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The Malaysian group launched three tenders to sell up to five liquefied natural gas cargoes in November and December, sourced from its Bintulu and PFLNG Dua facilities.
Nigerian group Dangote has reduced crude supply to its refinery, citing a strategic adjustment to high oil prices and denying any technical failure.

South Africa lifts shale gas moratorium to revive its energy sector

The South African government ends a thirteen-year freeze on shale gas, paving the way for renewed exploration in the Karoo Basin amid a national energy crisis.
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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.
Sun Trinity has commissioned a 3.1 MW solar carport in Nara, bringing its on-site PPA capacity with Aeon Mall to 10.1 MW under a nationwide rollout plan across twelve commercial sites.

Asian LNG activity hits seasonal high despite muted demand

Platts' physical pricing platform records its second-highest LNG trading volume, with nearly 1.5 million tonnes exchanged despite regional demand slowdown.
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Canadian uranium producer NexGen Energy has completed a A$1bn ($639mn) equity raise split between North American and Australian markets to support the development of its Rook I project.
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.

Reliance Industries posts $2.06bn net profit in second quarter

Reliance Industries reported a 9.67% increase in net profit in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025–2026, driven by recovering petrochemical margins and continued growth in its retail and telecom operations.
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Austrian battery optimisation specialist enspired enters Japan in partnership with Banpu NEXT, backed by a Series B extension to over €40mn.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings is examining the permanent closure of units 1 and 2 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the oldest at the site, while continuing efforts to restart unit 6.

Clean Energy Technologies receives approval for agricultural biogas power plant in Vermont

Vermont’s energy regulator authorises final review of a 2.2 MW project led by Clean Energy Technologies to convert agricultural waste into renewable electricity.
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Standard Lithium a sécurisé $130mn via une émission d’actions ordinaires pour financer ses projets d’extraction de lithium en Arkansas et au Texas, consolidant sa position sur le marché nord-américain des métaux stratégiques.
Ameresco has completed a 50 MW battery storage system to support Nucor’s expansion in Arizona, marking one of the largest behind-the-meter industrial projects in the United States.

Philippines accelerates gas investments to secure energy future

Manila plans to expand gas and renewable energy production to meet a 6.6% increase in electricity demand over the next two years.
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An operational fire was contained at the largest refinery in the US Midwest, causing a temporary shutdown of several processing units, according to industry data.
AEP Transmission will finance the upgrade of high-voltage lines across five states through a federal loan, aiming to meet a sharp rise in industrial electricity demand.

Slovenia and Switzerland launch $19mn programme for Alpine energy

A joint programme funded with CHF15.12mn ($19mn) aims to boost energy efficiency and renewables in Alpine regions by 2029.
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Rondo Energy has launched commercial operations of the world’s largest industrial heat battery, delivering 24-hour steam from off-grid solar power.
Ottawa and London increased bilateral exchanges to structure strategic cooperation on nuclear energy and critical minerals supply chains, as part of Canada’s G7 presidency.
Spanish electricity companies call for urgent reinforcement of investments after finding more than 80% of the transmission grid is saturated.
EDF finalised a second €500mn ($535mn) tranche with the European Investment Bank to support interconnections and strengthen Enedis' electricity distribution network in 2025.

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong launch electric port network across 30 Asian ports

NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
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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.