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An unprecedented partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank enables George Gordon First Nation to fully own a solar plant powering a potash mine in Saskatchewan.
Zelestra has closed a $60mn tax equity deal with Stonehenge Capital to support its 81 MW solar project in Indiana, set to become operational in Q4 2025.

Appalachia ramps up production: TETCO M2 basis firms, MVP advances

Producers bring volumes back after targeted reductions, taking advantage of a less discounted basis, expanding outbound capacity and rising seasonal demand, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports absorb surplus and support regional differentials.
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Plug Power has signed a supply agreement with Allied Biofuels to equip a sustainable fuel production site in Uzbekistan, bringing total contracted capacity with Allied partners to 5 GW.
Matador Resources signs multiple strategic transportation agreements to reduce exposure to the Waha Hub and access Gulf Coast and California markets.

Vattenfall raises operating profit to SEK21.47mn amid nuclear repositioning

Swedish group Vattenfall improves its underlying operating result despite the end of exceptional effects, supported by nuclear and trading activities, in a context of strategic adjustment on European markets.
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Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
US coal exports fell 11% in the first half of 2025, prompting the Trump administration to commit $100mn to upgrade domestic power plants and support the national energy sector.

Algeria to launch SCADA system modernisation of national power grid in 2026

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.
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Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance is negotiating a bank credit to guarantee payments owed to NHPC, as Éneo’s financial situation jeopardises the Nachtigal hydropower plant.
The Cameroonian government plans to build ten low-capacity hydropower plants over the next five years as part of a national programme to strengthen energy infrastructure across the country.

JA Solar to supply over 100 MW of modules to 5B for Western Australia project

JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.
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ACWA Power signed $10bn worth of projects and financing agreements across Central Asia, the Gulf, China and Africa, marking a new phase in its global energy expansion.
Sofia temporarily restricts diesel and jet fuel exports to safeguard domestic supply following US sanctions targeting Lukoil, the country’s leading oil operator.

Lukoil sells its African oil assets to Gunvor under pressure from US sanctions

Swiss trader Gunvor will acquire Lukoil’s African stakes as the Russian company retreats in response to new US sanctions targeting its overseas operations.
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Facing annual losses estimated at up to $66mn, SEEG is intensifying field inspections and preparing the rollout of smart meters to combat illegal connections.
RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a strategic agreement to develop industrial projects in renewable hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, and green ammonia, focusing on two key sites in Spain.

Ramaco signs major research agreement with DOE on rare earths

Ramaco Resources and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory partner to develop extraction and processing technologies for rare earth elements from the Brook Mine in Wyoming.
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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.
Athabasca Oil steps up its share repurchase strategy after a third quarter marked by moderate production growth, solid cash flow generation and disciplined capital management.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure has finalised the sale of its non-core Sylvan Lake site to Parallax Energy Operating for $5.5mn, with limited impact on its 2025 results.
U.S. gas deliveries to Mexico reached 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in May, driven by rising demand in the power sector and new cross-border interconnections.

Sonatrach restarts Skikda unit to boost LNG exports

The Algerian national company has restarted a key liquefaction unit in Skikda, strengthening its export capacity amid massive investment in the gas sector.
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Doha and Washington warn Brussels about the consequences of EU sustainability requirements on liquefied natural gas exports, as the continent’s energy security remains under pressure.
The Volans-1X exploration well revealed a 26-metre productive zone in the Orange Basin, marking another hydrocarbon find for Azule Energy partners in 2025.

Predator Oil & Gas launches sale process for its Guercif gas asset in Morocco

Faced with the absence of commercially viable results on the Guercif permit, Predator Oil & Gas has initiated a sale process while continuing technical evaluation of the gas potential.
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According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, a stable gas price of $6/MMBtu would boost global demand by 60 billion m³ in the short term and 120 billion m³ by 2035, mainly driven by Asia.
Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak gas field has reduced output by nearly one-third following an incident at a key Russian gas processing plant targeted by a Ukrainian drone strike.

Kinetiko confirms record flow rates at its LNG pilot project in South Africa

Kinetiko Energy reports production levels above economic thresholds at two Mpumalanga wells, strengthening the technical viability and development potential of its liquefied natural gas project.
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National Fuel Gas Company acquires CenterPoint Energy’s natural gas distribution business in Ohio, doubling the size of its regulated portfolio and expanding its footprint in the US Midwest.
The United States, Canada and Mexico together plan a 151% increase in liquefied natural gas export capacity, representing more than half of expected global additions by 2029.

EU approves ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

European Union member states have approved the principle of a full ban on Russian natural gas imports, set to take effect by the end of 2027.
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CMA CGM becomes the first international container shipping company to commission LNG-powered ships from an Indian shipyard, all to be registered under the Indian flag.
KLN strengthens its industrial project portfolio with progress on the WHPA platform in Libya, a major offshore site valued at over HK$10bn ($1.28bn), aimed at supporting regional gas supply.

Venture Global to release Q3 earnings on November 10

US LNG producer Venture Global will report its Q3 2025 financial results before markets open, followed by a conference call for investors.
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NextDecade confirmed a final investment decision for Train 5 at Rio Grande LNG, backed by full $6.7bn funding, marking its second decision in a month.
Sudan seeks partnership with Belarus to rehabilitate its energy grid amid prolonged humanitarian, economic and logistical crisis.

Petronas offers five LNG spot cargoes for late 2025 delivery

The Malaysian group launched three tenders to sell up to five liquefied natural gas cargoes in November and December, sourced from its Bintulu and PFLNG Dua facilities.
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The South African government ends a thirteen-year freeze on shale gas, paving the way for renewed exploration in the Karoo Basin amid a national energy crisis.
Platts' physical pricing platform records its second-highest LNG trading volume, with nearly 1.5 million tonnes exchanged despite regional demand slowdown.