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11 February 2026
EIB and Solas Capital Boost Energy Efficiency for European Businesses
EIB invests €60M in a platform to enhance SME energy efficiency, aiming to mobilize €400M for technologies like LED lighting and solar systems, reducing costs and carbon footprint.
11 February 2026
MOL Group Joins Repsol and TPAO in Libyan Offshore Venture
The consortium won rights to explore Libya's O7 offshore block, covering 10,300 km² in deepwater, enhancing supply security and diversifying sources.
11 February 2026
Aramco's iktva Program Reaches 70% Local Content Target
iktva added $280B to Saudi GDP, attracted $9B investment, created 200,000 jobs, and aims for 75% local content by 2030, enhancing supply chain resilience and economic growth.
11 February 2026
Neste Opens Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping
Neste's new warehouse in Sweden enhances delivery speed for its high-quality lubricants, including the eco-friendly Neste ReNew line, supporting customers across Scandinavia.
10 February 2026
ArcelorMittal to build €1.3bn electric arc furnace in Dunkirk
Scheduled for 2029, it will cut CO2 intensity threefold, receive 50% support via Energy Efficiency Certificates and relies on EU TRQ/CBAM changes plus a long-term EDF power deal.
10 February 2026
ProLogium breaks ground on Dunkirk gigafactory
Construction begins on a Dunkirk gigafactory for fourth‑generation solid‑state lithium ceramic batteries to boost European battery manufacturing and supply-chain sovereignty.
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10 February 2026
Petrobras P-79 Platform Reaches Búzios Field
The FPSO P-79 arrived at the Búzios field to expedite production. It has a capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil and 7.2 million m³ of gas daily, part of the Búzios 8 Production Development project.
10 February 2026
Brenntag Opens Nutrition Innovation Center in India
The new center enhances technical capabilities, speeds up product development, and strengthens collaboration in food and beverage sectors across the region.
10 February 2026
RWE's Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Substations Ready for Installation
Two offshore substations completed in France will be installed in the German North Sea, advancing the Nordseecluster wind project, which will power 1.6 million homes.
10 February 2026
Exolum Launches UK's First Biomethanol Bunkering at Port of Immingham
The Port of Immingham now offers bio-methanol bunkering, advancing maritime decarbonization and supporting the UK's clean energy goals.
10 February 2026
ORLEN Expands LNG Operations: Increased Deliveries, Fleet, and Import Capacity
In 2025, LNG imports to Poland rose by 30%, with expanded terminal capacity and fleet. New export markets included Japan and Turkey. A second terminal will further boost capacity.
10 February 2026
Borealis and Partners Launch Circular Waste Management in Indonesia
A feasibility study will assess creating a plastics recycling facility in East Java, aiming to transform waste into high-quality recycled polyolefins and promote a circular economy.
10 February 2026
RWE Secures UK Contracts for 290 MW Solar and Wind Capacity
RWE wins Contracts for Difference for 215 MW solar and 76 MW wind in UK, powering 240,000 homes annually. Prices set at £65.23/MWh for solar and £72.24/MWh for wind.
10 February 2026
Worley Partners with Samsung C&T for CO₂ Sequestration in Qatar
Worley to provide engineering for Qatar's LNG CO₂ sequestration, storing 4.3 million metric tonnes annually, supporting sustainable development and energy transition.
9 February 2026
SOLA Group Begins Construction on Hybrid Solar-Battery Project for Sasol and Air Liquide
Naos-1, a 300 MW solar and 660 MWh battery project, achieves financial close. It marks a milestone in South Africa's private power market, targeting operation by 2028.
9 February 2026
SOLA Group Begins Construction on Hybrid Solar-Battery Project for Sasol and Air Liquide
Naos-1, a 300 MW solar and 660 MWh battery project, achieves financial close, marking a milestone in South Africa's private power market with operations set for 2028.
9 February 2026
DOMO to Establish Asia Development Center in China
The new center in Haiyan will enhance innovation, support Asian customers, and focus on sustainable growth, leveraging local production and supply chain strengths.
9 February 2026
TotalEnergies to Supply 1 GW Solar Power to Google's Texas Data Centers
TotalEnergies signs PPAs to deliver 1 GW solar power for Google's Texas data centers, creating jobs and boosting local tax revenue. Construction starts Q2 2026.
6 February 2026
Petrobras Acquires 42.5% Stake in Namibian Offshore Block
Petrobras partners with TotalEnergies in Namibia's Block 2613, aiming to diversify and expand oil and gas reserves. Completion awaits regulatory approvals.
6 February 2026
RWE Partners with ADNOC and Masdar to Boost Energy Security in Europe
RWE signs MoUs to explore LNG supply and invest in battery storage in Germany, enhancing energy security and supporting renewable energy integration.
6 February 2026
ADNOC and Germany Strengthen Energy Partnership
Chancellor Merz visits UAE to discuss LNG supply, AI integration, and energy collaboration, including agreements on LNG trading and battery storage projects.
6 February 2026
Eni and Republic of Congo Celebrate First LNG Cargo from Phase 2 of Congo LNG
Phase 2 of Congo LNG starts, boosting liquefaction to 3 MTPA. Eni aims for 20 MTPA by 2030, enhancing global LNG presence and local economic benefits.
6 February 2026
Evonik Expands HTPB Production Globally
Evonik boosts HTPB output with new facilities in Germany and Asia, enhancing supply reliability and meeting global demand.
6 February 2026
TotalEnergies Acquires 42.5% Stake in Namibia's PEL104 License
TotalEnergies becomes operator of PEL104 in Namibia, partnering with Petrobras, Namcor, and Eight. The deal awaits approval from Namibian authorities and partners.
6 February 2026
Ørsted Reports DKK 25.1 Billion Earnings in 2025
Ørsted strengthened its capital structure, completed divestments, and expanded offshore wind capacity, achieving a net profit of DKK 3.2 billion in 2025.
6 February 2026
Sony Establishes First Global Supply Chain for Renewable Plastics in High-Performance Products
Fourteen companies collaborate to create a supply chain for renewable plastics, enhancing Sony's product sustainability and tracking GHG emissions to reduce carbon footprint.
5 February 2026
CATL and CHANGAN unveil first mass‑produced sodium‑ion passenger car
Mass-production sodium-ion passenger car due mid-2026. Battery up to 175 Wh/kg, >400 km range, excellent cold-weather performance and safety. Scalable supply chain, swap-station rollout, decade of R&D
5 February 2026
Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results and Future Investments
Earnings rose due to price hedging and nuclear performance. Investments planned in wind, nuclear, and grid. Highest climate ranking achieved.
5 February 2026
Duiker's CO2-Free Hydrogen Pilot at Plant One
A new pilot plant at Plant One will convert ammonia to hydrogen, supporting sustainable energy chains and boosting the Rotterdam port's role in the energy transition.
5 February 2026
BASF Highlights Light Stabilizers for Plastic Durability at Plastindia 2026
BASF showcases additives enhancing plastic durability in agriculture, power cables, pontoons, and storage tanks at Plastindia 2026.
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