Carbon market

Shipments of liquefied natural gas and higher pipeline flows strengthen China’s gas optionality, while testing the sanctions regime and reshaping price–volume trade-offs for the next decade.
Premier American Uranium and Nuclear Fuels have announced a target date of around September 19 to finalise their strategic consolidation, pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Canada fast-tracks five major energy and mining projects

The Canadian government aims to reduce approval delays for strategic projects, including liquefied natural gas, nuclear and mining operations, amid growing trade tensions with the United States.
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Led by Chile and dominated by utility-scale projects, Latin America's energy storage market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 8 % through 2034.
EDP Renováveis has completed the sale of twelve operational wind farms in France and Belgium to Amundi Transition Energétique for an enterprise value of €200mn ($215mn).

UNITe wins two photovoltaic projects in Puy-de-Dôme

Independent power producer UNITe has been selected to develop two solar power plants on municipal land in Avèze and Malauzat, following a call for tenders by the French Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Viridien takes a strategic stake in Mantle8 to boost natural hydrogen exploration across Europe, the Middle East and Africa by combining geological data and seismic detection technologies.
Octopus Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Ming Yang Smart Energy to deploy up to 6 GW of wind projects in the UK, combining software technology and turbines to boost local capacity.

Vallourec signs $1bn contract with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore operations

French steel tube manufacturer Vallourec has secured a strategic agreement with Petrobras, covering complete offshore well solutions from 2026 to 2029.
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A report by Rhodium Group anticipates stagnation in US emissions, a result of the political shift favouring fossil fuels since Donald Trump returned to office.
Brussels confirms its target to end all Russian energy imports by 2028, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

IEA warns of 3.3 million barrel oil surplus in 2026

Increased output from Opec+ and non-member producers is expected to create a global oil surplus as early as 2025, putting pressure on crude prices, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Liquefied natural gas exports in sub-Saharan Africa will reach 98 bcm by 2034, driven by Nigeria, Mozambique, and the entry of new regional producers.
A TEHA-Enel report highlights that 86% of Italy's hydropower concessions are expiring, threatening key investments and the country's energy security.

Petrobras takes 27.5% stake in Block 4 offshore São Tomé with Shell and Galp

The Brazilian company expands its African footprint with a new offshore exploration stake, partnering with Shell and Galp to develop São Tomé and Príncipe’s Block 4.
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The General Court of the European Union has rejected Austria’s appeal against the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy in the classification of sustainable investments.
Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Brazil by acquiring PREVI’s stake in Neoenergia for BRL11.95bn, raising its ownership to 84%.

Kazakhstan entrusts German Nukem with oversight of its nuclear back-end

Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with Nukem Technologies Engineering Services GmbH to benefit from German expertise in nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
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Backed by an ambitious public investment plan, Angola is betting on gas to offset declining oil output, but the Angola LNG plant in Soyo continues to face operational constraints.
The European Court of Justice annulled the European Commission's authorisation of Hungarian state aid for the Paks II nuclear project, questioning compliance with EU public procurement rules.
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
The Ministry of Economy has asked EDF to reconsider the majority sale agreement of its technology subsidiary Exaion to the American group Mara, amid concerns related to technological sovereignty.

IBM and NASA launch AI model to anticipate solar storm risks

IBM and NASA unveil an open-source model trained on high-resolution solar data to improve forecasting of solar phenomena that disrupt terrestrial and space-based technological infrastructures.
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The Louisiana regulatory commission authorizes Entergy to launch major energy projects tied to Meta’s upcoming data center, with anticipated impacts across the regional power grid.
Westbridge Renewable Energy will implement a share consolidation on August 22, reducing the number of outstanding shares by four to optimize its financial market strategy.

T1 Energy strengthens its U.S. solar strategy and reaffirms 2025 targets

T1 Energy secures a wafer supply contract, signs 437 MW in sales, and advances G2_Austin industrial deployment while maintaining EBITDA guidance despite second-quarter losses.
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Masdar has allocated the entirety of its 2023–2024 green bond issuances to solar, wind, and storage energy projects, while expanding its financial framework to include green hydrogen and batteries.
Energiekontor launches a €15 million corporate bond at 5.5% over eight years, intended to finance wind and solar projects in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal.

United States: 2024 Capex and M&A Strengthen Producers’ Energy Advantage

The 2025 EY study on 40 groups shows capex driven by mega-deals, oil reserves at 34.7 billion bbl, gas at 182 Tcf, and pre-tax profits declining amid moderate prices.
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Australian fuel distributor Ampol reports a 23% drop in net profit, impacted by weak refining margins and operational disruptions, while surpassing market forecasts.
Puerto Rico customers experienced an average of 73 hours of power outages in 2024, a figure strongly influenced by hurricanes, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

CITGO posts $100 million net profit in second quarter 2025

CITGO returns to profitability in Q2 2025, supported by maximum utilization of its refining assets and adjusted capital expenditure management.
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MARA strengthens its presence in digital infrastructure by acquiring a majority stake in Exaion, a French provider of secure high-performance cloud services backed by EDF Pulse Ventures.
ACEN strengthens its international strategy with over 2,100 MWdc of attributable renewable capacity in India, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Philippines.

RWE posts €2.1bn adjusted EBITDA in H1 2025 despite adverse wind conditions

German group RWE maintains its annual targets after achieving half its earnings-per-share forecast, despite declining revenues in offshore wind and trading.
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A Dragos report reveals the scale of cyber vulnerabilities in global energy infrastructures. Potential losses reach historic highs.
The US liquefied natural gas producer is extending its filing deadlines with the regulator, citing ongoing talks over additional credit support.

NRN raises $67.2m to accelerate its distributed energy platform in Australia

Australian company NRN has closed a $67.2m funding round, combining equity and debt, to develop its distributed energy infrastructure platform and expand its decentralised storage and generation network.
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The American manufacturer is seeking a licence from the UK energy regulator to distribute electricity in the United Kingdom, marking its first move into this sector outside Texas.
The US oil and gas producer increased production and cash flow, driven by the Maverick integration and a $2 billion strategic partnership with Carlyle.