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LG&E and Kentucky Utilities plan 1.3 GW of CCGT power units in the US The US energy utilities Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) have reached a settlement agreement that paves the way for building approximately 1.3 GW of new gas-fired…

LG&E and Kentucky Utilities plan 1.3 GW of CCGT power units in the US #EnergySky

NHPC invites bids for the 1.9 GW Sawalkote hydropower project in J&K (India) India's National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has invited bids on an International Competitive Bidding (ICB) basis for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu…

NHPC invites bids for the 1.9 GW Sawalkote hydropower project in J&K (India) #EnergySky

Australia reaches FID on first phase of 1.5 GW Marinus Link HVDC line project Marinus Link has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the 750 MW first phase of the 1,500 MW Marinus Link power transmission line in Australia. Construction is expected to start in 2026,…

Australia reaches FID on first phase of 1.5 GW Marinus Link HVDC line project #EnergySky

National Grid launches its £8bn (€9.2bn) Electricity Transmission Partnership (UK) The British power transmission system operator (TSO) National Grid has launched its new Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP), aimed at accelerating the delivery of £8bn (€9.2bn) worth of vital…

National Grid launches its £8bn (€9.2bn) Electricity Transmission Partnership (UK) #EnergySky

JERA signs agreement with Sempra for 1.5 Mt/year from Port Arthur LNG (US) The Japanese power utility JERA has signed a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 1.5 Mt/year LNG produced at the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas (United States).…

JERA signs agreement with Sempra for 1.5 Mt/year from Port Arthur LNG (US) #EnergySky

South Africa issues RFQ for power transmission infrastructures and secures funds The German development bank KfW has concluded a €500m (US$570m) public policy loan to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition programme. It will more specifically support structural reforms to…

South Africa issues RFQ for power transmission infrastructures and secures funds #EnergySky

1.2 GW Tianwan-7 nuclear reactor enters commissioning stage (China) The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has successfully completed cold hydrostatic testing on its Unit 7 reactor of the Tianwan nuclear power plant, located in East China's Jiangsu province.…

1.2 GW Tianwan-7 nuclear reactor enters commissioning stage (China) #EnergySky

India announces 3.2 GW of renewable projects, mainly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar The Indian hydropower group NHPC has issued a request for selection (RfS) to set up 1.2 GW of solar projects at the Jalaun Solar Energy Park at Jalaun in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The…

India announces 3.2 GW of renewable projects, mainly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar #EnergySky

The US rescinds all offshore wind areas, ending their use for wind plants The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), ending the possibility of their future use for offshore…

The US rescinds all offshore wind areas, ending their use for wind plants #EnergySky

Canada designates first four areas to develop offshore wind projects Canada has designated its first seabed areas for the eventual development of wind projects off the coast of the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. The areas selected are jointly managed between the…

Canada designates first four areas to develop offshore wind projects #EnergySky www.enerdata.net/publications...

Germany’s Uniper agrees to buy 6.6 bcm of Canadian gas over 8 years The German energy group Uniper and the Canadian gas producer Tourmaline have signed a long-term natural gas supply agreement for 6.6 bcm over 8 years starting in November 2028. Under the LNG Netback…

Germany’s Uniper agrees to buy 6.6 bcm of Canadian gas over 8 years #EnergySky

New Zealand reverses a 2018 ban on oil and gas exploration The New Zealander Government has voted to resume oil and gas exploration after passing the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill. The bill is expected to alleviate gas shortages and high energy prices.…

New Zealand reverses a 2018 ban on oil and gas exploration #EnergySky

Kyrgyzstan signs deals to build a 1.9 GW solar plant The Kyrgyz Ministry of Energy has signed an investment agreement with RECA and Rox Energy Global, two Vietnamese companies, to build and operate a 1.9 GW solar plant in the Kyzyl-Oruk village of the…

Kyrgyzstan signs deals to build a 1.9 GW solar plant #EnergySky

Italy amends its Energy Release 2.0 mechanism for energy-intensive companies The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has signed the decree amending the "Energy Release" mechanism, following approval from the European Commission. The mechanism is aimed at…

Italy amends its Energy Release 2.0 mechanism for energy-intensive companies #EnergySky

