O’Neill has argued that pragmatism, not ambition alone, should determine which climate solutions survive. Under her watch, Woodside doubled oil and gas output, leaned aggressively into seaborne LNG, and shelved lower-carbon projects that failed to clear commercial hurdles. “We should prioritize measures that deliver the biggest bang for buck,” she told a room of mining executives at the Melbourne Mining Club in February.Inside Woodside, current and former colleagues describe O’Neill as analytically rigorous ...

Greenvolt Power, a subsidiary of Greenvolt Group, has signed an agreement to sell its 253.1MW onshore wind farm to Engie Romania, part of the Engie Group. Located in Ialomița County, Romania, the wind farm is currently under construction by Greenvolt Power, with completion set for 2027. The wind project will comprise 42 high-efficiency turbines and is poised to become one of the largest wind installations in the country, contributing to the energy transition and enhance security of supply across Europe. ...

BP plc has announced a major leadership transition, naming Meg O’Neill as its next chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026, as the company looks to accelerate strategic and financial performance under new leadership. O’Neill, currently CEO of Australia’s Woodside Energy, will take over from Murray Auchincloss, who is stepping down as CEO and board director effective December 18. Carol Howle, BP’s executive vice president for supply, trading and shipping, will serve as interim CEO until O’Neill fo ...

Fox Business Alert. The world's biggest asset manager is clinching an ironfisted deal with the world's biggest minor. Black Rockck, you know, typically known for being the world's largest wealth management company.It's got a huge ETF business, but its global infrastructure investment arm is really making some big moves. It's buying 49% of BHP's iron ore power network in Western Australia for $2 billion. The deal, at least from BHP's side of it, is aimed at freeing up capital at a time when the miner is spen ...

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced it has exercised its right to call all 500,000 outstanding common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) issued ...

Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is poised for a significant growth cycle starting in 2026, characterized by strong demand recovery, accelerated global expansion, and disruptive technological advancements, leading to a "spiral rise" in both volume and price [3]. Group 1: Market Outlook - By 2025, global lithium battery production is expected to reach 2250 GWh, with a growth rate of 30% in 2026. The energy storage sector is projected to grow even faster at 48.3%, driven by both domestic and international demand [5]. - There is a notable supply gap in the production of battery cells and key materials, making supply chain stability and efficiency crucial for capitalizing on this growth opportunity [5]. Group 2: Conference Details - The 2026 Lithium Battery Key Materials and Applications Market Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2026, in Changzhou, Jiangsu, organized by Xinluo Information [4]. - The summit will focus on three main topics: 1. In-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies and market supply-demand dynamics, featuring forums on key materials for lithium batteries and energy storage [5]. 2. Announcement and award ceremony for the "Top Ten Lithium Battery Material Brands of 2025," evaluated based on shipment volume, market share, and customer reputation [6]. 3. B2B procurement matchmaking to connect top battery manufacturers and material suppliers, enhancing resource matching and reducing procurement costs [7]. Group 3: Key Topics and Speakers - The conference will cover various topics, including the analysis of lithium carbonate fundamentals and supply-demand outlook, advancements in solid-state battery electrolytes, and the development of high-performance materials [9][10]. - Notable speakers include representatives from Tianqi Lithium, Liyang Zhongke, and other leading companies in the lithium battery sector [9].

The order, dated December 16 sanctions the Scheme of Arrangement subject to compliance with stipulated directions.According to the company’s official announcement, the NCLT approval paves the way for the demerger of Vedanta into four independent, pure-play listed companies, in addition to the currently listed Vedanta, thereby creating a total of five separate listed entities.The execution of this transformational demerger is now underway, subject to obtaining further regulatory and stakeholder approvals.Th ...

Evolve Royalties Ltd. Expected To Commence Trading December 17, 2025 on CSE (EVR)TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (the “Company” or “Northfield”) announces the completion of the reverse takeover transaction (the “RTO”) between its partially owned subsidiary Voyageur Mineral Explorers Corp. (“Voyageur”) and Evolve Strategic Element Royalties Ltd. (“Evolve”) (see Voyageur press releases dated August 27, 2025 and December 15, 2025 for additional details). ...

Start of construction works for the hybrid power plant combining solar energy and storage in Sainte-Anne, western French Guiana Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, announces that it has begun site preparation work for its hybrid solar power plant, with a photovoltaic capacity of 43 megawatts and an installed battery capacity of 135 megawatt-hours in French Guiana "The launch of construction for the Sainte-Anne power plant marks a significant mi ...

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