French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
French state utility EDF has increased the maximum estimated cost for building six new nuclear reactors to €72.8 billion ($85.29 billion), representing a 40% rise over the original figure.
The government has postponed the release of the new Multiannual Energy Programme to early 2026, delayed by political tensions over the balance between nuclear and renewables.
The Council of State has cancelled the authorisation to exploit coalbed methane in Lorraine, citing risks to the region's main aquifer and bringing an end to a legal battle that began over a decade ago.
Technique Solaire has secured €40mn ($43.5mn) in junior debt from BNP Paribas Asset Management to structure two solar portfolios totalling 392 MWp across France, Spain and the Netherlands.
Independent power producer Neoen has secured six agrivoltaic projects totalling 124 MWp, reinforcing its position as the leading winner in French solar tenders since 2021.
As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.
The Paris Council awards a €15bn, 25-year contract to Dalkia, a subsidiary of EDF, to operate the capital’s heating network, replacing long-time operator Engie amid political tensions ahead of municipal elections.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.
Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.
Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.
Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.
The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has signed an agreement to supply 90 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a private fuel station operator in Germany for a fleet of buses.
The Canadian energy producer led the tenth wind tender launched by the CRE, with two projects representing 13% of the allocated capacity, strengthening its strategic position in the French market.
The European Commission has selected BW Ideol’s Fos3F project for a grant of up to €74mn, targeting the construction of a concrete floater plant for floating wind turbines at the industrial site of Fos-sur-Mer.
Canadian company Boralex reported a net loss of CAD30mn in the third quarter, impacted by lower electricity prices in France and adverse weather conditions in North America.
In Martigné-Ferchaud, a group of citizens invested in a wind farm with an annual capacity of 36 GWh, raising €520,000 from a total €24 mn budget, with operations set to begin in May.
A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $665 million to Energy Transfer, triggering international reactions denouncing an attack on freedom of expression.
Luc Rémont is replaced as head of EDF as French manufacturers criticise a pricing strategy seen as incompatible with national industrial competitiveness.
Luc Rémont will not be reappointed as Chairman of Électricité de France, two years after his nomination, despite record profits in 2024 and the revival of the nuclear fleet.
The French government has appointed Bernard Fontana to lead EDF, relying on his experience in nuclear energy and energy-intensive industries, amid strategic restructuring and rising tariff pressures.
Crowley, in partnership with Naturgy, has launched LNG transport to Puerto Rico, bypassing restrictions imposed by the Jones Act to meet the island's energy demand.
Brookfield has completed the acquisition of 97.73% of Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, and has initiated the process to withdraw the company from the Paris Stock Exchange.
In 2025, Europe faces gas reserves well below usual levels, leading to rising prices and increased pressure on industrial competitiveness amid geopolitical and climatic tensions.
TotalEnergies has secured 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and plans to complete the supply of 500,000 tonnes needed for its European refineries by the end of 2026.
Eni has entered into an agreement to sell stakes in assets in Côte d'Ivoire and the Republic of Congo to Vitol for $1.65 billion, as part of its portfolio rebalancing strategy.
BayWa r.e. has secured €435 million in financing to support its transformation process, with the backing of its shareholders and financiers. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the second quarter of 2025.
Eiffage Énergie Systèmes and Sunrock announce the signing of contracts for the installation of four photovoltaic plants on logistics buildings, representing a total installed capacity of 12.5 MWc.
Octopus Energy Generation announces four new investments in renewable energy in France, bringing the total capacity of its assets in the country to over 500 MW, with a target of one billion euros invested by 2025.
BayWa r.e. has completed the sale of a solar project portfolio in France with a total capacity of 127 MWp, marking a strategic development in its renewable asset portfolio.
In January 2025, Italy recorded a trade deficit of €264 million, largely attributed to the rising energy costs, according to the National Institute of Statistics (Istat).
Harmony Energy has completed the sale of a 200 MW battery energy storage project to EDF Renewables Polska, strengthening its position in the Polish market while supporting the country’s energy transition.
The National Federation of Mines and Energy of the General Confederation of Labour (FNME-CGT) has elected Fabrice Coudour as secretary general. He succeeds Sébastien Ménesplier and inherits strategic issues, including the opening of hydropower concessions to competition.
Nexans has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the investment fund Latour Capital for the sale of Lynxeo, its industrial cable division, for an amount of 525 million euros. This transaction is part of the group’s strategy to focus on electrification.
Lyon-based company Carester has begun construction of a rare earth recycling and refining plant in Lacq, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, after securing €216 million in funding from the French government and Japanese partners. The site, named Caremag, is set to begin operations by the end of 2026.
In Fos-sur-Mer, the transformation of the industrial-port zone into a low-carbon industrial hub raises both ambitions and questions. Despite announced investments, challenges related to infrastructure, energy, and timelines remain significant.
