Mundi Énergies partners with Haffner Energy to create a network of twenty multi-energy hubs in Quebec, using residual biomass to produce renewable gas and strengthen Canada’s energy independence.
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.
The new Czech Minister of Industry wants to block the upcoming European emissions trading system, arguing that it harms competitiveness and threatens national industry against global powers.
Several scenarios are under review to regain control of CEZ, a key electricity provider in Czechia, through a transaction estimated at over CZK200bn ($9.6bn), according to the Minister of Industry.
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.
JA Solar and Trinasolar top Wood Mackenzie’s latest semiannual ranking despite a sector-wide net loss of $2.2 billion. Industrial leaders are strengthening their grip on global photovoltaic module supply through rigorous financial discipline.
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.
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.
The French government proposes a "rendezvous clause" to adjust the electricity tax increase, ensuring a 9% decrease in regulated electricity bills for the majority of households by February 2025.
In Germany, Vulcan Energy inaugurates a unique refining plant using geothermal energy to produce low-carbon lithium, a key step towards European independence in critical metals and energy storage.
Niger opens its doors to Russian companies for the exploration of its natural wealth, marking a strategic shift as tensions persist with French companies, particularly over uranium.
The Saint-Avold plant has resumed production to secure French energy supply with the onset of winter, despite controversy over its environmental impact and plans for reconversion.
Facing growing domestic demand, Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery seeks government approval to increase its Kuwaiti oil imports, thereby exceeding its annual tax-free quota.
As a contender to host COP31, Australia is pushing for ambitious climate commitments at COP29 in Azerbaijan, while promoting green hydrogen initiatives for Asian markets.
EDF hopes to finalize new long-term electricity contracts with energy-intensive industries by the end of the year, despite criticism over high electricity prices, which threaten their competitiveness.
After being attacked by Houthis in August, the Sounion tanker begins, under high security, the transfer of one million barrels of oil to the Delta Blue in the Suez Canal, preventing a major ecological disaster.
