The new announcement expands the executed renewable energy purchase deals between the companies to 100 MW across four solar projects, following an initial 25 MW agreement in 2023 for a project in Inuyama City, Microsoft’s first PPA in Japan.

As 2025 enters its final quarter, the energy sector faces a familiar mix of opportunity and risk.

Despite inflation nearing double digits and real rates staying negative, the NBR is expected to maintain its cautious stance at its 8 October meeting, prioritising stability amid weakening consumption and uncertain growth prospects.

Prairie Operating Co. is shifting its focus from cryptocurrency to oil and gas exploration.