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Reconnaissance Energy Africa completed drilling at the Kavango West 1X onshore well in Namibia, where 64 metres of net hydrocarbon pay were detected in the Otavi carbonate section.
National operator PSE partners with armed forces to protect transformer stations as critical infrastructure faces sabotage linked to foreign interference.

BOTAŞ strengthens LNG capacity with expansion of Marmara Ereğlisi terminal

The Marmara Ereğlisi liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operated by BOTAŞ is increasing its regasification capacity, consolidating Türkiye’s role as a regional player in gas redistribution toward the Balkans and Southeast Europe.
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Budapest contests the European agreement to ban Russian natural gas imports by 2027, claiming the measure is incompatible with its economic interests and the European Union's founding treaties.
The withdrawal of Stellantis weakens Symbio, which is forced to drastically reduce its workforce at the Saint-Fons plant, despite significant industrial investment backed by both public and private stakeholders.

Norway launches a commission to plan the post-oil era

The Norwegian government establishes a commission to anticipate the decline of hydrocarbons and assess economic options for the country in the coming decades.
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CNOOC Limited has started production at the Weizhou 11-4 oilfield adjustment project and its satellite fields, targeting 16,900 barrels per day by 2026.
Sustainable Holdings is developing a battery storage facility in Matsusaka, with operations scheduled to begin in June 2026 on Japan’s electricity market.

JERA and Newlab partner to scale up industrial testing of CO₂ capture technologies

Japan's JERA has entered a strategic partnership with Newlab in New Orleans to fast-track the commercialisation of carbon capture solutions for power generation facilities.
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Toshiba’s subsidiary commits to acquiring non-fossil certificates from a floating solar power plant operated by OTS in Japan, under a virtual power purchase agreement coordinated by Digital Grid.
California-based Korbel Winery is now equipped with an integrated energy storage and intelligent control system, installed by Energy Toolbase and BPi, to optimise usage and address local grid constraints.

Carbonova raises C$5.1mn to launch industrial nanofibre demonstrator in Calgary

The Canadian start-up has secured financing to complete a C$13.6mn project aimed at converting captured CO₂ and natural gas into high-value carbon nanofibres.
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The 200 MW Greenwater battery storage project enters execution phase following a $400mn bank financing, marking a strategic milestone in the Pacific Northwest’s energy infrastructure development.
The rapid growth of onshore wind in Southeast Asia is at risk due to inflexible public policies and inadequate power transmission infrastructure.

Shell and Equinor finalise the creation of Adura, largest independent North Sea producer

The Adura joint venture merges Shell and Equinor’s UK offshore assets, becoming the leading independent oil and gas producer in the mature North Sea basin.
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Enbridge has announced a 3% increase in its annual dividend for 2026 and expects steady revenue growth, with up to CAD20.8bn ($15.2bn) in EBITDA and CAD10bn ($7.3bn) in capital investment.
The full-scope simulator for the Lianjiang nuclear project has successfully passed factory acceptance testing, paving the way for its installation at the construction site in China's Guangdong province.

Terra-Gen secures $383.3mn for Lockhart III & IV solar project in California

Terra-Gen has closed $383.3mn in financing for the construction of its Lockhart III and IV solar units, adding 205 MW to California’s grid with commercial operations expected in 2026.
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US developer Ecoplexus has closed a $300mn financing deal with KKR and SMBC to support over 13GW of solar and storage projects under development across the country.
A Delaware court approved the sale of PDV Holding shares to Elliott’s Amber Energy for $5.9bn, a deal still awaiting a U.S. Treasury licence through OFAC.
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.
Q ENERGY is simultaneously conducting the repowering and extension of its wind farm in Aude, with commissioning scheduled for late 2026 and a production goal equivalent to the consumption of 45,000 people.

Cordelio Power starts operations at 135 MW wind farm in Arkansas with Microsoft

Cordelio Power has launched commercial operations of the Crossover wind farm in Arkansas, securing a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft and closing $811mn in financing from North American banks.
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VSB France has commissioned the Eoliennes de Fadoumal wind farm in Lozère, a 13.8 MW facility located in a forested high-altitude area and equipped with a patented avifauna detection system.
Proparco has invested in the 100 MW Kipeto wind farm in Kenya, reinforcing France’s financial involvement in East Africa’s energy sector, without disclosing the amount of the transaction.

Terra-Gen commissions 238.5 MW wind farm in Texas

The Monte Cristo I project strengthens Terra-Gen’s presence in Texas with a total capacity of 273 MW and economic returns exceeding $100mn for local communities.
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The UK is betting on a new contracts-for-difference model to secure up to 5.5 GW of offshore wind, despite a reduced budget and unprecedented competitive pressure.
CWP Energy and KfW IPEX-Bank have finalised a £400mn ($494mn) financing agreement for the Sanquhar II onshore wind farm, marking a strategic milestone in UK energy investments.

Nordex signs 42 MW contract with SSE for two wind farms in Spain

Nordex Group will deliver seven turbines for two wind farms commissioned by SSE in Aragón, strengthening their partnership and reinforcing the industrial supply chain in Spain.
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German manufacturer Nordex has signed three orders with DenkerWulf for 25 onshore wind turbines, with a total capacity of 122.7 MW to be installed between 2027 and 2028 in northern Germany.
RWE won two projects totalling 21.6 MW in the latest onshore wind tender by the CRE, strengthening its presence in Oise and Morbihan and consolidating its investments in France.

Cadeler secures two offshore contracts worth €500mn in wind energy

Danish group Cadeler has signed two contracts for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and units worth a combined €500mn, subject to a final investment decision by the client.
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Shell withdraws from two floating wind projects in Scotland, reinforcing capital discipline in favour of faster-return activities. ScottishPower takes over MarramWind while CampionWind is returned to Crown Estate Scotland for reallocation.
J-POWER will take over Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ domestic onshore wind maintenance operations under a deal set to strengthen its local market position by spring 2026.

Five companies launch SupraMarine to test offshore superconducting cables

The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
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Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.
French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.

Boralex secures 125 MW in France’s PPE2 wind tender

The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.
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The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.