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.
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.
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.
COP29 President Moukhtar Babaïev highlights the inflexibility of Northern countries and defends an agreement allocating $300 billion, though criticized as insufficient by Southern nations.
The communist group in the National Assembly relaunches work on nuclear tests in Polynesia, interrupted after the dissolution, to assess their health and environmental impacts and necessary reparations.
The Gardanne biomass power plant, the largest in France, will resume operations in early 2025 following an agreement between GazelEnergie and the state, providing €800 million in funding and creating hundreds of jobs.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) issues recommendations to reduce economic losses caused by negative electricity prices, a growing phenomenon in 2024 resulting from an oversupply of electricity compared to demand.
The French renewable energy producer Neoen adjusts its 2024 adjusted EBITDA forecast downward, as a result of delaying a key asset sale in Australia to 2025.
ABO Energy sold two stand-alone battery projects to Électricité de France (EDF), enhancing local energy storage capacity with a total of 616 MWh. A decisive step for stabilizing South Africa’s power grid.
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, CEO of BNP Paribas, criticizes the European CSRD directive, calling it a "bureaucratic delusion." This regulation imposes extra-financial obligations on companies, raising issues for European energy policy.
In response to corruption accusations against Adani executives, TotalEnergies announces the suspension of any new investments with its Indian partner while affirming that it is not involved in the alleged actions.
The Risti solar park in Estonia promises an energy revolution. Scheduled for 2026, it will power 55,000 households, integrate hybrid solutions, and support the local economy with unprecedented funding.
Air Liquide commits to building a renewable hydrogen unit at La Mède, supporting TotalEnergies' efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and promote cleaner fuels in Europe.
COP29 marks a milestone for carbon markets with the adoption of crucial rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These advancements promise transparency and attractiveness for international carbon credits.
In response to IAEA criticism, Iran has activated new advanced centrifuges, escalating its nuclear program and heightening tensions with Western powers.
EDF launches the construction of a biomass power plant in Ajaccio. This €800 million project aims to cover 20% of Corsica’s electricity consumption while reducing CO2 emissions by 65%.
The budget for the Heat Fund, threatened by budget cuts, will ultimately be preserved at 800 million euros in 2025, ensuring critical support for renewable heat projects in the regions.
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.
