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With electricity demand accelerating, Asia-Pacific utilities must manage massive investment needs, volatile revenues and geopolitical tensions as the energy transition advances in a rapid but disorderly manner.
NU E Power Corp. closed a first financing tranche of $625,003 to support interconnection projects in Alberta and international feasibility studies, marking a new phase in the deployment of its energy infrastructure network.

Kraken raises $1 billion for tech independence amid global energy market shift

Octopus sells a minority stake in Kraken for $1 billion in a deal valuing the tech platform at $8.65 billion, initiating its spin-off and strengthening its position among international energy suppliers.
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India’s public sector SECI seeks to outsource the design and management of an energy trading software platform, including technical support and human resources for five years at its New Delhi headquarters.
BayWa r.e. continues its strategic transformation with the sale of 2.2 GW of projects, a withdrawal from Asian markets, internal reorganisation, and a rebranding planned for 2026.

CB&I acquires Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business to strengthen global growth

CB&I acquires Petrofac's Asset Solutions division, targeting revenue diversification and geographic expansion, with nearly 3,000 new employees expected to join the group.
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French group Nexans initiates the sale of its Autoelectric subsidiary to India’s Motherson for €207mn ($227mn), marking its full exit from non-electrification activities.
Bourbon enters a new strategic phase following the arrival of Davidson Kempner and Fortress, who have become majority shareholders after a financial restructuring approved by the French courts.

Armada joins Genesis programme to deploy sovereign compute power in the United States

US-based Armada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to participate in the Genesis Mission, aimed at accelerating scientific research and reinforcing national energy and technology sovereignty.
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Solar Energy Corporation of India signed a strategic agreement with Global Energy Alliance to strengthen grid resilience and support the expansion of storage and smart management technologies.
Le fonds souverain omanais a validé 141 projets en 2025 pour un engagement total de $1.2bn, visant à renforcer l’indépendance énergétique et l’industrialisation nationale à travers un programme d’investissement de $5.2bn.

Equinor contests €60mn fine imposed for maintenance failure

The Norwegian energy group rejects the sanction imposed for illegal gas discharges at Mongstad, citing disagreement over maintenance obligations and the alleged financial benefit.
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Alpine Power Systems announces the acquisition of Chicago Industrial Battery to expand its regional presence and support the growth of its PowerMAX line of used and rental batteries and chargers.
HASI and KKR strengthen their strategic partnership with an additional $1bn allocation to CarbonCount Holdings 1, bringing the vehicle’s total investment capacity to nearly $5bn.

EDF could sell Edison and its US renewables assets

EDF is considering selling some of its subsidiaries, including Edison and its renewables activities in the United States, to strengthen its financial capacity as a €5bn ($5.43bn) savings plan is underway.
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French group Qair secures a structured €240 million loan to consolidate debt and strengthen liquidity, with participation from ten leading financial institutions.
Xcel Energy initiates three public tender offers totalling $345mn on mortgage bonds issued by Northern States Power Company to optimise its long-term debt structure.

Umoyilanga hybrid project reaches major milestone with Dassiesridge plant commissioning

EDF power solutions' Umoyilanga energy project has entered provisional operation with the Dassiesridge wind plant, marking a key milestone in delivering dispatchable electricity to South Africa’s national grid.
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Indian group JSW Energy launches a combined promoter injection and institutional raise totalling $1.19bn, while appointing a new Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion plan through 2030.
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries has entered the Australian energy market with the acquisition of Alinta Energy in a deal valued at AU$6.5bn ($4.3bn), including debt.
Antin Infrastructure Partners is preparing to sell Idex in early 2026, with four North American funds competing for a strategic asset in the European district heating market.
EDF could sell up to 100% of its US renewables unit, valued at nearly €4bn ($4.35bn), to focus on French nuclear projects amid rising debt and growing political uncertainty in the United States.

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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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.
NU E Power Corp. completed the purchase of 500 MW in energy assets from ACT Mid Market Ltd. and appointed Broderick Gunning as Chief Executive Officer, marking a new strategic phase for the company.

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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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.
By divesting assets in Mexico, France and Eastern Europe, Iberdrola reduces exposure to non-strategic markets to strengthen its positions in regulated networks in the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazil, following a targeted capital reallocation strategy.

Iberdrola launches a public offer to acquire 100% of Neoenergia in Brazil

Iberdrola offers to buy the remaining 16.2% of Neoenergia for 32.5 BRL per share, valuing the transaction at approximately €1.03bn to simplify its Brazilian subsidiary’s structure.
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Paratus Energy Services collected $38mn via its subsidiary Fontis Energy for overdue invoices in Mexico, supported by a public fund aimed at stabilising supplier payments.
CrossBoundary Energy secures a $200mn multi-project debt facility, backed by Standard Bank and a $495mn MIGA guarantee, to supply solar and storage solutions for industrial and mining clients across up to 20 African countries.

Mercuria raises $2.3bn to strengthen its energy presence in Asia

Mercuria finalises an Asian syndicated loan refinancing with a 35% increase from 2024, consolidating its strategic position in the region.
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Sixty Fortune 100 companies are attending COP30, illustrating a growing disconnect between federal US policy and corporate strategies facing international climate regulations.
Tanmiah Food Company signed three memorandums of understanding to reduce its emissions and launched the region’s first poultry facility cooled by geothermal energy, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions.

Subsea7 reports 27% increase in adjusted EBITDA in third quarter

Subsea7 posted higher operating profit and a record order backlog, supported by long-term contracts in the Subsea and Renewables segments.
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Adnoc signed multiple agreements with Chinese groups during CIIE, expanding commercial exchange and industrial cooperation with Beijing in oil, gas and petrochemical materials.
Cenovus Energy completed a $2.6bn cross-border bond issuance and plans to repurchase over $1.7bn in maturing notes as part of active debt management.

Siemens Energy invests €2bn in transformer plants to secure growth

The German group is concentrating its industrial investments on Grid Technologies to expand capacity in a strained market, while maintaining an ambitious shareholder return programme.
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Enerfip completes its first external growth operation by acquiring Lumo from Société Générale, consolidating its position in France’s energy-focused crowdfunding market.
French group Schneider Electric will supply Switch with cooling and power systems for a major project in the United States, as energy demand driven by artificial intelligence intensifies.