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28 Mar 2026

Oil & Gas

Brazil   / Petrobras augments oil arsenal as it strikes black gold in Brazilian waters

[27/Mar]  Petrobras has announced the presence of excellent-quality oil in the pre-salt Campos Basin through an exploration well drilled in the Marlim Sul field, which wa

Oil & Gas Trade   / Algeria and Spain in talks to increase gas supply

[27/Mar]  Spain ​and Algeria are in talks to increase the supply of natural gas ‌from Algeria, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on March 26 after meeting Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and members of the government in Algiers.The

Philippines   / The Philippine President Marcos: PH has enough crude oil until June 2026

[27/Mar]  President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that the country has sufficient crude oil supply to last until June 30, 2026.

Philippines   / President announces successsful drill, test of second Malampaya well

[27/Mar]  President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 26 announced that the Camago-3 well has been successfully drilled and tested, producing up to 60 million standard cubic feet of gas per day."Today, I am proud to announce another step forward

Ukraine   / Ukrainian Energy Ministry, Naftogaz sign cooperation documents with several U.S. companies

[27/Mar]  March 26- The Ukrainian Energy Ministry and Naftogaz have signed documents with U.S. companies on cooperation in energy projects in Ukraine, Ukrainian media quoted First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denis Shmygal as saying."The Energy Mi

Solar

Solar project   / Axpo Signs Solar PPA with McDonald’s Spain to Supply 83 GWh Annually

[27/Mar]  Axpo has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with McDonald’s franchises in Spain to supply renewable electricity from a newly developed solar power c

Solar Power Plant   / LG Electronics India inks 25-year solar deals to power two manufacturing plants

[27/Mar]  LG Electronics India signed long-term solar power purchase agreements with Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL) and Sunsure Energy on March 25 to supply renewable electricity to its Greater Noida and Pune manufacturing facilities.The company

South Korea   / YIDO Secures Final Approval for 70MW Solar Project in Korea

[27/Mar]  YIDO, a professional infrastructure asset management company, announced on the 27th that it has received final approval for a solar power generation project in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province,Korea.YIDO stated on the 27th that it recently obtained fin

India   / Ceigall India Strengthens Renewable Portfolio with 337 MW Solar PPAs from MSEDCL

[26/Mar]  Ceigall India has executed two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the development of solar photovoltaic power-generating stations with a combined capacity of 337 MW under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0).In a press re

Solar project   / Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio

[25/Mar]  Utility solar developer Sunraycer Renewables has arranged two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google for the Lupinus and Lupinus 2 solar projects in Hagansport, Texas. Construction started on the projects started last week.These agreements

South Africa   / Envusa Energy launches 240 MW solar project

[25/Mar]  Envusa Energy, a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Power Solutions, has officially started commercial operations at its Mooi Plaats Solar PV Project in the Northern Cape. The 240 MW project feeds clean energy into South Africa’s natio

Wind Power

Floating Offshore Wind    / UK backs Port Talbot floating wind hub

[27/Mar]  The UK government has awarded up to £64 million to support the development of Port Talbot as a floating offshore wind hub in the Celtic Sea.The Department

Wind Turbine   / Nordex wins first order for extra-high turbines suitable for low wind

[26/Mar]  Nordex SE has received an order to supply turbines suitable for low wind conditions for a 21-MW onshore wind project in Germany, representing the first contact for its currently highest series-produced machines N175/6.X.Image by Tanya IvanovaWith a hub he

EU   / EU Approves Denmark's €5 Billion Offshore Wind Aid Scheme

[25/Mar]  The European Commission has given the green light to a €5 billion Danish state aid scheme aimed at bolstering offshore wind development.Approved under the EU's Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), this measure will back the

United States   / Dominion Energy's 2.6-GW CVOW project delivers first power

[25/Mar]  The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, being built by Dominion Energy off Virginia Beach, has produced first power.Today, CVOW delivered its first power to the grid—right on schedule. This achievement marks another important step forward, addi

