Companies
Chevron expands Venezuelan operations through asset swap
Chevron has signed two key agreements to expand its operations in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt, including an asset swap that adds an extra heavy...
Infrastructure & Investments
Palisade acquires 240 MW / 960 MWh under-construction BESS project in Australia
Australian asset manager Palisade Investment Partners will take full ownership of the 240 MW/960 MWh Summerfield BESS project currently unde...
Energy & Climate Markets
Ireland hits 49% renewable power generation in March 2026
Ireland’s power transmission system operator EirGrid has announced that renewables generated 49% of Ireland’s electricity in March 2026 (Eir...
Infrastructure & Investments
Algeria commissions two solar PV plants totalling 400 MW
The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies has announced that two solar power plants with a total capacity of 400 MW have recent...
Infrastructure & Investments
Australia fast tracks 6 GW green hydrogen project in Western Australia
The Australian government plans to fast-track the development of the Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia, Australia (Austr...
Policy & Regulatory
Andhra Pradesh (India) plans to deploy 3,000 MWh of new BESS capacity
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has announced its plans to install 3 GWh of new BESS capacity to strengthen grid reliability and support ...
Policy & Regulatory
Germany announces temporary tax cut on fuels (EUR1.6bn) to mitigate fuel crisis
The German government has announced an emergency energy package in response to increasing fuel prices due to the US-Iran conflict (Euronews,...
Policy & Regulatory
France doubles electrification funding to EUR10bn annually by 2030
The French Prime Minister has announced a national electrification plan to reduce its dependence on oil and gas amid soaring energy prices t...
Infrastructure & Investments
NewMed Energy secures Aphrodite deal for 7.2 bcm/year gas exports to Egypt
Israel’s NewMed Energy has announced that a term sheet has been initialed for the sale of all recoverable natural gas from Cyprus’s Aphrodit...
Policy & Regulatory
Ontario (Canada) secures 1.3 GW of solar and wind capacity
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced it has secured over 1.3 GW of energy from 12 solar projects and 2 win...
Energy & Climate Markets
The US imposes naval blockade of Iranian ports and strait of Hormuz
The United States has started a blockade of Iran’s ports and coastal areas, including a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April...
Infrastructure & Investments
Harmony secures funding from VC Triple Point for 3 GW of BESS in Germany
Harmony Energy has secured a financing facility from venture capital firm Triple Point to support the development of 3 GW of BESS assets in ...