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Energy News 31 October 2025 - 18 November 2025

Plug Power (PLUG) Today: Q3 Results Set the Stage for a $275M Liquidity Pivot, Data‑Center Push, and Fresh Analyst Calls [Nov 11, 2025]

Plug Power Stock Slides on Analyst Downgrade Despite Major UK Hydrogen Deal – November 17, 2025

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares came under renewed pressure on Monday, November 17, 2025, as an analyst downgrade and lingering concerns over losses and liquidity weighed on the stock—despite the company announcing its largest-ever electrolyzer contract in the United Kingdom. By the close, Plug Power was trading around $2.09 per share, down roughly 7% on the day, extending a steep pullback that has erased more than a third of its market value over the past month.MarketWatch+1 Below is a rundown of all the key Plug Power stock news from November 17, 2025, and how it fits into the broader investment story. Plug Power
TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

PARIS — November 17, 2025. TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Energetický a průmyslový holding’s (EPH) flexible power generation platform in a €5.1 billion, all‑stock transaction. The deal creates a 50/50 joint venture spanning more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of gas‑fired, biomass and battery assets across Italy, the UK & Ireland, the Netherlands and France, with closing targeted for mid‑2026 pending approvals. EPH will be paid in newly issued TotalEnergies shares and become a meaningful shareholder in the French energy major. TotalEnergies.com+1 Key facts at a glance Why this deal matters For TotalEnergies, the acquisition accelerates a
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Flat Near Four‑Month Low as Banks Slide, Tech and Energy Gain (17 November 2025)

Sydney – Monday, 17 November 2025 (AEDT) The Australian stock market delivered a nervy but ultimately directionless session on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing almost exactly where it started. Heavy selling in the big banks and lingering global “risk‑off” sentiment were offset by gains in energy, technology and rare earth miners, leaving the benchmark hovering near four‑month lows. ABC+2Business Recorder+2 ASX 200 Today: Key Numbers for 17 November 2025 Sector moves were mixed: On the macro side, gold futures slipped close to 1% and oil prices eased around 1%, while the Australian dollar traded near US$0.65, little changed on
E.ON Confirms 2025 Outlook as Grid Investments Lift Nine‑Month EBITDA 10% to €7.4bn

E.ON Confirms 2025 Outlook as Grid Investments Lift Nine‑Month EBITDA 10% to €7.4bn

Frankfurt — November 12, 2025 (12.11.2025). E.ON said today that heavy spending on its electricity networks continued to pay off in the first nine months of 2025, with adjusted Group EBITDA up 10% to €7.4 billion and adjusted Group net income up 4% to €2.3 billion. The company kept its full‑year guidance in place as investment rose and the core networks business remained the main profit driver. Reuters+1 Key numbers at a glance E.ON reiterated that it expects to meet its 2025 targets, including adjusted EBITDA of €9.6–€9.8 billion and adjusted net income of €2.85–€3.05 billion for the full year. The company’s total investments reached around
E.ON and RWE confirm 2025 outlooks as profits hold up — RWE stock pops on AI data‑centre momentum (Nov 12, 2025)

E.ON and RWE confirm 2025 outlooks as profits hold up — RWE stock pops on AI data‑centre momentum (Nov 12, 2025)

Germany’s two biggest listed utilities, E.ON and RWE, both reaffirmed their full‑year 2025 guidance today. E.ON posted higher nine‑month earnings on the back of heavy grid investment, while RWE beat profit expectations thanks to a one‑off gain from the sale of a UK data‑centre project and flagged a growing pipeline tied to AI infrastructure. Shares in RWE jumped to a fresh high in early trade. (Reuters) Key takeaways E.ON: grid spending keeps the earnings engine humming E.ON — Europe’s largest operator of energy networks — said nine‑month investments rose about 8%, helping lift core profit by 10% year‑on‑year. The group reconfirmed 2025 adjusted EBITDA
Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

SHEL.L: Shell plc Hits Fresh 52‑Week High as It Appeals Venture Global LNG Ruling — All the Key News on 11 November 2025

Updated: 11 November 2025 Key Takeaways 1) Litigation Watch: Shell Appeals Venture Global Arbitration Loss Shell confirmed it has petitioned the New York Supreme Court to vacate an arbitration award it lost in August in its dispute with Venture Global LNG over non‑delivery of cargoes during Calcasieu Pass’s extended “start‑up” period. In the new filing, Shell argues the tribunal’s decision should be set aside because Venture Global allegedly withheld key evidence; Shell also points to BP’s October arbitration victory as context for its appeal. Venture Global says Shell had a full and fair process and calls the petition “without merit.”
ConocoPhillips (COP) beats Q3, hikes dividend 8%, lifts 2025 output; Willow budget raised to up to $9B — Nov. 6, 2025

