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US-based solar developer Ampliform secured a loan facility of up to $165mn to support large-scale energy projects in key regional markets, with a focus on the PJM grid.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure has finalised the sale of its non-core Sylvan Lake site to Parallax Energy Operating for $5.5mn, with limited impact on its 2025 results.

Brazil awards five offshore oil blocks ahead of COP30

Ten days before COP30, Brazil awarded five offshore oil blocks for over $19mn, confirming its deepwater development strategy despite environmental criticism.
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The American university unveils a new institute focused on the future of energy, funded by a $50mn gift from Robert Zorich, managing partner of EnCap Investments, to support applied research and training of new experts.
German group BayWa r.e. has tasked Enercoop Bretagne with implementing a citizen investment scheme for its planned wind farm in Plouisy, aiming for shared governance and stronger local involvement.

GameChange secures over 380 MW of solar projects under revised tax rules

More than 75 solar projects in the United States were tax-sheltered in Q2 through GameChange BOS transformers, responding directly to new U.S. Treasury requirements.
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Sintana Energy has initiated legal proceedings in the Isle of Man to secure approval for its all-share acquisition of Challenger Energy, with support from over one-third of the target company’s shareholders.
The Finance Committee has adopted an amendment to overhaul electricity pricing by removing the planned redistribution mechanism and capping producers' profit margins.

U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high

U.S. gas deliveries to Mexico reached 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in May, driven by rising demand in the power sector and new cross-border interconnections.
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The European Commission unveils a seven-point action plan aimed at lowering energy costs, targeting energy-intensive industries and households facing persistently high utility bills.
The European Commission plans to keep energy at the heart of its 2026 agenda, with several structural reforms targeting market security, governance and simplification.

Energyminer receives approval for floating hydroelectric park on the Rhine

Energyminer begins installation of 124 floating generators on the Rhine in St. Goar, marking the first official permit for a large-scale hydrokinetic park in Germany.
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US wind capacity fell in Q2, but developers anticipate a sharp increase by late 2025, with 46 GW of new capacity forecast by 2029 and a peak in 2027.
Tripoli mise sur des partenariats avec des majors et jusqu’à 4 milliards $ d’investissements pour relancer sa production pétrolière, malgré un climat politique divisé.

Sonatrach restarts Skikda unit to boost LNG exports

The Algerian national company has restarted a key liquefaction unit in Skikda, strengthening its export capacity amid massive investment in the gas sector.
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Niger hardens its stance on energy sovereignty but avoids breaking with China National Petroleum Corporation, its main oil industry partner, in order to safeguard export revenues.
Chanel has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with REDEN to supply nearly one-third of its electricity needs in France from two photovoltaic plants commissioned in 2025.

Singapore targets 2.175 Mt NBS via REDD+ ITMOs with Peru

A bilateral framework governs authorization, transfer and accounting of carbon units from conservation projects, with stricter methodologies and enhanced traceability, likely to affect creditable volumes, prices and contracts. —
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Le groupe français HRS a signé une commande pour la livraison d'une station hydrogène haute capacité, renforçant sa présence dans un réseau en expansion à l’échelle européenne.
South Korea becomes the first country to submit a safeguards technical report to the IAEA for a small modular reactor, setting a precedent for early integration of non-proliferation requirements in nuclear design.
Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.
Driven by growing demand for strategic metals, mining mergers and acquisitions in Africa are accelerating, consolidating local players while exposing them to a more complex legal and regulatory environment.

Ares Management acquires 49% stake in US energy portfolio from EDPR

Ares Management has acquired a 49% stake in ten energy assets held by EDP Renováveis in the United States, with an enterprise value estimated at $2.9bn.
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Ameresco secured a $197mn contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to upgrade its energy systems across two strategic sites, with projected savings of $362mn over 21 years.
Enerflex Ltd. announced it will release its financial results for Q3 2025 before markets open on November 6, alongside a conference call for investors and analysts.

Veolia and TotalEnergies sign agreement to optimise industrial resources

Veolia and TotalEnergies formalise a strategic partnership focused on water management, methane emission reduction and industrial waste recovery, without direct financial transaction.
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North Atlantic and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement for the sale of ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., a transaction subject to regulatory approvals and financing agreements to be finalised by the end of 2025.
The Canadian pension fund takes a strategic minority stake in AlphaGen, a 11 GW U.S. power portfolio, to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence.

BlackRock and Canada Pension Plan finalise $6.2bn Allete buyout with Minnesota approval

Minnesota’s public regulator has approved the $6.2bn acquisition of energy group Allete by BlackRock and the Canada Pension Plan, following adjustments aimed at addressing rate concerns.
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The Swiss chemical group faces two new lawsuits filed in Germany, bringing the total compensation claims from oil and chemical companies to over €3.5bn ($3.7bn) in the ethylene collusion case.
Statkraft continues its strategic shift by selling its district heating unit to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG for NOK3.6bn ($331mn). The deal will free up capital for hydropower, wind, solar and battery investments.

Petronas Gas separates regulated and non-regulated activities in major reorganisation

Petronas Gas restructures its operations by transferring regulated and non-regulated segments into separate subsidiaries, following government approval to improve transparency and optimise the group’s investment management.
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Marubeni Corporation has formed a power trading unit in joint venture with UK-based SmartestEnergy, targeting expansion in Japan’s fast-changing deregulated market.
Exxon Mobil plans to reduce its Singapore workforce by 10% to 15% by 2027 and relocate its offices to the Jurong industrial site, as part of a strategic investment shift.

Phoenix Energy begins trading preferred shares on NYSE American under PHXE.P

Phoenix Energy raised $54.08mn through a preferred stock offering now listed as PHXE.P on NYSE American, with an initial dividend scheduled for mid-October.
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TotalEnergies plans to increase its energy production by 4% annually until 2030, while reducing global investments by $7.5bn amid what it describes as an uncertain economic environment.
Occidental Petroleum is considering selling its chemical subsidiary OxyChem for $10bn, a transaction that forms part of its deleveraging strategy launched after several major acquisitions.

ABO Energy considers operating its own wind and solar parks

ABO Energy is assessing a shift to independent power production by operating its own renewable parks, signalling a major strategic move in a market that has become more favourable.
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Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.
Mexican state-owned company Pemex confirmed the partial acceptance of bond securities under its debt repurchase offer, with a total allocation of $9.9bn, following strong oversubscription.