South Korea   / Vestas Signs Strategic MOU with KPS and KMC to Strengthen Korea’s Offshore Wind Capabilities

[25/Mar]  Vestas, KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering (KPS) and KMC Line have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Korea’s offshore wind sector, specifically, the operation and maintenance (O&M) segment of the market.Photo source: V

Nuclear Power

United States   / NASA aims for nuclear-powered Mars mission in 2028

[27/Mar]  The US space agency NASA has outlined a series of mission goals, including a return to the Moon by early 2028 and a Mars mission in the same year using nuclear propulsion technology.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, speaking at the agency's "

United States   / Constellation exec says Three Mile Island can't connect until 2031

[27/Mar]  U.S. grid operator PJM ​has told Constellation Energy that the former Three Mile ‌Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania likely will not be able to connect to the grid until 2031, four years later than planned, the company said ​at the CERAWe

Russian    / Rosatom completes pilot operation of REMIX fuel

[26/Mar]  This is a key milestone in the qualification of uranium-plutonium fuel for VVER reactors

Germany   / German energy minister calls nuclear phase-out 'huge mistake'

[26/Mar]  Katherina Reiche, Germany's economy and energy minister, discussed the likely impact on the country's economy if the Iran conflict continues - as well as the need for a "correction" to energy policies in Europe, at a conference i

Hydrogen

[26/Mar]  Japan   / World's 1st hydrogen-powered hotel opens in Japan's Fukushima prefecture

[25/Mar]  Hydrogen Production   / Samsung C&T Completes Korea's First Renewable-Only Hydrogen Facility

[24/Mar]  Green Hydrogen   / BPCL–Sembcorp JV wins India's lowest green hydrogen supply contract

[23/Mar]  Max Power Mining Charts Course from Discovery to Commercial Hydrogen Production

[22/Mar]  United Kingdom   / Supercritical wraps up world-first hydrogen-fired whisky project

Power Grid

Microgrid   / Crusoe signs two deals with energy storage firms to support AI data center buildout

[26/Mar]  AI data center developer Crusoe has expanded its strategic partnership with battery energy storage firm Redwood Materials.The expansion follows the successful d

United Kingdom   / €693 million financing to support UK’s subsea electricity superhighway

[26/Mar]  ScottishPower, through its parent company Iberdrola, has secured £600 million (around €693 million) in financing from the National Wealth Fund to support the development of the fourth out of five subsea electricity superhighways between

United States   / TSEA Energy to invest $25m in North Carolina facility to boost US grid manufacturing

[25/Mar]  TSEA Energy is investing $25m in a new manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina, marking its first industrial operation in the United States and expanding domestic production of critical grid infrastructure.Image credit: TSEA Energy/LinkedIn.Image c

Nvidia Takes AI Factories To Power Grid

[24/Mar]  Nvidia is joining forces with Emerald AI and a consortium of major power companies to address one of the most pressing challenges in the AI sector: ensuring sufficient power supply to meet its rapid growth.The partnership involves AES, Constellation, Inve

Cuba   / Cuba starts to restore power after new blackout

[23/Mar]  Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.Two-thirds of Havana had power again in the afternoon, the

India   / Power Grid board approves Rs 705 crore investment for procur...

[22/Mar]  Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has approved an investment of Rs 705.30 crore for the procurement of cold spare transformers and reactors, as part of strengthening grid reliability and operational preparedness.The approval was accorded by

Energy Storage

Portugal   / Akuo to build 220 MWh battery at Santas solar PV plant

[27/Mar]  Akuo, a global renewable energy player, is set to commence construction of SantasBAT, a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 80 MW of power a

Energy Storage System   / PowerX Expands Energy Storage Manufacturing With New Hokkaido Facility In Japan

