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.
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.
Across Europe, wind farm projects face increasing opposition in rural areas. Examples in Sardinia, Auvergne, and other regions illustrate the tensions between energy transition and the protection of territories.
