Policy & Regulatory
UK’s Crown Estate unveils plans for new 6 GW offshore wind leasing round in 2027
The UK’s Crown Estate has begun a programme of market engagement to prepare of its planned Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6, in the first half ...
Energy & Climate Markets
The EU starts talks with the UK on participation in EU power market
The Council of the European Union has authorised the European Commission to open talks with the United Kingdom on an agreement regarding the...
Policy & Regulatory
Germany launches tenders for new onshore wind and innovation projects (3 GW)
The German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has launched two tenders to develop almost 2.5 GW of onshore wind capacities and 475 MW of innova...
Companies
PetroChina’s gas production rose by 4.5% in 2025 (China)
The Chinese oil and company PetroChina, which is the listed affiliate of CNPC (China National Petroleum Corporation, 100% state-owned), has ...
Policy & Regulatory
EC approves USD6.9bn aid scheme for renewable hydrogen (Italy)
The European Commission has approved a EUR6bn (USD6.9bn) Italian scheme to support the production of 200 kt/year of renewable hydrogen for t...
Energy Prices & Taxes
Australia announces measures to mitigate fuel prices increase
The Government of Australia has announced measures to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices following the conflict in the Middle East. T...
Policy & Regulatory
Indonesia will implement a B50 biodiesel blend in 2026
The Indonesian President has officially announced that its country will implement a mandatory B50 biodiesel blend (50% palm oil, 50% convent...
Policy & Regulatory
Taiwan will launch a new offshore wind auction to allocate up to 3.6 GW
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced an offshore wind auction aiming to allocate up to 3.6 GW of wind capacity (RENEWS...
Infrastructure & Investments
RWE’s 900 MW offshore wind project in German North Sea gets federal approval
The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has granted planning permission for the development of RWE’s 900 MW Nordseecluster...
Energy Prices & Taxes
Poland announces tax cuts to lower fuel prices
The Polish Government has announced measures to counter surging domestic fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East (Note...
Infrastructure & Investments
Transgrid shortlists 9 BESS projects (2 GW) in New South Wales (Australia)
Transgrid, the power transmission system operator (TSO) in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Australia), has...
Infrastructure & Investments
Vietnam signs PPA for a 1.2 GW LNG-fired power plant
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and Hiep Phuoc Power Company Ltd, an affiliate of CT&D Group, have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PP...