[26/Mar]  PowerX, Inc. has announced plans to set up a new manufacturing facility in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, as part of its strategy to expand renewable energy solutions in Japan. The upcoming plant, named Power Base Hokkaido, will focus on producing large-scale

Energy Storage Project   / Construction starts on Arevon’s 250-MW energy storage project in California

[25/Mar]  Arevon Energy has started construction on its 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The $600 million facility is expected to start operations 2027, and will be capable of powering approximately 321,000 homes for up to

Energy Storage System   / Capacity Greenfield cleared to build 99.9-MW battery in England

[24/Mar]  Greenfield has secured planning permission for the Earls Barton battery energy storage system in Northamptonshire.The company said the project will support grid resilience, renewable integration and local electricity demand balancing while adding 99.9MW t

South Korea   / Samsung SDI Signs Mid- to Long-term LFP Cathode Material Supply Deal with L&F

[24/Mar]  Samsung SDI has secured a key supply agreement for battery materials as it moves to strengthen its presence in the North American energy storage system market.The company announced today that it has signed a mid- to long-term supply agreement with L&F

Hydropower

Finland   / Downing buys three Finnish hydropower plants

[27/Mar]  Funds managed by Downing have agreed to acquire Tornionlaakson Voima Oy, which owns and operates three hydropower plants in the Tengeliönjoki river basin in northern Finland.[Image: Downing]Downing said the agreement was signed on 25 March 2026 w

Hydropower Plant   / Kazakhstan set to build small hydropower plants in three regions

[27/Mar]  The Kazakh Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry prepares design and cost documentation for the construction of small hydropower plants at the Samarkand reservoir in Karaganda region, the Kargaly reservoir in Aktobe region, and the Karakol reservoir in

[25/Mar]  Pumped Storage   / Vietnam's first pumped-storage hydropower project secures two int'l loan deals

[24/Mar]  Nepal   / Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India

[24/Mar]  China   / Taiwanese wave energy project secures land lease

[23/Mar]  India   / Patel Engineering wins Rs 230.7 crore Bhutan hydro project package

[28/Feb]  State Council Appoints and Removes State Personnel: Sun Zhiyu Appointed as Vice Minister of Water Resources

[13/Feb]  HydroWing Awarded Additional 10MW, Advancing World-Leading Tidal Energy Project at Morlais

Thermal Power

[27/Mar]  Gas power plant   / Duke Energy secures approval for gas plant in South Carolina

[26/Mar]  Singapore   / MHI-AP Awarded Boiler Retrofit Contract for Waste-to-Energy Facility in Singapore

[26/Mar]  Coal-Fired Power Plants   / BTL EPC Ltd Wins ₹590 Crore Contract from Adani Power for CHP and AHP Development in Bihar

[25/Mar]  Coal-Fired Power Plants   / DOE extends emergency operations at 2 Indiana coal plants

[24/Mar]  India   / BTL EPC Ltd Wins ₹590 Crore Order from Adani Power for CHP & AHP at Pirpainti Plant

Coal

India   / India Achieves One Billion Tonne Coal Production for Second Year

[26/Mar]  India has achieved one billion tonne coal production for the second consecutive year, the Coal Ministry stated, attributing the milestone to sustained and coord

India   / India delays coal flexibility plan as solar power curbs rise, document shows

[25/Mar]  March 25- India has pushed back by a year its plan for coal-fired power plants to lower output ‌when solar generation is high, as regulators work out how to compensate for the higher costs of retrofitting entailed, documents reviewed.Analysts say

Philippines   / Philippines eyes 'temporary' coal push to counter energy turmoil

[24/Mar]  The Philippines will try to boost the output of its coal-fired power plants to keep electricity costs down as the Middle East war wreaks havoc with gas shipments, its energy secretary said Tuesday.The archipelago nation of 116 million, which has some of t

Coal Production   / India hits 1 billion tonne coal output again, boosts energy security

[23/Mar]  India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year amid heightened uncertainties in global energy markets due to the West Asia crisis.With sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable con

Australia   / Australia’s New South Wales state to prohibit new coal mine...

