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.
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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Germany is stepping up its efforts to secure raw materials in Central Asia, in particular with Uzbekistan, against a complex geopolitical backdrop.
This strategy aims to diversify its energy supplies while addressing issues of human rights and transparency.
The towing of the MV Sounion oil tanker in the Red Sea has raised major concerns about the environment and maritime safety.
The geopolitical tensions exacerbated by this crisis highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to prevent future disasters.
The British government is nationalizing the electricity grid operator, ESO, to strengthen its energy transition.
With an investment of £630 million, this initiative aims to integrate renewable energies and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
HRS signs an agreement for the delivery and installation of a hydrogen station in Italy.
This project is part of the national strategy for the deployment of hydrogen mobility infrastructures.
Projections by gas industry players in France anticipate a 30% reduction in gas consumption by 2035, with a marked increase in renewable gas to meet European climate targets.
The Syndicat des énergies renouvelables (SER) is lobbying for a ministry dedicated to energy and climate policy in Michel Barnier's future government, in order to structure an effective strategy for France.
Faced with Western sanctions, Russia could limit its exports of strategic metals such as uranium, titanium and nickel, directly impacting global markets and supply chains.
Serbia, still dependent on coal, is exploring a return to civil nuclear power, with consultations underway and a cooperation agreement signed with France.
The European Union is warning that France is lagging behind in terms of renewable energies, and insisting on greater efforts to meet the common energy targets set for 2030.
Small seasonal variations on the European natural gas market in 2025 will make inventory management more complex, and may require adjustment measures to meet regulatory fill targets.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has postponed the increase in the tariff for the use of public electricity networks (TURPE) until February 1, 2025, with the aim of reducing regulated electricity sales tariffs (TRVE) by 10%.
The Commission nationale du débat public (National Commission for Public Debate) is launching a consultation on the construction of two EPR reactors at Gravelines, a strategic project for the French energy mix.
Electricity producers in France are anticipating the return of the tax on the capacity of large power plants.
This measure, left in abeyance by the outgoing government, could weigh heavily on players in the sector.
CEZ, the Czech energy group, will choose a partner by the end of the year to install up to ten modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), reinforcing its energy diversification strategy.
Teresa Ribera, Spain's Minister of Ecology, could influence the European Commission's future energy policy.
Her anti-nuclear, pro-renewable energy approach is provoking debate within the Union.
ENGIE and INRAE extend their five-year collaboration to optimize the biomethane sector in France, focusing on research and innovation to improve methanization and the use of agricultural resources.
An IGF report suggests discontinuing Sara's refining activity to reduce fuel costs in Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, sparking debate on the future of energy in these territories.
