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The US House adopts a reform that weakens state veto power over gas pipeline projects by strengthening the federal role of FERC and accelerating environmental permitting.
The third National Low-Carbon Strategy enters its final consultation phase before its 2026 adoption, defining France’s emissions reduction trajectory through 2050 with sector-specific and industrial targets.

Erdogan proposes ceasefire on Ukrainian ports and energy infrastructure

The Turkish president suggested to Vladimir Putin a limited ceasefire targeting Ukrainian ports and energy facilities to reduce risks to strategic assets and pave the way for negotiations.
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Iranian authorities intercepted a vessel suspected of fuel smuggling off the coast of the Gulf of Oman, with 18 South Asian crew members on board, according to official sources.
Nel ASA launches the industrial phase of its pressurised alkaline technology, with an initial 1 GW production capacity and EU support of up to EUR135mn ($146mn).

Flamanville EPR reactor reaches 100% nuclear power after 12-year delay

Electricité de France's Flamanville 3 reactor has reached full power for the first time, marking a key industrial milestone in the deployment of EPRs in Europe, despite cost overruns reaching EUR23.7bn ($25.7bn).
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Zimbabwe plans to launch the construction of a 600 MW floating solar power plant on Lake Kariba in 2026, aiming to reduce its reliance on drought-affected hydropower.
Indian group JSW Energy launches a combined promoter injection and institutional raise totalling $1.19bn, while appointing a new Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion plan through 2030.

Morocco sets 2027 for its first LNG terminal at Nador West Med

Morocco plans to commission its first liquefied natural gas terminal in Nador by 2027, built around a floating unit designed to strengthen national import capacity.
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Harbour Energy will acquire Waldorf Energy Partners’ North Sea assets for $170mn, increasing its stakes in the Catcher and Kraken fields, while Capricorn Energy settles part of its claims.
An explosion on December 10 on the Escravos–Lagos pipeline forced NNPC to suspend operations, disrupting a crucial network supplying gas to power stations in southwestern Nigeria.

Germany restructures grid connection rules amid massive BESS project surge

The explosion of battery storage applications in Germany is causing grid congestion and pushing Berlin to revise its regulatory framework to prevent market saturation.
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The collapse in storage costs positions batteries as a key lever for dispatchable solar, but dependence on Chinese suppliers creates growing tension between competitiveness and supply chain security.
At an international forum, Turkmenistan hosted several regional leaders to discuss commercial cooperation, with a strong focus on gas and alternative export corridors.

BP and Chevron invest over $110mn in targeted Gulf of Mexico blocks

The Big Beautiful Gulf 1 sale attracted more than $300mn in investments, with a focused strategy led by BP, Chevron and Woodside on high-yield blocks.
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The United States intercepted an oil tanker loaded with Venezuelan crude and imposed new sanctions on maritime entities, increasing pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s regime and its commercial networks in the Caribbean.
The company has secured a 108 MW solar project in Sicily, its largest in Italy, following the second national FER X auction, strengthening its portfolio of energy investments in the country.

GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 SMR clears regulatory milestone in the United Kingdom

GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor has passed a key regulatory hurdle in the United Kingdom, opening the door to potential commercial deployment, despite no current plans for construction.
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JA Solar has launched a microgrid combining 5.2 MW of solar and 2.61 MWh of storage at an industrial site in Sicily, marking its first application of the "PV+Storage+X" model in Italy.
Independent power producer GreenGo strengthens its portfolio to 193 MW under public schemes, after winning a new 48 MW solar project through the FER X NZIA programme.
EDP will supply 30% of Carrefour Polska’s energy needs through a PPA combining solar and wind, marking a step forward in the development of renewable capacity in Poland.
French public funding will support the construction of ten solar power plants with storage in Mauritania, as the country works to expand its grid to reach universal electricity access by 2030.

Recurrent Energy secures approval for 1.3 GW solar and battery project in the UK

Recurrent Energy has received authorisation to develop Tillbridge, a hybrid 1.3 GW solar and battery project in England, strengthening its expansion strategy in the UK market.
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Le Koweït a publié une demande de propositions pour la construction d'une centrale solaire de 500 MW, dont l’électricité sera injectée dans le réseau national sur la base d’un contrat de rachat de 30 ans.
Mori Building has completed three solar-plus-storage plants in Japan to supply its real estate assets through an intra-group partnership structured by TEPCO Energy Partner.

OCCTO awards 75.4MWAC to 27 solar projects in undersubscribed auction

Japanese grid operator OCCTO allocated 75.4MWAC in its third solar auction for FY2025, with an average feed-in-premium price of 7.13 yen per kWh, marking a session that fell short of initial subscription targets.
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Octillion has fully converted its electric vehicle battery production facility in Pune to solar power, initiating the rollout of an energy strategy aimed at achieving energy autonomy for all its India-based operations by 2027.
Westbridge Renewable Energy has secured final regulatory approval in Alberta for its Dolcy Solar project, marking the last step before construction can begin.

Sunman secures AUD171 mn to launch 500 MW solar factory in Australia

Chinese firm Sunman will build Australia’s largest solar module plant in the Hunter Valley, backed by AUD171 mn ($111.92 mn) in public funding.
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Botswana has concluded a series of energy agreements with Omani public investors, including the development of a 500 MW solar power plant and projects in fuel storage and petroleum trading.
With 16.8 MWp of capacity, the Triticum plant in Bavaria marks a strategic investment for MaxSolar, strengthening the agrivoltaic model in the German energy landscape.

Greencells to migrate 3 GW of solar projects to 3E’s platform

Greencells has signed a partnership with Belgian company 3E to transfer over 3 GW of solar and storage capacity to SynaptiQ, a central monitoring and analytics platform.
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Spanish group Grenergy has signed an agreement to sell seven solar projects with a total capacity of 88 MW to Ecopetrol, as part of its asset rotation strategy.
Zenith Energy has launched a tender for the construction of three solar plants totalling 7 MWp in Italy, with expected bank financing covering up to 90% of costs.

JA Solar launches photovoltaic solution for extreme desert environments

JA Solar unveils a pioneering white paper on photovoltaic systems in arid regions, with a module designed to withstand extreme desert conditions and improve long-term energy yield.
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Shikoku Electric Power lowers its acquisition threshold for solar projects to 500kWAC and calls for proposals to develop floating plants on reservoirs of at least 15,000m².
Canadian Solar has started delivering non-fossil certificates from a new 20 MWAC solar plant in Okayama under a 25-year virtual power purchase agreement with a Japanese company.

Ecopetrol targets 88.2 MWp with acquisition of seven solar projects in Colombia

Ecopetrol has reached a conditional agreement to acquire seven companies holding photovoltaic projects across four Colombian departments, for a total potential of 88.2 MWp.
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Three photovoltaic plants will receive financing structured by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to strengthen Romania's electricity capacity and attract private capital to the sector.
Loiret Energie and Terres d’Energie Développement will invest €15mn in a 31.5-hectare agrivoltaic farm in La Ferté Saint-Aubin, combining electricity production and organic cattle farming.