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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is reviewing a loan for a 100 MW photovoltaic project led by Qair in Tunisia, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with the national utility.
Gauss Fusion has released a full-scale plan for GIGA, its first commercial fusion power plant, amid Germany’s growing ambition to lead the future energy race.

Bercy veto blocks ABB’s attempt to acquire Legrand

ABB made several attempts to acquire Legrand, but the French government opposed the deal, citing strategic concerns linked to data centres.
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Wpd launches a crowdfunding campaign to support the construction of the Bréhand wind farm, aiming to raise €400,000 from residents with a fixed annual interest rate of 7%.
French independent producer CVE has commissioned an agrivoltaic pilot project in Haute-Loire, aiming to test solar panel integration on a cattle farm ahead of a future 12 MWc installation.

EDF lowers expected output of Flamanville EPR to 1,585 MW

EDF anticipates a 35 MW decrease in output for the Flamanville EPR between 2026 and 2031, citing a degraded performance level with no official technical explanation to date.
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A parliamentary report questions the 2026 electricity pricing reform, warning of increased market exposure for households and a redistribution mechanism lacking clarity.
Air Liquide announces a $50mn investment to strengthen its hydrogen network on the US Gulf Coast, following long-term contracts signed with two major American refiners.

Brussels moves forward with plan to eliminate Russian oil and gas imports by 2028

Ambassadors of European Union member states have approved the transmission of a legislative proposal to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by January 2028 to the Council of Ministers.
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The Seine-Maritime prefecture denies Aquind access to public maritime domain, halting a €1.4bn ($1.47bn) Franco-British power interconnection project.
Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

TotalEnergies appoints Nicola Mavilla as global head of exploration

Nicola Mavilla succeeds Kevin McLachlan as TotalEnergies' Director of Exploration, bringing over two decades of international experience in the oil and gas industry.
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VSB France begins construction of its largest onshore wind project, a strategic 39.9 MW investment across two municipalities in Calvados, with commissioning scheduled for 2027.
TotalEnergies and Banque des Territoires create a joint venture to accelerate the rollout of public electric charging infrastructure in French municipalities, with a focus on urban and suburban areas.

Lesaffre harnesses waste heat to strengthen its industrial energy autonomy

Lesaffre and ENGIE Solutions have inaugurated a waste heat recovery unit in Marcq-en-Barœul, covering 70% of the site's thermal needs through two industrial heat pumps.
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EDF power solutions and Refocosta have inaugurated Colombia’s largest wood biomass power plant in Villanueva, with 30 MW of capacity and an annual output of 200 GWh injected into the national grid.
Dalkia and Paris-Vallée de la Marne launch a project to upgrade the GEOVAL network, aiming to deliver 20 GWh annually with 90% decarbonised energy.

Axian investit $670mn dans un projet hydroélectrique stratégique à Madagascar

Le groupe Axian renforce son portefeuille énergétique avec le projet de barrage de Volobe à Madagascar, une initiative estimée à $670mn visant à étendre l’accès à l’électricité dans un pays en proie à de fortes tensions sociales.
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SNCF Voyageurs secures direct solar electricity supply from two plants owned by Octopus Energy and BayWa r.e., through 25-year agreements aimed at powering its rail network.
Dacia presents an ultra-compact electric prototype priced under €15,000, betting on extreme simplification to compete with low-cost Chinese electric vehicles.
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.

Trump Signs Four Major Executive Orders to Quadruple U.S. Nuclear Production

Donald Trump announces four executive orders to quadruple U.S. nuclear energy production within 25 years, radically accelerate regulatory approvals, secure enriched uranium supplies, and address the surging energy demands linked to artificial intelligence.
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EDF partially drains the Coiselet dam reservoir in the Ain region after a landslide threat was identified that could compromise the hydro structure.
Following the major electrical outage in April, the Spanish and Portuguese governments are urging the European Commission to expedite infrastructure development for electrical interconnections between the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European grid, currently considered insufficient.

Europe Revives Industrial Hydrogen with Major Funding Despite Market Turbulence

The European hydrogen industry regains momentum after a challenging period, backed by significant funding and strategic consolidation among leading industrial players on the continent.
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Engie validates hydrogen storage in salt caverns, opening a strategic market for industrial firms and energy producers facing the rise of renewable gases and the need to diversify technical solutions to meet increasing demand.
French group VALOREM is launching a crowdlending campaign in Finland to finance early-stage development of a large-scale wind project in the municipality of Kiuruvesi.

Belgium legalises extension of two nuclear reactors until 2045

Belgium’s federal parliament has adopted a law authorising the extension of Doel-4 and Tihange-3 reactors and allowing new nuclear construction, ending the nuclear phase-out policy established in 2003.
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French group Qair has begun construction on two hybrid solar plants in N’Djamena totalling 30 MWp with battery storage, under a 20-year BOOT contract with the Chadian government.
After three years of separation post-Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have announced their intention to examine conditions for the UK's reintegration into the European electricity market, aiming to optimize cross-border exchanges.

Macron in Vietnam: France faces Russian-American nuclear agreements

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Vietnam as the country expands its nuclear partnerships, signing today an agreement with the American company Westinghouse, following recent cooperation with Russia, intensifying competition in this strategic market.
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The International Court of Justice ruled on the validity of treaties between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea over three strategic offshore islets potentially rich in oil.
The European Commission has published its opinion on ENNOH’s founding documents, paving the way for the organisation of hydrogen network operators across Europe.

World Bank grants $350mn for $1.5bn hydropower project in Malawi

The World Bank is funding the largest foreign investment ever recorded in Malawi, aiming to double the country’s hydropower capacity through a public-private partnership initiative.
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Several parties are positioning to acquire French company Orano’s mining sites in Niger, while the firm pursues international arbitration to protect its assets and nearly €250mn in blocked uranium concentrate.
Iranian officials met in Istanbul with the European trio to discuss the nuclear programme, as Washington threatens new sanctions in case of deadlock.