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UK and US collaborate on advanced nuclear technologies at COP29

The UK and US have announced a partnership at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to advance nuclear technologies aimed at industrial decarbonisation and energy security. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk signed an agreement to fund billions of pounds in nuclear research and development, engaging leading academic institutions and innovators from both nations. The UK will lead an international forum to promote information-sharing on advanced nuclear technologies, with a…

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GE Vernova to acquire Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine parts business

GE Vernova, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Woodward, Inc.’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts business in Greenville, South Carolina. The acquisition aligns with GE Vernova’s strategy to invest in U.S. manufacturing and strengthen its domestic supply chain to meet the growing global demand for heavy-duty gas turbines and upgrades. Eric Gray, President & CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, emphasized the importance of integrating this capability to enhance domestic manufacturing and…

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Toyota Tsusho expands Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II to 654 MW capacity

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, alongside Eurus Energy, Engie S.A., and Orascom Construction PLC, has announced an expansion of the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II in Egypt, increasing its capacity from 504 MW to 654 MW. This development will make it the largest wind farm in Africa by installed capacity, aligning with Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is located in the…

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Octopus Energy and Skyborn prequalified for French offshore wind tender

Octopus Energy Generation, in partnership with Skyborn Renewables, has been selected by the French government to participate in the ninth offshore wind tender. The winners are expected to be announced in late 2025. Skyborn Renewables brings over 20 years of offshore wind development experience, including the recent commissioning of the 500 MW Fécamp wind farm in partnership with EDF Renewables, Enbridge Inc., and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Skyborn also has another offshore…

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SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia

The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases. Phase one involves installing over…

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India to establish first 800-MW AUSC thermal power plant in Korba

India’s first 800-MW advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) thermal power plant will be established in Korba, Chhattisgarh. The project is a collaboration between NTPC and BHEL, with support from the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. In July 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the joint effort by NTPC and BHEL to develop this innovative thermal power plant. The technology, indigenously developed through joint research and development, will be deployed in a full-scale 800 MW commercial plant,…

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UltraTech Cement expands electric truck fleet for sustainable logistics

UltraTech Cement Limited is expanding its use of electric trucks, contracting 100 EV trucks to transport 75,000 tonnes of clinker monthly over a 400-km roundtrip between its Dhar Cement Works in Madhya Pradesh and Dhule Cement Works in Maharashtra. This initiative is projected to cut carbon emissions by 17,000 tonnes annually. The move builds on a pilot project launched in January 2024 with five EV trucks. UltraTech plans to deploy 500 EV trucks by June…

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Adani Group to invest USD 35 billion in renewable energy over five years

The Adani Group has announced plans to invest USD 35 billion over the next five years to establish large-scale renewable energy plants across India.  The focus will be on solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems, aiming to play a significant role in the global energy transition. Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, revealed this initiative during a CEO panel discussion at the SBI Economic Conclave. He described it as one of the world’s…

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AMPIN Energy and CIP to invest USD 300 million in India’s renewable projects

AMPIN Energy Transition has partnered with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to invest USD 300 million in renewable energy projects across India.  This joint effort aims to establish a renewable energy asset base valued between USD 2.7 billion and USD 3 billion. Building on a USD 200 million joint equity commitment made in 2021, the collaboration highlights their focus on accelerating India’s green transformation and fostering innovation within the energy sector. AMPIN Energy Transition currently manages…

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Apar Industries to triple Continuous Transposed Conductor capacity by FY26

Apar Industries Ltd has announced plans to expand its Continuous Transposed Conductor (CTC) production capacity to meet increasing demand driven by government prioritization of power and generation equipment. The expansion will triple the company’s CTC capacity from 7,350 tonnes per year to 20,490 tonnes by Q3FY26. The current capacity of 7,350 tonnes, utilized at 98%, will be augmented in phases. By March 2025 (end of FY25), an additional 5,160 tonnes will be operational. A further…