintains oil cooperation with China despite growing demands
Niger hardens its stance on energy sovereignty but avoids breaking with China National Petroleum Corporation, its main oil industry partner, in order to safeguard export revenues.
OPEC production uncertainty keeps global oil market from deeper slide
As Brent hovers near $60, growing opacity around OPEC’s output restrains a steeper decline in crude prices amid surplus warnings by the International Energy Agency.

Galp aims to secure partner for Namibia’s Mopane field by end of 2025

Portuguese energy group Galp plans to finalise a strategic partnership for its offshore oil project Mopane in Namibia before the end of the year.
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Shell faces $2 billion lawsuit in Nigeria ahead of asset divestment
A traditional leader from the Niger Delta is seeking compensation before Shell’s onshore asset sale, citing decades of unaddressed pollution in his kingdom.
Oxford Energy Institute Data Confirms the Dominance of Contrarian Strategies in Oil Trading
The Oxford Energy Institute study shows that signals from weekly positions and the Brent/WTI curve now favor contrarian strategies, in a market constrained by regulation and logistics affected by international sanctions. —

Russia delivers 105,000 tons of crude to new Kulevi refinery

Russian company Russneft has shipped its first oil cargo to Georgia’s newly launched Kulevi refinery, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Moscow and Tbilisi.
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New Stratus enters Brazil with 32.5% oil deal on two blocks
New Stratus Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Vultur Oil to acquire up to 32.5% interest in two onshore oil blocks located in the State of Bahia, Brazil, with an initial investment of $10mn.
Clearview completes sale to listed company for $1.84 per share
Clearview Resources has completed the sale of all its shares to a listed oil company, exiting Canadian financial markets following shareholder and court approval.

Petrobras authorised to drill off the Amazon coast despite opposition

The Brazilian government has approved an offshore drilling project led by Petrobras in the Equatorial Margin region, weeks before COP30 in Belém.
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Trump reignites regulatory debate over oil in California
In Taft, a historic stronghold of black gold, Donald Trump's return to the presidency reopens the issue of California's restrictions on oil production and fuels renewed optimism among industry stakeholders.
Vantage Drilling cancels a $80m contract after a major regulatory shift
Vantage Drilling halted a 260-day drilling contract for the vessel Platinum Explorer following a rapid evolution of international sanctions regimes that made the campaign non-compliant with the applicable legal framework shortly after it was signed.