[20/Mar]  Australia’s second-largest coal-producing state, New South Wales (NSW), will prohibit new applications for fossil fuel mines as part of efforts to reduce emissions and achieve its net zero target, the state government announced on Thursday.

YPF Argentina and SLB Collaborate on Training to Boost Vaca ...

[17/Mar]  The Vaca Muerta Institute (Instituto Vaca Muerta, IVM), jointly established by Argentina's national oil company, YPF, and the global energy technology services company SLB (Schlumberger), was officially inaugurated in the province of Neuqu&eac

Energy Efficiency

South Korea   / Hyundai Motor Group Expands Vehicle Odd-Even Driving Scheme,consider expanding the scale of solar power generation and energy storage systems

[27/Mar]  Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 27th that it will expand the five-day vehicle restriction system in accordance with the government's energy-saving measures.The group is extending the every-fifth-day vehicle restriction — previously implemente

Energy Saving   / Korean major Corporations Join Government Energy-Saving Push

[27/Mar]  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the 24th ordered public institutions to implement a five-day vehicle rotation system based on license plate numbers and urged private companies to adopt energy-saving measures. In response, major corporations have a

[25/Mar]  Energy Saving   / HIES introduces plant-based lubricant that reduces air compressor lifecycle CO(2) emissions by 40%

[25/Mar]  Energy-Eficient Building    / HKSTP Celebrates GreenTech Hub’s First Anniversary: Public-Private Partner Network Reaches 20 Across Hong Kong

[24/Mar]  Tajikistan   / Tajikistan intends to adopt experience of India's NTPC to improve energy efficiency

[20/Mar]  United States   / Google Inks Deals with Five US Utilities to Cut Data Center Power Use at Peak Demand

[19/Mar]  United States   / IHI and GE Vernova achieve milestone with 100% ammonia combustion in large scale test

[28/Feb]  Insufficient Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emission Accounting in the Digital Industry

New Energy Vehicles

Electric Vehicles   / Honda, Sony hit pause on EV venture, scrap AFEELA launch

[26/Mar]  March 26 — Honda and Sony said yesterday they will put their electric-vehicle project on hold as they assess its future in a changing global market.Sony Honda

Brunei Darussalam   / Brunei sees growth in electric, hybrid vehicle adoption

[26/Mar]  Brunei has recorded a total of 2,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) as of January 2026, reflecting steady growth in the adoption of greener transportation, a government minister said.Speaking at a Legislative Council

New Zealand   / New Zealand ramps up EV charging network

[25/Mar]  The New Zealand Government is backing the rollout of more than 2,500 new public EV charge points with $52.7 million in zero-interest loans. The programme is supported by $60 million in co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy to accelerate infrast

South Korea   / POSCO International to build rare earth supply chain

[23/Mar]  March 23 -- POSCO International Corp., the trading arm of POSCO Holdings, said Monday it will build a global supply chain for heavy rare earth elements to strengthen its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) components sector.The company said it has estab

India   / Tesla plans India push into energy storage as it expands beyond cars

[21/Mar]  March 20- Tesla is preparing to enter India's industrial energy storage market, according to a job ​ad on its website, pitting it against companies controlled ‌by Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani as they deepen investment in the sector as t

Geothermal

Geothermal Drilling   / Croatia looks to expand geothermal drilling campaign and develop drilled sites

[21/Mar]  From 2025 to 2026, the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency (AZU) undertook a campaign to drill one exploratory geothermal well each at four sites, with local company Crosco as the drilling contractor. The results were remarkable, with commercially exploitable geo

United States   / Fervo secures $421 million financing to support Cape Station geothermal development

[21/Mar]  Geothermal energy project developer Fervo Energy announced that it has secured $421 million in financing to fund the construction costs of the first phase of its large-scale geothermal project in Utah.Construction of Phase 1 of the Cape Station geothermal

