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Russia files lawsuit against energy giant Shell

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A Russian court document revealed that the prosecutor general of Russia has filed a lawsuit against eight Shell units in Moscow’s arbitration court. The case involves Gazprom, the Russian Energy Ministry, regulators from Sakhalin Island, and the prosecutor general’s office. Shell previously held significant stakes in Russian energy projects, including a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Sakhalin Island operated by Gazprom. However, after the Ukraine invasion, Shell withdrew from all Russian projects, including the…

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Acciona links first MacIntyre wind farm turbines to Australian grid

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Spanish renewable energy company Acciona Energía has connected the first 27 turbines of the MacIntyre wind farm in Queensland, Australia, to the national grid, contributing 154MW of power. The farm, set for full completion by October 2025, will feature 162 Delta4000 turbines with a total capacity of 923 MW. The energy will be distributed via power purchase agreements with Queensland’s Stanwell and CleanCo. Ark Energy, holding a 30% stake, will use its share to decarbonize…

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PKN Orlen completes first onshore link for Baltic Power wind farm

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PKN Orlen has completed the first onshore connection for the 1.2 GW Baltic Power wind farm in Poland, marking a major milestone in the project’s development. The connection links the offshore wind farm to the onshore substation using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology, the first large-scale use of this technique in Poland. The first of four directional drills has been executed without disrupting ecologically sensitive areas, creating a 1.4km tunnel to house power transmission cables….

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RES, Aula Energy partner to develop 612 MW wind farm in Australia

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RES and Aula Energy, backed by Macquarie Asset Management, have joined forces to develop the 612 MW Argoon wind farm in New South Wales, located within the South-West Renewable Energy Zone. Situated near Jerilderie and Coleambally, the project will generate enough clean energy to power 430,000 homes annually. This collaboration follows the success of the Murra Warra wind farms in Victoria, completed in 2022, and reflects the companies’ expertise in large-scale wind energy projects. The…

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BlueFloat Energy strengthens partnerships for Taiwan’s floating wind demonstration programme

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BlueFloat Energy has secured strategic collaborations with Taiwan’s Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) and the CR Classification Society to support its bid for Taiwan’s floating wind demonstration programme. These partnerships will enhance the company’s project development capabilities in the region. In addition, BlueFloat Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with National Taiwan University’s Ocean Center to conduct a comprehensive morpho-dynamic study for its Winds of September project. This study will analyze Taiwan’s marine…

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Italy’s nuclear revival is imperative, World Nuclear Association says

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Italy, the only G8 country without an operational nuclear power plant, is advancing toward reversing its nearly four-decade-long ban on nuclear power. After the 1987 shutdown of its four reactors following the Chernobyl disaster, public opposition to nuclear energy has been strong. Despite attempts to revive nuclear energy in the past, including a failed 2008 initiative, the ban remained in place. In May 2023, Italy’s lower house of parliament passed motions asking the government to…

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Sweco to design one of Europe’s largest energy storage projects in Belgium

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Sweco has been selected to design the Green Turtle project in Belgium, one of the largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. The Swedish engineering consultancy will partner with Dutch energy storage company GIGA Storage to develop the 700 MW facility, which will have a storage capacity of 2.8 gigawatt-hours. The project aims to store renewable energy for release during periods of low solar and wind generation, reducing Belgium’s dependence on gas-fired power plants,…

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Equinor acquires 9.8% stake in Ørsted, becoming second-largest shareholder

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Norwegian energy giant Equinor has acquired a 9.8% stake in Danish renewable energy company Ørsted, valued at $2.5 billion. This transaction, involving 41,197,344 shares, makes Equinor Ørsted’s second-largest shareholder. Equinor plans to increase its stake to 10%, pending regulatory approvals but does not intend to grow the stake further. Ørsted, with a renewable generation capacity of 10.4GW, is developing offshore wind projects totalling 7GW and aims to achieve a capacity of 35-38GW by 2030. Equinor…

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NKT secures contract to supply power cables for Dutch grid upgrade

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NKT has signed a significant framework agreement with Dutch distribution system operator Enexis Netbeheer to supply medium voltage (MV) power cables.   Starting in mid-2025, NKT will deliver 600km of MV power cables annually until 2033, with an option for a four-year extension. The cables will be produced primarily at NKT’s factory in Asnaes, Denmark, which is undergoing expansion to meet growing demand. Enexis, which manages over 150,000 km of electricity cables, aims to lay several…

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CIP approves investment for 220MW battery energy storage system in Chile

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has made a final investment decision on the 220MW Arena Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chile’s Antofagasta region. This project, funded through CIP’s Growth Markets Fund 2, will store 1100MWh of energy and is strategically located near key transmission infrastructure and industrial clusters. The Arena BESS will shift excess solar power generated during the day for use at night, contributing to the integration of solar energy into Chile’s grid. As…