Kernel Holding SA Secures $45M EBRD Loan for Ukraine Solar Farm
Kernel Holding SA, a Luxembourg‑registered agribusiness operating in Ukraine, secured a $45 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to build a 106 MW solar‑plus‑storage farm in southern Ukraine. The project will generate 141 GWh annually, avoid about 82,500 metric tons of CO₂, and is part of the EU‑backed Ukraine Investment Framework. The loan marks Kernel’s first EBRD financing during the war.
Johnson Controls Acquires Nantum AI to Accelerate AI‑Driven Energy Optimization
Johnson Controls announced the acquisition of Nantum AI, a New York‑based provider of AI algorithms for energy optimization, to enhance its OpenBlue digital ecosystem. The deal expands Johnson Controls’ AI‑driven HVAC capabilities for higher‑education, healthcare and other complex facilities. Financial...
Shell to Acquire ARC Resources in $22B Cash‑and‑stock Deal
Shell plc announced it will acquire Canadian natural gas producer ARC Resources Ltd. in a $22 billion cash‑and‑stock transaction, offering 0.40 Shell shares and $8.20 cash per ARC share. The deal, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, aims to secure Montney gas...
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital Acquire Electric Utility Cleco
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital have announced the acquisition of electric utility Cleco from a consortium of Macquarie Asset Management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, and Manulife Investment Management. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Iberdrola Sells Mexican Business to Cox for $4bn
Iberdrola has completed the sale of its Mexican business to Cox for $4bn, transferring 2.6GW of generation assets, including combined-cycle, cogeneration, wind and photovoltaic plants. The deal adds the largest private energy supplier in Mexico to Cox's portfolio and marks...
BWX Technologies to Acquire Precision Components Group
BWX Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Components Group, expanding its heavy‑manufacturing footprint and U.S. commercial nuclear production capacity. The acquisition was disclosed in April 2026 and is expected to strengthen BWX's position in the nuclear sector.
SLB to Acquire S&P Global Upstream Software, Advancing AI-Driven Subsurface Strategy
SLB announced it will acquire the upstream geoscience and petroleum engineering software portfolio from S&P Global's energy division, bolstering its digital subsurface capabilities and AI-driven workflows. The acquisition adds onshore planning and reservoir analysis tools and will be integrated with...
Zambia Secures $1.5B Investment From China Machinery Engineering Corp for 900MW Power Expansion
Zambia signed a $1.5 billion agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to add 900 MW of power capacity through solar, wind and coal projects. The deal, signed with the Zambia Development Agency, aims to boost energy security and position...
ILX Invests $40M in AfDB Financing for Egyptian Wind Project
ILX has committed $40 million to the African Development Bank's financing package for a large Egyptian wind farm. The investment forms part of a $140 million loan being arranged by AfDB, with additional support from multiple development finance institutions.
EIV Capital Raises $1.1B for New Oil and Gas Funds
Houston-based private equity firm EIV Capital completed a $1.1 billion capital raise to launch two new oil and gas investment funds, EIV Capital Fund V LP and EIV Resources II LP. The funds will focus on energy infrastructure and acquiring non‑operating...
Vardhman Textiles Acquires 31.2% Stake in Renew Green for $2.9M
Vardhman Textiles Limited approved the acquisition of a 31.2% stake in Renew Green (MPR Four) Private Limited, investing Rs 24.29 crore ($2.9 million) to develop a 19 MW wind‑solar hybrid power plant in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The investment will be deployed in three phases and aims...
Uber Invests in HysetCo via Convertible Loan to Expand Hydrogen Taxis in Paris
Uber announced a convertible loan investment in HysetCo, a French hydrogen-mobility joint venture, to support the integration of up to 2,000 hydrogen taxis into its Paris business-taxi platform over the next five years. The amount of the loan was not...
AllianzGI Acquires 51% Stake in German Battery Storage Platform GESI
Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced the acquisition of a 51% majority stake in Green Energy Storage Initiative (GESI), a German battery storage platform developing large utility‑scale projects. The deal expands AllianzGI’s exposure to large‑scale battery storage, supporting renewable energy integration...
