Russian group Lukoil seeks to sell its assets in Bulgaria after the state placed its refinery under special administration, amid heightened US sanctions against the Russian oil industry.
Chinese group PowerChina is strengthening its hydroelectric, solar and gas projects across the African continent, aiming to raise the share of its African revenues to 45% of its international activities by 2030.
Bangladesh temporarily blocks international arbitration with Adani Power pending the conclusions of an expert committee on the legality of the electricity supply contract signed with the Indian conglomerate.
Green Growth and K2 Holdings begin converting a solar park to an FIP scheme, including battery installation, to improve profitability in a region heavily affected by production curtailment.
A battery storage project developed in Shiga Prefecture marks a new step for the Japanese industry, with the official commissioning of a 4MWh facility aimed at the primary balancing market.
Nine battery storage projects totalling 18MW will be built by au Renewable Energy across the Chubu, Kansai and Kyushu regions, with commissioning scheduled through March 2027.
Arevon Energy has initiated construction of its first utility-scale solar project in Illinois, with a 124-megawatt capacity and $200mn in private investment to support U.S. energy demand.
US authorities will hold a large offshore oil block sale in the Gulf of America in March, covering nearly 80 million acres under favourable fiscal terms.
German group Nordex will supply three turbines to developer BMR for a 21 MW project in North Rhine-Westphalia, bringing BMR's total orders to nearly 110 MW in 2025.
The number of active drilling rigs in the continental United States continues to decline while oil and natural gas production reaches historic levels, driven by operational efficiency gains.
Sonatrach awarded Chinese company Sinopec a contract to build a new hydrotreatment unit in Arzew, aimed at significantly increasing the country's gasoline production.
Gathered in Belém, states from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe support the adoption of a timeline for the gradual withdrawal from fossil fuels, despite expected resistance from several producer countries.
The launch of the Zhaoyuan nuclear project anchors the Hualong One model inland, illustrating Beijing’s strategy of regulatory normalisation in response to Western technological restrictions.
TRISO-X has started above-ground works on the first U.S. facility dedicated to manufacturing fuel for small modular reactors, marking a key industrial milestone in the deployment of the Xe-100.
The first Russian test rig for the experimental ITER reactor has been delivered to the site in France, marking a major milestone in the international collaboration on nuclear fusion.
A strategic report reveals the industrial and energy potential of Allseas’ offshore small modular reactor, which could create up to 40,000 jobs and reduce investment in the power grid.
The American major could take over part of Lukoil’s non-Russian portfolio, under strict oversight from the U.S. administration, following the collapse of a deal with Swiss trader Gunvor.
The E3 and the United States submit a resolution to the IAEA to formalise Iran's non-cooperation following the June strikes, consolidating the legal basis for tougher energy and financial sanctions.
Finnish fuel distributor Teboil, owned by Russian group Lukoil, will gradually cease operations as fuel stocks run out, following economic sanctions imposed by the United States.
Sonnedix has started construction on a 125MWh battery storage system at its 30MWAC Oita solar site, with commercial operation planned for November 2026 and a JPY21.4bn ($142mn) financing secured.
Tamagawa Energy has completed the acquisition of a 2MW/8MWh battery site in Kagoshima for JPY690mn ($4.57mn), marking its entry into grid-scale storage.
Tokyo Asset Solution invests in two storage projects, including a standalone site in the Japanese capital, marking its entry into the large-scale sector with national and international partners.
LEAG Clean Power and Fluence Energy will build a 4 GWh battery energy storage system in Germany, marking a major step in the industrialisation of storage capacity at a European scale.
Plus Power secured $160mn in tax equity investments from Morgan Stanley to fund two battery storage facilities in Massachusetts and Maine, the largest ever developed in New England.
Chinese manufacturer Pylontech strengthens its international investment strategy by launching a local entity in Australia to accelerate the deployment of its energy storage solutions.
Chinese supplier HiTHIUM enters the Israeli market with a strategic agreement to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration energy storage alongside El-Mor Renewable Energy.
GridStor has inaugurated its first energy storage facility in Texas, a 220 MW battery, designed to support the ERCOT grid and respond to the rapid increase in industrial demand in the state.
Energy Vault and EU Green Energy have signed a framework agreement for 1.8 GWh of battery storage systems, worth up to $250mn, with an initial 200 MWh project launched in Albania.
EVE Energy will supply 2.2 GWh of storage systems to EVO Power over five years, supporting the large-scale deployment of front-of-meter solutions in the Australian market.
Gotion inaugurates its Gigafactory in Slovakia, marking a significant advancement in electric vehicle battery production in Europe. This site, scheduled for 2027, strengthens the continent’s green industrial chain.
Erex and Samsung C&T announce a partnership to develop grid-scale energy storage projects in Japan. The two companies plan a 50:50 joint venture to deploy large-scale storage installations.
Sinopec and LG Chem announce a strategic partnership to develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries. This collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization of this technology in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles.
HEINEKEN, EDP, and Rondo Energy are deploying a 100 MWh industrial heat battery in Lisbon, providing renewable steam 24/7 using on-site solar power and the grid.
NextStar Energy begins lithium-ion battery production for energy storage systems (ESS) in its Windsor plant this month, expanding its operations beyond electric vehicle batteries.
Baltic Storage Platform secures a record €85.6mn ($90.6mn) to develop two battery energy storage sites in Estonia, marking the first such financing in the Baltics based solely on storage revenue streams.
Eos Energy and Frontier Power strengthen their collaboration with a major first order under a 5 GWh framework agreement to deploy long-duration storage systems across multiple energy markets.
Asia-based Alternō opens a subsidiary in Japan to industrialise its sand thermal batteries, targeting the agricultural and manufacturing sectors with two new renewable heat storage systems.
Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has entered into a partnership with Australian distributor Solar Juice to deploy up to 1GWh of battery capacity, targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial segments of the Australian market.
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission validated integration of the Reynolds Brine Unit after unitizing 20,854 acres and adopting a 2.5% lithium royalty. The project targets 22,500 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate from 2028 via a 55:45 joint venture.
