Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] If the partnership with NVIDIA for DSX AI factories scales as projected and the 145% growth in automated footage drilled continues to slash operational overhead, SLB could transition from a cyclical service provider to an essential AI-for-Energy platform. Bingx Exchange
• [New] Discover if the NVIDIA partnership and ChampionX integration can propel SLB to its $83 price target, or if persistent regional conflict and rising logistics costs will force a retreat to $48. Bingx Exchange
• [New] The China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership has maintained strong momentum, demonstrating enormous potential for cooperation and broad prospects for future development. The Astana Times
• [New] Mastercard is focusing on AI and tokenization for seamless embedded finance in retail vending, with partnerships in IoT potentially capturing 20% of new transaction volume by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The partnership with CNATM will provide Grunenthal with a valuable platform to enhance its oligonucleotide drug discovery capabilities and connect with one of Germany's leading academic and biotech innovation ecosystems. BusinessMole
• [New] The Chinese state-owned petrochemical companies CNOOC, China National Petroleum Corporation, and Sinopec are in joint discussions to purchase Shell's 27.5% stake in the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas facilities, after Shell announced it will exit major equity partnerships in Russia. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] Partnerships between governments, utilities, and private companies are expected to help deploy infrastructure around the world. Precedence Research
• [New] Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a partnership with Octopus to build more than 30 battery swapping stations for electric trucks in Europe by 2035, with the first battery-swapping hubs opening in the UK in 2027. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] Singapore advanced implementation of its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, expanding legally binding trade and supply-chain cooperation to improve resilience against economic coercion and global supply disruptions. More News From NowHere
• [New] The Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership will award an estimated $175,000 to $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 for projects that contribute to conserving and restoring West Coast nearshore and estuarine fish habitat. Maul Foster Alongi
• [New] Mining and beneficiation will still require electricity and Europe should target power infrastructure in its partnership offers. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] The West Gateway Terminal Project will support continued growth in U.S. coal exports, improve supply chain resilience, and strengthen energy partnerships with allies throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Utility Dive
• [New] The BARDA-NIH CARB-X accelerator, aimed at developing new MCMs in the face of antimicrobial resistance, is a recent example, as is BARDA's partnership with GlaxoSmithKline to develop novel antibiotics for combating both antibiotic resistance and the threat of bioterrorism. / USA PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Latin America & MEA Moderate Emerging opportunities through public health programs, international partnerships, and expanding access to innovative vaccine technologies. Global Vaccines Innovation and Immunology Conference |
• [New] British and Dutch forces will be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a 2.4 billion-pound ($3.2bn) maritime partnership signed, according to the United Kingdom. Al Jazeera
• [New] China's growing integration in Africa's maritime infrastructure presents opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management by African governments to preserve autonomy, diversify partnerships, and advance the public interest. SOF News
• [New] The combination of scale-ready data and partnerships (e.g., Kongsberg) could positively influence SatVu's growth trajectory and valuation as demand for space-based, high-fidelity thermal intelligence grows. Cyclop SpaceTech
• [New] The European Commission is taking a first step in rolling out the Rapid Agile Manufacturing Partnership for Union Protection, a new preparedness initiative that will accelerate the scale-up of medical countermeasure production across the EU. Public Health
• [New] Understanding the competitive landscape is essential for stakeholders seeking growth opportunities, supply chain optimization, product innovation, and strategic partnerships within the rapidly expanding global foodservice and hospitality ecosystem. The National Law Review
• [New] Events like the Future of Mining Summit are essential platforms for collaboration, knowledge exchange and building the partnerships that will drive Botswana's next phase of mining-led growth. Barchart.com
• [New] Selective acquisitions or partnerships within financial services could strengthen Nationwide's product offering and customer reach while supporting long-term expansion. Kalkine

Last updated: 20 July 2026