Decade Energy Raises $26M to Scale Fleet Electrification Infrastructure Platform
Paris‑based Decade Energy announced a €22 million ($26 million) financing round led by Eiffel Investment Group and SET Ventures, with participation from Ananda Impact Ventures and Contrarian Ventures. The capital will fund expansion of its electric truck infrastructure platform across Europe, including...
Enviromena Secures $1.05B UK Solar Financing
Enviromena has signed a senior portfolio financing package worth $1.05B to fund a 1 GW solar pipeline across the UK. The financing is led by a syndicate of BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI CIB), Lloyds, NatWest and Société Générale, with Perella Weinberg advising Enviromena. The package...
Hornbeck Offshore Services to Acquire Helix Energy Solutions in All-Stock Merger
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc and Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc have signed an agreement to combine in an all‑stock transaction, with Hornbeck shareholders receiving 55% of the new company and Helix shareholders 45%. The combined entity will trade on the...
Ecopetrol to Acquire 26% Stake in Brazil's Brava Energia, Targeting Controlling Interest
Ecopetrol has agreed to purchase about 26% of Brava Energia from existing shareholders, with plans to launch a tender offer to reach a 51% controlling stake, subject to regulatory approval. The deal will be funded via a bridge loan and...
Energix Renewables Acquires 120‑MW Ohio Solar Farm From CleanCapital
Energix Renewables, the U.S. arm of Energix Group, announced the acquisition of a 120‑megawatt solar farm in Harrison County, Ohio from independent power producer CleanCapital. The deal, disclosed on April 22, 2026, expands Energix’s utility‑scale solar portfolio on former coal...
Saatvik Green Energy Acquires 80% Stake in Melcon Transformers
Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has completed the acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Jaipur-based Melcon Transformers and Electricals, a transformer manufacturer. The share purchase agreement was signed on April 23, 2026, expanding Saatvik’s presence into power transmission...
Lime Rock New Energy Closes Fund II with $640M Raised
Lime Rock New Energy announced the final close of its second fund, raising $640 million, surpassing its $500 million target and doubling the size of Fund I. The fund will invest in high‑growth energy‑transition companies across renewable energy, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and...
Headwater Energy Acquires Arena Renewables
Headwater Energy announced it has completed the acquisition of Arena Renewables, a distributed‑generation solar and battery‑energy‑storage developer. Arena's leadership will continue to run the business, backed by Headwater's capital and institutional infrastructure. The deal adds nearly 1 GW of pipeline projects...
TheStorage Raises $3.96M Seed Round to Scale Industrial Thermal Energy Storage
TheStorage, a cleantech firm developing industrial thermal energy storage, closed a $3.96M seed round led by Voima Ventures, with participation from Superhero Capital, 2C Ventures and Momentum. The funding will accelerate commercialization, expand the team and scale the technology globally.
Charge Secures $5.3M Investment From Development Bank of Southern Africa
South African off‑grid EV charging firm Charge announced a R100 million (≈$5.3 million) investment from the Development Bank of Southern Africa to fund its rollout of N3 charging stations. The funding supports the commercial debut of its first two off‑grid stations on...
BrightNight Acquires 6GW Portfolio From Cordelio Power
US independent power producer BrightNight has completed the acquisition of a 6 GW portfolio of projects from its joint venture partner Cordelio Power, gaining full ownership and control of the assets across the western United States. The deal expands BrightNight’s footprint...
Lydian Energy Acquires 1.5 GW Solar‑PV and BESS Portfolio From Hanwha Renewables
Independent power producer Lydian Energy announced the acquisition of the Atlas North portfolio, a 1.5 GW solar‑PV and battery‑energy‑storage system portfolio in North America, from developer Hanwha Renewables. The portfolio includes over 1 GW of solar capacity and 450 MW/1,800 MWh of BESS, located...
