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Newcleo considers shifting €16bn nuclear projects from the UK to the United States

Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.

Vallourec to deliver over 30,000 tonnes of pipes for TotalEnergies in Iraq

TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.

Framatome launches pilot line for TRISO nuclear fuel in France

Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.
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Five companies launch SupraMarine to test offshore superconducting cables

The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Q ENERGY commissions new 26 MW wind farm in Haute-Marne

Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.

Wind fisher launches first Magnus-effect wind turbine to harness high-altitude winds

French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
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Lhyfe to deliver 90 tonnes of RFNBO hydrogen to a German operator over 15 months

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.

Boralex secures 125 MW in France’s PPE2 wind tender

The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.

BW Ideol secures up to €74mn for concrete floater plant in Fos-sur-Mer

The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
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Boralex deepens its losses in Q3 despite 7% production increase

Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.

Orano recovers its representative in Niger amid growing nuclear tensions

French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.

French consortium invests €7.3mn in offshore superconductivity project

A pilot project backed by the state aims to modernise electricity transport between offshore wind farms and the mainland grid using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
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EDF turns to digital solutions to support France’s nuclear revival

EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.

Engie maintains its 2025 targets despite pressure on energy prices

Engie maintains its 2025 earnings guidance despite falling energy prices and weaker hydro output, relying on its performance plan and a stronger expected fourth quarter.

Alfa Laval strengthens its partnership with EDF for six new EPR2 reactors

Alfa Laval extends its cooperation with EDF to supply heat exchangers for EPR2 projects across three nuclear sites, reinforcing its position in the French nuclear sector.
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EDF, SPIC and SAPCO consortium secures financing for 1,400 MW solar projects in Saudi Arabia

Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.

TotalEnergies unveils three global energy trajectories through 2050

TotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025 report, outlining three scenarios for the global energy system’s evolution and the economic implications of consumption and production trends through 2050.

Orano deploys humanoid robot at Melox to support nuclear teams

Orano is testing an artificial intelligence-equipped robot for four months at its Melox site to assess its ability to assist in sensitive and repetitive industrial operations.
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Esso France shareholders approve sale to North Atlantic and €774mn dividend

Esso France shareholders, mostly controlled by ExxonMobil, approved the sale to Canadian group North Atlantic and a €774mn special dividend set for payment on 12 November.

EDF finalises Sizewell C funding with two major public loans

The UK’s Sizewell C project reaches a key milestone with a financing boost from EDF, including a loan guaranteed by Bpifrance and backing from the National Wealth Fund, with an estimated total cost of GBP38bn ($48.19bn).

Elogen to deliver electrolyser to RoyalStav and Veolia for project in Slovakia

Elogen will supply a 1 MW PEM electrolyser for a cogeneration plant operated by Veolia Energia Slovensko, in partnership with RoyalStav, near Žiar nad Hronom.

TotalEnergies and Aljomaih secure 400 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia

The Franco-Saudi consortium has won a 25-year contract to develop a 400 MW photovoltaic plant in the Hail region, as part of Saudi Arabia’s national renewable energy programme.

EDF to repay €7.4bn in bank loans early by January 2026

The French energy group announced the early repayment of medium-term bank debt, made possible by strengthened net liquidity and the success of recent bond issuances.
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Singapore invests heavily in civil nuclear power and regional energy networks

Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.

Heat deliveries via networks reach 32.3 TWh in 2024, a record for the sector

With a 9.3% increase in one year, district heating networks cross a historic threshold, while cooling networks continue expanding in response to intensifying heatwaves.

TotalEnergies requests ten more years and $4.5 billion for its Mozambique project

TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.
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Air Liquide acquires NovaAir to expand its industrial network in India

Air Liquide signs agreement to acquire NovaAir, strengthening its presence in India’s industrial gas market by expanding its national footprint.

ENGIE North America signs 600 MW solar deal with Meta in Texas

ENGIE North America has signed new power purchase agreements with Meta for a 600 MW solar project in Texas, bringing their renewable energy partnership in the US to over 1.3 GW.

Voltalia posts 31% growth driven by booming services segment

Voltalia's Q3 2025 revenue rises to €164.7mn, fuelled by a sharp increase in services activity, while energy sales decline due to currency effects and lower prices.
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Neoen commissions South Australia’s largest wind farm with 412 MW

Neoen’s Goyder South Wind Farm reaches full generation capacity, strengthening the French group’s presence in Australia’s energy market with 412 MW connected to the grid.

France increases CEE funding to over €8bn for 2026

The French government will raise the energy savings certificate budget by 27% in 2026, leveraging more private funds to support thermal renovation and electric mobility.

Political crisis in France slows offshore wind development

Institutional deadlock in France delays tenders and weakens the offshore wind sector, triggering job cuts and major industrial withdrawals from the market.
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France: Minister Barbut defends an energy mix combining nuclear and renewables

Facing opposition criticism, Monique Barbut asserts that France’s energy sovereignty relies on a strategy combining civil nuclear power and renewable energy.

Newcleo awards $81mn contract to NEXT-N for advanced modular reactors

French developer Newcleo launches a joint venture with Nextchem through a EUR70 mn contract to design the conventional island of its upcoming 200 MW modular nuclear reactors.

Vinci maintains 2025 targets thanks to record order backlog

French group Vinci posted revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by all its divisions, and reaffirmed its ambitions for 2025 despite a more restrictive tax environment.
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ENGIE Solutions secures 25-year contract for district heating network in Bain-de-Bretagne

The Ille-et-Vilaine Departmental Energy Syndicate awarded ENGIE Solutions a €9.5mn ($10.01mn) contract to operate a 4.9 km heating network, scheduled for commissioning in 2027.

Elogen and Rockfin sign agreement to produce green hydrogen in Central Europe

The partnership includes local manufacturing in Poland of electrolysis systems using Elogen’s technology, with deliveries targeting the Europe, Middle East and Africa markets.

BayWa r.e. opens the capital of the Plouisy wind farm to citizen investment

German group BayWa r.e. has tasked Enercoop Bretagne with implementing a citizen investment scheme for its planned wind farm in Plouisy, aiming for shared governance and stronger local involvement.
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France: MPs approve stricter electricity price controls in budget committee

The Finance Committee has adopted an amendment to overhaul electricity pricing by removing the planned redistribution mechanism and capping producers' profit margins.

Niger maintains oil cooperation with China despite growing demands

Niger hardens its stance on energy sovereignty but avoids breaking with China National Petroleum Corporation, its main oil industry partner, in order to safeguard export revenues.