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A train carrying over 1,200 tonnes of gasoline produced in Azerbaijan entered Armenia on December 19, marking the first commercial operation since recent conflicts, with concrete implications for regional transit.
Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies unite in a transaction valued at USD6 billion to launch one of the first publicly traded companies focused on fusion energy.

Solarpro inaugurates 450 MW solar power plant with LONGi modules in Hungary

Solarpro commissions Hungary’s largest photovoltaic plant using 700,000 advanced modules supplied by LONGi, with an expected annual output of 470 GWh.
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Subsea 7 has secured a new extension of its frame agreement with Equinor for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services through 2027, deploying the Seven Viking vessel on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Lhyfe aims to double its revenue next year, refocuses industrial priorities and plans a 30% cost reduction starting in 2026 to accelerate profitability.

Iran offers support to Venezuela after oil tankers seized by Washington

Caracas says Iran has offered reinforced cooperation after the interception of two ships carrying Venezuelan crude, amid escalating tensions with the United States.
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US authorities intercepted a second oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude, escalating pressure on Caracas amid accusations of trafficking and tensions over sanctioned oil exports.
The government confirms the continuation of the high-voltage line construction to Fos-Berre, despite criticism from the public debate and local tensions regarding environmental and economic impacts.

Japan opens public funding for nuclear projects to support reactor restarts

The Japanese government plans to fund up to 30% of loans required for nuclear projects, aiming to accelerate reactor restarts and double the share of nuclear energy in its energy mix by 2040.
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Facing a rapid increase in demand across industrial corridors, the Kenyan government is restructuring its power grid to accelerate connections, reduce technical losses and integrate new digital tools.
Shanghai Electric begins a combined-cycle expansion project across four Iraqi provinces, aiming to boost energy efficiency by 50% without additional fuel consumption.

ENGIE inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in Brazil with 846 MW

French group ENGIE has officially commissioned the Serra do Assuruá complex in the State of Bahia, making it its largest onshore wind project worldwide.
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Mundi Énergies partners with Haffner Energy to create a network of twenty multi-energy hubs in Quebec, using residual biomass to produce renewable gas and strengthen Canada’s energy independence.
UK-based manufacturer Awendio Solaris plans to build a 2.5 GW solar industrial platform, expandable to 5 GW, in Quebec, targeting North American markets with a 100% regional supply chain.

Zefiro completes $1.5mn gas project in Pennsylvania and prepares $5mn operation in Louisiana

Zefiro Methane, through its subsidiary Plants & Goodwin, completes an energy conversion project in Pennsylvania and plans a new well decommissioning operation in Louisiana, expanding its presence to eight US states.
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RWE signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Indiana Michigan Power for the Prairie Creek project, aimed at supporting Indiana’s growing electricity demand starting in 2028.
US-based Armada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to participate in the Genesis Mission, aimed at accelerating scientific research and reinforcing national energy and technology sovereignty.

EDP signs 322 MW hybrid energy contract with Energa in Poland

EDP has signed a long-term electricity supply agreement with Energa for a 322 MW hybrid portfolio combining wind and solar, marking one of the largest contracts of its kind in Poland.
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French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
Brussels confirmed that the United Kingdom will not be exempted from the carbon border levy until both carbon markets are connected, delaying a possible exemption by at least one year.
In Inner Mongolia, Xing’an League is deploying CNY6bn in public funds to build an integrated industrial ecosystem for hydrogen, ammonia and methanol production using local renewable resources.
Despite a drop in sales, thyssenkrupp nucera ends fiscal year 2024/2025 with operating profit, supported by stable electrolysis performance and positive cash flow.

ExxonMobil freezes Baytown, major blow to US blue hydrogen sector

ExxonMobil’s pause of the Baytown project highlights critical commercial gaps and reflects the impact of US federal cuts to low-carbon technologies.
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State-owned Chinese group Datang commissions a project combining renewable energy and green hydrogen within a coal-to-chemicals complex in Inner Mongolia, aiming to reduce stranded asset risks while securing future industrial investments.
Möhring Energie Group commits to a green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Mauritania, targeting European markets from 2029, with an initial capacity of 1 GW.

Air Liquide puts its first hydrogen trucks into operation in the Netherlands

Air Liquide deploys two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks for its logistics operations in the Rotterdam area, marking a step in the integration of low-emission solutions in freight transport.
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French hydrogen producer Lhyfe will deliver over 200 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a heavy mobility operator under a multi-year contract effective since 1 November 2025.
Plug Power was selected by Carlton Power to equip three UK-based projects totalling 55 MW, under an agreement subject to a final investment decision expected by early 2026.

Hyroad Energy integrates maintenance and software to strengthen hydrogen offering

Hyroad Energy expands its services to include maintenance, software, and spare parts, offering a comprehensive solution for hydrogen freight operators in the United States.
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Air Liquide has launched in Antwerp the first industrial-scale pilot unit for converting ammonia into hydrogen, marking a key technological milestone in the global low-carbon hydrogen supply chain.
Ohmium reached an iridium utilisation rate of 18 GW/ton for its electrolyzers, significantly surpassing the 2030 target, through technological advances that lower hydrogen production costs.

Brussels launches H2 matchmaking platform to boost the European market

The European Commission opens its first call for hydrogen suppliers with a new matchmaking platform aimed at facilitating investment decisions in the sector.
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Ballard Power Systems reports a significant increase in revenue and reduced losses, supported by deep restructuring and positive developments in its main commercial segments.
The inclusion of hydrogen in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan confirms a public investment strategy focused on cost reduction, domestic demand stimulation and geo-economic influence across global markets.

EDF power solutions launches hydrogen pilot plant in Macaé to strengthen assets in Brazil

EDF power solutions has inaugurated a hydrogen pilot plant at the Norte Fluminense thermal power plant, with an investment of BRL4.5mn ($882,000), as part of Aneel's R&D programme.
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Plug Power plans to generate $275mn by divesting assets and reallocating investments to the data center market, as part of a strategy focused on returns and financial discipline.
GreenH launches construction of three green hydrogen projects in Bodø, Kristiansund and Slagentangen, backed by NOK391mn ($35.86mn) in public funding, aiming to strengthen decarbonised maritime supply along Norway’s coast.

Nel ASA to supply over 20 MW of electrolysers for two GreenH projects in Norway

Nel ASA becomes technology provider for the Enova-supported hydrogen sites in Kristiansund and Slagentangen, with a combined minimum capacity of 20 MW.
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French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.
Loblaw and FortisBC are trialling a hydrogen-powered heavy truck between Vancouver and Squamish, marking a step in the integration of low-emission solutions in Canada’s grocery logistics.