[09/Mar]  China's Two Sessions Proposals | NPC Deputy Nie Xiaowei: Accelerate the Unleashing of Geothermal Industry Value to Drive Profound Transformation of the Energy System

[18/Feb]  Preparation Work for Geothermal Drilling in Radoszyce, Poland, Underway

[18/Feb]  Condor Paipa Geothermal Project in Boyacá, Colombia, Receives Exploration Permit

[18/Feb]  Indonesian Association Urges Government to Issue Direct Use Geothermal Regulations to Promote Geothermal Tourism Development

[03/Feb]  American Data Power Company Develops CTR Geothermal Project for 600 Megawatts of Power

[06/Dec]  Geothermal Power Project   / Zanskar Announces Discovery of Big Blind Geothermal Site in Western Nevada, USA

Decentralized Energy

Battery   / Sunwoda Debuts 684 Ah Storage Cell, Targets Mass Production in Early 2026

[28/Aug]  Sunwoda, a leading Chinese energy storage company, showcased its innovative 684 Ah large-format battery cell at the EESA Energy Storage Exhibition in Shanghai.

Distributed energy   / Ecuador Authorizes 643 MW of Distributed Energy Projects

[28/Aug]  Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has authorized 643 megawatts (MW) of private-sector renewable energy projects to integrate into the National Electricity System. These projects, focused on self-generation and distributed generation,

Energy Storage Project   / Maxvolt Launches Smart Inverter With Inbuilt Lithium Battery

[07/Aug]  Indian battery manufacturer MaxVolt Industries Energy Limited, based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of a Smart Lithium Inverter Series designed for residential and commercial use. The launch, highlighted

Photovoltaic （PV）   / Irish Distributed Solar Hits 66 GWh of Electricity in April, Setting New Record

[07/May]  In April 2025, Ireland’s small-scale solar output reached a new record of 66 GWh, enough to power the monthly average demand of around 188,000 homes. This output, valued at over €15 million ($17 million), marks a significant increase co

Photovoltaic （PV）   / US Distributed Solar Grew 5.4 GW in 2024

[18/Apr]  The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) released its 2024 report, The State(s) of Distributed Solar, detailing the adoption of distributed solar across the United States. Of the 32 gigawatts (GW) of total solar capacity installed in 2024, 5.4 GW was

Distributed Grid   / Catalyze Receives $400M From ATLAS to Expand US Distributed ...

[18/Mar]  Developer and independent power producer of distributed renewable energy assets Catalyze has secured a $400m multiyear debt facility from ATLAS SP Partners.Catalyze’s current project portfolio includes 300MW in operations and construction, with

Energy Economy

Tender/bid   / UK plans to launch 6-GW offshore wind leasinground in 2027

[27/Mar]  The Crown Estate has confirmed plans to launch a Round 6 offshore wind lease auction in the first half of 2027.The tender will bring around 6GW to market, as first revealed in last week's.Plots will be located predominantly off north-east England

Energy Investment   / Zelestra secures $600 million for 440 MW Texas solar portfolio to supply solar portfolio

[27/Mar]  Renewable energy developer Zelestra has closed a $600 million green project financing package to fund the construction and development of two utility-scale solar plants in Texas. The projects, totaling 440 MW, are backed by long-term power purchase agreem

[25/Mar]  SMR   / DL E&C, X-energy First SMR Design Contract

[25/Mar]  Solar project   / Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio

[25/Mar]  United States   / TSEA Energy to invest $25m in North Carolina facility to boost US grid manufacturing

[23/Mar]  India   / Patel Engineering wins Rs 230.7 crore Bhutan hydro project package

[16/Feb]  Scottish Carbon Removers Secures £1 Million Investment to Expand Modular Carbon Capture Technology Applications

