April 20, 2021

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The Spanish Prime Minister has asked for more time to determine the causes of an unprecedented outage on April 28 that cut 15 gigawatts of electricity from the peninsula’s grid.
The Spanish Prime Minister has asked for more time to determine the causes of an unprecedented outage on April 28 that cut 15 gigawatts of electricity from the peninsula’s grid.
Prime Minister François Bayrou confirmed that France’s 2025–2035 energy roadmap remains under discussion and will only be finalised after parliamentary debates starting on 16 June.
Prime Minister François Bayrou confirmed that France’s 2025–2035 energy roadmap remains under discussion and will only be finalised after parliamentary debates starting on 16 June.
Russia positions itself as an active supporter of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, advocating for a balanced legal framework in line with international law.
Russia positions itself as an active supporter of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, advocating for a balanced legal framework in line with international law.
The French president hosts Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov in Paris to finalise economic agreements amid geopolitical rivalries over Central Asian gas resources.
The French president hosts Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov in Paris to finalise economic agreements amid geopolitical rivalries over Central Asian gas resources.
The re-election of the Albanese government reassures energy stakeholders calling for regulatory adjustments to accelerate projects and secure long-term investment.
The re-election of the Albanese government reassures energy stakeholders calling for regulatory adjustments to accelerate projects and secure long-term investment.
Indonesia and Japan are strengthening their energy partnership through several strategic projects, notably within the JETP and AZEC initiatives, aiming to sustainably structure Indonesia’s energy mix and support its infrastructure.
Indonesia and Japan are strengthening their energy partnership through several strategic projects, notably within the JETP and AZEC initiatives, aiming to sustainably structure Indonesia’s energy mix and support its infrastructure.
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are investing in submarine interconnections to export their renewable electricity to European markets amid growing energy demand.
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are investing in submarine interconnections to export their renewable electricity to European markets amid growing energy demand.
SOGARA is launching a two-phase modernisation programme to increase the country's energy autonomy by 2030, with financing primarily from external sources.
SOGARA is launching a two-phase modernisation programme to increase the country's energy autonomy by 2030, with financing primarily from external sources.
Suriname has launched a pre-distribution programme of its future oil revenues, offering a $750 bonus to more than 570,000 citizens well before the start of offshore production scheduled for 2028.
Suriname has launched a pre-distribution programme of its future oil revenues, offering a $750 bonus to more than 570,000 citizens well before the start of offshore production scheduled for 2028.
Iran responded to threats of sanctions from the United States and France, denouncing what it sees as illegitimate political pressure and reaffirming its stance on the legality of its oil exports.
Iran responded to threats of sanctions from the United States and France, denouncing what it sees as illegitimate political pressure and reaffirming its stance on the legality of its oil exports.
One week after the massive blackout, Spain and Portugal continue their investigations with no technical conclusion, while Madrid calls on France to accelerate cross-border interconnection projects.
One week after the massive blackout, Spain and Portugal continue their investigations with no technical conclusion, while Madrid calls on France to accelerate cross-border interconnection projects.
The United States and Ukraine have established a joint fund to exploit Ukrainian natural resources, under a bilateral agreement with no explicit military commitments.
The United States and Ukraine have established a joint fund to exploit Ukrainian natural resources, under a bilateral agreement with no explicit military commitments.
The United States and Ukraine have signed a bilateral agreement establishing an investment fund aimed at financing reconstruction and natural resource extraction projects on Ukrainian territory.
The United States and Ukraine have signed a bilateral agreement establishing an investment fund aimed at financing reconstruction and natural resource extraction projects on Ukrainian territory.
Australia’s opposition leader unveils a seven-reactor plan, challenging current energy policy days before federal elections and reviving a decades-old debate.
Australia’s opposition leader unveils a seven-reactor plan, challenging current energy policy days before federal elections and reviving a decades-old debate.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission proposes reducing certain renewable generation targets due to a slower-than-expected rise in electricity demand.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission proposes reducing certain renewable generation targets due to a slower-than-expected rise in electricity demand.
Nominated to lead EDF, Bernard Fontana aims to restore dialogue with electro-intensive industries and oversee the nuclear revival while ensuring the group’s financial sustainability.
Nominated to lead EDF, Bernard Fontana aims to restore dialogue with electro-intensive industries and oversee the nuclear revival while ensuring the group’s financial sustainability.
Two days after a blackout that disrupted 60% of national demand, the growing share of renewables in Spain’s grid faces strong political and industrial criticism.
Two days after a blackout that disrupted 60% of national demand, the growing share of renewables in Spain’s grid faces strong political and industrial criticism.
The NGO Reclaim Finance ranked BPCE last among twenty major European banks for its lack of commitment to the transition towards carbon neutrality, according to a study published on Tuesday.
The NGO Reclaim Finance ranked BPCE last among twenty major European banks for its lack of commitment to the transition towards carbon neutrality, according to a study published on Tuesday.
François Bayrou plans to postpone the publication of the French energy decree until the end of the summer after parliamentary review, under pressure from the Rassemblement National and part of the right.
François Bayrou plans to postpone the publication of the French energy decree until the end of the summer after parliamentary review, under pressure from the Rassemblement National and part of the right.
The European Investment Bank signs a loan of over €525mn with PGE to develop solar projects and modernise a power plant in Poland.
The European Investment Bank signs a loan of over €525mn with PGE to develop solar projects and modernise a power plant in Poland.
Argentina initiates Enarsa's privatization to redefine the state's role toward stronger regulation, paving the way for increased private investment in the national energy sector amid significant industrial and commercial transformation.
Argentina initiates Enarsa's privatization to redefine the state's role toward stronger regulation, paving the way for increased private investment in the national energy sector amid significant industrial and commercial transformation.
Mark Carney, the frontrunner in the Canadian elections, will quickly have to manage delicate negotiations with the United States, a major trading partner, amid tariff uncertainties and American economic isolation.
Mark Carney, the frontrunner in the Canadian elections, will quickly have to manage delicate negotiations with the United States, a major trading partner, amid tariff uncertainties and American economic isolation.
The British environmental movement Just Stop Oil organised its final march in London on Saturday, announcing the end of its spectacular actions against new oil and gas projects in the United Kingdom.
The British environmental movement Just Stop Oil organised its final march in London on Saturday, announcing the end of its spectacular actions against new oil and gas projects in the United Kingdom.
Russia and Iran anticipate a sharp acceleration in their trade relations with the entry into force of their free trade agreement in May, covering oil, gas and civil nuclear cooperation.
Russia and Iran anticipate a sharp acceleration in their trade relations with the entry into force of their free trade agreement in May, covering oil, gas and civil nuclear cooperation.
The Dutch government is unlocking €11.4 billion aimed at securing industrial energy supplies, strengthening electricity infrastructure, and accelerating civilian nuclear development, in response to current economic and energy constraints.
The Dutch government is unlocking €11.4 billion aimed at securing industrial energy supplies, strengthening electricity infrastructure, and accelerating civilian nuclear development, in response to current economic and energy constraints.
France proposes a stronger alliance between the European Union and China to counter the absence of the United States in the fight against climate change, with a summit scheduled for July 2025.
France proposes a stronger alliance between the European Union and China to counter the absence of the United States in the fight against climate change, with a summit scheduled for July 2025.

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