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Solar output overtakes natural gas in California during peak daytime hours
In California, electricity production from natural gas is falling as solar continues to rise, especially between noon and 5 p.m., according to 2025 data from local grid authorities.
South Korea under pressure from the IEA to liberalise its electricity market
In its latest review, the International Energy Agency warns of structural blockages in South Korea’s electricity market, calling for urgent reforms to close the gap on renewables and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Symphonics remotely controls solar plants to unlock new revenue streams

Symphonics enables photovoltaic operators to access RTE’s adjustment mechanism, offering new profitability in a context of slowdown in the solar sector in France.
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Framatome delivers first nuclear fuel assemblies for Barakah
Framatome has completed the manufacturing of the first nuclear fuel assemblies for the Barakah power plant, marking a key milestone in the supply agreement signed with Emirates Nuclear Energy Company in July.
Russia steps up energy rapprochement with China despite sanctions
Moscow says it wants to increase oil and liquefied natural gas exports to Beijing, while consolidating bilateral cooperation amid US sanctions targeting Russian producers.

China’s installed power capacity reaches 3.75 bn kW, up 17.3 %

China's power generation capacity recorded strong growth in October, driven by continued expansion of solar and wind, according to official data from the National Energy Administration.
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Serbia’s Pancevo refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions cut crude supply
Serbia’s only refinery, operated by NIS, may be forced to halt production this week, weakened by US sanctions targeting its Russian shareholders.
Nordex secures 34 MW contract with Grupo Enhol for wind farm in Spain
Nordex Group will supply six turbines to upgrade a 34.2 MW wind farm in Caparroso, financed by the European Union under the NextGenerationEU plan.

Axpo commissions 200 MWp solar complex in northern Spain

Swiss group Axpo has completed a four-plant photovoltaic complex in León province, totalling 200 MWp of capacity, and is preparing its grid connection for early 2026.
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Ferrari signs ten-year contract with Shell for green electricity supply
Ferrari has entered into an agreement with Shell for the supply of 650 GWh of renewable electricity until 2034, covering nearly half of the energy needs of its Maranello site.
thyssenkrupp nucera returns to profit despite sales decline in 2024/2025
Despite a drop in sales, thyssenkrupp nucera ends fiscal year 2024/2025 with operating profit, supported by stable electrolysis performance and positive cash flow.

Iberdrola reshapes its portfolio to become a leader in transatlantic regulated networks

By divesting assets in Mexico, France and Eastern Europe, Iberdrola reduces exposure to non-strategic markets to strengthen its positions in regulated networks in the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazil, following a targeted capital reallocation strategy.
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Swift Solar and Plenitude launch industrial testing for tandem solar technology
Swift Solar begins a strategic collaboration with Plenitude to test its tandem perovskite solar technology at industrial scale, targeting deployment in large-scale photovoltaic projects.
Türkiye secures $6bn financing to modernise its electricity transmission network
Türkiye enters advanced negotiations with the World Bank for $6bn in funding to strengthen its electricity transmission network, a key condition for expanding its renewable and nuclear capacity.

EIB commits €2bn to strengthen EU energy influence in Africa

The European Investment Bank is mobilising €2bn in financing backed by the European Commission for energy projects in Africa, with a strategic objective rooted in the European Union’s energy diplomacy.
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UK launches radical overhaul of nuclear regulation system
A government-commissioned report proposes 47 measures to simplify nuclear regulation, reduce decommissioning costs and accelerate delivery of civilian and military projects.
NextDecade initiates FERC process for Train 6 at Rio Grande LNG
NextDecade has launched the pre-filing procedure to expand Rio Grande LNG with a sixth train, leveraging a political and commercial context favourable to US liquefied natural gas exports.

Nostromo and Olivine integrate thermal storage system into California’s energy market

