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NextEra Energy announces an agreement with Google to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa, with operations expected to resume as early as 2029 and full site ownership secured.
Large load commitments in the PJM region now far exceed planned generation capacity, raising concerns about supply-demand balance and the stability of the US power grid.

Washington’s shift on Chevron disrupts Venezuela’s oil economy

The new US licence granted to Chevron significantly alters financial flows between Venezuela and the United States, affecting the local currency, oil revenues and the country's economic balance.
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Caracas suspended its energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, citing a conflict of interest linked to the foreign policy of the new Trinidadian government, jeopardising several major cross-border gas projects.
Three Crown Petroleum reports a steady initial flow rate of 752 barrels of oil equivalent per day from its Irvine 1NH well in the Powder River Basin, marking a key step in its horizontal drilling programme in the Niobrara.

US nuclear regulator recommends construction permit for Kemmerer Unit 1

The environmental review of TerraPower’s Natrium project in Wyoming has been completed, paving the way for a construction permit for this advanced nuclear reactor.
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The termination of a strategic contract with Dutch grid operator TenneT triggered the administration of Petrofac’s holding company, reigniting tensions with creditors.
Canadian group Energy Plug Technologies continues its expansion in the US market with the delivery of a new energy storage system to an industrial client based in the southern region.

Ormat and SLB launch partnership to industrialise enhanced geothermal systems

Ormat Technologies and SLB join forces to accelerate the development of integrated geothermal systems, including a pilot EGS project at an existing site for large-scale commercial deployment.
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Cenovus Energy adjusts its MEG Energy acquisition offer to $30 per share and signs a voting support agreement with Strathcona Resources, while selling assets worth up to CAD150mn.
With dense industrial activity and unique geological potential, Texas is attracting massive investment in carbon capture and storage, reinforced by new federal tax incentives.

GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya launch a carbon capture study in Singapore

GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya will assess the feasibility of capturing 90% of CO₂ emissions at a planned 600-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Singapore.
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Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.
Iraq is negotiating a potential revision of its OPEC production limit while maintaining exports at around 3.6 million barrels per day despite significantly higher capacity.

Carbon removal investments hit $1 billion despite high operating costs

The carbon removal technology sector is expanding rapidly, backed by venture capital and industrial projects, yet high costs remain a significant barrier to scaling.
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Amman plans to launch tenders for 400 megawatts of solar, wind and storage projects, as part of a strengthened bilateral energy cooperation with Germany.
Le Premier ministre hongrois se rendra à Washington pour discuter avec Donald Trump des sanctions américaines contre le pétrole russe, dans un contexte de guerre en Ukraine et de dépendance persistante de la Hongrie aux hydrocarbures russes.

Heat deliveries via networks reach 32.3 TWh in 2024, a record for the sector

With a 9.3% increase in one year, district heating networks cross a historic threshold, while cooling networks continue expanding in response to intensifying heatwaves.
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TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.
An Italian appeal court has approved the extradition to Germany of a former Ukrainian commander suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, a decision now challenged in cassation.
A consortium led by Masdar and CPP Investments proposes to acquire all of ReNew at $8.15 per share, representing a 15.3% increase over the initial offer.
In Kuala Lumpur, Huawei Digital Power unveiled its grid-forming technologies, positioned as a strategic lever to strengthen power interconnections and accelerate energy market development across ASEAN.

Voltalia and IFC join forces to electrify Africa’s mining sector with renewable solutions

Voltalia has entered a strategic partnership with IFC to develop tailored renewable energy projects for the mining sector across several African countries.
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Ghana will receive increased backing from the World Bank to stabilise its electricity grid, as the country faces more than $3.1bn in energy debt.
Repsol has launched a pilot platform of AI multi-agents, developed with Accenture, to transform internal organisation and improve team productivity.

ABB boosted by data centre demand and beats forecasts

ABB recorded double-digit growth in sales of equipment for data centres, contributing to a 28% increase in net profit in the third quarter, surpassing market expectations.
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UK power producer Infinis has secured a £391mn ($476mn) banking agreement to support the next phase of its solar and energy storage development projects.
The Nexans Board of Directors has officially appointed Julien Hueber as Chief Executive Officer, ending Christopher Guérin’s seven-year tenure at the helm of the industrial group.

JP Morgan Chase commits $1.5 trillion to critical minerals and industrial resilience

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.
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Amid rising global demand for low-carbon technologies, several African countries are launching a regional industrial strategy centred on domestic processing of critical minerals.
Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to strengthen global logistics cooperation and develop large-scale electrification solutions across the supply chain.

Bercy veto blocks ABB’s attempt to acquire Legrand

ABB made several attempts to acquire Legrand, but the French government opposed the deal, citing strategic concerns linked to data centres.
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Aramco becomes Petro Rabigh's majority shareholder after purchasing a 22.5% stake from Sumitomo, consolidating its downstream strategy and supporting the industrial transformation of the Saudi petrochemical complex.
Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.

Ineos cuts 60 jobs in the UK and calls for antidumping duties

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.
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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 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.

Ameresco signs $197mn contract to modernise NRL’s energy infrastructure

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.
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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 formalise a strategic partnership focused on water management, methane emission reduction and industrial waste recovery, without direct financial transaction.