Invictus Energy Raises A$10M ($6.6M) in Share Placement to Fund Musuma‑1 Well in Zimbabwe
Invictus Energy secured A$10 million (≈$6.6 million) via a share placement to institutional investors, issuing 166.7 million shares at A$0.060 each with attached options. The funds will finance drilling of the Musuma‑1 exploration well in the Muzarabani area, with settlement expected on 28 April 2026.
Dangote Group Announces $40B Multi-Exchange IPO for Oil Refinery
Aliko Dangote announced plans to list about 10% of the Dangote Oil Refinery in a $40 billion multi-exchange IPO, aiming to fund expansion of refinery capacity and fertilizer production. The offering will be spread across several African stock exchanges to...
Genesis Energy Completes NZ$400M Equity Raise to Fund Huntly BESS Expansion
Genesis Energy announced it completed a NZ$400 million (≈US$234 million) equity raise in March 2026, funding its NZ$106 million second‑stage Huntly battery energy storage system project. The BESS will double capacity to 200 MW/400 MWh by FY2028, supporting New Zealand’s low‑carbon transition.
Innovex International Acquires Drilling Innovative Solutions
Houston‑based Innovex International announced the acquisition of Louisiana‑based Drilling Innovative Solutions (DIS), a manufacturer and distributor of downhole tool products. The deal expands Innovex’s portfolio of small‑ticket, high‑impact tools and strengthens its position in the Gulf of Mexico market. Financial...
Edinburgh’s Exergy3 Raises €11.4 Million in Seed Funding to Turn Surplus Renewable Power Into Clean Industrial Heat
Edinburgh‑based CleanTech startup Exergy3 announced a €11.4 million (≈$12.4 million) seed round led by Axeleo Capital, with participation from Bayern Kapital, Kibo Invest, Scottish Enterprise, Zero Carbon Capital and Old College Capital. The funding will be used to scale its ultra‑high temperature...
Synthetic Fuel Startup Rivan Raises $31.8M Investment
Rivan, a synthetic fuel startup, raised $31.8M in a new funding round led by IQ Capital with participation from Plural. The capital will be used to scale production of synthetic natural gas for heavy industry across Europe. This follows a...
KK Group Acquires PowerCon
KK Group announced the acquisition of Danish shore‑power specialist PowerCon to expand its maritime electrification capabilities. The deal, aimed at strengthening converter and battery‑energy‑storage systems, is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval. The acquisition will enable cross‑selling across...
Premier Energy Group to Acquire Evryo Group for $823.2M
Premier Energy Group has agreed to acquire Romania‑based Evryo Group from Macquarie Asset Management for €700 million ($823.2 million). The deal includes 100 % of Felix Distribution Holdings and Evryo Power and is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending...
Fervo Energy Files for IPO, Targeting $2‑3 B Valuation
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy filed its IPO on April 20, 2026, seeking a valuation of $2‑3 billion. The filing reveals 3.65 GW of geothermal capacity under development and a recent $421 million project financing for its Cape Station plant. The company aims to...
Griffon Marine Sells Hovercraft to Caspian Offshore Construction
Griffon Marine has completed the sale of its BHT‑130 series hovercraft Solent Express to Caspian Offshore Construction (COC). The vessel, to be renamed Caspian Eagle, will bolster COC’s offshore support fleet for oil and gas operations in the North Caspian...
BDO Issues $450M Standby Letters of Credit to Fund First Gen's 33% Stake Acquisition in Prime Hydropower Energy
BDO Unibank issued standby letters of credit worth $450M (split into $180M and $270M) to fund First Gen Corp's acquisition of a 33% stake in Prime Hydropower Energy. The financing is conditioned on the continued leadership of Federico “Piki” Lopez...
Seres Joins BMW, Mercedes in China Premium Charging Joint Venture
Seres Group announced it has taken an equal 33.3% stake in Ionchi, the premium high‑power EV charging joint venture originally formed by BMW Brilliance and Mercedes‑Benz in China. The three automakers will each hold a one‑third share, targeting a network...
