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Sattel International receives a licence to develop a six MWp solar power plant with storage in Luozi, a project aimed at strengthening electricity supply and supporting economic activities in this area of Kongo-Central.
Japan plans to increase its carbon capture, utilisation and storage capacity thirtyfold by 2035, but reliance on cross-border infrastructure may delay the government’s targets.

Solar and wind growth absorbs all global electricity demand increase

Solar and wind generation exceeded the increase in global electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, leading to a stagnation in fossil fuel production according to the latest available data.
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South African developer Sturdee Energy has secured funding to begin construction of the 91.2 MW Bela Bela solar plant in Limpopo Province, set to supply power to a major industrial site.
ReNew Energy Global will commit INR820bn ($9.33bn) to solar, hydro and green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening its footprint in southern India’s energy infrastructure.

South Korea extends operation of Kori 2 nuclear reactor until 2033

South Korean authorities have approved the continued operation of the Kori 2 reactor for an additional eight years, marking a key milestone in the national nuclear strategy.
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Cenovus Energy has completed the acquisition of MEG Energy, adding 110,000 barrels per day of production and strengthening its position in Canadian oil sands.
The Malaysian government plans to introduce a carbon tax and strengthen regional partnerships to stabilise its industry amid emerging international regulations.

Caprock Midstream expands Texas gas network and appoints Steve Jones as CEO

Caprock Midstream II invests in more than 90 miles of gas pipelines in Texas and strengthens its leadership with the arrival of Steve Jones, supporting its expansion in the dry gas sector.
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The Canadian government commits $56 billion to a new wave of infrastructure projects aimed at expanding energy corridors, accelerating critical mineral extraction and reinforcing strategic capacity.
A public-private consortium is developing a 5 MW thermal microreactor designed to operate without refuelling for ten years, marking a strategic step in Brazil's nuclear innovation efforts.

NineDot Energy and Solar One launch education programme on energy storage in New York

Three New York public high schools are introducing a new energy storage module this year, through a partnership between NineDot Energy and Solar One aimed at preparing students for careers in distributed energy.
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Harvest Midstream has completed the acquisition of the Kenai liquefied natural gas terminal, a strategic move to repurpose existing infrastructure and support energy reliability in Southcentral Alaska.
US-based mPower has opened a high-throughput factory for solar modules targeting space missions, with an initial capacity of 1 MW per year, set to double by mid-2026.

Turbo Energy tokenises hybrid projects via Stellar blockchain to target EaaS market

Turbo Energy launches a pilot project in Spain to tokenize hybrid solar installations financing, leveraging Stellar and Taurus blockchain technology to access a $145.18bn EaaS market by 2030.
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Germany allocates a €7.6bn ($8.14bn) ceiling to acquire a minority interest in TenneT Germany, bolstering control over strategic grid infrastructure without a full buyout of the Dutch-owned subsidiary.
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.

IEA revives oil scenario with no peak before 2050, shaking up markets

The International Energy Agency’s “Current Policies Scenario” anticipates growing oil demand through 2050, undermining net-zero pathways and intensifying investment uncertainty globally.
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Naturgy secures major financing from the European Investment Bank to modernise Panama’s power infrastructure, in a strategic project supporting grid reliability and regional integration.
Dana Gas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to assess the revival of gas fields, leveraging a legal window opened by temporary sanction easings from European, British and US authorities.
Construction of the Constitution pipeline would reduce gas price volatility in the US Northeast, while generating up to $4.4bn in regional gross product and nearly 2,000 jobs per year.
Ovintiv has reached a definitive agreement to acquire NuVista Energy for $2.7bn, adding 140,000 net acres and nearly 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Canada’s Montney.

Entergy and Energy Transfer sign 20-year gas deal to support Louisiana industry

Entergy Louisiana and Energy Transfer have signed a gas transportation contract to supply new industrial projects in North Louisiana, reinforcing their long-term energy commitment.
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The continued rise in gas-fired power generation in Germany is slowing the filling of European reserves at a critical moment for regional energy market stability ahead of winter.
Mitsubishi Power will supply equipment to convert an oil-fired thermal power plant to natural gas in southern Vietnam.

CMA CGM announces the registration of ten giant container ships under the French flag

CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.
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Taiwan sees a record rise in natural gas-fired electricity generation, despite a slow energy transition, and remains heavily dependent on LNG imports.
Pakistan cancels 21 planned LNG cargoes from Eni due to a gas surplus and negotiates with Qatar for potential deferment or resale of shipments.

The $400 Million Israel-Cyprus Gas Pipeline Awaits Government Approvals

A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.
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Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.
Iran deploys 12 contracts and plans 18 more to recover 300 MMcf/d, inject 200 MMcf/d into the network, and deliver 800,000 tons/year of LPG, with an announced reduction of 30,000 tons/day of emissions.

Qatar threatens to suspend LNG exports to Europe over CSDDD directive

Qatar warns it could halt its liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to the European Union if the CSDDD directive is not softened, a move that reignites tensions surrounding Brussels' new sustainability regulations.
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Oman LNG has renewed its long-term services agreement with Baker Hughes, including the creation of a local digital center dedicated to monitoring natural gas liquefaction production equipment.
The joint venture combines 19 assets (14 in Indonesia, 5 in Malaysia), aims for 300 kboe/d initially and >500 kboe/d, and focuses investments on gas to supply Bontang and the Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.

QatarEnergy awards EPC contract for 4.1 MTPA CCS project

QatarEnergy has awarded Samsung C&T Corporation an EPC contract for a 4.1 MTPA carbon capture project, supporting its expansion into low-carbon energy at Ras Laffan.
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The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity. —
Poland’s gas market remains highly concentrated around Orlen, which controls imports, production, and distribution, while Warsaw targets internal and regional expansion backed by new infrastructure capacity and demand from heat and power.

SLB OneSubsea secures two EPC contracts for deepwater projects in Malaysia

SLB OneSubsea has signed two EPC contracts with PTTEP to equip multiple deepwater gas and oil fields offshore Malaysia, extending a two-decade collaboration between the companies.
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US-based CPV will build a 1,350 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant in the Permian Basin with a $1.1bn loan from the Texas Energy Fund.
Producers bring volumes back after targeted reductions, taking advantage of a less discounted basis, expanding outbound capacity and rising seasonal demand, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports absorb surplus and support regional differentials.