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Restarting Olympic Pipeline’s 16-inch line does not restore full supply to Oregon and Seattle-Tacoma airport, both still exposed to logistical risks and regional price tensions.
US-based CETY has been awarded a $10mn contract to build a battery energy storage system in New York State, marking the first in a series of planned installations across the region.

First Hydrogen launches project on molten-salt fuels for small modular reactors

First Hydrogen begins research with the University of Alberta to identify molten-salt mixtures simulating nuclear fuels for SMR prototypes.
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West Holdings and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions will jointly develop turnkey services for solar power plants and large-scale battery storage, combining construction, grid management and production optimisation.
The Italo-Japanese group Potentia Energy has received environmental clearance for a 1 GW solar and battery hybrid park in New South Wales, estimated at AUD1.3bn ($858.9m).

India’s Russian oil imports to drop sharply from December

Faced with tightened sanctions from the United States and European Union, Indian refiners are drastically reducing their purchases of Russian crude from December, according to industry sources.
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Woodside Energy and East Timor have reached an agreement to assess the commercial viability of a 5 million-tonne liquefied natural gas project from the Greater Sunrise field, with first exports targeted between 2032 and 2035.
French energy group Engie wins its second-largest global battery storage project with a capacity of 280 MW, awarded by a state-owned company in Gujarat, India.

BB Energy restructures Houston operations and cuts oil trading staff

Commodities trader BB Energy has cut over a dozen jobs in Houston and will shift some administrative roles to Europe as part of a strategic reorganisation.
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In California, electricity production from natural gas is falling as solar continues to rise, especially between noon and 5 p.m., according to 2025 data from local grid authorities.
In its latest review, the International Energy Agency warns of structural blockages in South Korea’s electricity market, calling for urgent reforms to close the gap on renewables and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Symphonics remotely controls solar plants to unlock new revenue streams

Symphonics enables photovoltaic operators to access RTE’s adjustment mechanism, offering new profitability in a context of slowdown in the solar sector in France.
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Framatome has completed the manufacturing of the first nuclear fuel assemblies for the Barakah power plant, marking a key milestone in the supply agreement signed with Emirates Nuclear Energy Company in July.
Moscow says it wants to increase oil and liquefied natural gas exports to Beijing, while consolidating bilateral cooperation amid US sanctions targeting Russian producers.

China’s installed power capacity reaches 3.75 bn kW, up 17.3 %

China's power generation capacity recorded strong growth in October, driven by continued expansion of solar and wind, according to official data from the National Energy Administration.
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Serbia’s only refinery, operated by NIS, may be forced to halt production this week, weakened by US sanctions targeting its Russian shareholders.
Nordex Group will supply six turbines to upgrade a 34.2 MW wind farm in Caparroso, financed by the European Union under the NextGenerationEU plan.

Axpo commissions 200 MWp solar complex in northern Spain

Swiss group Axpo has completed a four-plant photovoltaic complex in León province, totalling 200 MWp of capacity, and is preparing its grid connection for early 2026.
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Ferrari has entered into an agreement with Shell for the supply of 650 GWh of renewable electricity until 2034, covering nearly half of the energy needs of its Maranello site.
Despite a drop in sales, thyssenkrupp nucera ends fiscal year 2024/2025 with operating profit, supported by stable electrolysis performance and positive cash flow.
Hut 8 transfers four natural gas power plants to TransAlta following a turnaround plan and five-year capacity contracts secured in Ontario.
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.

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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The Essington-1 well identified significant hydrocarbon columns in the Otway Basin, strengthening investment prospects for the partners in the drilling programme.
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 deploys 450 MW flexible power plant to support UK grid

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.
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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.
S‑Fuelcell is accelerating the launch of its GFOS platform to provide autonomous power to AI data centres facing grid saturation and a continuous rise in energy demand.

Aramco reportedly targeting 10 mtpa of US LNG in global gas strategy

Aramco is reportedly in talks with Commonwealth LNG and Louisiana LNG, according to Reuters, to secure up to 10 mtpa in the “2029 wave” as North America becomes central to global liquefaction growth.
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Kyiv signs a gas import deal with Greece and mobilises nearly €2bn to offset production losses caused by Russian strikes, reinforcing a strategic energy partnership ahead of winter.
Blackstone commits $1.2bn to develop Wolf Summit, a 600 MW combined-cycle natural gas plant, marking a first for West Virginia and addressing rising electricity demand across the Mid-Atlantic corridor.

ADNOC Gas posts record $1.34 billion profit in Q3

UAE-based ADNOC Gas reports its highest-ever quarterly net income, driven by domestic sales growth and a new quarterly dividend policy valued at $896 million.
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Caprock Midstream II invests in more than 90 miles of gas pipelines in Texas and strengthens its leadership with the arrival of Steve Jones, supporting its expansion in the dry gas sector.
Harvest Midstream has completed the acquisition of the Kenai liquefied natural gas terminal, a strategic move to repurpose existing infrastructure and support energy reliability in Southcentral Alaska.

Dana Gas explores return to Syria with SPC amid Western sanctions relief

Dana Gas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to assess the revival of gas fields, leveraging a legal window opened by temporary sanction easings from European, British and US authorities.
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With the commissioning of the Badr-15 well, Egypt reaffirms its commitment to energy security through public investment in gas exploration, amid declining output from its mature fields.
US-based Venture Global has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreement with Japan’s Mitsui, covering 1 MTPA over twenty years starting in 2029.

Natural Gas Services raises 2025 guidance after 14.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA

Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.
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The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Moscow confirms Russia's intention to consolidate its regional energy alliances, particularly in gas, amid a tense geopolitical and economic environment.
CSV Midstream Solutions launched operations at its Albright facility in the Montney, marking a key milestone in the deployment of Canadian sour gas treatment and sulphur recovery capacity.