Europe's LNG imports surge to record 142bn cubic metres in 2025

2 January 2026
Europe's LNG imports hit record 142bn cubic metres in 2025, up 28% from previous year, as continent continues reducing Russian pipeline gas dependence with December reaching 12.7bn cubic metres.

China’s BYD to leave Tesla in its wake after record EV sales in 2025

1 January 2026
The Shenzhen-based auto giant said it sold 2.26mn fully electric vehicles over the year, according to a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 1.

Japan turns sustainable finance ambition into delivery

31 December 2025
Japan’s sustainable finance agenda moved from vision to execution in 2025, marking a year in which policy intent, market standards and capital mobilisation began to align at scale.

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power acquires wind energy projects in China totalling 1,250 MW

30 December 2025
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power acquires Chinese wind energy projects totalling 1,250MW including one operational 250MW facility and four under-construction projects whilst increasing Shuaibah Water and Electricity Company stake from 30% to 62%.

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