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bp and JERA Form $6 Billion Offshore Wind Joint Venture

Meta Explores 4 GW of Nuclear Energy to Power AI and Sustainability Goals

TotalEnergies Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with $1.7 Billion VSB Group Acquisition

L'Oréal Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Milestone in SAPMENA Region

L'Oréal achieves 100% renewable energy in the SAPMENA region ahead of schedule, advancing its sustainability goals and committing to further emissions cuts, consumer engagement, and net zero by 2050.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Ends Investments in New Oil and Gas Bonds

BNP Paribas Asset Management halts investments in new oil and gas bonds, requiring companies to meet strict climate commitments as part of its push for sustainability-focused financial strategies.

Stegra Secures 6 TWh Electricity Deal with Uniper for Green Steel Production

Stegra signs a 6 TWh renewable energy deal with Uniper to power its green steel plant in Sweden, enabling low-carbon hydrogen and steel production. Operations begin in 2026, targeting 5M tons annually.

Adani Green Relaunches $600 Million Bond Deal for Renewable Energy Projects

Adani Green Energy revives its $600 million bond deal to fund solar-wind hybrid projects, with investor calls underway. The funds will refinance loans, advancing Adani’s renewable energy goals.

Energy Giants BP, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies Commit $500M for Global Energy Access

BP, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies pledged $500 million for global energy access, targeting underserved regions with high-impact projects like solar systems, clean cooking, and mini-grids to support UN SDG7.

De Nora and Maffei Sarda Join Forces to Advance Green Hydrogen in Sardinia

De Nora and Maffei Sarda Silicati will develop a Sardinian plant to produce 50 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Supported by Italy’s PNRR, the project aims to cut emissions in industrial and other sectors.

CIF’s $75 Billion Clean Energy Bond Program Debuts on London Stock Exchange

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) launched a $75 billion clean energy bond initiative on the London Stock Exchange to drive green finance in developing nations and enhance London’s role in global climate funding.

China Enacts Landmark Energy Law to Drive Carbon Neutrality by 2060

China’s first energy law, effective January 2025, sets a path to carbon neutrality by 2060, focusing on sustainable development, energy security, and green economy transformation.

H&M Signs Solar PPA to Support Renewable Energy Development in Texas

H&M has signed a VPPA with Lightsource bp for a new solar project in Texas, helping the company advance its clean energy goals and reduce carbon emissions by 155,000 metric tons annually.