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Sesame Solar Expands Reseller Network with Curtis Stout Partnership, Accelerating Reach Across Commercial and Defense Markets

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Sesame Solar, the mobile, off-grid power solution for defense and commercial partners, today announced a new reseller agreement with Curtis Stout, a leading manufacturer's representative and provider of power generation and energy resilience solutions, delivering turnkey electrical systems to commercial, industrial, utility, and military customers across the USA. - - When the grid goes down today, it stays down longer. Average outage restoration times have grown from 8.1 hours in 2022 to...

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Oracle, BorderPlex, and Bloom Energy to Power Project Jupiter with Cleaner, Water-Efficient Fuel Cell Technology

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:34:30 EDT

Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets today announced Project Jupiter will utilize Bloom Energy fuel cells to fully power the AI data center campus in Do�a Ana County, New Mexico. As part of Oracle and Bloom's previously announced expanded partnership, the data center will be supported by up to 2.45 GW of installed Bloom fuel cell capacity. This updated power design will replace Project Jupiter's previously planned gas turbines and diesel generators and consolidate the facility into one si...

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Greenpeace warns: 40 years after Chornobyl accident, war exposes ongoing risks of nuclear power

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:17:02 EDT

Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster spread radioactive contamination across Europe, the risks it exposed have evolved in a world shaped by war, geopolitical tension and more frequent extreme weather, where the vulnerability of nuclear power is abundantly clear. - - The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has brought these risks into sharp focus, with nuclear power stations operating in warzones where critical infrastructure is targeted, underscoring the challenges of relying on larg...

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Schneider Electric, AVEVA and Royal Avebe showcase a practical example of industrial electrification despite Europe's grid constraints

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:08:33 EDT

- - • With 14,000 Dutch businesses queuing for grid access [1] and connection waiting times of up to ten years [2] for a new or upgraded electricity connection, Schneider Electric and Royal Avebe have demonstrated that meaningful steps toward electrification are possible within existing grid connections - - - Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has partnered with Royal Avebe, the farmer‑owned starch and plant‑protein cooperative, to electrify one of th...

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Sesame Solar Launches VueNano™, an Intelligent Energy Management Platform for Mobile Nanogrids

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Sesame Solar, the mobile, off-grid power company serving defense and commercial partners, today announced the launch of VueNano™, an intelligent energy management platform that transforms distributed Mobile Nanogrids into connected, data-driven infrastructure. The launch marks a strategic expansion for Sesame Solar from hardware manufacturer to a fully integrated intelligent mobile power company. - - As Mobile Nanogrids scale across military operations, disaster response zones, and comme...

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GE Vernova to supply workhorse wind turbines for Santa Maria de las Fuentes Wind Farm in Spain

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:31:13 EDT

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced that it has signed an agreement to provide 15 of its 6.1 MW-158m* workhorse wind turbines to power the Santa Maria de las Fuentes wind farm in Spain, developed by Renovalia. The deal, which was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025, further strengthens GE Vernova's commitment to supporting Spain's transition to renewable energy. - - Spain has a goal of installing 62 GW of wind in the country by 2030, part of its plan to generate over 80 percent of its el...

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ACCIONA Energ�a secures contracts to decarbonize energy-intensive industry in Italy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:08:53 EDT

- - • The contracts have been signed under Italy's Energy Release 2.0 mechanism, managed by the Italian public entity Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) and designed to accelerate the deployment of new renewable capacity by linking industrial electricity demand with the development of new generation assets. - - - - ACCIONA Energ�a has signed bilateral agreements totaling 800GWh of renewable energy to support the decarbonization of multiple energy-intensive industrial clients in Italy,...

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Enel: slates of candidates for renewal of the Board of Directors have been filed

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:05:01 EDT

Enel S.p.A. (“Enel” or the “Company”) informs that, upon expiry of the deadline of April 17 th, 2026, two slates of candidates for the office of Director of the Company have been filed, in view of the renewal of the Board of Directors due to expiry of its term put on the agenda of Shareholders' Meeting convened for May 12 th, 2026 in a single call. - - Specifically, one slate has been filed by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, which owns approximately 23.59% of Enel's share capit...

