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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).

CMA CGM announces the registration of ten giant container ships under the French flag

CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.
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NGE and Sade win contract for cooling system networks of EPR2 reactors

NGE, through its subsidiary Sade, has won the contract for the cooling system networks (SEC) of six EPR2 reactors in France, a key project for nuclear safety and industrial innovation.

France: MPs Reject Tax Increase on E85 and B100 Fuels

The French National Assembly rejected proposed tax increases on E85 and B100 biofuels in the 2026 budget after strong opposition from the agricultural and transport sectors.

BP multiplies its net profit by five in the third quarter despite lower prices

BP reported a net profit of $1.16 billion in the third quarter, five times higher than in 2024, thanks to strong results in refining and distribution, despite a decline in oil prices.
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The examination of Global Bioenergies’ takeover bids postponed to November 24

The Commercial Court of Evry has delayed the review of takeover bids for Global Bioenergies, raising the possibility of judicial liquidation if no buyer emerges by November 12 at noon.

The French State activates the IEF control on Exaion’s sale to American Mara

The government confirmed that the majority sale of Exaion by EDF to Mara will be subject to the foreign investment control procedure, with a response expected by the end of December.

Qatar threatens to suspend LNG exports to Europe over CSDDD directive

Qatar warns it could halt its liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to the European Union if the CSDDD directive is not softened, a move that reignites tensions surrounding Brussels' new sustainability regulations.
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EU bans Russian LNG, Arctic bottlenecks and clauses under strain

The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity. —

France: Tenergie installs a 270 kWc solar plant on a quarry site in Bouches-du-Rhône

Tenergie renovated the roof of an industrial hangar at a limestone quarry in Bouches-du-Rhône and installed a 270 kWc solar plant under a 25-year lease agreement with no upfront cost for the company.

Baltic Storage Platform secures €85.6mn for large-scale battery project in Estonia

Baltic Storage Platform secures a record €85.6mn ($90.6mn) to develop two battery energy storage sites in Estonia, marking the first such financing in the Baltics based solely on storage revenue streams.
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Vallourec secures over 20,000-ton pipeline contract in Brazil

The French group will supply carbon steel pipelines to TechnipFMC for the offshore Orca project, strengthening its strategic position in the Brazilian market.

France: REDEN commissions a 3-hectare agrivoltaic greenhouse in Ariège

Energy group REDEN has commissioned a 3-hectare agrivoltaic greenhouse in Montaut, Ariège, combining specialised agricultural production and electricity generation on a single family-run site.

Hyd’Occ brings together hydrogen stakeholders in Béziers ahead of launch

Ahead of Hyd’Occ’s commissioning, Qair hosts hydrogen sector operators and decision-makers in Béziers to coordinate the industrial integration of local production into regional transport.
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Shanghai Electric delivers giant components for CRAFT and ITER projects

Shanghai Electric strengthens its position in the global nuclear fusion supply chain with strategic equipment deliveries for the ITER project in France and CRAFT in China.

G7 launches over 20 projects to counter Chinese influence on critical minerals

Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.

Enedis commits €250mn to upgrade Marseille’s electricity network

Enedis plans a €250mn ($264mn) investment to strengthen Marseille’s electricity grid by 2030, including the full removal of paper-insulated cables and support for the port’s electrification.
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Framatome to upgrade Tihange 3 reactor as part of Belgian extension plan

Electrabel has entrusted Framatome with upgrading the control system of the Tihange 3 reactor, reinforcing Belgium’s nuclear extension strategy launched in 2023.

Baltic Storage Platform secures €85.6mn for dual battery project in Estonia

Joint venture Baltic Storage Platform has secured €85.6mn ($90.7mn) to build two energy storage systems in Estonia, forming one of continental Europe’s largest battery complexes.
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EDF launches its nuclear Technocentre in Fessenheim, estimated investment of €450 million

EDF confirms the continuation of its industrial project in Fessenheim for recycling very low-level radioactive metals, a first in France requiring specific regulatory authorizations, following a public debate concluded last February.

Framatome wins two major contracts to extend Belgian nuclear operations

Framatome has secured two significant contracts from Electrabel covering modernisation and technical support for the Tihange 3 and Doel 4 nuclear reactors, as part of their extension agreed upon between Engie and the Belgian government.

