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Sitka Power Inc. completes the acquisition of Synex Renewable Energy Corporation for $8.82 mn, consolidating its hydroelectric assets and strengthening its growth strategy in Canada.
DLA Piper assists Grupo Cox in a planned transfer of Iberdrola assets in Mexico, with a reported value of $4.2 billion, mobilising an international legal team.

Enel posts 11% drop in half-year profit despite rising revenue

Italian group Enel reports net profit of €3.4bn for the first half, down from last year, while revenue rises to €40.8bn amid market volatility.
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Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure takes over Statkraft’s Canadian platform, including all operational and development-stage wind, solar, and storage assets in Canada.
Energy group Engie confirms its financial outlook for 2025 despite what it describes as an uncertain international context and lower prices that weighed on its results in the first half.

Encavis acquires 199 MW wind and solar portfolio from BayWa r.e. in Spain

Encavis AG announces the acquisition of a 199 MW portfolio consisting of three wind farms and two photovoltaic plants in Aragon, marking a key step in the group's technological diversification in Spain.
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TC Energy reports higher financial results in the second quarter of 2025, boosts investments and anticipates a rise in annual EBITDA driven by growing natural gas demand in North America.
Saturn Oil & Gas reports a reduction in net debt by $86mn in the second quarter of 2025, achieving record free cash flow and production above forecasts in the North American market.

Cenovus records net profit of USD 851 million and accelerates its strategic projects

Cenovus Energy announces a net profit of $851mn for the second quarter of 2025, while accelerating the completion of its main growth projects and strengthening its strategic position despite temporary operational constraints.
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Analysis of sectors spared by Trump tariffs exposes the vulnerability of US industrial supply chains to Brazilian resources.
A partnership between Nscale, Aker and OpenAI will create Stargate Norway, an artificial intelligence infrastructure site powered by renewable energy, set to house 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs in Northern Norway by the end of 2026.

Shell launches a share buyback programme after a 23% drop in net profit

Shell’s half-year net profit falls to USD8.38bn as the group announces a new share buyback programme, amid lower hydrocarbon prices and ongoing cost reductions.
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Legrand reports a significant increase in half-year profit, fuelled by growing demand from data centres and reinforced growth prospects for the coming years.
Schneider Electric’s revenue reached EUR19.3bn in the first half, supported by strong data centre activity and growth across all its main markets.

Subsea 7 reports earnings growth and confirms merger with Saipem

Subsea 7 reports a strong increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and announces a definitive agreement for a merger with Saipem, while maintaining its growth outlook for the year.
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Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power secure approval for an increased tariff on ancillary services, generating more than $21mn in retroactive revenue on the Philippine market.
Enbridge confirms dividend payments for its common and preferred shares, consolidating its shareholder return policy amid stability in the North American energy sector.

Cox makes $4.7 billion offer for Iberdrola’s Mexican assets

Cox aims to acquire Iberdrola’s 15 power plants in Mexico for EUR4 bn (USD4.69 bn), strengthening its presence in a changing market.
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Guzman Energy has finalised a $80mn revolving credit facility with BciCapital to strengthen its liquidity and support its growth in the Western U.S. energy markets.
Chevron announces the appointment of John B. Hess, former executive of Hess Corporation, to its board of directors, marking a strategic step for the group’s governance in a context of transformation in the energy sector.
Equinor announces a 13% decline in adjusted profit for Q2 2025, driven by falling oil prices, despite rising gas prices and production.
Iberdrola launches a EUR5 billion (USD5.87 billion) capital increase to fund the expansion and modernization of its power grids in the UK and the US, while announcing a decline in its half-year profit.

Halliburton records a sharp decline in net income and revenue in Q2

Halliburton reports a 50% drop in net income and nearly a 6% reduction in revenue for Q2, with demand in North America remaining particularly weak.
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The growth of data centres and artificial intelligence is putting unprecedented pressure on global electricity grids, prompting major tech companies to rethink their energy supply to address capacity and competitiveness challenges.
BP announces the appointment of Albert Manifold as chairman, succeeding Helge Lund. Manifold, former CEO of CRH, will join the board on September 1, before officially taking over the role on October 1.

Electrica raises €500 million with its first green bond issuance

Romanian company Electrica raised €500 million through the country's first green bond issuance, with participation from the European Investment Bank (EIB), to finance its renewable energy and storage projects.
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Kem One and EDF signed a protocol agreement for a 10-year electricity supply contract, covering seven French industrial sites. The contract is expected to be finalised by the end of September 2025.
The Canadian energy solutions provider has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to repurchase up to 10% of its float by July 2026.

Marseille court approves Bourbon’s accelerated financial restructuring

The Marseille Commercial Court has validated Bourbon Group’s accelerated safeguard plans, paving the way for a debt reduction and shareholder transition by the end of 2025.
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Legrand now expects annual revenue growth of 10 to 12%, driven by data centre momentum, with an immediate impact on its share price in Paris.
Energie Baden-Württemberg AG announces the completion of a €3.1bn capital increase to support its investment plan, with strong shareholder participation, marking a major milestone for the group’s financial strategy.

Iberdrola secures €2.5bn credit line from 32 international banks

Iberdrola strengthens its financial position with a new five-year credit facility, signed with 32 banks, to support investments in power grids and renewable energy, particularly in the United States.
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Kinder Morgan, Inc. reports strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with net profit up 24% and a project backlog boosted by major new investments in natural gas transportation.
CenterPoint Energy remains vigilant as Invest 93L approaches, deploying emergency plans and pursuing upgrades to its electrical infrastructure across the Greater Houston area.

Georgia Power receives approval for 8,500 MW energy growth plan by 2030

The Georgia Public Service Commission approves the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes major investments in generation, storage and the grid to address the strong rise in electricity demand.
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Norwegian industrial group Aker ASA achieved a strong surge in its share price in the first half, expanded its diversification into real estate, and executed major transactions despite global energy market volatility.
ADNOC announces the transfer of 24.9% of its shares in OMV to its subsidiary XRG, continuing the streamlining of its international assets and preparing the creation of Borouge Group International.

Global business leaders gather in Beijing for inaugural SMI China forum on sustainable innovation

The SMI China Forum brings together international and Chinese leaders for dialogue on supply chains, investment and energy innovation, marking a major step in public-private sector cooperation.
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Mining group BHP sees low-emission iron production in Australia as unprofitable, just as Canberra and Beijing announce closer cooperation to decarbonise the global steel industry.
Aker Carbon Capture distributed $162mn in dividends to its shareholders, a direct consequence of significant asset disposals and a substantial restructuring of its balance sheet in the second quarter of 2025.