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Norway plans up to $740mn to fund verified emission reductions, supporting Senegal’s entry into cooperation frameworks under the Paris Agreement.
British International Investment and FirstRand partner to finance the decarbonisation of African companies through a facility focused on supporting high-emission sectors.

Ghana restructures its power sector around domestic gas to contain deficit

The Ghanaian government is implementing a reform of its energy system focused on increasing the use of local natural gas, aiming to reduce electricity production costs and limit the sector's financial imbalance.
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EDP has launched operations of a rooftop solar plant at Johnson Electric’s site in Asti, targeting an annual output of 400 MWh to strengthen the manufacturer’s energy autonomy and stabilise electricity costs.
Serbia is preparing a budget law amendment to enable the takeover of NIS, a refinery under US sanctions and owned by Russian groups, to avoid an imminent energy shutdown.

Hydro to close five European extrusion sites to strengthen competitiveness

Norsk Hydro plans to shut down five extrusion plants in Europe in 2026, impacting 730 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at improving profitability in a pressured market.
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Tokyo Gas has signed a 20-year agreement with US-based Venture Global to purchase one million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas starting in 2030, reinforcing energy flows between Japan and the United States.
Budapest moves to secure Serbian oil supply, threatened by Croatia’s suspension of crude flows following US sanctions on the Russian-controlled NIS refinery.

RWE and Apollo commit €3.2bn to Amprion and anchor their grid strategy

A joint vehicle between RWE and Apollo injects €3.2bn into the 25.1% stake in Amprion to support a €36.4bn investment plan in German power grids by 2029, consolidating a hybrid public-private model.
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Venture Global accuses Shell of deliberately harming its operations over three years amid a conflict over spot market liquefied natural gas sales outside long-term contracts.
The City of Paris has awarded Dalkia the concession for its urban heating network, a €15bn contract, ousting long-time operator Engie after a five-year process.

Suriname targets 220,000 barrels per day in oil strategy by 2028

On the 50th anniversary of its independence, Suriname announced a national roadmap including major public investment to develop its offshore oil reserves.
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TotalEnergies ends operations of its Le Havre floating LNG terminal, installed after the 2022 energy crisis, due to its complete inactivity since August 2024.
BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel, has signed a €1.7mn contract to supply a hydrogen refuelling station and electrolyser to a construction company operating in Southern Europe.

Golar LNG refinances FLNG Gimi with $1.2bn seven-year bank loan

Golar LNG has completed a $1.2bn refinancing for its floating LNG unit Gimi, securing extended financing terms and releasing net liquidity to strengthen its position in the liquefied natural gas market.
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PowerField increased its operational capacity to 300 MWp by integrating seven new solar parks, developed or acquired before construction, across four Dutch provinces.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery selects US-based Honeywell to supply technology that will double its crude processing capacity and expand its petrochemical output.

AfDB grants $7.41mn to Liberia to complete hydroelectric power plant

Liberia secures additional funding from the African Development Fund to finalise a delayed hydroelectric project and associated infrastructure.
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Idex has inaugurated a photovoltaic power plant spanning 14,500 m² at Ainterexpo's parking area, developed in partnership with Grand Bourg Agglomération under a 30-year operating model.
Veolia launches a major project in Pozna aiming to fully replace coal with low-carbon local energy sources in district heating, with a first phase already operational showing 92% efficiency.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development strengthens its commitment to renewables in Africa by supporting Infinity Power’s solar and wind expansion beyond Egypt.
Governor Gavin Newsom attended the COP30 summit in Belém to present California as a strategic partner, distancing himself from federal policy and leveraging the state's economic weight.

Beijing opens major energy projects to private capital to revive investment

Chinese authorities authorise increased private sector participation in strategic energy projects, including nuclear, hydropower and transmission networks, in an effort to revitalise slowing domestic investment.
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A new regulatory framework comes into effect to structure the planning, procurement and management of electricity transmission infrastructure, aiming to increase grid reliability and attract private investment.
À l’approche de la COP30, l’Union africaine demande une refonte des mécanismes de financement climatique pour garantir des ressources stables et équitables en faveur de l’adaptation des pays les plus vulnérables.

Global energy efficiency slows to 1.8% in 2025, far from COP28 target

Global energy efficiency progress remains below the commitments made in Dubai, hindered by industrial demand and public policies that lag behind technological innovation.
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Global solar and wind additions will hit a new record in 2025, but the lack of ambitious national targets creates uncertainty around achieving a tripling by 2030.
South Korean refiners warn of excessive emissions targets as government considers cuts of up to 60% from 2018 levels.

Lula defends funding energy transition through oil revenues

Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva adopts a controversial stance by proposing to finance the energy transition with proceeds from offshore oil exploration near the Amazon.
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An international group of researchers now forecasts a Chinese emissions peak by 2028, despite recent signs of decline, increasing uncertainty over the country’s energy transition pace.
The end of subsidies and a dramatic rise in electricity prices in Syria are worsening poverty and fuelling public discontent, as the country begins reconstruction after more than a decade of war.

Global warming heads toward 2.5°C despite commitments

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.
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The Australian government plans to introduce a free solar electricity offer in several regions starting in July 2026, to optimize the management of the electricity grid during peak production periods.
India is implementing new reforms to effectively integrate renewable energy into the national grid, with a focus on storage projects and improved contracting.

China shifts to ‘High-quality’ renewable growth with new pricing mechanism following 264 GW boom in H1 2025

China added a record 264 GW of wind and solar capacity in the first half of 2025, but the introduction of a new competitive pricing mechanism for future projects may put pressure on prices and affect developer profitability.
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The government confirmed that the majority sale of Exaion by EDF to Mara will be subject to the foreign investment control procedure, with a response expected by the end of December.
A week before COP30, Brazil announces an unprecedented drop in greenhouse gas emissions, driven mainly by reduced deforestation, with uneven sectorial dynamics, amid controversial offshore oil exploration.

Angola connects 20,000 households to electricity as part of Catabola project

The Catabola electrification project, delivered by Mitrelli, marks the first connection to the national grid for several communities in Bié Province.
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The Algerian government plans a full upgrade of the SCADA system, managed by Sonelgaz, to improve control and supervision of the national electricity grid starting in 2026.
Facing annual losses estimated at up to $66mn, SEEG is intensifying field inspections and preparing the rollout of smart meters to combat illegal connections.