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By selling its US subsidiary TVL LLC, active in the Haynesville and Cotton Valley formations in Louisiana, to Grayrock Energy for $255mn, Tokyo Gas pursues a targeted rotation of its upstream assets while strengthening, through TG Natural Resources, its exposure to major US gas hubs supporting its LNG value chain.
HyperStrong commits to purchase at least 200 GWh of battery cells from CATL by 2028, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at structuring a global energy storage ecosystem.

TotalEnergies signs €5.1bn deal with EPH for 14 GW of flexible capacity

TotalEnergies acquires 50% of a flexible power generation portfolio from EPH, reinforcing its gas-to-power strategy in Europe through a €10.6bn joint venture.
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Indonesian group Chandra Asri receives a $750mn tailor-made funding from KKR for the acquisition of the Esso network in Singapore, strengthening its position in the fuel retail sector.
The Essington-1 well identified significant hydrocarbon columns in the Otway Basin, strengthening investment prospects for the partners in the drilling programme.

Over 500 carbon capture representatives identified at COP30

An NGO identified 531 participants linked to carbon capture and storage technologies at COP30, illustrating the growing strategic interest of industry players in this technical lever within climate negotiations.
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New Delhi secures 2.2 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas annually from the United States, a state-funded commitment amid American sanctions and shifting supply strategies.
INNIO and Clarke Energy are building a 450 MW gas engine power plant in Thurrock to stabilise the electricity grid in southeast England and supply nearly one million households.

Europe urged to invest massively in long-duration energy storage to save €103bn

A report urges European states to rapidly deploy long-duration energy storage technologies, deemed essential to avoid building obsolete gas assets and reduce grid costs by 2040.
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LibertyStream has signed a memorandum of understanding with Packet Digital to secure a local supply of lithium carbonate for industrial and military battery production, backed by approximately $2.7mn in funding.
First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.

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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Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.
Tethys Petroleum posted a net profit of $1.4mn in Q3 2025, driven by a 33% increase in hydrocarbon sales and rising oil output.

Kuwait launches tender for 500 MW solar project

The Kuwaiti government has invited six international consortia to submit bids for a new 500-megawatt solar project under phase III of the Al Shagaya complex.
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Serbia considers emergency options to avoid the confiscation of Russian stakes in NIS, targeted by US sanctions, as President Vucic pledges a definitive decision within one week.
Driven by rising demand from China and India, the global carbon neutrality market is expected to grow by 7.3 % annually through 2035, supported by sustained investment in capture technologies.

Exowatt raises $50m to speed up solar unit deployment near AI data centres

Exowatt strengthens its capital to industrialise its P3 solar solution and meet the strong demand from AI-powered data centres across the United States.
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BW Offshore and BW Group create BW Elara, a joint venture for floating desalination units, combining offshore engineering and water treatment to meet urgent freshwater needs.
Aramco and Yokogawa have completed the deployment of autonomous artificial intelligence agents in the gas processing unit of Fadhili, reducing energy and chemical consumption while limiting human intervention.
Petrus Resources recorded a 7% increase in production in the third quarter of 2025, along with a reduction in net debt and a 21% rise in cash flow.
Venture Global has signed a liquefied natural gas sales agreement with Atlantic-See LNG Trade S.A., a newly formed Greek joint venture, to supply 0.5 million tonnes annually starting in 2030, reinforcing regional energy security.

INNIO and KMW build 54 MW gas-fired power plant to secure data centres

INNIO and KMW partner to construct a 54 MW modular gas power plant in Mainz, designed to stabilise the grid and ensure supply to the future Green Rocks data centre.
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ExxonMobil joins a Greek energy consortium to explore a gas field in the Ionian Sea, strengthening its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean after Chevron, amid post-Russian energy diversification efforts.
Pembina Pipeline Corporation and PETRONAS have signed a long-term agreement securing 1 million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at Canada's Cedar LNG terminal, reinforcing their positions in the global liquefied natural gas market.

NG Energy reaches 40 MMcf/d gas output in Colombia through Aruchara-4 and Sinú-9 wells

NG Energy boosts its gas production in Colombia to 40 MMcf/d, with projected sales above $11.00 per MMBtu and expected profitability in Q4 2025.
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Toshiba and GE Vernova have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy integrated CO2 capture solutions in combined-cycle gas plants in Asia, reinforcing a long-standing industrial partnership.
ONE Gas posted higher third-quarter 2025 results with a net income increase, while adjusting its annual earnings forecast and maintaining investments in gas infrastructure expansion.

Constitution pipeline could generate $11.6bn in savings in the US Northeast

Construction of the Constitution pipeline would reduce gas price volatility in the US Northeast, while generating up to $4.4bn in regional gross product and nearly 2,000 jobs per year.
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Ovintiv has reached a definitive agreement to acquire NuVista Energy for $2.7bn, adding 140,000 net acres and nearly 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Canada’s Montney.
Entergy Louisiana and Energy Transfer have signed a gas transportation contract to supply new industrial projects in North Louisiana, reinforcing their long-term energy commitment.

Germany penalises the European gas storage supply chain

The continued rise in gas-fired power generation in Germany is slowing the filling of European reserves at a critical moment for regional energy market stability ahead of winter.
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Mitsubishi Power will supply equipment to convert an oil-fired thermal power plant to natural gas in southern Vietnam.
CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.

Taiwan increases LNG imports massively in the face of growing energy dependence

Taiwan sees a record rise in natural gas-fired electricity generation, despite a slow energy transition, and remains heavily dependent on LNG imports.
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Pakistan cancels 21 planned LNG cargoes from Eni due to a gas surplus and negotiates with Qatar for potential deferment or resale of shipments.
A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.

Le TAP augmente ses nominations de gaz aux interconnexions européennes clés

Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.
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Iran deploys 12 contracts and plans 18 more to recover 300 MMcf/d, inject 200 MMcf/d into the network, and deliver 800,000 tons/year of LPG, with an announced reduction of 30,000 tons/day of emissions.
Qatar warns it could halt its liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to the European Union if the CSDDD directive is not softened, a move that reignites tensions surrounding Brussels' new sustainability regulations.