Petrobangla plans to sign a memorandum with Saudi Aramco to secure liquefied natural gas deliveries under a formal agreement, following a similar deal recently concluded with the Sultanate of Oman.
Hydrogen offtake agreements are multiplying, with Germany and Japan leading, mobilizing producers and industrial buyers in a still nascent but already highly competitive market.
US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
GreenYellow is installing several photovoltaic plants and an energy storage system on Altarea's logistics platforms in Bollène and Puceul, through a 30-year PPA contract fully financed by the company.
US-based Natura Resources has secured strategic funding and key permits for its MSR-1 nuclear reactor, backed by public funds and enriched fuel allocation from the Department of Energy.
Ascent Solar Technologies has signed an agreement with Star Catcher Industries to enhance in-orbit power generation by combining lightweight photovoltaic technology with wireless energy transmission.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863mn in an oversubscribed round to finalise SPARC and accelerate construction of its ARC fusion plant in Virginia, strengthening its position in the global fusion energy sector.
CTCI strengthens its position in Taiwan with a new EPC contract for a regasification unit at the Kaohsiung LNG terminal, with a capacity of 1,600 tonnes per hour.
The US Energy Information Administration reschedules or cancels several publications, affecting the availability of critical data for oil, gas and renewables markets.
A principle agreement between Paris and Brussels opens the way to reforming the legal framework of hydroelectric concessions in France, ending a deadlock that lasted over ten years.
Brazilian authorities have launched a large-scale operation targeting a money laundering system linked to the fuel sector, involving investment funds, fintechs, and more than 1,000 service stations across the country.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, marking a potential strategic shift in the long-standing bilateral agreement.
Swedish company Eco Wave Power has completed testing of its technology at the Port of Los Angeles, reaching a tangible milestone with the launch of its floaters to generate electricity from waves.
First Public Hydrogen Authority opens a request for proposals to transport gaseous and liquid hydrogen across California, with a deadline set for September 12.
TWAICE will equip four energy storage sites in Southern California with its analytics platform, supporting operator Fullmark Energy in CAISO market compliance and performance optimisation.
General Atomics injects $20mn into Fusion Fuel Cycles, a joint venture between Canada and Japan, to develop a facility dedicated to the tritium fuel cycle, a central element for the industrial viability of nuclear fusion.
Donald Trump approves a substantial increase in US tax credits aimed at carbon capture and utilization in oil projects, significantly reshaping economic outlooks for the energy sector and drawing attention from specialized investors.
The European Union unveils a plan aimed at protecting its exporting industries from rising carbon policy costs, using revenue generated from its border adjustment mechanism.
Colombia is experiencing a significant drop in voluntary carbon credit prices due to a major oversupply, destabilizing the financial balance of associated communities and projects.
France and Norway sign an agreement facilitating the international transport of COâ‚‚ to offshore geological storage facilities, notably through the Northern Lights project and the COâ‚‚ Highway Europe infrastructure.
Frontier Infrastructure Holdings has signed an offtake agreement with manager Wild Assets for up to 120 000 tonnes of BECCS credits, underscoring the voluntary market’s growing appetite for traceable, high-permanence carbon removals.
Global carbon capture and offset credit markets could exceed $1.35 trillion by 2050, driven by private investment, technological advances, and regulatory developments, according to analysis published by Wood Mackenzie.
The Australian carbon credit market is experiencing temporary price stabilization, while the emergence of new alternative financial instruments gradually attracts corporate attention, subtly altering the commercial and financial dynamics of the sector.
Norway has launched a major industrial project aimed at capturing, maritime transport, and geological storage of COâ‚‚, mobilizing key energy players and significant public subsidies to ensure economic viability.
A €21mn European grant, managed by EIB Global, will fund Egyptian projects aimed at cutting industrial emissions and boosting recycling, while a related €135mn loan is expected to raise additional climate investments.
Stockholm Exergi begins construction of a COâ‚‚ capture facility in Stockholm, integrated with the expansion of Northern Lights in Norway, reaching a total storage capacity of 5 million tonnes per year by 2028.
Global emissions coverage by carbon pricing systems reaches 28%, driven by expanding compliance markets, where demand nearly tripled within one year, according to a World Bank report.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes granting Texas direct authority to issue carbon dioxide injection permits, potentially accelerating the commercial expansion of geological COâ‚‚ storage projects.
Höegh Evi and Aker BP received Approval in Principle from DNV for a maritime carrier designed to transport liquefied CO₂ to offshore storage sites in Norway.
The Lagos State government has launched a programme to deploy 80 million improved cookstoves, generating up to 1.2 billion tonnes of tradable carbon credits.
The US Department of Energy has cancelled 24 projects funded under the Biden administration, citing their lack of profitability and alignment with national energy priorities.
In the United States, the carbon black market faces unprecedented fluctuations in the first half of 2025, driven by declining industrial demand and persistent raw material volatility, casting doubts over the sector's future stability.
A consortium led by European Energy has secured prequalification for a Danish carbon capture and storage project in Næstved, aiming to remove 150,000 tons of CO₂ per year under a national subsidy programme.
