Energy infrastructure

A joint vehicle between RWE and Apollo injects €3.2bn into the 25.1% stake in Amprion to support a €36.4bn investment plan in German power grids by 2029, consolidating a hybrid public-private model.
Türkiye enters advanced negotiations with the World Bank for $6bn in funding to strengthen its electricity transmission network, a key condition for expanding its renewable and nuclear capacity.

Ontario mandates Hydro One for new high-voltage line with First Nations partnership

The Government of Ontario has tasked Hydro One with developing a strategic power line between Bowmanville and the Greater Toronto Area, offering equity participation to nearby First Nations.
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China Southern Power Grid continues its network modernisation operations in Africa, introducing its technologies in Cairo and training local technicians to support long-term energy cooperation with the continent.
Avangrid has obtained the final regulatory approval for the NECEC project, a 1,200-megawatt cross-border transmission line connecting Québec hydropower to New England.

Technical feasibility of BarMar hydrogen pipeline confirmed for 2032 commissioning

The European hydrogen interconnection project H2med reaches a key milestone with the technical validation of the BarMar route between Barcelona and Marseille, confirming the viability of the subsea corridor for expected operation in 2032.
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Vattenfall has signed an agreement to sell its Independent Distribution Network Operator in the UK to Eclipse Power, a subsidiary of Octopus Sky Fund, marking a strategic refocus of its energy investments.
Shanghai Electric signed a framework agreement with Siemens to develop medium- and low-voltage equipment, aiming to modernise China’s power grids and support national decarbonisation targets.

Berlin approves strategic minority stake in TenneT Germany

Germany allocates a €7.6bn ($8.14bn) ceiling to acquire a minority interest in TenneT Germany, bolstering control over strategic grid infrastructure without a full buyout of the Dutch-owned subsidiary.
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Naturgy secures major financing from the European Investment Bank to modernise Panama’s power infrastructure, in a strategic project supporting grid reliability and regional integration.
A $430mn funding package will be allocated by the World Bank to Tunisia to modernise its electrical grid and strengthen its integration with renewable capacity, aiming to attract $2.8bn in private investments.

50Hertz plans 30 GW of new electrical interconnections by 2029

German grid operator 50Hertz commits to nearly 30 GW of new connection capacity by 2029, amid network saturation and calls for reforming access procedures.
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Thailand’s pending approval of transmission fees is holding back progress on an energy project linking Laos to Singapore via Malaysia, amid political uncertainty.
Amman says it is ready to provide electricity and natural gas to Lebanon using its already operational infrastructure, pending the completion of regional procedures.

Jordan: exporting its electricity via Syria, operational levers and constraints

Jordan can export electricity if three conditions align: fuel availability for its power plants, measurable system surplus, and a functional transit framework via Syria to Lebanon with clear metering and settlement rules.
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The Egyptian government and UAE-based K&K have signed an agreement to finalise studies for an electricity interconnection project linking Egypt to Europe via Italy.
AEP Transmission will finance the upgrade of high-voltage lines across five states through a federal loan, aiming to meet a sharp rise in industrial electricity demand.

Prisma Photonics raises $30mn to expand its optical fibre infrastructure monitoring platform

Israeli company Prisma Photonics has raised $30mn in a funding round led by Protego Ventures to develop its artificial intelligence-based detection system for power grids and critical infrastructure.
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A report estimates $2.3 billion in avoidable economic losses by 2040 if Southeast Asia strengthens its electricity infrastructure through smart grids.
The New Providence power grid modernisation project is progressing 28% faster than expected, with Bahamas Grid Company reporting measurable gains in service quality and network reliability.
NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Bernard Gustin takes chairmanship of expanded 50Hertz supervisory board

Elia Group Chief Executive Officer Bernard Gustin has been appointed chairman of the new twelve-member supervisory board of 50Hertz, restructured under German co-determination law.
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US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.

Morocco faces Russian and European dilemma over cybersecurity of its interconnections

Between the Russian cooperation proposal and European cybersecurity requirements, Morocco must secure its energy infrastructure while consolidating its electricity exports to Spain.
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Ottawa funds five projects aimed at strengthening Ontario’s grid interconnection and reliability, integrating smart technologies and expanding local producers’ access to electricity markets.
Jersey Central Power & Light is investing in a programme to strengthen power lines and electrical equipment to improve service reliability for more than 3,600 customers in eight New Jersey communities.

The global microgrid market is expected to reach $116.5bn by 2032

Driven by rising demand for energy resilience, the global microgrid market is projected to grow by 15.6% annually between 2025 and 2032, according to SkyQuest Technology Consulting.
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Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.
The 1,500 MW Marinus Link project has received federal environmental approval, launching a major new submarine interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.

Google and Indiana Michigan Power agree to integrate energy flexibility in Fort Wayne

Indiana Michigan Power and Google sign a contract to establish flexible management of electricity demand, aiming to support network stability amid industrial and digital growth in the Fort Wayne region.
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XKIG expands its presence in the US energy infrastructure market by integrating River City Construction, a specialist in construction and maintenance for power grids, telecommunications and renewable energy.
CenterPoint Energy plans to hire nearly 800 specialised technicians and launch a training programme to support more than $53 billion in investments in the Greater Houston area’s electric interconnection network by 2030.

EU-UK: NESO and ENTSO-E agreement for interconnection and regulation of the electricity grid

The agreement concluded between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and ENTSO-E marks a new stage in the coordinated management of the electricity interconnection between the United Kingdom and the European Union, integrating shared regulatory and security axes.
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The green light has been given for the final stretch of the SuedOstLink between Pfreimd and Nittenau, allowing the entire direct current line project to move forward to its scheduled commissioning in 2027.
The Department of Energy cancels the $4.9bn federal guarantee intended for Grain Belt Express, an electrical interconnection planned between Kansas and Missouri.

ScottishPower completes the installation of the first section of export cable for East Anglia Three

The first section of the export cable for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has been installed, marking a key milestone in the interconnection project between the offshore site and the UK's onshore grid.
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Taiwan Power Company unveils unprecedented real-time grid inertia measurement results, confirming increased capacity of the electricity network to accommodate enhanced renewable interconnections, using Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix® platform.
Spanish company Cox has signed a $64mn contract for the design and construction of 500 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines in Paraguay's Chaco region, in collaboration with local firm L.T. S.A.