Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, The Port of Antwerp-Bruges began construction of a shore power installation at the Zweedse Kaai cruise terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium. The project includes an onshore power supply (OPS) system and a new high-voltage substation, designed to provide electricity to two cruise ships simultaneously by 2027, ahead of the mandatory shore power requirement set for 2030.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, On August 27, 2025, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., China’s largest listed steelmaker, known as Baosteel, announced a 7.4% increase in its first-half net profit, reaching approximately 4.88 billion yuan ($682 million), compared to 4.55 billion yuan in the same period of 2024. The results, disclosed in a filing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, reflect the company’s resilience despite softer demand in the domestic steel market.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, On August 27, 2025, Sempra, a U.S. energy company, announced that its subsidiary will supply 2 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to EQT Corp from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas. The agreement, spanning 20 years, marks a significant step in expanding U.S. LNG exports to meet global energy demand.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, Blackstone, a leading U.S. asset management firm, has announced plans to significantly expand its data centre project in Aragon, Spain, with an additional investment of 4.3 billion euros ($5.03 billion). This development aims to strengthen Aragon’s position as an emerging hub for cloud computing in Europe.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, On August 27, 2025, Kyrgyzstan launched underground gold mining operations at the Kumtor deposit, one of Central Asia’s largest gold reserves, located in the Issyk-Kul region, approximately 50 kilometers from the Chinese border. The government estimates the site holds up to 147 metric tons of gold reserves, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s mining capabilities.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, South Korea’s petrochemical industry, facing an oversupply, is undergoing significant restructuring, with analysts predicting closures or mergers of small and standalone naphtha crackers. This overhaul aims to reduce surplus production and improve profitability, impacting the country’s naphtha demand, as South Korea is the world’s largest importer of this fuel after China and Japan.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, China began operating the world’s first 660-megawatt ultra-supercritical double-arch coal-fired generating unit in Southwest China, marking a significant advancement in ef...

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, Taihan Cable & Solution Co., South Korea’s second-largest cable manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it has secured two significant contracts in Qatar, totaling 220 billion won (approximately US$158 million). These projects strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle Eastern market.

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, The International Clean Hydrogen Forum was held in Busan, South Korea, at the Bexco convention center, bringing together approximately 150 energy experts from organizations such as the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the Hydrogen Council, academia, and the private sector. Organized alongside the World Climate Expo, the single-day event, announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, focused on advancing hydrogen as a clean energy source and fostering international collaboratio

Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, AECOM has secured a place on National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) framework in the UK, working in partnership with Arup. The framework, which is expected to run until 2031, carries an estimated maximum value of up to £495 million ($666 million). According to a press statement, the program will involve six suppliers over a six-year duration.