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.
EDF abandons plans to convert the Cordemais power plant.
Electricity production will cease in 2027, with major repercussions for employment and the region's energy balance.
The merger between ASN and IRSN, aimed at creating a single new authority for nuclear safety, is due to be finalized by January 2025.
The timetable, judged to be tight, raises a number of organizational challenges.
Stellantis introduces the Leapmotor T03, a Chinese electric model assembled in Poland, targeting the entry-level market in Europe with a competitive price and 265 kilometers of range.
Haffner Energy and Bambbco collaborate to integrate bamboo as a new sustainable biomass source.
The partnership aims to strengthen the supply of biomass for clean energy production, by exploiting marginal lands.
Nuclear-friendly countries are calling on financial institutions and development banks to finance nuclear infrastructure and develop small modular reactors.
AM Green pursues its energy transition strategy with the acquisition of Chempolis Oy.
The aim is to produce 0.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year by 2027 using biorefineries.
Q ENERGY commissions a 5 MW solar farm in Montfort, designed to supply electricity to around 2,800 people and boost renewable energy production in the region.
Fourteen major financial institutions have pledged to support the global expansion of nuclear power to triple its capacity by 2050, marking a key step in the energy transition.
Air France-KLM has signed a contract with TotalEnergies for the purchase of 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over ten years, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and accelerating its decarbonization strategy.
The CGT has revealed that EDF is considering halting the conversion of the Cordemais power plant to biomass, a project essential to the energy security of western France.
EDF insists that the final decision has not yet been taken.
The thermal coal derivatives market rose by 4% in August, supported by volatile prices, mainly in Europe.
Volumes reached 32.3 million metric tons, according to data from the London Energy Brokers Association (LEBA).
Zelestra has secured 132 million euros in financing for its 435 MW solar power plant in the Indian state of Rajasthan, confirming its expansion in India's renewable energy sector.
Axpo, via its subsidiary Urbasolar, commissions a 12.8 MWp solar power plant in Beauvais.
This project contributes to the acceleration of solar power generation in France.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) is proposing measures to regulate the development of hydrogen and carbon infrastructures, in order to guarantee a stable and attractive framework for industrial investment.
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, now head of the French Ministry of Ecology and Energy, plays a key role in implementing the national energy strategy, while defending the interests of French nuclear power at European level.
Qair and Trapil join forces to develop the distribution of electromolecules in France and abroad, with the aim of supporting the decarbonization of the air and sea transport sectors.
Iberdrola inaugurates its 496 MW offshore wind farm at Saint-Brieuc, boosting Brittany's energy capacity and contributing to the expansion of offshore wind power in France.
The EU is stepping up its energy support to Ukraine in the face of Russian strikes.
A further 160 million euros in aid has been allocated to restore energy infrastructures before the winter.