[13/Feb]  Serbia Launches Carbon Credit Trading Platform in Response to EU CBAM Mechanism

Climate Change

Carbon Emissions   / Stillstrom, Faber Group and Prysmian Join Forces to Cut Vessel Emissions Across Offshore Wind Supply Chain

[25/Mar]  Stillstrom has partnered with Faber Group and Prysmian to develop an offshore charging solution aimed at reducing emissions from vessels operating in the offsho

Methane   / California regulator conditionally approves first RNG contract under state biomethane procurement programme

[23/Mar]  The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract between Anaergia's SoCal Biomethane facility, Anew Climate LLC, and Southwest Gas — making it the first project to supply rene

A 1089 Inc. Collaborates with Price Forbes and Oka to Launch Innovative Carbon Asset Insurance Structure for the Market

[28/Feb]  A 1089 Inc., in collaboration with Price Forbes and Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company, has announced the launch of an insured carbon asset designed to provide institutional-grade protection, rigorous financial architecture, and verifiable data integrity f

Amazon Expands Sustainability Exchange, Adds Low-Carbon Fuel and Refrigerant Destruction Credits

[24/Feb]  Amazon is expanding its Sustainability Exchange, offering businesses new tools to reduce emissions beyond their own operations, including low-carbon fuel embedded credits and refrigerant destruction credits. Launched in 2024, the platform aims to share de

ClimeFi Opens Carbon Removal Due Diligence Platform, Enhancing Market Transparency and Decision-Making Efficiency

[24/Feb]  ClimeFi has launched a due diligence platform, opening its database of executive summaries for evaluated carbon removal projects to eligible buyers. This initiative aims to enhance market transparency and assist corporate buyers in making more informed de

Policy & Regulation

[16/Feb]  India's NITI Aayog Warns: Inefficient Waste Recycling System Leads to Loss of Business Worth Billions of Rupees

[16/Feb]  Akwa Ibom State Assembly in Nigeria Passes Resolution to Promote Public-Private Partnership in Building Waste Recycling Plants for "Turning Waste into Treasure"

[18/Nov]  Climate Policy   / Facing an Imminent Deadline, Nations Struggle to Agree on a Global Plastics Treaty

[18/Nov]  United States   / US House Passes Critical Mineral Consistency Act

[14/Nov]  Climate Policy   / EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Sector; Waste Emissions Charge

Biomass Energy

Biofuel   / Octopus Energy backs billion-dollar biomass-to-SAF project in Nova Scotia

[26/Mar]  Octopus Energy Generation is planning to invest up to $6 billion in a sustainable aviation fuel facility in Nova Scotia that will convert forestry waste biomass

Methane   / California regulator conditionally approves first RNG contract under state biomethane procurement programme

[23/Mar]  The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract between Anaergia's SoCal Biomethane facility, Anew Climate LLC, and Southwest Gas — making it the first project to supply rene

Biofuel   / Brazilian city trials new biofuel aimed at replacing diesel entirely

[22/Mar]  March 20- one city in southern Brazil is planning to run more of its municipal fleet on an ​innovative homegrown biofuel designed to replace diesel entirely.Nestled among rolling expanses of soybean farms in the ‌state of Rio Grande do Sul, the c

India   / GAIL invests Rs 13 crore in TruAlt’s CBG arm to expand biomass projects

[21/Mar]  GAIL (India) Limited has invested Rs 13 crore in Leafiniti Bioenergy, a subsidiary of TruAlt Bioenergy, to support the development of compressed biogas (CBG) projects across multiple states.The investment has been made through an equity share subscription

Calgon Carbon Announces Nearly $100 Million Investment to Expand Drinking Water Carbon Reactivation Capacity at Its Columbus, Ohio Plant

[17/Mar]  Calgon Carbon recently announced that it will invest nearly $100 million to expand the drinking water carbon reactivation capacity at its plant located in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The project is expected to be operational by 2028, adding approximately 27 mill