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.
Orano creates two sharing groups dedicated to fast neutron reactors in France. These groups bring together the main designers of advanced modular reactors, aiming to develop sustainable nuclear fuel solutions.
The French government presents its first multi-year strategy aimed at increasing low-carbon investments by €110 billion by 2030, thereby supporting the country's ecological and energy transition.
Members of the European Nuclear Energy Alliance have called on the upcoming European Commission to recognize the role of nuclear and renewables in Europe's decarbonization between 2024 and 2029.
Lhyfe Begins Construction of Its Largest French Renewable Hydrogen Site in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Doubling Its Production Capacity and Strengthening Its Presence in Europe.
The French government unveils its strategy to increase offshore wind capacity, targeting 18 GW by 2035 and 45 GW by 2050, through an ambitious call for tenders covering all maritime fronts.
Getlink reports stable Q3 revenue despite a significant decline linked to the suspended ElecLink activity. The company relies on its traditional services to offset losses.
Approximately 200 GE Vernova employees gathered in Nantes to protest job cuts at two sites in Loire-Atlantique, expressing their concerns about the future of offshore wind energy in France.
The CEO of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné, calls for a balanced energy transition, criticizing alarmist approaches and emphasizing the need to reconcile economic development with investment in decarbonized energies.
Members of the Finance Committee have rejected a planned increase in the electricity tax, influenced by various amendments and concerns related to energy poverty. However, the project will be re-examined in a plenary session.
At COP29 in Baku, discussions focus on the importance of public financing from developed nations to achieve global climate objectives, according to Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate.
TotalEnergies announces a drop in its refining margins in Q3 2024, with a 66% decrease compared to the previous quarter, due to falling prices for petroleum products worldwide.
French emissions of atmospheric pollutants have significantly decreased between 2000 and 2023. However, France continues to face exceedances of air quality standards and occasional pollution episodes.
For several years, the notion of ecological debt has gained importance alongside public debt. This article explores its meaning, quantification, and the challenges related to its reduction, while examining the implications for future generations.
The municipality of Besse-et-Saint-Anastasie (63) decreases its heating costs by 25% by integrating into the biomass heat network, thanks to collaboration with Hellio and L.E. Énergies.
OPEC Revises Down Its Global Oil Demand Estimates for 2024 and 2025, Forecasting Consumption of 104.1 Million Barrels per Day in 2024, Compared to 102.2 Million in 2023.
The United Nations body responsible for the global carbon market has adopted innovative standards for carbon removals and methodologies, thereby facilitating the rapid implementation of Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
Orano Begins Extending Its Georges-Besse II Plant in Tricastin, Aiming to Boost Uranium Enrichment Capacities and Strengthen Its Position Against Rosatom, the Russian Sector Leader.
The CGT of GRDF denounces the extension of the lifespan of gas pipelines from 45 to 100 years, highlighting security risks and controversial economic motivations.
