Thursday, May 1, 2025

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Technip Energies raises revenue guidance for project delivery in 2025

Technip Energies, a French energy infrastructure firm, upgraded its annual revenue expectations on Wednesday for its project-delivery segment, but increased its annual revenue guidance at its technology, product and services division. The company cited macroeconomic uncertainty as the reason.

Eni anticipates that investors will value Plenitude at over $11 billion

Eni's executive said that investors who are interested in buying a minority stake of its retail and renewables arm, Plenitude will value the company at more than 11 billion dollars, including debt. Eni, under its "satellite strategy", plans to sell another minority stake in Plenitude.

US tech and retail stocks lead the rout following Trump's tariff blow

Apple, Walmart and Nike are among the U.S. megacap tech companies that led to a global meltdown after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The fears about a cost spike across many industries were heightened by these new tariffs. The tariffs…

Japan's Terra Drone will boost collaboration with Saudi Aramco in inspections

Terra Drone, a Japanese startup that uses drones to inspect and survey energy infrastructure, has announced it is increasing its cooperation with Saudi Arabian state-owned Aramco in order to inspect oil and natural gas facilities. Terra Drone, a Japanese company…

Sempra sells Mexico energy assets and stake in infrastructure unit

Sempra, a utility firm, said it would sell energy infrastructure assets and a minority interest in Sempra Infrastructure in Mexico to fund its $56 billion five-year capital expenditure plan. In February, the company forecasted a five-year plan for capital expenditures of approximately $56 billion.

South Korea hosts Alaska Governor, energy team amid talks of gas pipeline

Alaskan state officials, including the governor, and energy officials will visit South Korea Tuesday amid expectations that talks with U.S. ally countries in Asia can revive a natural gas project that has been stalled. The main U.S. Business lobby in…

Prices of EUROPE Gas are down due to milder weather.

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain were lower on Thursday morning. This was after a recovery in the previous session. According to LSEG, the Dutch front-month contract fell by 0.53 euros at 43.19 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) as of 0947 GMT.

Prices of gas in Europe rise following agreement on energy ceasefire

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose on Wednesday, bouncing back from the previous day, after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure but did not agree to a complete ceasefire. According to LSEG…

Prices of gas in Europe rise due to forecasted lower temperatures

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose on Monday, recovering from the lows reached late last week. This was due to forecasts for lower temperatures, and Russian forces intensifying their attacks against Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark…

The price of gas in Europe has recovered from a new 5-month low

The European wholesale gas price at the TTF hub has rebounded after dropping to its lowest level in 5 months early in trade, amid protests against gas infrastructure in Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub rose to 39.94 Euros per megawatt hour or MWh…

Ukraine's gas imports are still low despite Russian attacks on gas production

The operator of the state-run transmission system for gas reported that despite the massive Russian missile strike on Ukrainian gas production over night, Ukrainian gas imports remained relatively low on Friday. Naftogaz, the Ukrainian state gas company…

Naftogaz, Ukraine's gas producer, says that the Russian attack has damaged its production facilities.

Ukraine's Energy Minister said that Russian forces had targeted Ukraine's gas and energy infrastructure with their latest drones and missile attacks, which took place on Friday. Rescuers and engineers work to minimize the effects. "All necessary measures are taken to stabilise the power and gas supply…

EIP gains majority stake in BayWa Renewable Energy Unit after capital increase

BayWa AG announced on Sunday that Swiss energy investors Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), would acquire a majority stake of renewable energy unit BayWa. Through a capital raise, BayWa AG would reduce its stake from 51% to 35%. In a press release…

Norway's wealth funds continues to invest in renewables, despite the market downturn

A senior fund official stated on Thursday that Norway's $1.8 billion wealth fund, which is the largest in the world, will continue to invest in renewable assets, despite recent market downturns. The fund will also seek out opportunities both in the public and private markets.

Blackstone buys $1 billion Virginia power station near data centers

Blackstone's unit dedicated to energy investments has acquired Potomac Energy Center. The asset manager announced the deal on Thursday. It is a sign of the appeal of data centers located near power plants to investors. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners…

Blackstone buys $1 billion Virginia power station near data centers

Blackstone's unit dedicated to energy investments has acquired Potomac Energy Center. The asset manager announced the deal on Thursday. This is a sign of the appeal of data centers located near power plants to investors. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners…

Trump's Energy Department pick calls for increased LNG and nuclear energy

Chris Wright, the nominee of Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Energy Department told U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing that his top priority was expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied gas and nuclear power. Wright, 60 believes…

Octopus Energy purchases OX2’s French solar unit in order to accelerate development

Octopus Energy, a British company, acquired the French division of OX2, a Swedish firm that builds solar power plants in agricultural areas. Octopus plans to retain its French team and expand the solar portfolio currently under development. France has…

Trump's Energy Department pick calls for more LNG and Nuclear Power

Chris Wright, the nominee of Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Energy Department will tell U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that his top priority is increasing domestic energy production, including liquefied gas and nuclear energy.

Russia launches new missiles at Ukraine and targets its gas infrastructure

Russia has launched another barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine, this time targeting the gas infrastructure in western regions. This is the latest attack on Ukraine's crippled power system just as winter approaches. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the president of Ukraine…

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