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US removes export curbs on key Indian nuclear institutions to advance civil-nuclear and critical minerals cooperation

India has welcomed the United States’ decision to lift longstanding restrictions on three major nuclear-related entities, a move expected to facilitate civil-nuclear engagement and expand collaboration in critical minerals and clean energy supply chains between the two countries.

India;United States | 4 days ago

Renewable Energy

Waaree Energies expands Samakhiali output to 3 GW, pushing global module capacity beyond 22 GW

Waaree Energies has added 1.5 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity at its Samakhiali plant in Gujarat, raising the site’s annual output to 3 GW. The expansion increases the company’s total global module capacity to approximately 22.3 GW.

4 days ago • India

Power & Utilities

Japan withdraws from Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear project, raising execution risks for Vietnam’s power expansion plan

Japan has stepped back from plans to participate in Vietnam’s proposed Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant, citing timeline constraints. The decision may affect Vietnam’s long-term capacity planning as the country seeks to prevent future electricity shortages through large-scale baseload additions.

4 days ago • Japan;Vietnam

Renewable Energy

Repower Energy brings 18.2 MW Pulangi plant online under Philippines FIT-4 regime

Repower Energy Development Corp. has commissioned its first Mindanao-based run-of-river hydropower facility, qualifying under the Philippines’ fourth feed-in tariff round. The PHP 4 billion project strengthens renewable capacity in Bukidnon and secures long-term tariff support at a preliminary rate of PHP 6.38 per kWh.

4 days ago • Philippines

Oil & Gas

Victoria launches first gas exploration tender in seven years to address future shortage risks

The State of Victoria has issued its first petroleum exploration tenders since 2018, targeting offshore and onshore acreage to mitigate projected gas supply declines. The initiative is designed to bolster domestic energy security amid rising electricity demand across southeastern Australia.

4 days ago • Australia

Renewable Energy

Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm submits onshore planning application in Aberdeenshire

Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, a 1 GW-scale project planned 44 km off Stonehaven, has submitted its onshore planning application to Aberdeenshire Council. The development is expected to create a £1 billion supply chain opportunity and power more than one million homes.

4 days ago • United Kingdom

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Transportation | 2 hours ago

NHAI awards HAM-based Odisha ring road contract to H.G. Infra Engineering

India’s highway authority has issued a project award to H.G. Infra Engineering for a six-lane access-controlled ring road segment in Odisha under the HAM framework, expanding the contractor’s order book and reinforcing long-term annuity-led infrastructure development in eastern India.

Business & Corporate | 3 hours ago

AFDB commits EUR 6.5 million to Saviu II to scale early-stage tech ventures in Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 6.5 million commitment to the Saviu II venture capital fund to strengthen seed-stage technology financing in Francophone West and Central Africa. The investment, supported by the European Commission under Boost Africa, aims to accelerate digital entrepreneurship and regional market integration.

Industry & Manufacturing | 2 hours ago

STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN wins major Codelco contracts for Chuquicamata underground expansion

STRABAG’s subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured two large-scale contracts from Codelco to advance the underground transformation of the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. The project includes more than 54 kilometres of tunnelling and critical infrastructure works, with completion targeted for 2031 and a workforce of around 1,200.

Agriculture & Food | 2 hours ago

Mizoram tables ₹174.7 billion FY27 budget prioritising agriculture and connectivity

Mizoram has proposed a ₹174.7 billion budget for FY2026–27, with allocations focused on agriculture, connectivity and social infrastructure. The plan includes continued funding for farmer support programmes and supplementary grants of ₹37.24 billion for the current fiscal, reflecting a calibrated approach to fiscal management and development spending.