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Validation of underground injection permits by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency strengthens Dewey Burdock’s regulatory position and paves the way for state permitting expected in 2025.
GATE Energy has been appointed to deliver full commissioning services for bp’s Kaskida floating production unit, developed in partnership with Seatrium in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Orazul Energy Perú buys back 68% of its 2027 bonds in cash tender offer

The Peruvian power producer completed a cash tender offer for its 5.625% senior notes, reaching a participation rate of 68.39% at the close of the operation.
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Three economic institutions based in Ramallah have founded a company named Taqa to develop renewable energy production in the region, with no connection to the Emirati company of the same name.
The solar photovoltaic installers sector will grow by 15 % annually through 2030, driven by residential demand, public incentives and increasing integration into urban projects.

MCF Energy reaches 3,310 metres on the Kinsau-1A well in Germany

MCF Energy has completed drilling of the Kinsau-1A well in Bavaria at 3,310 metres, reaching its geological targets with hydrocarbon presence, reaffirming the company’s commitment to its European gas projects.
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A Ukrainian national arrested in Italy will be extradited to Germany, where he is suspected of coordinating the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
French group Nexans has begun installing a high-voltage submarine cable between Sardinia and Sicily, reaching an unprecedented depth of 2,150 metres as part of a project led by Italian grid operator Terna.

GreenIT secures €370 million financing for onshore wind projects

The financing supported by the European Investment Bank will enable GreenIT to develop its portfolio of onshore wind projects in Italy by 2028.
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Starting the ban on Russian gas as early as 2026 would raise benchmark prices, with a spread close to $1/MMBTU in 2026–2027 and spikes above $20/MMBTU in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, amid tight regional supply and limited LNG availability.
Several subsurface stimulation techniques aim to generate hydrogen in situ at low cost. Pilots are advancing, but heterogeneous Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), geological uncertainties, and monitoring requirements are slowing investment.

Release by Scatec expands hybrid solar plants to 64.4 MW in Cameroon

The Norwegian subsidiary has launched the second phase of its projects in Maroua and Guider, bringing total capacity to 64.4 MW of solar and 38.2 MWh of storage with an annual target of 141.5 GWh.
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Eco Wave Power and BladeRanger have unveiled a first-of-its-kind drone-powered maintenance system for onshore wave energy infrastructure, aimed at reducing operational costs and improving system performance.
Cairo has concluded three new exploration agreements with Apache, Dragon Oil and Perenco, for a total investment of over $121mn, as national gas output continues to decline.

Suzlon secures 838 MW order from Tata Power Renewable Energy

Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon has secured an 838 MW contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy for a wind project spanning three states, marking its largest order of the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
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ACWA Power secures the NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar-storage project in Morocco, outbidding European and Emirati competitors, with decisive backing from Gotion High-Tech’s storage technology.
A Syrian vessel carrying 640,000 barrels of crude has docked in Italy, marking the country’s first oil shipment since the civil war began in 2011, amid partial easing of US sanctions.

QatarEnergy awards Samsung contract for 2,000 MW solar plant in Dukhan

QatarEnergy has signed a contract with Samsung C&T to build a solar power plant in Dukhan, set to reach 2,000 MW capacity by 2029, doubling the country’s solar output.
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Gotion High-Tech will build a 100 GWh battery gigafactory in Kénitra, while Morocco’s power mix remains largely fossil-fuel based.
The Iris carrier, part of the Arctic LNG 2 project, docked at China’s Beihai terminal despite US and EU sanctions, signalling intensifying gas flows between Russia and China.
South Korea has rejected all projects using foreign turbines in its 2025 offshore wind auction, marking a strategic shift in favour of local industry and energy security.
The Danish Energy Agency confirmed the rejection of 37 feasibility study permit applications, citing European Union state aid rules and lack of competition.

ACEN Australia’s 900 MW wind project secures federal approval

With an AUD$3 billion investment, ACEN launches one of Tasmania’s largest private projects, aiming for commissioning in 2030 and annual supply for 500,000 households.
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In France, a 12.9 MW wind farm financed by local actors has been commissioned in Martigné-Ferchaud, showcasing an unprecedented model of shared governance between citizens, local authorities and public investment companies.
The governors of five states urged the Trump administration to maintain permits for threatened offshore wind projects, citing massive investments and jobs at stake in a nascent industry.

Green Wind Renewables launches 450 MW wind project in Western Australia

Green Wind Renewables is developing a 450 MW wind farm in the Wheatbelt region of Australia, with up to 75 turbines and an estimated annual output of 1.5 TWh.
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German group RWE has commissioned five new power plants in France, adding 83 MW to its portfolio, following repeated successes in tenders organised by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
The 600 MW onshore wind farm in Laos achieves commercial operation four months early, injecting power into Vietnam via a 500 kV interconnection and consolidating an international financing package of $950mn.

Equinor injects up to $939mn to support Ørsted’s capital increase

Equinor confirms its participation in Ørsted’s capital increase, aiming to maintain its 10% stake and support the financial stability of the Danish group facing headwinds in offshore wind.
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Chinese manufacturer Dongfang Electric has installed a 26 MW offshore wind turbine in Shandong province, setting a double world record for power and rotor diameter.
Facing unforeseen cost increases and a tightening regulatory environment, Mitsubishi Corporation is pulling out of three offshore wind projects, casting doubt on Japan's renewable energy ambitions.

Polenergia commits 323 millions USD to offshore and storage projects

With 323 millions USD in cash, Polenergia strengthens its investments in offshore wind, solar and storage, targeting more than 2.3 GW of new energy capacity in Poland.
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French group Valorem has commissioned the ViIatti wind complex in Finland, made up of two farms totalling 313 MW and an estimated annual output of 1 TWh.
The Revolution Wind project, already 80% complete, has been halted by the U.S. administration over national security concerns, creating major uncertainty in the sector.

Quebec allocates $1.5M to meet the demand for wind turbine technicians

Quebec funds a mobile training unit to address the shortage of wind turbine maintenance technicians, estimated at 400 positions by 2029.
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The United States Department of Commerce is assessing the strategic impact of wind turbine imports amid rising tariffs and supply chain tensions.
Six turbines installed by RWE on recultivated land near the Inden mine will supply electricity to around 24,000 households, while two new units are already planned.

Buchan Offshore Wind submits permit applications for a 1GW floating wind farm

Buchan Offshore Wind has submitted its marine consent applications to the Scottish authorities for a large-scale floating wind project, marking a strategic step in energy development in northeast Scotland.
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The VSB Group has completed the repowering of the Elster wind farm in Germany, replacing 50 turbines with 16 new Siemens Gamesa machines, increasing the total capacity from 30 to 105.6 megawatts.
The EBRD’s additional financing will raise the capacity of the Gvozd wind farm to 75 MW, making it the largest in the country. This project, led by EPCG, marks a key industrial milestone in Montenegro’s energy sector.