Transformative Carbon Asset Facility

The United States is funding a new high-voltage line to integrate Moldova into the European electricity market, following the cutoff of supplies from the separatist Transnistria region.
The US investment bank is restructuring its operations by merging its energy and utilities divisions to form a global power and energy unit.

Poland urges European Union to end Russian oil imports by 2026

Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.
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Despite gas stocks covering over 80% of winter needs, Kyiv must still import more to offset the impact of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
The Argentine government launches a national and international tender to sell 44% of Nucleo Electrica SA, continuing its policy of economic withdrawal through capital markets.

Brussels and Washington prepare new energy sanctions against Moscow

The European Commission and the United States plan to intensify their economic measures against Russia, targeting the energy sector and cryptocurrencies in a new sanctions package.
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The consortium led by Adnoc ends its acquisition plans for Santos, the Australian liquefied natural gas supplier, citing commercial and contractual factors that impacted the evaluation of its offer.
The global offshore wind market could more than double by 2030, driven by technological innovation, evolving marine substructures, and integration into high-voltage power grids.

Nigeria ends state of emergency in strategic oil-rich Rivers State

After six months of suspended local institutions, Nigeria's federal government restores civilian power in oil-rich Rivers State as political tensions appear to ease.
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Facing falling Chinese prices and unstable energy policies in the United States, Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger announces the end of its recovery efforts.
Athens and Tripoli engage in a negotiation process to define their exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean, amid geopolitical tensions and underwater energy stakes.

Uganda builds 2 million barrels of storage to boost oil sector

Backed by flagship projects linked to EACOP and the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, Uganda aims to lead Africa in new oil storage additions, with a projected impact on its revenues and financial flows by 2030.
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European powers demand concrete steps from Tehran on nuclear issue or United Nations sanctions will be reinstated, as IAEA inspections remain blocked and tensions with Washington persist.
Hive Hydrogen has received environmental authorisation for the Carissa Wind Energy Facility, now the largest permitted wind farm in South Africa with a planned capacity of 1,000 MW.

Elcogen opens €50mn plant in Estonia for fuel cells and electrolysers

Elcogen opens a 14,000 m² facility near Tallinn, increasing annual capacity to 360 MW for Solid Oxide fuel cells and electrolysers, with backing from Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai.
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Acciona Energía has completed the commissioning of its largest plant in India, a 412MWp solar facility capable of powering 840,000 households annually.
Russia and Indonesia overtook Australia as South Korea's top thermal coal suppliers in August, driven by lower prices and more reliable logistics amid persistent Australian shipment delays.

South Africa: Supreme Court annuls Eskom’s permit for 3 GW gas power plant

Eskom must restart the entire administrative process for its Richards Bay gas plant after South Africa’s Supreme Court cancelled its permit, citing insufficient public consultation.
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The Canadian government grants $55mn funding to Hydrostor to support the development of its 200 MW Silver City storage project in New South Wales.
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and Basra Oil Company begin construction of the final infrastructure components of Iraq’s integrated gas project, mobilising more than $13bn in investments to modernise the country’s energy supply.
Fermi America has closed $350mn in financing led by Macquarie to accelerate the development of its HyperGridâ„¢ energy campus, focused on artificial intelligence and high-performance data applications.
Soluna Holdings launched two energy projects in Texas, reaching one gigawatt of cumulative capacity for its data centres, marking a new stage in the development of computing infrastructure powered by renewable energy.

Martijn Hagens to lead Eneco from March 2026

Eneco’s Supervisory Board has appointed Martijn Hagens as the next Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed interim CEO Kees Jan Rameau, effective from 1 March 2026.
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With $28 billion in planned investments, hyperscaler expansion in Japan reshapes grid planning amid rising tensions between digital growth and infrastructure capacity.
The suspension of the Revolution Wind farm triggers a sharp decline in Ørsted’s stock, now trading at around 26 USD, increasing the financial stakes for the group amid a capital increase.

Hydro-Québec increases net income and intensifies investments

Hydro-Québec reports net income of C$2.3 billion in the first half of 2025, up more than 20%, driven by a harsh winter and an effective arbitrage strategy on external markets.
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French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
The Ministry of Economy has asked EDF to reconsider the majority sale agreement of its technology subsidiary Exaion to the American group Mara, amid concerns related to technological sovereignty.

IBM and NASA launch AI model to anticipate solar storm risks

IBM and NASA unveil an open-source model trained on high-resolution solar data to improve forecasting of solar phenomena that disrupt terrestrial and space-based technological infrastructures.
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The Louisiana regulatory commission authorizes Entergy to launch major energy projects tied to Meta’s upcoming data center, with anticipated impacts across the regional power grid.
Westbridge Renewable Energy will implement a share consolidation on August 22, reducing the number of outstanding shares by four to optimize its financial market strategy.

T1 Energy strengthens its U.S. solar strategy and reaffirms 2025 targets

T1 Energy secures a wafer supply contract, signs 437 MW in sales, and advances G2_Austin industrial deployment while maintaining EBITDA guidance despite second-quarter losses.
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Masdar has allocated the entirety of its 2023–2024 green bond issuances to solar, wind, and storage energy projects, while expanding its financial framework to include green hydrogen and batteries.
Energiekontor launches a €15 million corporate bond at 5.5% over eight years, intended to finance wind and solar projects in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal.

United States: 2024 Capex and M&A Strengthen Producers’ Energy Advantage

The 2025 EY study on 40 groups shows capex driven by mega-deals, oil reserves at 34.7 billion bbl, gas at 182 Tcf, and pre-tax profits declining amid moderate prices.
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Australian fuel distributor Ampol reports a 23% drop in net profit, impacted by weak refining margins and operational disruptions, while surpassing market forecasts.
Puerto Rico customers experienced an average of 73 hours of power outages in 2024, a figure strongly influenced by hurricanes, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

CITGO posts $100 million net profit in second quarter 2025

CITGO returns to profitability in Q2 2025, supported by maximum utilization of its refining assets and adjusted capital expenditure management.
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MARA strengthens its presence in digital infrastructure by acquiring a majority stake in Exaion, a French provider of secure high-performance cloud services backed by EDF Pulse Ventures.
ACEN strengthens its international strategy with over 2,100 MWdc of attributable renewable capacity in India, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Philippines.