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KKR acquires EDF Power Solutions North America for $4.2 billion
KKR agreed to acquire EDF Power Solutions North America from EDF for $4.2 billion in a deal reported on 1 July 2026, encompassing over 5.6 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and battery storage assets across North America.
NEE Q2 2026 update — filings and holdings
CVX Q2 2026 update — filings and holdings
XOM Q2 2026 update — filings and holdings
Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54, 18 missing
An explosion and fire struck the Barzan facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City on 21 June 2026 during restart operations, injuring at least 54; QatarEnergy cited a technical malfunction and assessment of LNG export impact was ongoing.
Moscow fuel rationing begins after Ukrainian drone strikes hit Gazprom Neft refineries
Moscow fuel rationing was reported after sustained Ukrainian drone strikes degraded Russian refining capacity over several months; Brent crude, WTI, Gazprom Neft, and Lukoil were named in coverage connected to the infrastructure damage.