1947 Oil & Gas Plc Acquires Renaissance Offshore, Expanding Into U.S. Gulf
Talos Energy founder Tim Duncan, together with Jeff Currie and Ivan Murphy, launched 1947 Oil & Gas Plc, which has acquired offshore producer Renaissance Offshore. The deal gives the new venture a shallow‑water Gulf footprint with about 3,000 boed of...
CleanPeak Energy Acquires Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (SEI)
Sydney‑based CleanPeak Energy announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (SEI), adding 71 MW of solar and 42 MW of battery capacity to its portfolio. The deal expands CleanPeak’s national footprint and strengthens its ability to...
European Energy Raises $66M via Green Bond Tap
European Energy raised $66 million through a tap issue of its senior unsecured green 2028 bonds, increasing total outstanding bond volume to $231 million. The funding will accelerate project execution across solar, wind, battery solutions and Power‑to‑X, supporting late‑stage development...
Buru Energy Raises A$5.3M (≈$3.5M) in Institutional Placement
Australian junior energy company Buru Energy announced it has raised A$5.3 million (≈$3.5 million) through a two‑tranche institutional placement to fund its Rafael gas project in Western Australia. The proceeds will support working capital, environmental approvals, land access, and engineering work ahead...
Consilium Safety Group Acquires Insplorion AB's Hydrogen Sensor Business
Consilium Safety Group, a global leader in fire, flame and gas safety solutions, has completed the acquisition of all assets and intellectual property of Insplorion AB's hydrogen sensor technology business, following approval at Insplorion's extraordinary general meeting on April 13. The...
Polaris Smart Metering Secures $80M Financing From British International Investment
Polaris Smart Metering Private Limited raised Rs 710 crore (≈$80 million) from British International Investment for its subsidiary Hooghly Smart Metering Private Limited. The funding will support deployment of over 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal and expand the company's advanced metering infrastructure...
Aliste Technologies Raises $3.2M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Big Global JSC
Aliste Technologies, an energy‑management and IoT startup, secured Rs 30 crore ($3.2 million) in a pre‑Series A round. The round was led by Big Global JSC with participation from YourNest VC and HBeon Labs. Funds will be used to boost R&D and expand its...
Infracapital Acquires Majority Stake in Farra Marine
Infracapital has acquired a majority stake in Farra Marine, an Ireland‑based operator of crew transfer vessels serving the European offshore wind market. The investment, made through Infracapital Partners IV, will fund the expansion of Farra Marine’s fleet of 15 vessels across...
NOC Energy Secures $2.7M Seed Funding Led by 360 Capital
NOC Energy, a startup developing induction-based high-temp electric hot-gas generators for cement and glass production, closed a $2.7 million seed round. The round was led by 360 Capital with participation from SOSV and Desai VC. The funding will support pilot deployments...
Amazon-Backed X-Energy Files for up to $800M IPO
Nuclear startup X-energy, backed by Amazon, filed its IPO prospectus targeting a price of $16‑$19 per share and aiming to raise up to $800 million, potentially netting $814 million. The filing marks the company’s move toward public markets after raising $1.8 billion from...
Wood & Co Acquires 75MW of Ready‑to‑build Battery Storage Projects in Finland From BHM Group
Czech investor Wood & Co announced the acquisition of two ready‑to‑build battery‑energy‑storage‑system projects in Finland, totaling 75 MW/150 MWh, from Czech investor BHM Group. The assets, previously owned by BHM Group and developed by Winda Energy, were completed in late March, with...
Strabag UK Acquires Gunning Transmission Assets for $1.3M
Hive Energy’s subsidiary Gunning Transmission & Distribution Services Ltd entered administration and its majority business and assets were sold in a pre‑pack deal to Strabag UK for £1 m (≈$1.3 M). The transaction marks a completed acquisition amid the group’s collapse.
CWP Energy Secures $500M Debt Financing for Sanquhar II Wind Farm
CWP Energy has closed a £400 million ($500 million) debt financing package for its 308 MW Sanquhar II onshore wind farm in Scotland, with KfW IPEX-Bank as lead arranger and underwriter and Commerzbank and Helaba joining the syndicate. The financing supports the project’s construction...