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JP Morgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, ten-year investment initiative targeting critical minerals, defence technologies and strategic supply chains across the United States.
Westbrooke Real et son partenaire CVE South Africa ont racheté un portefeuille solaire couvrant 91 stations Shell en Afrique du Sud, marquant un transfert d’actifs majeur dans le secteur énergétique local.

Sizewell C signs two major contracts for nuclear fuel supply

The upcoming Sizewell C nuclear power plant secures its fuel supply through agreements signed with Urenco and Framatome, marking a key step in strengthening the United Kingdom’s long-term energy stability.
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Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund partners with Lords LB Asset Management to develop a 112 MW onshore wind project in Smiltene, scheduled for commissioning in early 2027.
The Dinawan Wind Farm project, first phase of a 1.3 GW energy hub, was selected in the fourth tender round of the Capacity Investment Scheme launched by the Australian Government.

Idemitsu launches its first 15MW grid battery on former oil site

Idemitsu Kosan has commissioned a 15MW/48MWh energy storage facility in Himeji, marking the start of its deployment in grid-scale storage with Japanese public funding.
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The Australian government awarded contracts to 20 renewable and storage projects, surpassing the initial 6GW goal under the fourth round of the Capacity Investment Scheme.
The Padua Complex will deliver 400 MW/1.8 GWh capacity with Tesla's support, at a strategic node of the Texas grid, following legislative action to strengthen energy reliability.

Rockpoint raises C$704mn in IPO and cedes nearly 40% of capital to public investor

Rockpoint Gas Storage finalised its initial public offering in Canada with an upsized offer of 32 million shares for gross proceeds of C$704mn ($512mn), marking a new step in Brookfield’s partial divestment strategy.
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Africa Energy postpones submission of its environmental impact assessment for Block 11B/12B following a recent court ruling affecting offshore exploration authorisations in South Africa.
LIFT Power has completed the first phase of baseline studies for the Yellowknife lithium project, a key step toward permitting and long-term mine planning.

Bahamas fast-tracks $130mn power grid upgrade to boost reliability on New Providence

The New Providence power grid modernisation project is progressing 28% faster than expected, with Bahamas Grid Company reporting measurable gains in service quality and network reliability.
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Salt River Project will partner with ESS to install a 50 MWh long-duration energy storage system in Pinal County as part of its capacity expansion plan to meet rising demand.
Moscow strengthens industrial joint ventures with Tajikistan by leveraging hydropower, agriculture, and mining in a strategy based on mutual interest and economic complementarity.

Croatia targets Russian stake in NIS to maintain oil flows

JANAF is interested in acquiring a 20 to 25% stake in NIS, as the Russian-owned share is now subject to US sanctions.
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RWE has completed construction of the Kail wind farm, comprising three turbines totalling 12.9 MW, marking its first commissioning in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Falling Chinese imports and Asia’s regional pivot increase pressure on Australian thermal coal exporters.

KEDL loses $882,000 to electricity theft in Nigeria in Q1 2025

Kogi State Electricity Distribution Limited reported a ₦1.3bn ($882,011) loss due to power fraud, threatening its operational viability in Kogi State.
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A R550mn grant enables Johannesburg to launch a waste-to-energy project with a 28 MW capacity under a 25-year public-private partnership model.
The European Union’s gas system shows reinforced resilience for winter 2025-2026, even without Russian imports, according to the latest forecast by European gas transmission network operators.
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Elia Group Chief Executive Officer Bernard Gustin has been appointed chairman of the new twelve-member supervisory board of 50Hertz, restructured under German co-determination law.

US grid interconnection agreements hit 75 GW in 2024

US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
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Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.
Between the Russian cooperation proposal and European cybersecurity requirements, Morocco must secure its energy infrastructure while consolidating its electricity exports to Spain.

Canada invests USD 9.6 million to modernize Ontario’s power grid

Ottawa funds five projects aimed at strengthening Ontario’s grid interconnection and reliability, integrating smart technologies and expanding local producers’ access to electricity markets.
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Jersey Central Power & Light is investing in a programme to strengthen power lines and electrical equipment to improve service reliability for more than 3,600 customers in eight New Jersey communities.
Driven by rising demand for energy resilience, the global microgrid market is projected to grow by 15.6% annually between 2025 and 2032, according to SkyQuest Technology Consulting.

Taihan secures $80.2M contract for 400 kV network in Singapore

Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.
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The 1,500 MW Marinus Link project has received federal environmental approval, launching a major new submarine interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.
Indiana Michigan Power and Google sign a contract to establish flexible management of electricity demand, aiming to support network stability amid industrial and digital growth in the Fort Wayne region.

XKIG acquires River City Construction and strengthens its position in the United States

XKIG expands its presence in the US energy infrastructure market by integrating River City Construction, a specialist in construction and maintenance for power grids, telecommunications and renewable energy.
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CenterPoint Energy plans to hire nearly 800 specialised technicians and launch a training programme to support more than $53 billion in investments in the Greater Houston area’s electric interconnection network by 2030.
The agreement concluded between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and ENTSO-E marks a new stage in the coordinated management of the electricity interconnection between the United Kingdom and the European Union, integrating shared regulatory and security axes.

The Bundesnetzagentur approves the final section of the SuedOstLink in Bavaria

The green light has been given for the final stretch of the SuedOstLink between Pfreimd and Nittenau, allowing the entire direct current line project to move forward to its scheduled commissioning in 2027.
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The Department of Energy cancels the $4.9bn federal guarantee intended for Grain Belt Express, an electrical interconnection planned between Kansas and Missouri.
The first section of the export cable for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has been installed, marking a key milestone in the interconnection project between the offshore site and the UK's onshore grid.

Taipower measures grid inertia in real-time to secure renewable interconnection

Taiwan Power Company unveils unprecedented real-time grid inertia measurement results, confirming increased capacity of the electricity network to accommodate enhanced renewable interconnections, using Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix® platform.
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Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has granted AED752mn ($205mn) financing to the Gulf Interconnection Authority to connect the electricity grids of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional energy exchange.