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BP Appoints David Hager to Board, Strengthening Leadership in Upstream Oil and Gas

(IN BRIEF) BP has appointed David Hager to its board of directors, effective 2 June 2025. Hager brings extensive experience in the U.S. upstream oil and gas industry, having held prominent roles at Devon Energy and Kerr McGee. BP also … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and RGE Launch Pioneering Solar and Battery Project in Indonesia, Securing Licence to Import 1 GW of Clean Power to Singapore

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and RGE have announced a major renewable energy project in Indonesia, where their joint venture, Singa Renewables, has received a conditional licence from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) to import 1 GW of clean power. The project, … Read the full press release

Lidl Italia Leads Italy’s Green Logistics Revolution with the Introduction of the Fully Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600

(IN BRIEF) Lidl Italia becomes the first company in Italy to operate the fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a milestone in sustainable logistics. In collaboration with Daimler Truck Italia and LC3 Trasporti, Lidl is leading the way in decarbonizing freight … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence Drive Electric Freight Forward with New UK Charging Hub and Expanding Network

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are leading the charge towards electric freight transport by demonstrating the integration of electric heavy-duty vehicles into Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics operations. With the opening of Milence’s first UK public fast-charging hub in Immingham, the companies are … Read the full press release

Wood Awarded $100 Million Decarbonisation Contracts to Reduce Flare Gas and Improve Carbon Efficiency in Iraq

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured contracts valued at approximately $100 million to support flare gas reduction and carbon efficiency projects in Iraq’s largest oil fields. The work includes engineering, procurement, and construction services aimed at improving operational efficiency and supporting … Read the full press release

Shell Expands Stake in OML 118 with Acquisition of TotalEnergies’ 12.5% Share

(IN BRIEF) Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has agreed to acquire TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited’s 12.5% stake in the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract, increasing Shell’s interest in the offshore Nigerian field to 67.5%. The acquisition enhances Shell’s … Read the full press release

bp Trinidad and Tobago Announces First Gas from Mento Development, Marks Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) has announced the successful delivery of first gas from the Mento development, a 50/50 joint venture with EOG Resources Trinidad Ltd. The development, which features a 12-slot attended facility off the southeast coast … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells 12.5% Stake in OML118 PSC to Shell Nigeria for $510 Million

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its non-operated 12.5% stake in the OML118 Production Sharing Contract to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) for $510 million. The deal includes assets in the Bonga and Bonga North fields, … Read the full press release

DNV Study Shows Companies Leveraging ESG Regulations to Strengthen Business Performance Amid Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) A new study conducted by DNV and the University of Cambridge reveals that companies are using ESG regulations to enhance business performance, despite the regulatory uncertainty. The research found that 72% of businesses believe improving ESG compliance has … Read the full press release

Centrica Business Solutions Partners with Carpenter Ltd to Install 1MW Solar Array, Transforming Unused Land into Green Energy Source

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with Carpenter Ltd to decarbonise its Glossop manufacturing site by installing a 1MW solar array on a previously unusable steep bank. The solar farm, set to generate 1,025 MWh annually, will cover 15% … Read the full press release

Centrica Energy Expands into North America with New Office in New York to Support Gas Optimisation and Power Trading

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Energy is opening its first US office in New York, marking the company’s entry into North America’s gas optimisation market. Following its entry into power markets in 2024, Centrica Energy plans to build a comprehensive gas, power, … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to Drive Green Transition in Gironde

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €90 million loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to support its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on renewable energy projects and energy-efficient building renovations. This funding will aid in the development of solar … Read the full press release

Eneco Launches White Paper Advocating for Policies to Shift Household Energy Use and Introduces Off-Peak Contract for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Eneco’s latest white paper advocates for government policies to support households in shifting their electricity consumption to off-peak hours, which can ease grid congestion and better utilize sustainable energy. The company is also introducing a new off-peak energy … Read the full press release

Eneco CEO As Tempelman Announces Departure for Signify, Kees Jan Rameau Appointed Interim CEO

(IN BRIEF) As Tempelman, CEO of Eneco, has announced his decision to leave the company to join Signify as their new CEO in September. Kees Jan Rameau, the current COO-IE, will serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is … Read the full press release

Wood to Lead Project Management Consultancy for Groundbreaking Methanol Plant in UAE’s Al Ruwais Industrial City

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy for the UAE’s first methanol production facility in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be one of the largest in the world, producing … Read the full press release

Fortum Announces Leadership Change as Tero Holländer to Step Down in August 2025, Anssi Airas to Take Over

(IN BRIEF) Fortum announces that Tero Holländer, Head of Business Line Batteries, will depart the company in August 2025 to pursue new opportunities. Anssi Airas, currently IT Director at Fortum Battery Recycling, will succeed Holländer. Holländer reflects on his rewarding … Read the full press release

GE Vernova—ANDRITZ HYDRO Consortium to Boost Texas Grid Reliability with New Synchronous Condensers at Bakersfield Substation in West Texas

(IN BRIEF) The GE Vernova—ANDRITZ HYDRO Corp. consortium has been awarded an EPC contract for the installation of two synchronous condensers at the LCRA TSC project in West Texas. The project, recommended by ERCOT, aims to improve grid stability in … Read the full press release

Protergia Launches Protergia Picasso to Revolutionize Greece’s Energy Market with Fixed Monthly Payments

(IN BRIEF) Protergia, Greece’s largest private energy provider, has launched Protergia Picasso, a game-changing electricity product offering consumers the ability to pay a fixed monthly rate for their electricity bill over a year. This new product reflects Protergia’s rebranding around … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power North America Expands Stake in US Wind Farms Through Strategic Swap Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) has signed a swap agreement with Gulf Pacific Power (GPP) to increase its equity stake in operational wind farms in the USA. This agreement will increase Enel’s net installed capacity by 285 … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Launches Mero-4 Phase, Boosting Oil Production Capacity and Sustainability in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has commenced oil production from the Mero-4 phase of the Mero field in Brazil, which will connect 12 wells to the new Alexandre de Gusmão FPSO unit. This phase increases Mero’s total production capacity to 770,000 barrels … Read the full press release