The French Atomic Energy Commission has signed a letter of intent with start-up Calogena to study the installation of a 30 MW thermal small nuclear reactor at its Cadarache site.
French group Valorem has commissioned the ViIatti wind complex in Finland, made up of two farms totalling 313 MW and an estimated annual output of 1 TWh.
Chinese group Sinopec has launched a large-scale seismic imaging campaign across 3,000 km² in Mexico using nodal technology from Sercel, owned by Viridien, delivered in August to map areas with complex terrain.
French group Air Liquide strengthens its presence in Asia with the acquisition of South Korean DIG Airgas, a key player in industrial gases, in a strategic €2.85 billion deal.
The Ministry of Economy has asked EDF to reconsider the majority sale agreement of its technology subsidiary Exaion to the American group Mara, amid concerns related to technological sovereignty.
The European Union’s regulatory framework mandates green hydrogen integration in refineries, generating projected demand of 0.5 million tonnes by 2030.
Developer Qair secures a loan from the Facility for Energy Inclusion to build a 5.8 MWp floating photovoltaic solar plant in Providence Lagoon, the first utility-scale project of its kind in Seychelles.
The consortium led by Masdar has secured approximately $1.1 billion in financing to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Energiekontor launches a €15 million corporate bond at 5.5% over eight years, intended to finance wind and solar projects in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal.
With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.
Petrobras is holding talks with SBM Offshore and Modec to raise output from three strategic FPSOs, two already at full capacity, to capture more value from the high-potential pre-salt fields.
SNF acquires Obsidian Chemical Solutions, a Texas-based SME specialized in chemical solutions for well completion. Transaction amount and conditions undisclosed, but the acquisition comes in a growing North American market.
Equinix signed a preorder for 20 Kaleidos nuclear microreactors and a letter of intent for a power purchase agreement with ULC-Energy, reinforcing its energy supply strategy for its data centers.
Beijing opposes the possible return of European trio sanctions against Iran, as the nuclear deal deadline approaches and diplomatic tensions rise around Tehran.
The Manah-1 solar project in Oman, with a capacity of 500 MW, was delivered by Shanghai Electric and has recorded a stable first month of operation, strengthening industrial and technical cooperation with Électricité de France.
MARA strengthens its presence in digital infrastructure by acquiring a majority stake in Exaion, a French provider of secure high-performance cloud services backed by EDF Pulse Ventures.
Melvan obtains €4.26mn in bank financing to develop three solar power plants totalling 3.9 MWp, with construction scheduled to start in the second half of 2025.
Vantage Drilling has sold the Tungsten Explorer drilling vessel to a joint venture with TotalEnergies, while retaining its operational management for a minimum period of ten years.
In Baku, wealthy nations pledge $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist vulnerable nations facing climate challenges. A promise deemed insufficient amid diplomatic tensions and an urgent climate crisis.
An oil spill from the TotalEnergies refinery in Donges polluted a 500 m² area of the Loire. Authorities and the company claim to have partially contained the incident while continuing environmental impact assessments.
Emmanuel Macron and Gabriel Boric launch the “Call of Valparaíso,” a joint initiative to protect marine ecosystems, combat plastic pollution, and promote an international agreement on marine biodiversity.
At COP29, China refuses to agree to a climate financing proposal, deepening North-South tensions and threatening global objectives in the fight against climate change.
The restart of the Cordemais coal plant, planned to address the cold wave, has been halted by a strike. Workers oppose the scheduled closure and demand guarantees for their future.
Tehran warns that the European resolution condemning its nuclear program at the IAEA risks severely disrupting relations with the UN agency ahead of a crucial vote.
At COP29 in Baku, 25 nations, including the United Kingdom and Australia, pledged to stop building coal power plants. This initiative aims to curb global warming despite a 2% increase in global coal capacity in 2023.
The COP29 negotiations highlight the critical stakes of energy diplomacy, where climate financing and fossil fuel commitments divide developed and developing countries.
Technip Energies, a key player in energy engineering, announces ambitious forecasts: over €8.6 billion in revenue by 2028 and strengthened diversification towards decarbonization and sustainable technologies.
The final shipment of vitrified nuclear waste between France and Germany has reached Philippsburg. This transfer concludes recycling contracts signed since 1977 with four German operators.
A consortium of key players, led by HoloSolis, is developing a gigafactory in Hambach to produce 10 million solar panels annually, meeting European energy transition goals and strengthening French industrial sovereignty.
Under growing pressure to decarbonize, the world’s leading oil companies are heavily investing in biofuels, with 43 projects aiming to boost sustainable fuel production by the end of the decade.
France, the European leader in metallic waste exports, struggles to exploit its recycling potential, particularly for copper, a key element in the energy transition, according to a report by Oliver Wyman.
Suriname and China have signed an agreement to reschedule $475 million in debt, marking the first step in revitalizing the South American country's economy, which remains in crisis despite its vast oil reserves.
The United States and European nations have presented a resolution at the IAEA condemning Iran for failing to fully cooperate on its nuclear program. Tehran warns of repercussions following this decision.
Amid international tensions and limited progress in Baku, France stresses the importance of reaffirming the goal of phasing out fossil fuels, highlighting crucial financial and climate stakes for the future.
Octopus Energy, in partnership with Skyborn Renewables, qualifies for the ninth offshore wind tender in France. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Octopus in its international renewable energy expansion.
The CRE proposes extending the regulated electricity tariffs (TRVE) to protect households against price volatility and provide essential stability in an evolving market.
Enel, Leonardo, and Ansaldo Nucleare join forces to study small modular reactors, marking a potential turning point for nuclear energy in Italy after decades of withdrawal.
DAS Solar, a Chinese company, will open its first European factory in the Doubs region in 2024, creating 450 to 600 jobs as part of a strategic €109 million investment.
