France

Statkraft France won a 15.5 MWc solar project in Mourmelon-le-Grand during the latest national tender round, bringing its total awarded capacity to nearly 70 MWc in less than a year.
GTT has been selected by Samsung Heavy Industries to design cryogenic tanks for a floating natural gas liquefaction unit, scheduled for deployment at an offshore site in Africa.

Ocean Winds installs first foundation at Dieppe – Le Tréport offshore wind farm

Ocean Winds reaches a new milestone with the installation of the first foundation at the Dieppe – Le Tréport offshore wind farm, which will comprise 62 turbines supplying nearly 850,000 people.
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The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
Iran has reached a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to formalise the resumption of inspections, following months of suspension linked to military tensions and criticism of its nuclear programme.

TotalEnergies strengthens its presence in the United States with Rio Grande LNG Train 4

TotalEnergies commits to Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, consolidating its position in liquefied natural gas with a 10% direct stake and a 1.5 Mtpa offtake agreement.
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The French Energy Regulatory Commission outlines a structured plan to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors, focusing on industrial heat and series effects to enhance competitiveness.
Pennavel and BrestPort strengthen their partnership around the South Brittany floating wind project, aiming to structure industrial operations from 2030 at the EMR terminal of the port of Brest.

Grenergy secures $270mn in financing for Phase 6 of Oasis de Atacama

Grenergy has secured $270mn in non-recourse financing to install 3.5 GWh of batteries in Phase 6 of the Oasis de Atacama project, marking a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity in Chile.
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Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.
Spanish group Qualitas Energy inaugurated the Three Maids facility near Winchester, an anaerobic digestion plant able to produce 120 GWh of biomethane annually from agricultural waste.

TotalEnergies confirms imminent investment decision for new LNG train in Texas

The Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies said that NextDecade would formalise on Tuesday a final investment decision for a new liquefaction unit under the Rio Grande LNG project in the United States.
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Spanish electricity companies call for urgent reinforcement of investments after finding more than 80% of the transmission grid is saturated.
GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.

AGCO signs 10-year deal with BRUC for solar supply in Europe

US-based AGCO has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BRUC, covering a 100 MW solar project in Spain, to secure part of its European energy consumption.
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Canadian developer Innergex has won all six projects of the Grenier des Essences portfolio for a total of 85 MW, strengthening its position in France’s ground-mounted solar sector.
The Groupement des Industriels Français de l'Énergie Nucléaire and the Belgian Nuclear Forum formalise a partnership aimed at strengthening industrial exchanges and joint projects between the two countries’ nuclear sectors.

Two sanctioned Russian LNG carriers deliver to China despite restrictions

The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that little time remains to reach an agreement with Iran on fully resuming inspections, as European sanctions could be reimposed within 30 days.
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.
EDF plans a new nuclear pipework factory at Cordemais by 2028, confirming the end of coal-fired power in France and the site's industrial conversion.

Shell strengthens position in Nigeria by acquiring TotalEnergies’ stake in Bonga

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.
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The Quilemba Solar joint venture is building a photovoltaic power plant near Lubango, marking a milestone for private initiative in Angola's electricity sector.
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.

RTE targets hosting a strategic submarine cable factory worth 10 billion euros

RTE is preparing to host a major submarine cable factory in France, aimed at offshore wind interconnections, an industrial project estimated at 10 billion euros, pending future national energy planning.
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The suspension of the nuclear contract between KHNP and the Czech Republic has triggered intense reactions in South Korea, where the company and authorities express dissatisfaction with European legal and regulatory obstacles.
Facing growing energy demands, Indonesia has announced an ambitious nuclear program targeting 10 GW capacity by 2040, attracting interest from global industry giants to support this strategic shift towards a low-carbon economy.

VALOREM deploys 27 MW wind farm in Greece and plans 515 MW of new projects

French group VALOREM has inaugurated a 27 MW wind farm in Kozani and plans 515 MW of additional projects in Greece, reinforcing its investment strategy in the local market.
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Clean Energy Technologies announces a non-binding agreement with a European renewable energy developer, supported by a $4.4mn capital raise for a transaction estimated at $85mn.
ICSID increases compensation owed to Enagás to USD 302 million in dispute over Peru’s cancellation of a major gas pipeline project.

Oil majors threaten dividend cuts as crude holds at $60

Falling oil prices strain shareholder returns as supermajors weigh high dividends against cash flow stability.
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European gas reserves reach 50.3 bcm, but current injection rates may prevent meeting the 90% regulatory target before November.
Facing rising costs and industry hesitation, Tokyo is considering major regulatory adjustments to boost its ambitious offshore wind program, crucial for the country’s energy diversification.

Argentina targets nuclear revival with Ivana uranium mine in three years

Blue Sky Uranium’s Ivana mining project in Argentina could begin production within three years, backed by an initial $35mn investment and an annual output capacity of 1.5 million pounds of uranium.
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Economically fragile Venezuela awaits a critical U.S. decision on renewing oil licenses granted to multinationals, a crucial issue that could significantly affect its recent economic recovery and financial stability.
German asset manager Union Investment has excluded TotalEnergies from its sustainable funds over allegations of human rights violations linked to the EACOP oil project in Uganda, further complicating its international financing.

TotalEnergies maintains its strategy despite economic pressures and activism

Patrick Pouyanné reassures shareholders by confirming TotalEnergies' strategic direction, combining hydrocarbons and low-carbon electricity, despite an unstable economic environment and climate activist protests in Paris.
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EDF will strengthen its off-grid platform in Africa with a $10mn loan from Mirova to expand electricity access to 5 million people by 2030.
The German government expresses openness toward French nuclear energy, promising a technologically neutral approach despite internal divisions over recognizing nuclear as a sustainable energy within the European Union.