ConocoPhillips (COP) beats Q3, hikes dividend 8%, lifts 2025 output; Willow budget raised to up to $9B — Nov. 6, 2025

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) delivered a news‑packed earnings day: the U.S. independent beat third‑quarter profit expectations, raised its full‑year production guidance, increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.84, and updated the cost outlook for its Willow project in Alaska to $8.5–$9.0 billion. Management also released preliminary 2026 guidance with lower planned capital and operating costs and flat‑to‑modest production growth. ConocoPhillips The quick take By the numbers (Q3 2025) What changed today — and why it matters Earnings beat and stronger 2025 outlook. ConocoPhillips outpaced expectations on adjusted profit thanks to higher production and lower operating costs. The company also lifted
SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

Published: 5 November 2025 At a glance SSE share price today SSE shares finished essentially flat on Wednesday, closing near 1,889p after a tight session that saw the FTSE‑100 utility trade between 1,859.45p and 1,896.50p. Turnover was ~3.62 million shares, with the previous close at 1,888p. The modest uptick keeps the stock within touching distance of its 52‑week high. Hargreaves Lansdown Leadership: Rhian Kelly starts as Chief Sustainability Officer SSE confirmed Rhian Kelly has joined this week as CSO, succeeding long‑serving sustainability lead Rachel McEwen. Kelly arrives from a comparable role at National Grid and is expected to help drive
Australia’s 3-Hour Free Power Shock: Who Wins and Who Pays?

Australia’s 3-Hour Free Power Shock: Who Wins and Who Pays?

Solar Sharer: How the Free Electricity Plan Works On Nov 4, 2025 the Albanese government announced a landmark policy – the Solar Sharer – to mandate 3 hours of free power daily. Under this scheme, energy retailers in Default Market Offer (DMO) regions (NSW, SA, south-east Qld) must offer a tariff with a zero‑cost period each day when the sun is highestminister.dcceew.gov.aupv-tech.org. The objective is to exploit Australia’s huge solar surplus: with 4+ million rooftop arrays, midday electricity can flood the grid, driving prices to rock-bottomreuters.compv-tech.org. By giving this cheap power to customers, the government hopes to reduce evening peaks,
5 November 2025
Europe’s Gas Demand Implodes: LNG Imports to Plunge 20% by 2030, Russian Flows at Historic Lows

Europe’s Gas Demand Implodes: LNG Imports to Plunge 20% by 2030, Russian Flows at Historic Lows

Demand Forecasts and Key Drivers Natural gas consumption is on a downward trajectory in Europe. In 2023, the EU already used 19% less gas (326 bcm) than in 2019 (404 bcm)reuters.com. New analyses predict further drops: the IEA’s Gas 2025 report expects OECD Europe’s gas demand to shrink 8–10% from 2024 to 2030hellenicshippingnews.com. Much of the decline comes in power generation, where gas use is projected to plunge ~25% by 2030 (removing ~30 bcm of gas-to-power demand)hellenicshippingnews.com. This is because renewables (wind, solar) will flood the grid – the IEA forecasts renewable output up >40% by 2030hellenicshippingnews.com – and energy efficiency and electrification
5 November 2025
PPL Stock Soars on Data-Center Boom and Gas-Plant Plans

PPL Stock Soars on Data-Center Boom and Gas-Plant Plans

Stock Performance (Oct 2025) By late October 2025, PPL was trading around $36.50marketbeat.com. It dipped slightly into late Oct: on Oct. 29 it fell 1.16% to $36.48nasdaq.com. Over the past 12 months the stock is up about 14%ts2.techbarchart.com, roughly double the return of the utilities ETF (XLU) and comparable to peers’ gains. In the last month alone PPL has underperformed the S&P 500; for example, the S&P500 rose ~3.8% in Oct. while PPL was slightly downnasdaq.com. Overall, PPL’s trajectory has been upward: in mid-October it traded near $37.2ts2.tech (approaching its 52-week high ~$37.8), though by Halloween it pulled back to the
You Won’t Believe Alabama Power’s Halloween Projects: Debunking “Energy Vampires” & Saving Bats

You Won’t Believe Alabama Power’s Halloween Projects: Debunking “Energy Vampires” & Saving Bats

Busting Spooky Energy Myths to Save Money As autumn nights grow colder and Halloween decorations glow, Alabama Power seized the seasonal spirit to help customers save energy. The company published a list of “scary” energy efficiency myth busters – using a fun Halloween theme to debunk misconceptions that often haunt households’ walletsyellowhammernews.com. Some of the top myths Alabama Power “exorcised” include: To help customers act on these tips, Alabama Power also pointed to free tools and programs. The Alabama Power mobile app and My Power Usage dashboard let customers track daily energy use and set alerts, almost like a real-time
31 October 2025

Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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