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WWF: Santa Marta Conference must build political momentum for implementing a just energy transition

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:23:07 EDT

WWF welcomes the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, taking place from 24 to 29 April, in Santa Marta, Colombia. The meeting sends a clear signal that the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels can no longer be ignored. - - Earth's climate is more out of balance than at any point in recorded history. Coal, oil, and gas remain the dominant drivers of the climate crisis – fueling rising greenhouse gas emissions, worsening climate hazards, and deepening impacts o...

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Dark Mode Ads: Plenitude's vision for the future of urban communication

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:15:08 EDT

“Dark Mode Ads” is Plenitude's new communication project designed to reduce the energy consumption of digital advertising across its Italian stores and in its advertising campaigns in Italy, Spain and France. Plenitude will switch all LED screen creativities to dark mode, achieving energy savings of up to 74% compared to the traditional display of the same images [1]. - - LED screens in shop windows and digital out-of-home advertising light up cities day and night to capture the attention...

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Intertek strengthens solar assurance leadership with purchase of Mitsui Chemicals solar laboratory assets in India

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:23:29 EDT

- - • India's fast-growing solar photovoltaic (PV) market is driving increasing demand for Risk-based Quality Assurance solutions. - - • Mitsui Chemicals India's Solar PV Lab provides comprehensive solar PV testing and certification services to recognised national and global standards, enabling efficient market access for both Indian and international companies. - - • Acquisition of the solar PV testing laboratory assets is highly complementary to Intertek's world-leading ATIC solutions fo...

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IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:51:08 EDT

“The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is sobering. We have also estimated that by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe for lack of jet fuel. This is already happening in parts of Asia. Along with doing everything possible to secure alternative supply lines, it's important that authorities have well-communicated and well-coordinated plans in place in case rationing becomes necessary, including for slot relief,” said Willie Walsh, IATA's Director...

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NovaChargeX Unveils NCX Ecosystem, Bridging Deep-Tech Energy Systems with Digital Utility

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:15 EDT

NovaChargeX has unveiled the integration of its NCX Digital Asset, marking a shift in how industrial energy systems and digital finance intersect. - - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Global Industrial Hubs - Following the recent national patent registration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, NovaChargeX has entered a new phase of ecosystem development. - - Unlike traditional “green coins” driven by speculative carbon markets, the NCX ecosystem is built on a “Power-to-Value” architecture. This model conn...

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W�rtsil�'s 34SG engine makes its data center debut with new 412 MW U.S. project

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:08:34 EDT

Technology group W�rtsil� has received an order to supply 412 MW of engine power to support a major new hyperscale data center project in Ohio, United States. The project includes 40 W�rtsil� 34SG (spark gas) engines. This order brings W�rtsil�'s total engine capacity sold into the US data center market to over 1.6 GW. The order was booked as intake by W�rtsil� in Q2 2026. - - This latest order marks the first use of the highly proven 34SG model in a data center application. This engine is...

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European industrial leaders join forces to accelerate clean hydrogen deployment for industrial competitiveness and energy independence in Europe

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:51:31 EDT

- - • The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen & Derivatives (ERA) launches today, in an event opened by Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition for the European Commission - • ERA is a pan-European, CEO-led initiative bringing together leading industrial companies across the clean-hydrogen value chain to accelerate and scale clean hydrogen deployment in Europe - • ERA's mission is to advance Europe's industrial decarbonisation and resili...

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Enel publishes 2025 annual financial report together with the remaining documentation on Shareholders' Meeting

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:58:20 EDT

Enel S.p.A. (“Enel” or the “Company”) informs that the remaining explanatory reports on the items of the agenda, to be discussed at the Shareholders' Meeting of Enel – scheduled on May 12 th, 2026, in a single call – are available to the public at the Company's registered office, on its website ( www.enel.com ), as well as on the authorized storage mechanism denominated “eMarket STORAGE” ( www.emarketstorage.it ). - - Specifically, the explanatory reports on the following items on the ordin...

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bp acquires interest in three Namibian exploration blocks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:54 EDT

bp has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of bp's strategy to grow its upstream portfolio. - - Subject to Namibian government approvals, bp will be the operator of three blocks – PEL97, PEL99 and PEL100 – offshore Namibia in the Walvis Basin, with Eco Atlantic remaining a partner, along with Namibia's national oil company NAMCOR, following transaction closing conditions being met. - - Gordon Birrell, bp's execu...