Nostromo’s IceBrick system becomes the first behind-the-meter thermal storage device to participate in California’s wholesale energy market, in partnership with Olivine, marking a milestone for commercial buildings.
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Zhangzhou’s second reactor delivers first kilowatt-hours to the grid
The Hualong One reactor at Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has been connected to the grid, marking a major milestone in the expansion of China’s civilian nuclear programme.
Rosatom receives approval to 3D-print SMR components
Russian state nuclear group Rosatom has validated the additive manufacturing of parts for its small modular reactors, marking an industrial first for RITM-200 SMR plant equipment.
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Serbia’s Pancevo refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions cut crude supply
Framatome delivers first nuclear fuel assemblies for Barakah
South Korea under pressure from the IEA to liberalise its electricity market
Schneider Electric establishes new North American headquarters at Boston’s Winthrop Center
Solar output overtakes natural gas in California during peak daytime hours
Tokyo Gas sells TVL LLC to Grayrock Energy for $255mn and reallocates its US gas portfolio
By selling its US subsidiary TVL LLC, active in the Haynesville and Cotton Valley formations in Louisiana, to Grayrock Energy for $255mn, Tokyo Gas pursues a targeted rotation of its upstream assets while strengthening, through TG Natural Resources, its exposure to major US gas hubs supporting its LNG value chain.
TotalEnergies signs €5.1bn deal with EPH for 14 GW of flexible capacity
TotalEnergies acquires 50% of a flexible power generation portfolio from EPH, reinforcing its gas-to-power strategy in Europe through a €10.6bn joint venture.

ConocoPhillips reveals major new gas discovery offshore Australia

The Essington-1 well identified significant hydrocarbon columns in the Otway Basin, strengthening investment prospects for the partners in the drilling programme.
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India signs major US LPG deal under diplomatic pressure
New Delhi secures 2.2 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas annually from the United States, a state-funded commitment amid American sanctions and shifting supply strategies.
INNIO deploys 450 MW flexible power plant to support UK grid
INNIO and Clarke Energy are building a 450 MW gas engine power plant in Thurrock to stabilise the electricity grid in southeast England and supply nearly one million households.

Aramco deploys autonomous AI agents to optimise Fadhili gas plant

Aramco and Yokogawa have completed the deployment of autonomous artificial intelligence agents in the gas processing unit of Fadhili, reducing energy and chemical consumption while limiting human intervention.
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S‑Fuelcell intensifies GFOS rollout to support AI data centres
S‑Fuelcell is accelerating the launch of its GFOS platform to provide autonomous power to AI data centres facing grid saturation and a continuous rise in energy demand.
Aramco reportedly targeting 10 mtpa of US LNG in global gas strategy
Aramco is reportedly in talks with Commonwealth LNG and Louisiana LNG, according to Reuters, to secure up to 10 mtpa in the “2029 wave” as North America becomes central to global liquefaction growth.

Ukraine secures up to €2bn in Greek gas under new winter partnership

Kyiv signs a gas import deal with Greece and mobilises nearly €2bn to offset production losses caused by Russian strikes, reinforcing a strategic energy partnership ahead of winter.
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Blackstone injects $1.2bn into West Virginia’s first natural gas power plant
Blackstone commits $1.2bn to develop Wolf Summit, a 600 MW combined-cycle natural gas plant, marking a first for West Virginia and addressing rising electricity demand across the Mid-Atlantic corridor.
ADNOC Gas posts record $1.34 billion profit in Q3
UAE-based ADNOC Gas reports its highest-ever quarterly net income, driven by domestic sales growth and a new quarterly dividend policy valued at $896 million.

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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Harvest Midstream takes over Kenai LNG terminal to strengthen Alaska’s energy security
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.
Dana Gas explores return to Syria with SPC amid Western sanctions relief
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.

Egypt activates a public investment lever with the new Badr-15 gas well

With the commissioning of the Badr-15 well, Egypt reaffirms its commitment to energy security through public investment in gas exploration, amid declining output from its mature fields.
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Venture Global signs 20-year LNG supply agreement with Mitsui
US-based Venture Global has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreement with Japan’s Mitsui, covering 1 MTPA over twenty years starting in 2029.
Natural Gas Services raises 2025 guidance after 14.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA
Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.

Putin and Tokayev strengthen regional energy partnership with Uzbekistan

The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Moscow confirms Russia's intention to consolidate its regional energy alliances, particularly in gas, amid a tense geopolitical and economic environment.
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CSV commissions Albright plant, expanding sour gas processing deployment in Canada
CSV Midstream Solutions launched operations at its Albright facility in the Montney, marking a key milestone in the deployment of Canadian sour gas treatment and sulphur recovery capacity.
Glenfarne forms strategic alliance with Baker Hughes to accelerate Alaska LNG
Glenfarne has selected Baker Hughes to supply critical equipment for the Alaska LNG project, including a strategic investment, reinforcing the progress of one of the largest gas infrastructure initiatives in the United States.