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Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to strengthen global logistics cooperation and develop large-scale electrification solutions across the supply chain.
ABB made several attempts to acquire Legrand, but the French government opposed the deal, citing strategic concerns linked to data centres.

Aramco takes control of Petro Rabigh with $702 million acquisition

Aramco becomes Petro Rabigh's majority shareholder after purchasing a 22.5% stake from Sumitomo, consolidating its downstream strategy and supporting the industrial transformation of the Saudi petrochemical complex.
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Chevron India expands its capabilities with a 312,000 sq. ft. engineering centre in Bengaluru, designed to support its global operations through artificial intelligence and local technical expertise.
Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.

Mining mergers in Africa: groups strengthen their position on critical metals

Driven by growing demand for strategic metals, mining mergers and acquisitions in Africa are accelerating, consolidating local players while exposing them to a more complex legal and regulatory environment.
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Ares Management has acquired a 49% stake in ten energy assets held by EDP Renováveis in the United States, with an enterprise value estimated at $2.9bn.
Ameresco secured a $197mn contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to upgrade its energy systems across two strategic sites, with projected savings of $362mn over 21 years.

Enerflex to release Q3 results on November 6 before markets open

Enerflex Ltd. announced it will release its financial results for Q3 2025 before markets open on November 6, alongside a conference call for investors and analysts.
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Veolia and TotalEnergies formalise a strategic partnership focused on water management, methane emission reduction and industrial waste recovery, without direct financial transaction.
North Atlantic and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement for the sale of ExxonMobil’s stake in Esso S.A.F., a transaction subject to regulatory approvals and financing agreements to be finalised by the end of 2025.

CPP Investments injects $1 billion into AlphaGen to support AI-driven energy growth

The Canadian pension fund takes a strategic minority stake in AlphaGen, a 11 GW U.S. power portfolio, to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence.
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Minnesota’s public regulator has approved the $6.2bn acquisition of energy group Allete by BlackRock and the Canada Pension Plan, following adjustments aimed at addressing rate concerns.
The Swiss chemical group faces two new lawsuits filed in Germany, bringing the total compensation claims from oil and chemical companies to over €3.5bn ($3.7bn) in the ethylene collusion case.

Statkraft sells its district heating business for NOK3.6bn to Nordic consortium

Statkraft continues its strategic shift by selling its district heating unit to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG for NOK3.6bn ($331mn). The deal will free up capital for hydropower, wind, solar and battery investments.
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Petronas Gas restructures its operations by transferring regulated and non-regulated segments into separate subsidiaries, following government approval to improve transparency and optimise the group’s investment management.
Marubeni Corporation has formed a power trading unit in joint venture with UK-based SmartestEnergy, targeting expansion in Japan’s fast-changing deregulated market.

Exxon to cut up to 500 jobs in Singapore as part of global restructuring

Exxon Mobil plans to reduce its Singapore workforce by 10% to 15% by 2027 and relocate its offices to the Jurong industrial site, as part of a strategic investment shift.
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Phoenix Energy raised $54.08mn through a preferred stock offering now listed as PHXE.P on NYSE American, with an initial dividend scheduled for mid-October.
TotalEnergies plans to increase its energy production by 4% annually until 2030, while reducing global investments by $7.5bn amid what it describes as an uncertain economic environment.
Gibson Energy has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to extend its normal course issuer bid, covering up to 7.5% of the public float over a one-year period starting 18 September.
Petróleos Mexicanos received offers surpassing the $9.9bn cap set for its debt repurchase programme, resulting in oversubscription during the initial phase of the operation.

Orazul Energy Perú buys back 68% of its 2027 bonds in cash tender offer

The Peruvian power producer completed a cash tender offer for its 5.625% senior notes, reaching a participation rate of 68.39% at the close of the operation.
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Chilean power producer Colbún has completed its cash tender offer for 3.950% notes due 2027, repurchasing more than half of the outstanding amount for a total of $266mn.
Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Brazil by acquiring PREVI’s stake in Neoenergia for BRL11.95bn, raising its ownership to 84%.

Madison Energy Infrastructure raises $800mn to support large-scale projects

US-based Madison secures $800mn debt facility to finance energy infrastructure projects and address rising grid demand across the country.
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The announced merger between Anglo American and Teck forms Anglo Teck, a new copper-focused leader structured for growth, with a no-premium share structure and a $4.5bn special dividend.
Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.

Ineos pulls capital from the UK and commits £3bn investments in the US

Ineos Energy ends all projects in the UK, citing unstable taxation and soaring energy costs, and redirects its investments to the US, where the company has just allocated £3bn to new assets.
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Eskom forecasts a load-shedding-free summer after covering 97% of winter demand, supported by 4000 MW added capacity and reduced operating expenses.
GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.

Orazul Energy launches cash tender offer for its 2027 notes

Orazul Energy Perú has launched a public cash tender offer for all of its 5.625% notes maturing in 2027, for a total principal amount of $363.2mn.
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SOLV Energy expands its nationwide services in the United States with the acquisitions of Spartan Infrastructure and SDI Services, consolidating its presence across all independent power markets.
Tokenised asset platform Plural secures $7.13mn to accelerate financing of distributed infrastructure including solar, storage, and data centres.

Santander injects funds into Corinex to accelerate power grid digitalisation

Santander Alternative Investments has invested in Corinex to accelerate the deployment of its smart grid solutions, aiming to address growing utility needs in Europe and the Americas.
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Driven by grid modernisation and industrial automation, the global control transformer market could reach $1.48bn in 2030, with projections indicating steady growth in energy-intensive sectors.
A report from energy group Edison highlights structural barriers slowing renewable deployment in Italy, threatening its ability to meet 2030 decarbonisation targets.

Dr Sultan Al Jaber wins ICIS CEO of the Year 2025 award for strategic performance

ADNOC Group CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber has been named 2025 CEO of the Year by his global chemical industry peers, recognising his role in the company’s industrial expansion and international investments.
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Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has appointed Matthias Taft as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Paul Stormoen, who led the company since 2011 and will now join the board of directors.
Driven by distributed solar and offshore wind, renewable energy investments rose 10% year-on-year despite falling financing for large-scale projects.