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.

Voltalia unveils SPRING, a strategic plan to restore profitability by 2026

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.
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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.
GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.

Innergex secures 85 MW in France with six agrivoltaic solar projects

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.
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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.
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.

Iran seeks to revive oil production amid threat of renewed sanctions

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.
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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.
Slovenia’s JEK2 project moves forward with two nuclear technologies judged technically compatible, estimated between EUR9.31bn ($10.1bn) and EUR15.37bn ($16.66bn).

Verso Energy to deliver 6,000 tonnes of hydrogen to German steel industry

From 2029, Verso Energy will supply hydrogen produced in Moselle to steel group SHS, supported by a cross-border pipeline and an industrial investment exceeding €100mn.
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Driven by grid modernisation and industrial automation, the global control transformer market could reach $1.48bn in 2030, with projections indicating steady growth in energy-intensive sectors.
Kallista Energy has entrusted ENGIE with the commercial operation of its first BESS site in Saleux, with a capacity of 120 MW, scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026.
Over 100 international organisations are urging a halt to offshore oil and gas exploration ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference scheduled in June in Nice.
EDF Renewables is centralising condition monitoring of over 5GW of wind turbines through ONYX Insight’s fleetMONITOR platform, reinforcing its global predictive maintenance strategy.

France: Fos-sur-Mer launches unprecedented debate on €20bn industrial projects

The National Commission for Public Debate opens a three-month consultation in Fos-sur-Mer on the industrial future of this strategic zone, ahead of state decisions on 40 projects with major economic and energy implications.
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Ionity, Fastned, Electra and Atlante will launch a joint platform this summer allowing drivers to access their fast-charging networks across 25 countries without additional formalities.
Urbaser will operate the Étoile verte incinerator in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine from January 2026 under a €700mn, twelve-year agreement signed with Syctom, the public operator for the Paris region.

The European Union must invest €1.871 trillion to modernise its power grids by 2050

The European Court of Auditors warns of the urgency of massive investments in the Union’s ageing power grids, hampered by administrative delays and inadequate planning.
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Canadian producer Innergex has received approval from the Energy Regulation Commission for two agrivoltaic solar projects in France, marking its entry into the national photovoltaic market.
Several lawmakers and former energy executives are demanding a moratorium on PPE3, criticising a plan they view as disconnected from current economic and geopolitical realities.

Global white hydrogen reserves spark a new race for exploration

From France to Mali and Albania, recent discoveries of substantial white hydrogen reserves are fueling global competition for commercial exploitation of this still-underestimated resource.
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Framatome and TechnicAtome have acquired Segault, a strategic nuclear valve manufacturer, thereby blocking a takeover by the American firm Flowserve following opposition from the French government.
PowerChina has completed the Cirata floating photovoltaic power plant, a pioneering project in Indonesia that now supplies a quarter of the country's renewable energy production.

Washington ends oil licences in Venezuela to increase pressure on Maduro

The United States has cancelled oil operation authorisations in Venezuela for foreign companies, disrupting exports and reinforcing the country's economic isolation following Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election.
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Subsea7 has been awarded a major contract by Equinor for Phase 2 of the Northern Lights project, involving the installation of a CO2 pipeline offshore Norway, with operations scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
KHIMOD and Hydroalp join forces with SGI to install an e-methane production unit in Italy, using agricultural COâ‚‚ and green hydrogen, with commissioning planned for Q1 2026.

France grants two exploration permits for natural hydrogen in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Storengy and 45-8 ENERGY have secured two exclusive research permits to explore the natural hydrogen potential in southwestern France, reinforcing their role in a nascent sector.
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The head of Framatome will be heard on 30 April by both chambers to validate his nomination to lead EDF, following the non-renewal of Luc Rémont by the executive.
Repsol’s Chief Executive said the company is exploring options with US authorities to remain active in Venezuela following Washington’s decision to end sanctions waivers.

United States revokes Maurel & Prom’s oil licence in Venezuela

Maurel & Prom confirmed that US authorities cancelled its operating licence in Venezuela, while allowing it to finalise operations until 27 May.
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Former US Vice President Al Gore stated in Paris that Donald Trump’s decisions will not durably hinder the global rise of renewable energies, driven by falling solar production costs.
A radioactive steam leak detected in the reactor building of Flamanville unit 1 forces EDF to postpone its restart by one month, according to the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority.