$1 Trillion NEOM’s The Line Project Halted Until After 2030
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM has postponed construction of The Line, its 170‑km dual‑skyscraper corridor, until after 2030. The delay follows a strategic review by the Public Investment Fund that redirects capital toward more immediate infrastructure, including a $3 billion expansion of the OXAGON port and new data‑center projects. NEOM also shelved tourism and the Trojena mountain‑resort plans, while scaling down its 2030 population target to 100,000 residents. The move reflects widening budget deficits and weaker foreign investment inflows.
Pinnington Solar Project in Texas Commences Commercial Operations Under Developer Repsol
Repsol Renewables has placed its 825 MW Pinnington Solar Project into commercial operation in Texas, making it one of the nation’s largest single‑site solar farms. The facility, built with over 1.5 million photovoltaic panels, is expected to avoid roughly 1 million tons of...
Acelen Renewables SAF Biorefinery Project in Brazil Secures US$1.5 Billion, to Start Construction
Abu Dhabi‑backed Acelen Renewables has secured roughly US$1.5 billion in financing to move its flagship sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel biorefinery in Bahia, Brazil, into construction. The greenfield plant, adjacent to the Mataripe Refinery, will employ HEFA technology and...
Red Egret BESS Project in Texas Closes Financing as Spearmint Bids to Support ERCOT Power Market
Spearmint Energy announced the financial close of its Red Egret Battery Energy Storage System, securing roughly $450 million in construction debt, tax equity and capital. The 300 MW/600 MWh lithium‑ion facility in Texas City will connect to ERCOT’s Freeway Park substation and is...
Bul Hanine Redevelopment Project in Qatar Selects Wood for Offshore Pipeline Design Role
Wood has secured a two‑year front‑end engineering and design (FEED) contract for QatarEnergy’s Bul Hanine and Maydan Mahzam offshore redevelopment. The scope covers upgrades to production stations, wellhead platforms, riser towers, subsea pipelines and related brownfield modifications. The project is part of...
RWE Starts Building Serra Giannina Wind Farm in Potenza Under Italy’s FER-X Auction Programme
RWE has broken ground on the 42 MW Serra Giannina on‑shore wind farm in Basilicata, Italy, deploying six 7 MW turbines – among the most powerful in the country. The project, valued at roughly $55‑$77 million, secured a contract‑for‑difference under the FER‑X auction,...
World’s Largest Thermal Energy Storage Plant by POET Launches in Big Stone City, South Dakota
POET, in partnership with Antora Energy, launched the world’s largest thermal energy storage plant in Big Stone City, South Dakota. The 5‑gigawatt‑hour system stores excess wind power in carbon blocks heated to 4,000 °F and now supplies electricity to POET’s adjacent...
120 MW Alamo City Battery Storage Breaks Ground in Bexar County, Texas
The Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) broke ground in southeastern Bexar County, Texas, marking a major grid‑scale storage project. Rated at 120 MW and 480 MWh, the facility can supply power to roughly 30,000 homes for four hours, easing peak‑load...
Colbert County, Alabama Selected for 600,000 SQFT Power Transformer Plant
Virginia Transformer announced a 600,000‑square‑foot power transformer plant at Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County, Alabama. The 90‑acre facility will employ about 1,100 workers and begin production in January 2028, manufacturing transformers ranging from 2 MVA to 500 MVA. It features a dedicated...
Major 17-Building Data Center Expansion Planned at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County
QTS is seeking approvals for two new campuses—RIC4 and RIC5—at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County, Virginia. The plan adds 17 data‑center buildings covering nearly 8 million square feet on roughly 1,100 acres, with RIC4 featuring 10 buildings and RIC5...
Blykalla Norrsundet SMR Park Plans Set in Motion After Developer Submits Plans for Sweden Build
Swedish startup Blykalla has submitted a formal application to build a six‑reactor SMR park in Norrsundet, near Gavle. The project would deliver about 330 MW of baseload power—enough for roughly 150,000 homes—using the company’s lead‑cooled SEALER technology. It is the first...
$30bn North Field Offshore Expansion Project Spurs Fierce Bids at World’s Largest Gas Field in Qatar
QatarEnergy’s North Field offshore expansion, valued at over $30 billion, is entering an aggressive EPC tender phase as contractors vie for packages covering platforms, subsea pipelines and processing facilities. The multi‑package strategy spreads risk and accelerates delivery, while bidders are required...
Constellation Advances $800M in Power Uprates at Braidwood and Byron Generation Stations in Illinois
Constellation Energy is investing $800 million to uprate its Braidwood and Byron nuclear stations in Illinois, adding a combined 158 MW of capacity. The Byron upgrade began in March and targets completion in 2028, while Braidwood will start next spring and finish...
Toyota’s $2 Billion Texas Assembly Expansion Signals Major Shift in U.S. Truck Production Strategy
Toyota announced a $2 billion expansion of its San Antonio plant, adding a new assembly line for trucks and SUVs. The project, dubbed “Project Orca,” will build on existing logistics, supplier networks, and a seasoned workforce, minimizing risk while boosting capacity....
Heathrow Third Runway Construction Project Faces Rival $67 Billion Expansion Bids
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is weighing the option to open Heathrow’s third‑runway procurement to rival developers, introducing alternative delivery models that could trim the $67 bn expansion cost. The runway segment alone is priced at $41‑$45 bn, with a planning application...