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The German group is concentrating its industrial investments on Grid Technologies to expand capacity in a strained market, while maintaining an ambitious shareholder return programme.
Facing massive overcapacity, US tariff pressures and rapid technological change, India's solar module sector is preparing for major industrial restructuring dominated by a few integrated groups.

Datang launches green hydrogen complex at Duolun integrated into coal-to-chemicals

State-owned Chinese group Datang commissions a project combining renewable energy and green hydrogen within a coal-to-chemicals complex in Inner Mongolia, aiming to reduce stranded asset risks while securing future industrial investments.
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Möhring Energie Group commits to a green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Mauritania, targeting European markets from 2029, with an initial capacity of 1 GW.
The German state is multiplying LNG infrastructure projects in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to secure supplies, with five floating terminals under public supervision under development.

Lula advocates for unconstrained fossil fuel phase-out amid tensions at COP30

The Brazilian president calls for a voluntary and non-binding energy transition during COP30 in Belém, avoiding direct confrontation with oil-producing countries.
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SPIE Wind Connect has been selected by DEME Offshore to carry out all connection and high-voltage cable testing work for the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind project off the UK coast.
Enerfip completes its first external growth operation by acquiring Lumo from Société Générale, consolidating its position in France’s energy-focused crowdfunding market.

Technical feasibility of BarMar hydrogen pipeline confirmed for 2032 commissioning

The European hydrogen interconnection project H2med reaches a key milestone with the technical validation of the BarMar route between Barcelona and Marseille, confirming the viability of the subsea corridor for expected operation in 2032.
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Econergy has connected its 52MW solar project in Resko, Poland, to the grid, supported by a 19-year virtual power purchase agreement signed with Apple.
Aramco has signed 17 new memoranda of understanding with U.S. companies, covering LNG, advanced materials and financial services, with a potential value exceeding $30 billion.

TotalEnergies and Chevron compete for 40% stake in Mopane oil field in Namibia

TotalEnergies and Chevron are seeking to acquire a 40% stake in the Mopane oil field in Namibia, owned by Galp, as part of a strategy to secure new resources in a high-potential offshore basin.
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The Slovak government is reviewing a potential lawsuit against the European Commission following its decision to end Russian gas deliveries by 2028, citing serious economic harm to the country.
The European Union is extending its gas storage regime, keeping a legal 90% target but widening national leeway on timing and filling volumes to reduce the price pressure from mandatory obligations.

Schneider Electric signs $1.9bn deal to cool AI data centres

French group Schneider Electric will supply Switch with cooling and power systems for a major project in the United States, as energy demand driven by artificial intelligence intensifies.
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Signed for 25 years, the new concession contract between Sipperec, EDF and Enedis covers 87 municipalities in the Île-de-France region and commits the parties to managing and developing the public electricity distribution network until 2051.
Idex signs a 30-year contract with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis to develop GéotherNice, a heating network using 82% renewable energy and artificial intelligence-based control.

Washington seals civil nuclear deal with Riyadh amid political tensions

An initial civil nuclear cooperation agreement was signed between the United States and Saudi Arabia, prompting calls from the US Congress for strict safeguards to prevent a Middle East arms race.
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The French Energy Regulatory Commission publishes its 2023–2024 report, detailing the crisis impact on gas and electricity markets and the measures deployed to support competition and rebuild consumer trust.
Air Liquide deploys two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks for its logistics operations in the Rotterdam area, marking a step in the integration of low-emission solutions in freight transport.
US-based Enveniam has signed an agreement with LIS Technologies Inc. to oversee the design and construction of a new laser-based uranium enrichment facility on American soil.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.

Swedish industrial players inject €36.4mn into Vattenfall’s future nuclear reactors

A consortium led by Swedish giants such as ABB, SSAB and Volvo will invest SEK400mn to support the development of small modular nuclear reactors through a strategic partnership with Vattenfall.
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Russia and India are preparing an expanded agreement for the construction of VVER-1200 reactors and modular nuclear power plants, while accelerating work at the strategic Kudankulam site.
Fusion Fuel Cycles has begun work on its UNITY-2 facility, a unique test bench designed to validate the full tritium fuel cycle under fusion conditions, marking a key step toward fusion energy.

Framatome launches pilot line for TRISO nuclear fuel in France

Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.
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Sweden’s parliament has approved a major reform authorising uranium extraction, opening the door to a reassessment of the economic potential of mining projects containing this strategic mineral.
South Africa's regulator has authorised Koeberg Unit 2 to operate until 2045 following maintenance work and a long-term safety assessment.

Orano recovers its representative in Niger amid growing nuclear tensions

French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.
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EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.
ONE Nuclear Energy publishes a virtual presentation for investors detailing its industrial vision, ahead of its merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII expected in the first half of 2026.

Support for nuclear grows in the US as coal plants are repurposed

A majority of Americans now back nuclear energy, with strong approval for converting coal plants into nuclear sites and increasing public investment in sector technologies.
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Alfa Laval extends its cooperation with EDF to supply heat exchangers for EPR2 projects across three nuclear sites, reinforcing its position in the French nuclear sector.
Hadron Energy formalises its regulatory plan with U.S. nuclear authorities ahead of its $1.2bn merger with GigCapital7, relying on early compliance to accelerate the commercial deployment of its microreactor.

IAEA warns of restricted access to Iranian nuclear site since June strikes

The International Atomic Energy Agency denounces the ongoing inspection blockage at several damaged Iranian nuclear facilities, where stocks of highly enriched uranium remain.
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Orano is testing an artificial intelligence-equipped robot for four months at its Melox site to assess its ability to assist in sensitive and repetitive industrial operations.
The UK’s Sizewell C project reaches a key milestone with a financing boost from EDF, including a loan guaranteed by Bpifrance and backing from the National Wealth Fund, with an estimated total cost of GBP38bn ($48.19bn).

NGE and Sade win contract for cooling system networks of EPR2 reactors

NGE, through its subsidiary Sade, has won the contract for the cooling system networks (SEC) of six EPR2 reactors in France, a key project for nuclear safety and industrial innovation.
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Constellation plans to increase the nuclear capacity of Calvert Cliffs in Maryland, with projects aimed at addressing the rising energy demand and supporting the state’s economic growth.
The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has granted formal consent to EDF Energy to decommission the Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant in Somerset, England, following its permanent shutdown in August 2022.