French nuclear group Orano has confirmed the release of its representative in Niger, detained since May, as tensions remain high with the country’s junta over control of uranium assets.
A pilot project backed by the state aims to modernise electricity transport between offshore wind farms and the mainland grid using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.
Engie maintains its 2025 earnings guidance despite falling energy prices and weaker hydro output, relying on its performance plan and a stronger expected fourth quarter.
Alfa Laval extends its cooperation with EDF to supply heat exchangers for EPR2 projects across three nuclear sites, reinforcing its position in the French nuclear sector.
Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.
TotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025 report, outlining three scenarios for the global energy system’s evolution and the economic implications of consumption and production trends through 2050.
Orano is testing an artificial intelligence-equipped robot for four months at its Melox site to assess its ability to assist in sensitive and repetitive industrial operations.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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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 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.
Bolivia, rich in lithium resources, struggles to compete with its "lithium triangle" neighbors. Despite recent projects, technical and institutional challenges hinder its development in this strategic sector.
TotalEnergies partners with OQ Alternative Energy to develop two wind farms and a solar power plant with a total capacity of 300 MW in Oman, with production expected by 2026.
The Czech government's decision to retroactively reduce solar subsidies raises serious concerns about legal stability, investor confidence, and the future of European climate goals.
Air Liquide secures European funding to develop a hydrogen infrastructure from ammonia in the Antwerp-Bruges port, strengthening its industrial strategy in the energy sector.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom denounce Iran's increased uranium enrichment, deemed incompatible with civilian use, and call for negotiations to regulate its nuclear program.
Stellantis and CATL join forces to build a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Scheduled for 2026, this initiative aims for a 50 GWh capacity and supports Europe’s energy transition.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for a European subsidy to boost the purchase of electric vehicles, addressing Germany's industrial crisis and rising Chinese competition. A solution inspired by the French model may be considered.
Energy prices in Europe far exceed those in the United States and China, putting the manufacturing industry at a disadvantage. An urgent review of energy and industrial policies is needed to safeguard European competitiveness.
Technip Energies, in partnership with GE Vernova and Balfour Beatty, is building the UK’s first gas-fired plant equipped with a carbon capture system, marking a significant step in reducing industrial emissions.
Voltalia, an international renewable energy company, sells the La Faye wind farm in Charente to the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) while ensuring its technical management through Greensolver.
To reduce its dependency on Russian gas, the European Union is betting on geothermal energy, a renewable and local solution. This strategic lever aims to strengthen its energy sovereignty and accelerate the transition to a decarbonized future.
Suez announces the unexpected departure of its CEO Sabrina Soussan effective January 31, 2025. A transitional organizational shift is underway with Thierry Déau, chairman of the board, ensuring continuity and the group’s future.
Taranis Investments, a subsidiary of the Perenco group, acquires Akuo's African branch to strengthen its Energy for Africa fund. The deal includes key projects such as the Kita solar farm in Mali.
The Brazilian company Automa establishes itself in Europe by opening an office in Portugal and deploying its solutions in five solar power plants in France and Poland in 2024.
The former nuclear leader Areva settles a €4.8 million fine in a corruption case in Mongolia from 2013 to 2017, thus avoiding legal prosecution. An investigation reveals controversial payments through intermediaries.
The Moselle region welcomes the "fourth largest" energy storage facility in France, a key step toward integrating renewable energy and managing the grid effectively.
The Suez Group, in partnership with Banque des Territoires, secures a €1.4 billion contract to modernize and operate Toulouse's waste-to-energy facilities over 20 years.
ACC launches the production of electric batteries in France, marking a major milestone in the European automotive industry as it seeks to counter Asian dominance. A closer look at the challenges and ambitions of this industrial project.
India has called on the International Court of Justice to uphold the current UN climate framework, sparking tensions with small island states advocating for stricter measures.
