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Esso France shareholders, mostly controlled by ExxonMobil, approved the sale to Canadian group North Atlantic and a €774mn special dividend set for payment on 12 November.
BrightNight and Cordelio Power have announced the financial close for the Pioneer Clean Energy Center, a hybrid project combining 300 MW of solar and 1,200 MWh of energy storage in Arizona, aimed at supporting the state's growing energy demand.

The next-generation solar cells market will reach USD 19.62 billion by 2032

Driven by innovations in perovskite and quantum dots, the next-generation solar cells market, valued at USD 4.21 billion in 2024, is expected to grow rapidly at a rate of 21.21%, reaching USD 19.62 billion by 2032.
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The UK’s Sizewell C project reaches a key milestone with a financing boost from EDF, including a loan guaranteed by Bpifrance and backing from the National Wealth Fund, with an estimated total cost of GBP38bn ($48.19bn).
CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.

NGE and Sade win contract for cooling system networks of EPR2 reactors

NGE, through its subsidiary Sade, has won the contract for the cooling system networks (SEC) of six EPR2 reactors in France, a key project for nuclear safety and industrial innovation.
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GreenYellow and Sasol Italy announce the start of construction of a 5.1 MWp photovoltaic solar plant in Terranova Dei Passerini. This project aims to strengthen Sasol’s energy independence in Italy while contributing to the industrial energy transition.
Norway's energy regulator has rejected an application to build a wind farm in the northern Finnmark region due to potential environmental impacts and threats to Indigenous Sami culture.

Ørsted sells 50% of Hornsea 3 project to Apollo for DKK 39 billion

Danish Ørsted has signed an agreement with Apollo to sell a 50% stake in its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK, in a strategic transaction valued at approximately DKK 39 billion ($5.43bn).
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Marathon Petroleum missed its adjusted profit forecast for Q3 due to a significant rise in maintenance costs, despite stronger refining margins, sending its shares down more than 7% in pre-market trading.
TotalEnergies anticipates a continued increase in global oil demand until 2040, followed by a gradual decline, due to political challenges and energy security concerns slowing efforts to cut emissions.

Constellation explores doubling the nuclear capacity of Calvert Cliffs

Constellation plans to increase the nuclear capacity of Calvert Cliffs in Maryland, with projects aimed at addressing the rising energy demand and supporting the state’s economic growth.
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Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.
The French National Assembly rejected proposed tax increases on E85 and B100 biofuels in the 2026 budget after strong opposition from the agricultural and transport sectors.

TotalEnergies provides 610 GWh of renewable electricity to Data4 for its data centers in Spain

TotalEnergies has signed a ten-year agreement with Data4 to supply its Spanish data centers with renewable electricity, with a total volume of 610 GWh starting from January 2026. The agreement relies on a 30 MW capacity.
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BP reported a net profit of $1.16 billion in the third quarter, five times higher than in 2024, thanks to strong results in refining and distribution, despite a decline in oil prices.
The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has granted formal consent to EDF Energy to decommission the Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant in Somerset, England, following its permanent shutdown in August 2022.

The examination of Global Bioenergies’ takeover bids postponed to November 24

The Commercial Court of Evry has delayed the review of takeover bids for Global Bioenergies, raising the possibility of judicial liquidation if no buyer emerges by November 12 at noon.
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Current emission trajectories put the planet on course for a 2.3°C to 2.5°C rise, according to the latest UN calculations, just days before the COP30 in Belem.
Aramco reported a 2.3% decrease in its net profit for the third quarter, amid global economic uncertainties and an oversupply of oil, although its adjusted earnings showed a slight increase.
A record expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG, gaz naturel liquéfié — GNL) capacity is reshaping global supply, with expected effects on prices, contractual flexibility and demand trajectories in importing regions.
The Philippine government is suspending the expansion of LNG regasification infrastructure, citing excess capacity and prioritising public investment in other regions of the country.

Venezuela freezes gas cooperation with Trinidad over pro-U.S. political alignment

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.
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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.

QatarEnergy acquires 40% of North Rafah offshore block in Egypt alongside Eni

QatarEnergy has acquired a 40% stake in the North Rafah offshore exploration block, located off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, strengthening its presence in the region in partnership with Italian group Eni.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has given final approval to the CP2 LNG project, authorising liquefied natural gas exports to countries without free trade agreements.
LNG Energy Group finalised a court-approved reorganisation agreement in Colombia and settled a major debt through asset transfer, while continuing its operational and financial recovery plan.

ExxonMobil receives Mozambique’s president ahead of investment in Rovuma LNG

Daniel Chapo is visiting the United States to encourage ExxonMobil to commit to a major investment in Rovuma LNG, a strategic gas project for Mozambique as TotalEnergies resumes its suspended operations.
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Baker Hughes will expand its coiled tubing drilling fleet from four to ten units in Saudi Arabia’s gas fields under a multi-year agreement with Aramco, including operational management and underbalanced drilling services.
Tokyo Gas commits to one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas under the Alaska LNG project, boosting Glenfarne’s commercial momentum after five agreements signed in seven months.

Indonesia Energy signs agreement with Aquila Energia for hybrid projects in Brazil

Indonesia Energy Corporation partners with Aquila Energia to develop two pilot projects combining solar and natural gas to power data centres in Brazil, under a non-binding framework supported by both governments.
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A former Ukrainian soldier accused of taking part in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline is at the centre of a contested extradition process between Italy and Germany, revived by a ruling from Italy’s Court of Cassation.
Venezuela demands full financial compensation for any gas exports from the offshore Dragon field, reactivated following U.S. authorisation granted to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vistra acquires 2.6 GW gas portfolio from Lotus Infrastructure

Vistra Corp. finalises the purchase of seven natural gas power plants totalling 2.6 gigawatts, strengthening its presence in key US electricity markets.
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Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure has finalised the sale of its non-core Sylvan Lake site to Parallax Energy Operating for $5.5mn, with limited impact on its 2025 results.
U.S. gas deliveries to Mexico reached 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in May, driven by rising demand in the power sector and new cross-border interconnections.

Sonatrach restarts Skikda unit to boost LNG exports

The Algerian national company has restarted a key liquefaction unit in Skikda, strengthening its export capacity amid massive investment in the gas sector.
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Doha and Washington warn Brussels about the consequences of EU sustainability requirements on liquefied natural gas exports, as the continent’s energy security remains under pressure.
The Volans-1X exploration well revealed a 26-metre productive zone in the Orange Basin, marking another hydrocarbon find for Azule Energy partners in 2025.