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.
TotalEnergies has signed a ten-year agreement with Data4 to supply its Spanish data centers with renewable electricity, with a total volume of 610 GWh starting from January 2026. The agreement relies on a 30 MW capacity.
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 Australian government plans to introduce a free solar electricity offer in several regions starting in July 2026, to optimize the management of the electricity grid during peak production periods.
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.
Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested the extension of operations for reactors Almaraz I and II until 2030, challenging the original timeline for the shutdown of Spain’s nuclear fleet.
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.
The French group will supply carbon steel pipelines to TechnipFMC for the offshore Orca project, strengthening its strategic position in the Brazilian market.
Energy group REDEN has commissioned a 3-hectare agrivoltaic greenhouse in Montaut, Ariège, combining specialised agricultural production and electricity generation on a single family-run site.
Ahead of Hyd’Occ’s commissioning, Qair hosts hydrogen sector operators and decision-makers in Béziers to coordinate the industrial integration of local production into regional transport.
Shanghai Electric strengthens its position in the global nuclear fusion supply chain with strategic equipment deliveries for the ITER project in France and CRAFT in China.
Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has entered into a partnership with Australian distributor Solar Juice to deploy up to 1GWh of battery capacity, targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial segments of the Australian market.
Plug Power has signed a supply agreement with Allied Biofuels to equip a sustainable fuel production site in Uzbekistan, bringing total contracted capacity with Allied partners to 5 GW.
Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.
RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a strategic agreement to develop industrial projects in renewable hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, and green ammonia, focusing on two key sites in Spain.
Despite the end of the tariff shield on February 1, French households will benefit from a 14% reduction in their electricity bills. This measure is tied to the absence of adoption of the 2025 budget, which nevertheless has side effects.
The French government has selected two consortia to construct floating wind farms in the Mediterranean, targeting a combined capacity of 500 MW with an estimated investment of €800 million.
EDF and its representative unions finalize a salary agreement for 2025. The deal includes a global increase of 2.7%, while negotiations remain open in several gas sector companies.
The Canadian group Brookfield acquired 53.12% of the capital of Neoen, a French renewable energy specialist, paving the way for a public offer for the remaining shares.
A Maersk vessel was struck by a drone attack claimed by Houthi rebels near Socotra, reigniting concerns over maritime security in the Red Sea amidst escalating regional tensions.
Mongolia and Orano have reached a preliminary agreement for the exploitation of a strategic uranium mine, a $1.6 billion investment that could place the country among the world’s top 10 uranium resource holders.
The Environmental Authority calls for increased efforts to ensure France meets European climate goals, emphasizing a significant reduction in energy consumption to align with the requirements of the "Fit for 55" plan.
Steelhead LNG files a lawsuit against Cedar LNG and its partners in British Columbia, alleging illegal use of confidential data tied to a $1 billion energy project.
The European Union strengthens its energy sanctions against Russia by banning natural gas liquefied (LNG) transshipments in its ports from March, as part of its efforts to eliminate Russian fossil fuels by 2027.
Iberdrola completes the acquisition of the remaining 18.4% of Avangrid, an operation approved by US regulators. This $35.75 per share transaction marks a strategic milestone for its activities in the United States.
China confirms its central role in the Asian coal market with a forecast of 330 million tons of coal imports in 2025, according to an Australian report.
Australia revises its metallurgical coal export forecast to reach 163 million tons for the 2024-25 fiscal year. However, revenues are expected to decline due to falling global market prices.
The EPR of Flamanville symbolizes the challenges of French nuclear energy: delays, cost overruns, and loss of expertise. As the future shifts toward EPR2, the revival of this strategic sector remains fraught with uncertainties.
The French group Orano initiates an international arbitration process following Niger’s suspension of its exploitation permit for the Imouraren deposit, a strategic resource estimated at 200,000 tons of uranium.
Ballard Power Systems announces an order of 90 fuel cells, totaling 6.4 megawatts, for public buses in the United Kingdom and Europe. These initiatives are supported by public funding programs for energy transition.
Rubis, an energy group based in Paris, appoints Jean-Christian Bergeron as the General Manager of Rubis Énergie. He will assume his role in January 2025 to lead growth strategy in global energy distribution markets.
Spanish lawmakers rejected the continuation of an exceptional tax on energy companies, highlighting significant parliamentary disagreement and raising concerns about the future of investments tied to the country's energy transition.
Driven by favorable public policies and growing energy demand, the global nuclear energy market is projected to reach USD 44.71 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. Major powers are intensifying investments in the sector.
The Flamanville EPR will be connected to the grid this Friday. After two decades of delays and cost overruns, this next-generation reactor marks a major milestone for French nuclear energy.