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Accenture Federal Services to Deliver Early Operating Capability for DOE's Genesis Mission CM2US

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:39:08 EDT

To help secure the backbone of U.S. energy and defense, Accenture Federal Services will lead a high-velocity engineering and integration sprint to deliver an early capability for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission. This sprint will focus on advancing the Critical Mineral and Materials to Unlock Supply (CM2US) initiative, which is led by DOE's National Laboratories in partnership with Accenture. - - In a powerful alliance with all U.S. Department of Energy National Laborat...

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Republic of the Congo: TotalEnergies Makes a Hydrocarbon Discovery on the Moho License

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:18:13 EDT

TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) announces a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license, offshore the Republic of Congo, following the drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well targeting the Moho G structure. - - The well encountered a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 meters in good-quality Albian reservoirs, and an extensive data acquisition and sampling campaign was carried out to support the subsurface interpretation and future development. - - The Moho G discovery, togeth...

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Eni: filed slates for the renewal of the corporate bodies

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:31:40 EDT

Eni informs that, in view of the renewal of the corporate bodies on the agenda of the Shareholders' Meeting called on 6 May 2026, on single call, the following slates have been filed within the time limit provided by the law. - - 1) Slates of the Shareholder Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), holder of 2.166% of the share capital of Eni [1]. - - a) for the Board of Directors : - - 1. Giuseppina Di Foggia (*) - - 2. Claudio Descalzi - - 3. Cristina Sgubin (*) - - 4. Matteo Petrella (*) - ...

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Equinor partially divests shareholding in Scatec

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:55 EDT

Total consideration amounts to around NOK 1.6 billion. Following the transaction, Equinor holds an 8.05 percent share in Scatec. - - Equinor has also entered into a 90-day lock-up agreement for the remaining shareholding. - - Equinor became a minority shareholder in Scatec in 2018 and later increased its shareholding to 16.12% through several purchases in the period 2019-2023. - - Equinor's average in-price is around NOK 80 per share, including dividends received. - - Scatec and Equinor contin...

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New Report: How Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Can Meet New Demands with Clean, Firm Electricity

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:04 EDT

Drawing from technology and policy parallels advanced by the oil and gas sector, a new report from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) highlights how breakthroughs in geothermal can meet growing energy demand with clean, firm, baseload power while reducing stress on the nation's grid infrastructure and creating economic opportunity. - - Read the full report here. - - The C2ES report, A Closer Look: Drilling Down outlines how advancements in exploration and drilling orig...

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Exploration: TotalEnergies and TPAO sign a Cooperation Agreement

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:58:54 EDT

TotalEnergies and T�rkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi�(TPAO) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exploration opportunities. - - The MoU provides a framework for technical collaboration, including a joint assessment of exploration opportunities in the Black Sea region of T�rkiye as well as internationally. - - We are pleased to launch this cooperation with TPAO, leveraging the technical expertise of both companies to evaluate exploration opportunities in the Black Sea region a...

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Eni invests in Nouveau Monde Graphite to develop the natural graphite business

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:31:30 EDT

Eni announces an equity investment in Nouveau Monde Graphite (“NMG”), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, operating in the natural graphite and advanced battery materials industry. - - The transaction involves an investment by Eni of US$ 70 million, as part of a total capital increase of US$ 297 million. Alongside Eni, the capital increase has been subscribed to by two major Canadian institutional investors, Canada Growth Fund and Investi...

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Plenitude completes the acquisition of Acea Energia

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:55:21 EDT

Further to what was previously communicated, Plenitude and ACEA announce the completion of Plenitude's acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Acea Energia S.p.A. and 50% of the share capital of Umbria Energy S.p.A. - - Plenitude will gain approximately 1.2 million customers as part of the deal, which was approved by the regulatory authorities. Vulnerable electricity customers are excluded from the scope of the deal and will continue to be managed within the ACEA Group. - - The total con...

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Occidental Announces Gulf of America Oil Discovery at Bandit

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:14:13 EDT

Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America, about 125 miles south of the Louisiana coast. The exploration well, located in Green Canyon Block 680, encountered high-quality, full-to-base oil-bearing Miocene sands. - - Bandit is operated by Occidental, which holds a 45.375% working interest, and includes co-owners Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (37.125%) and Woodside Energy (17.5%). The co-owners are currently evaluating results to determine next step...

