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South Stream Transport B.V., operator of the offshore section of the TurkStream pipeline, has moved its headquarters from Rotterdam to Budapest to protect itself from further legal seizures amid ongoing sanctions and disputes linked to Ukraine.
Six European nuclear authorities have completed the second phase of a joint review of the Nuward modular reactor, a key step toward aligning regulatory frameworks for small nuclear reactors across Europe.

French power overcapacity forces strategic revision before end of December

Facing a structural electricity surplus, the government commits to releasing a new Multiannual Energy Programme by Christmas, as aligning supply, demand and investments becomes a key industrial and budgetary issue.
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A coalition of eight EU countries plans a series of public auctions to secure e-SAF production, responding to a lack of final investment decisions despite over 40 projects identified.
The United Kingdom opens 14 new offshore geological storage zones, creating an industrial decarbonisation corridor and securing long-term capacity for domestic and European heavy industry.

Small modular reactor market to reach 912.5 MW by 2030

Driven by off-grid industrial heat demand and decarbonisation mandates, the global small modular reactor market is set to grow 24% annually through 2030, with installed capacity expected to triple within five years.
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US LNG exports are increasingly bypassing the Panama Canal in favour of Europe, seen as a more attractive market than Asia in terms of pricing, liquidity and logistical reliability.
US fusion energy leaders have called on the federal government to redirect public funding towards their projects, arguing that large-scale investment is needed to stay competitive with China.

Bitzero invests to triple capacity at Norway site to 110 MW by 2026

Bitzero Holdings launches a new 70 MW expansion phase in Namsskogan, Norway, targeting a total capacity of 110 MW and an upgrade of its high-performance computing capabilities.
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US investment bank Xtellus Partners has submitted a plan to the US Treasury to recover frozen Lukoil holdings for investors by selling the Russian company’s international assets.
Ghanaian company Cybele Energy has signed a $17mn exploration deal in Guyana’s shallow offshore waters, targeting a block estimated to contain 400 million barrels and located outside disputed territorial zones.

BHP sells 49% of its Pilbara power network to GIP for $2 billion

BHP sells a minority stake in its Western Australia Iron Ore power network to Global Infrastructure Partners for $2 billion, retaining strategic control while securing long-term funding for its mining expansion.
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Indian Oil Corporation has issued a tender for a spot LNG cargo to be delivered in January 2026 to Dahej, as Asian demand weakens and Western restrictions on Russian gas intensify.
Oil prices moved little after a drop linked to the restart of a major Iraqi oilfield, while investors remained focused on Ukraine peace negotiations and an upcoming monetary policy decision in the United States.

McDermott secures EPCIC contract for gas project offshore Brunei

McDermott has secured a major engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning contract for a strategic subsea gas development offshore Brunei, strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The Tilley Solar project, led by Indigenous and private partners, has reached full commissioning, adding 23.6 MW to Alberta's power grid and marking an economic milestone for Alexander First Nation.
Remixpoint and Nippon Chikudenchi have formalised a partnership to develop seven 2MW/8MWh BESS facilities by October 2026 through a newly established joint venture.

Beam Global to develop custom batteries for Ray Systems’ underwater drones

UK-based Ray Systems has selected Beam Global to supply tailored battery systems for its new autonomous underwater drones, aiming to extend mission duration without compromising stealth or manoeuvrability.
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Sungrow has started construction on a 200 MW/400 MWh battery storage system for ENGIE, aimed at strengthening grid stability in a state heavily reliant on renewable energy.
The partnership between Fluor and JGC has handed over LNG Canada's second liquefaction unit, completing the first phase of the major gas project on Canada’s west coast.
The price of nature-based carbon credits dropped to $13.30/mtCO2e in October as a 94% surge in September issuances far outpaced corporate demand.
Driven by the energy, heavy industry and power generation sectors, the global carbon capture and storage market could reach $6.6bn by 2034, supported by an annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Paris Agreement: How Article 6 Shifts Carbon Credits to Regulated Demand by 2030?

Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.
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The GOCO2 project enters public consultation with six industrial players united around a 375 km network aiming to capture, transport and export 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 per year starting in 2031.
TotalEnergies reduced its stake in the Bifrost CO2 storage project in Denmark, bringing in CarbonVault as an industrial partner and future client of the offshore site located in the North Sea.

Two carbon capture projects set to launch in the UK with 500 jobs secured

The United Kingdom is launching the construction of two industrial carbon capture projects, backed by £9.4bn ($11.47bn) in public funding, with 500 skilled jobs created in the north of the country.
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Frontier Infrastructure, in partnership with Gevo and Verity, rolls out an integrated solution combining rail transport, permanent sequestration, and digital CO₂ tracking, targeting over 200 ethanol production sites in North America.
geoLOGIC and Carbon Management Canada launch a free online technical certificate to support industrial sectors involved in carbon capture and storage technologies.

ExxonMobil selected to store AtmosClear’s CO₂ in Louisiana

AtmosClear has chosen ExxonMobil to handle the transport and storage of 680,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year from its future biomass energy site at the Port of Baton Rouge, United States.
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The Dutch start-up secures €6.8mn to industrialise a DAC electrolyser coupled with hydrogen, targeting sub-$100 per tonne capture and a €1.8mn European grant.
Japan Petroleum Exploration is preparing two offshore exploratory drillings near Hokkaidō to assess the feasibility of CO₂ storage as part of the Tomakomai CCS project.

Singapore commits $55.6 million to forest carbon credits in Latin America and Africa

The Singaporean government has signed a contract to purchase 2.17 million mtCO2e of carbon credits from REDD+, reforestation and grassland restoration projects, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.
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The Canadian government is funding three companies specialising in CO2 capture and utilisation, as part of a strategy to develop local technologies with high industrial value.
European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.

Zefiro completes carbon credit delivery to EDF Trading for 92,956 tonnes of CO2

Zefiro Methane Corp. completed the delivery of carbon credits to EDF Trading, validating a pre-sale agreement and marking its first revenues from the voluntary carbon market.
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Hanwha Power Systems has signed a contract to supply mechanical vapour recompression compressors for a European combined-cycle power plant integrating carbon capture and storage.
A prudent limit of 1,460 GtCO2 for geologic storage reshapes the split between industrial abatement and net removals, with oil-scale injection needs and an onshore/offshore distribution that will define logistics, costs and liabilities.

Frontier completes the deepest carbon storage well in the United States

Frontier Infrastructure Holdings drilled a 5,618-metre well in Wyoming, setting a national record and strengthening the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub’s potential for industrial carbon dioxide storage.
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The Northern Lights project has injected its first volume of CO2 under the North Sea, marking an industrial milestone for carbon transport and storage in Europe.
Verra and S&P Global Commodity Insights join forces to build a next-generation registry aimed at strengthening carbon market integration and enhancing transaction transparency.