Vietnam Signs $974 Million LNG Deal To Strengthen Energy Security

Vietnam’s state utility EVN has awarded a $974 million contract for a 1,612 MW LNG power plant, marking a major shift in regional energy infrastructure investment The project highlights Southeast Asia’s balancing act between energy security, economic growth and decarbonisation commitments Gas-fired capacity remains central to Vietnam’s pathway toward its 2050 net zero target as […]

KKR Invests $603 Million In HMC Energy Transition Platform To Scale Grid Storage In Australia

KKR to invest up to A$600 million ($603 million) into HMC Capital’s energy transition platform, backing a 652MW operational portfolio and 5.7GW development pipeline Capital targets battery storage and wind assets critical to grid stability as Australia accelerates renewable expansion Deal highlights rising institutional appetite for flexible infrastructure tied to AI-driven electricity demand and net […]

TotalEnergies Signs 1 GW Solar PPA With Google For Texas Data Centers

TotalEnergies will deliver 1 GW of solar capacity to Google under 15 year PPAs, equal to 28 TWh of renewable electricity in Texas Deal highlights rising corporate demand for firmed clean power to support AI driven data center growth and grid reliability Projects add construction jobs, tax revenues, and new generation capacity in ERCOT, reinforcing […]

India Backs Steel Sector As EU Carbon Border Tax Pressures Exports, Trade Strategy

India signals policy intervention as EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reshapes global steel trade flows and export economics. European demand accounts for roughly two thirds of Indian steel exports, leaving mills exposed to carbon pricing and quotas. Companies pivot toward Africa and the Middle East, reflecting wider geopolitical shifts in carbon-linked trade. New Delhi Signals […]

Kroger Appoints Ex Walmart U.S. Leader Greg Foran To Take CEO Role

Kroger appoints former Walmart U.S. chief Greg Foran after leadership turmoil tied to governance issues and a failed $25 billion Albertsons deal. Leadership change comes amid tariff pressure, weaker consumer spending, and intensifying price competition across the global grocery sector. Investors and executives will watch whether operational turnaround strategies translate into margin stability and long […]