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KB Equipment Rental Announces Membership in the American Rental Association

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:00:44 EDT

KB Equipment Rental, a leading equipment rental provider serving the Armstrong and Indiana County region is proud to announce its official membership in the American Rental Association (ARA), the premier nonprofit trade association representing the equipment and event rental industry in North America. - - This membership marks an important milestone for the company in its commitment to industry excellence, ongoing professional development, and enhanced service offerings for its customers...

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bp announces gas discovery offshore Egypt with fast-track potential

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:49:48 EDT

bp has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt following the successful drilling of the Denise W-1 exploration well in the Temsah Concession, located in the Eastern Mediterranean. - - Located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in a water depth of 95 metres, the Denise W discovery lies less than 10 kilometres from existing infrastructure, creating strong potential for synergies and a fast-track development. - - The discovery shares similar reservoir characterist...

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Eni Unveils 2 Tcf Gas Discovery Offshore Egypt, Unlocking Fast Track Development Potential

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:47:02 EDT

Eni announces a significant gas and condensate discovery in Egypt, with the successful drilling of the Denise W 1 exploration well in the Temsah Concession, located offshore in the Eastern Mediterranean. Preliminary estimates indicate about 2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas initially in place (GIIP) and 130 Mbbl of associated condensates. - - The Denise W discovery lies 70 km offshore in 95 m of water depth and less than 10 km from existing infrastructure, enabling substantial synergies...

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Continued investment in renewable energy across SPAR country organisations

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:19:56 EDT

In the retail sector, energy consumption in distribution centres, store heating and lighting, and refrigeration represents not only a significant operating cost but is also a driver of carbon emissions. Increasing geopolitical instability, environmental pressures, and supply chain disruptions heighten business risks, prompting SPAR country organisations to take a more responsible and forward-looking approach. Investing in renewable energy supports greater energy independence while reinforc...

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Moeve and Naturgy extend special savings on fuel, gas, and electricity until April 20

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:41:04 EDT

- - • More than 4 million users of the Moeve gow loyalty program, along with new customers who sign up, will be able to save between 10 and 67 cents per liter for an additional two weeks - • A Moeve gow customer who refuels 50 liters can earn up to 33.50 euros in balance when the maximum savings are applied—the best offer on the market - • The 150,000 professional customers enrolled in Moeve Pro will also continue to benefit from an additional 5 cents per liter discount on fuel purchases - - ...

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bp Appoints Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:10:21 EDT

bp today announced the appointment of Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer. - - Carol will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) and in her new role will also oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. To support these changes, bp's strategy and sustainability team will now report to Carol. - - Meg O'Neill, chief executive officer of bp, said: “As I step into my new role I am committed to providing clear direction and consistency so our c...

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Toward cheaper, cleaner hydrogen production

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:58:26 EDT

Hydrogen sits at the center of some of the world's most important industrial processes, but its production still comes with a heavy environmental cost. Most hydrogen is produced through high-emissions processes like steam methane reforming and coal gasification. - - But hydrogen can also be made by splitting water molecules using renewable electricity, eliminating fossil fuel emissions and other toxic byproducts. Such “green hydrogen” is made by running an electric current through water in...

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TotalEnergies and Masdar to form $2.2 billion Joint Venture to Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth in Asia

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:56:16 EDT

- - • Binding agreement to merge onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia - • Each company will contribute assets of comparable value, totaling 3 GW of operational capacity and 6 GW under advanced development - • Abu Dhabi-headquartered platform positions partners to capture Asia's growing electricity demand - - - TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed...

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Jazz Powers 1,000 Sites with Solar in Collaboration with Huawei, Advancing Green Connectivity in Pakistan

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 03:24:38 EDT

Jazz, Pakistan's leading connectivity provider under JazzWorld, has successfully deployed solar power systems across 1,000 telecom sites nationwide, in collaboration with Huawei. The initiative marks one of the largest renewable energy deployments in Pakistan's communications sector, with a total installed capacity of 13 MW. - - This milestone reflects Jazz's commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient digital infrastructure, reducing reliance on fuel-based energy while supporti...

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors 2026

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:38:36 EDT

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, held at the company's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. - - During the meeting, His Highness reviewed ADNOC's business continuity plans, including a comprehensive playbook for proactive planning across a range of potential scenarios before, during, and after incidents occur, in line w...

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