Chloris Geospatial raises $8.5M to scale satellite-based forest carbon monitoring

US-based Chloris Geospatial has raised $8.5M from international investors to expand its satellite-based forest monitoring capabilities and strengthen its commercial position in Europe, addressing growing demand in the carbon market.
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Subsea 7 secures sizeable subsea contract for Egyptian tie-back

The Luxembourg-based group will handle engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation of flexible pipelines and umbilicals to link a new field to Egypt’s existing offshore infrastructure, with offshore work scheduled for 2026.

Ardian completes Akuo takeover and installs Bruno Bensasson at the helm

Investment fund Ardian finalises its takeover of Akuo and appoints former Électricité de France executive Bruno Bensasson to steer the renewable-energy developer’s growth towards five gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030.

European heatwave lifts power demand by 14 %

A record heatwave in late June–early July pushed up electricity consumption and prices, while unprecedented solar output averted blackouts, Ember reported on 4 July.
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France anticipates significant slowdown in emission reductions starting in 2025

French greenhouse gas emissions are expected to rise by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a global slowdown in reductions forecast for the full year, according to Citepa, an independent organisation responsible for national monitoring.

EDF postpones Calvados wind farm to 2027 due to faulty drilling tool

EDF is delaying the start-up of the Calvados offshore wind farm by more than two years, citing extended adjustments to a drilling tool vital for installing the sixty-four monopile foundations off Courseulles-sur-Mer.

TotalEnergies sells 50% of its renewable assets in Portugal for €178.5mn

TotalEnergies is selling half of a 604 MW Portuguese energy portfolio to the Japanese consortium MM Capital, Daiwa Energy and Mizuho Leasing for €178.5mn, retaining operation and future commercialisation of the assets concerned.
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Elcimaï Environnement converts Laon wastewater into marketable biomethane

Elcimaï Environnement has completed a methanisation unit integrated into Laon's wastewater treatment plant, now enabling the conversion of sludge and bio-waste into biomethane injected into the local grid, meeting the annual energy needs of 1,150 households.

Q ENERGY raises €109 million from BPCE Energeco for renewable projects

Q ENERGY France secures a bank financing of €109 million arranged by BPCE Energeco to build four new energy production facilities, totalling 55 MW of wind and solar capacity by the end of 2024.

EDF postpones restart of Flamanville EPR to August 13

EDF extends Flamanville EPR's shutdown to August 13 to conduct technical checks on three valves of the reactor's primary circuit, initially scheduled to resume production this week.
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Westinghouse wins $180mn contract to assemble ITER experimental reactor

Westinghouse Electric Company signs a $180mn contract with ITER Organization to complete the final assembly of the vacuum vessel for ITER’s experimental nuclear fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache, southern France.

DNO secures USD 500 million financing linked to Norwegian gas

Norwegian group DNO ASA signs gas offtake contract with ENGIE and secures USD 500 million financing from a major US bank to guarantee future revenues from its Norwegian gas production.

ENGIE launches largest wind farm in Africa and Middle East in Egypt

ENGIE begins full operation of the Red Sea Wind Energy wind farm in Egypt, increasing its capacity to 650 MW, four months ahead of schedule, now powering over one million homes in the region.
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Teréga and GRDF inaugurate Occitanie’s first biomethane reverse-flow station

Infrastructure manager Teréga and GRDF inaugurated in Auch, Occitanie, the region’s first biomethane reverse-flow station, designed to facilitate biomethane transfer from the distribution to the transport network, representing an investment of €3mn ($3.27mn).

Natural hydrogen: France on the verge of redefining its national and European energy strategy

The official confirmation in June 2025 by the French government regarding the detection of significant natural hydrogen reserves in Lorraine, the Pyrenees, and Aquitaine could represent a major strategic turning point for national and European energy sovereignty. However, the technical, economic, and environmental challenges associated with its exploitation might slow its large-scale implementation.

The climate crisis intensifies economic risks linked to extreme weather events

Prolonged heatwaves and environmental disasters are intensifying, leading to significant financial impacts in the energy, agriculture, and real estate sectors, according to the latest UN and IEA reports.
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TotalEnergies acquires 25% stake in Block 53 in Suriname and strengthens its offshore presence

TotalEnergies acquires a 25% stake in Block 53 offshore Suriname, joining APA and Petronas after an agreement with Moeve, thereby consolidating its expansion strategy in the region.

Ardian acquires 117 solar power plants in Italy to strengthen its energy platform

Ardian Clean Energy Evergreen Fund takes control of 117 photovoltaic plants totalling 116 MW in Italy, further consolidating its presence in the country’s renewable energy sector.
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