ACWA Power moves ahead with 4 GW green ammonia project in Saudi Arabia The Saudi power group ACWA Power has awarded a FEED contract to a consortium of Tecnicas Reunidas and Sinopec Guangzhou Engineering for the development of a large green hydrogen and ammonia project…

ACWA Power moves ahead with 4 GW green ammonia project in Saudi Arabia #EnergySky

Duke Energy will sell its Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee assets (US) for US$2.5bn The US energy group Duke Energy has reached an agreement with the gas company Spire to sell its Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business, a local gas distribution company in Tennessee (United States),…

Duke Energy will sell its Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee assets (US) for US$2.5bn #EnergySky

The US rescinds GHG and land management limits, blocks wind development The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, aimed to regulate emissions from new motor vehicles and new motor vehicle engines, arguing a lack…

The US rescinds GHG and land management limits, blocks wind development #EnergySky

The European Commission approves a €300m Swedish strategic electricity reserve The European Commission (EC) has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Swedish €300m strategic electricity reserve aimed at safeguarding the security of electricity supply during emergency situations.

The European Commission approves a €300m Swedish strategic electricity reserve #EnergySky

Kenya approves partial privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company The Kenyan government has approved the partial privatisation of the 100% state-owned Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a key step in its broader effort to reduce public expenditure on state-owned…

Kenya approves partial privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company #EnergySky

Terna signs €382.5m deal to strengthen Italy's power transmission grid Terna, the Italian power transmission system operator (TSO) has signed a framework agreement with the Italian cable maker Prysmian Group to strengthen the national power transmission network.

Terna signs €382.5m deal to strengthen Italy's power transmission grid #EnergySky

Mexico issues US$12bn in financial bonds to pay Pemex' debts The Mexican Government has issued Pre-Capitalized Structured Notes (P-Caps) structured bonds for US$12bn to strengthen the financial position of the state-owned oil and gas company Petróleos…

Mexico issues US$12bn in financial bonds to pay Pemex' debts #EnergySky

Australia expands tender scheme to support 40 GW of green capacity The Australian government has announced its plans to expand by 25% its capacity investment scheme (CIS) to support the construction of 40 GW of large-scale solar, wind and storage by 2030. The…

Australia expands tender scheme to support 40 GW of green capacity #EnergySky

New York State (US) targets 35 GW solar and 9.4 GW BESS by 2040 The New York State Energy Planning Board has released a draft State Energy Plan outlining a 15-year outlook through 2040, with recommendations for meeting the state's future energy needs. The plan…

New York State (US) targets 35 GW solar and 9.4 GW BESS by 2040 #EnergySky

Venture Global reaches FID on 20 Mt/year CP2 LNG project (US) The US LNG project developer Venture Global has announced a final investment decision (FID) and the successful closing of a US$15.1bn project financing for Phase 1 of its third LNG project, the…

Venture Global reaches FID on 20 Mt/year CP2 LNG project (US) #EnergySky

TotalEnergies begins construction of 1 GW solar park in Iraq TotalEnergies has begun construction of a 1 GW solar project in southern Iraq, located in the Basra region. The solar park will be developed in four phases and according to the Iraqi government, the…

TotalEnergies begins construction of 1 GW solar park in Iraq #EnergySky

The EU commits to tripling energy imports from the US The European Commission and the United States have reached an agreement on tariffs and trade, in which the European Union committed to purchasing US LNG, oil, and nuclear energy products with an…

The EU commits to tripling energy imports from the US #EnergySky

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Poland approves draft revised NECP with 2030–2040 outlook The Polish government has approved the draft update of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the period up to 2030, with a longer-term outlook to 2040. The updated document outlines two…

Poland approves draft revised NECP with 2030–2040 outlook #EnergySky

Portugal plans to invest €400m to strengthen and modernise its electricity grid The Portuguese Government has announced plans to invest €400m to strengthen its electricity grid. The investment is meant to fund a 31-measure package to enhance resilience and security of the grid.…

Portugal plans to invest €400m to strengthen and modernise its electricity grid #EnergySky

ArcLight buys Advanced Power and plans to add 20 GW of new capacity (US) The US-based private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners, which specializes in energy and infrastructure investments, has acquired the US power developer Advanced Power as part of a plan to build…

ArcLight buys Advanced Power and plans to add 20 GW of new capacity (US) #EnergySky