The publication of the Multiannual Energy Programme decree, awaited for two years, is compromised by internal political tensions, jeopardising strategic investments in nuclear and renewables.
Russia and Iran seek to strengthen their nuclear cooperation as the E3 activates the sanctions mechanism against Tehran, reigniting tensions over compliance with the 2015 Vienna agreement.
The three European powers activate the UN sanctions mechanism against Iran, increasing pressure on the country's oil exports as Tehran maintains high production despite Western measures.
GreenYellow is installing several photovoltaic plants and an energy storage system on Altarea's logistics platforms in Bollène and Puceul, through a 30-year PPA contract fully financed by the company.
A principle agreement between Paris and Brussels opens the way to reforming the legal framework of hydroelectric concessions in France, ending a deadlock that lasted over ten years.
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 40-year extension for the AP1000 reactor design certification, supporting its long-term construction domestically and deployment abroad.
The French Atomic Energy Commission has signed a letter of intent with start-up Calogena to study the installation of a 30 MW thermal small nuclear reactor at its Cadarache site.
French group Valorem has commissioned the ViIatti wind complex in Finland, made up of two farms totalling 313 MW and an estimated annual output of 1 TWh.
Bp has awarded Baker Hughes a long-term service agreement for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas plant, covering spare parts, maintenance and technical support for its turbomachinery equipment.
Chinese group Sinopec has launched a large-scale seismic imaging campaign across 3,000 km² in Mexico using nodal technology from Sercel, owned by Viridien, delivered in August to map areas with complex terrain.
CNOOC Limited has signed two production sharing contracts with SKK Migas to explore the Gaea and Gaea II blocks in West Papua, alongside EnQuest and Agra.
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
The Ministry of Economy has asked EDF to reconsider the majority sale agreement of its technology subsidiary Exaion to the American group Mara, amid concerns related to technological sovereignty.
The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.
Developer Qair secures a loan from the Facility for Energy Inclusion to build a 5.8 MWp floating photovoltaic solar plant in Providence Lagoon, the first utility-scale project of its kind in Seychelles.
Vattenfall advances its nuclear project in Sweden by selecting two modular reactor suppliers, GE Vernova and Rolls-Royce SMR, for a potential installation on the Värö Peninsula.
Verra and S&P Global Commodity Insights join forces to build a next-generation registry aimed at strengthening carbon market integration and enhancing transaction transparency.
EDF and Korea Western Power signed an agreement to develop a 1.5-GW solar power plant in Abu Dhabi, following a tender for which sixteen entities had been prequalified.
HDF Energy signed two protocols with Indonesian public partners to support the financing and deployment of 23 green hydrogen power plants during Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Jakarta.
Natural gas combined with carbon capture achieves emission levels comparable to wind and solar power, positioning itself as an economical alternative to renewables despite intermittency and high battery storage costs.
US investment fund Davidson Kempner has reached an agreement to acquire Swire Energy Services, a provider of offshore equipment, strengthening its position in the global energy market.
EDF is challenging the legality of the nuclear contract awarded to KHNP, citing potential South Korean state support in violation of EU rules, leading to a temporary suspension of the Dukovany II project.
The International Atomic Energy Agency revealed that Iran conducted undeclared nuclear activities at three sites, which could lead to a non-compliance resolution by mid-June.
Singa Renewables receives Singaporean approval to import Indonesian solar electricity, marking a strategic step forward in a regional project led by TotalEnergies and RGE.
The Abuja Court of Appeal rejected Malabu Oil & Gas’s lawsuit against Agip, Eni’s subsidiary, by upholding the statute of limitations on the OPL 245 oil block case.
Advances in enhanced and closed-loop geothermal systems are drawing growing interest from governments and tech giants, despite critical cost reductions still needed for competitiveness.
North Atlantic has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the Gravenchon refinery, France’s second-largest, from ExxonMobil in a deal reshaping the industrial landscape of the Seine Valley.
Spanish authorities and grid operator REE denied conducting any experiment on the national electricity network prior to the massive outage on April 28, the cause of which remains unknown.
TotalEnergies sells its 12.5% stake in the offshore Bonga oil field to Shell for $510mn, raising the British group's share to 67.5% in the OML 118 block off the Nigerian coast.
The Quilemba Solar joint venture is building a photovoltaic power plant near Lubango, marking a milestone for private initiative in Angola's electricity sector.
Fusion Fuel Green has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a private UK-based fuel distribution company generating $58mn in revenue, through a £50mn debt-equity structured transaction.
ExxonMobil plans to sell its 82.89% stake in Esso S.A.F. to North Atlantic France, valuing shares based on €1.49bn cash holdings and a price subject to several adjustments.
