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.
Hundreds of complaints highlight major failures at Primagaz due to a change in its IT system. The Energy Ombudsman demands immediate action to protect affected consumers.
Despite a 3% drop in production for the third quarter of 2024, Boralex is pushing forward with new strategic renewable energy projects and strengthening its operational resilience.
The decree mandating photovoltaic canopies in parking lots has drawn criticism from the retail sector, which highlights technical and financial challenges despite the implementation deadlines set for 2028.
The new CEO of Schneider Electric, Olivier Blum, moves to Dubai to oversee growth in India and the Middle East, strategic regions for the company's energy and digital transition efforts.
At COP29, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné defended the oil industry's commitment to reducing methane emissions, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress in addressing the climate crisis.
The French industrial giant Vallourec reported a slight drop in net income to €73 million in Q3 2024. This stability is attributed to its premiumization strategy and strong margins despite challenging market conditions.
At COP29, six countries joined an ambitious declaration to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, bringing the number of signatories to 31, backed by major financial institutions.
Sinopec and TotalEnergies are negotiating a long-term LNG contract at under 12% of crude oil prices, an unprecedented threshold for Northeast Asia. The agreement includes seller-favorable flexibilities while remaining subject to finalization.
A Carbon Tracker report warns about the shortcomings in oil and gas companies' commitments to curb methane leaks, despite their critical climate impact.
To meet its climate targets, French industry will need to double its electricity consumption by 2050, reaching 207 TWh. This energy transition, essential for decarbonization, poses significant technological and economic challenges.
TechnipFMC and Saipem secure contracts exceeding one billion dollars each for TotalEnergies’ offshore oil project, GranMorgu, aimed at exploiting fields off the Suriname coast.
The 2025 budget, debated in Parliament, foresees a 2 billion euro increase for Energy Transition. Agnès Pannier-Runacher applauds additional amendments for industrial decarbonization and other key measures.
EDF projects a strategic decision for its first six EPR reactors in 2026, with sites for eight additional ones to be determined the same year, as part of France's energy strategy.
In 2024, France reaches an unprecedented level of electricity exports in 22 years, supported by increased nuclear and hydropower production and moderated domestic demand. A strategic success in the European energy market.
With over 150,000 public charging stations installed, France is witnessing rapid growth in the sector, marking a decisive step toward its climate goals and energy transition.
Nexans aims for increased financial performance by 2028, supported by significant investments in global electrification and a strategy focused on energy transition and recycling.
Despite growing calls to reduce hydrocarbon production, a report by the NGO Urgewald reveals that the oil and gas industry has invested an average of $61.1 billion annually in exploration over the past three years.
The European goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is within reach thanks to mature technologies, but achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 remains an ambitious challenge, according to the energy group Engie.
