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Newcleo considers shifting €16bn nuclear projects from the UK to the United States

Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.

Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.

The “Belém 4x” pledge targets global sustainable fuels surge by 2035

Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
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Vallourec to deliver over 30,000 tonnes of pipes for TotalEnergies in Iraq

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 launches pilot line for TRISO nuclear fuel in France

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.

Five companies launch SupraMarine to test offshore superconducting cables

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.
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Q ENERGY commissions new 26 MW wind farm in Haute-Marne

Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.

Wind fisher launches first Magnus-effect wind turbine to harness high-altitude winds

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.

Lhyfe to deliver 90 tonnes of RFNBO hydrogen to a German operator over 15 months

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.
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Boralex secures 125 MW in France’s PPE2 wind tender

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.

BW Ideol secures up to €74mn for concrete floater plant in Fos-sur-Mer

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.

Boralex deepens its losses in Q3 despite 7% production increase

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.
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Orano recovers its representative in Niger amid growing nuclear tensions

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.

French consortium invests €7.3mn in offshore superconductivity project

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 turns to digital solutions to support France’s nuclear revival

EDF launches a sovereign digital platform to secure data exchanges between nuclear stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the construction of future EPR2 reactors.
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Engie maintains its 2025 targets despite pressure on energy prices

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 strengthens its partnership with EDF for six new EPR2 reactors

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.

EDF, SPIC and SAPCO consortium secures financing for 1,400 MW solar projects in Saudi Arabia

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.
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HiTHIUM partners with El-Mor to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration storage in Israel

Chinese supplier HiTHIUM enters the Israeli market with a strategic agreement to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration energy storage alongside El-Mor Renewable Energy.

TotalEnergies unveils three global energy trajectories through 2050

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.

Vantage Drilling completes sale of Tungsten Explorer to joint venture with TotalEnergies

Vantage Drilling has sold the Tungsten Explorer drilling vessel to a joint venture with TotalEnergies, while retaining its operational management for a minimum period of ten years.

Gravelines’ six reactors shut down after massive jellyfish invasion

The Gravelines nuclear power plant, the largest in Western Europe, halted all production after its cooling systems were obstructed by an unexpected influx of jellyfish. EDF plans a gradual restart in the coming days.

Entech signs €5mn contract for storage system in Loire-Atlantique

Entech will deliver a 20 MWh battery storage system in Loire-Atlantique under an agreement that includes a twenty-year maintenance contract.
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OPEC+ Cuts Production Despite Higher Quotas in July

OPEC+ oil production fell to 41.65 million barrels per day in July 2025, reveals S&P Global's Platts survey, as Saudi Arabia normalizes production after June's Iran-Israel tensions.

IAEA Dispatches Envoy to Tehran to Negotiate New Nuclear Framework

A senior official from the UN agency begins technical discussions with Iran on Monday, the first meeting since June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Quercus and Elionia secure €76 mn for three biomethane plants in Italy

Quercus Real Assets and Elionia finalise a €76 mn bank financing to build three biomethane plants in Italy, with 50% of the debt guaranteed by SACE.
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Boralex reports a decline in EBITDA in Q2 despite increased production

Boralex saw its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fall by 13% in the second quarter of 2025, despite a 14% increase in production, due to less favourable prices in France and lower revenues from joint ventures.

Mozambique: TotalEnergies Faces Security Dilemma Before LNG Project Restart

Jihadist attacks in Cabo Delgado displaced 59,000 people in July, threatening the restart of the $20 billion gas project planned for August 2025.

Forestalia signs 10-year contract with Galp to refinance wind farm

Forestalia has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with Galp Energia Espana to refinance a 42.7 MW wind farm in Aragon, securing stable revenues through coverage of 65% of its annual production.
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Surveys for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant enter active phase

Field studies to determine the location of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant have begun near the village of Ulken, marking a key stage in a project led by Rosatom.

Wood Mackenzie: Tesla remains global leader in battery storage as Sungrow closes the gap in 2024

Tesla retains the top position in the global battery storage market, but Sungrow moves within one point, revealing intensifying rivalries and a rapid reshaping of regional dynamics in 2024.

ConocoPhillips raises asset disposals to $5 bn and adjusts its financial strategy

ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
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ISRAEL: NewMed Energy signs historic $35bn gas deal with Egypt through 2040

The Israeli group NewMed Energy has signed a natural gas export contract worth $35bn with Egypt, covering 130bn cubic metres to be delivered by 2040.

TotalEnergies sells two strategic Vaca Muerta blocks to YPF for USD 500 mn

TotalEnergies completed the sale of its 45% stake in two unconventional hydrocarbon concessions to YPF in Argentina for USD 500 mn, marking a key milestone in the management of its portfolio in South America.

France struggles to integrate biofuels into its energy decarbonisation strategy

The national strategy grants limited space to biofuels and biocombustibles, despite their immediate potential to reduce emissions, putting the sector in difficulty as it calls for a clear regulatory framework and stronger institutional support.
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Iberdrola receives the final Windar monopiles for its Windanker offshore wind farm

The last monopiles manufactured by Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have been delivered to Iberdrola for the Windanker offshore project, marking a major milestone for the European XXL offshore wind component manufacturing industry.

VINCI secures a €1.2bn industrial contract for a biorefinery in Spain

VINCI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself in the construction of Spain’s largest second-generation biorefinery, a €1.2bn project aimed at supplying 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels per year.

AMEA Power launches Agadir desalination plant expansion with 150 MW wind farm

AMEA Power partners with Cox for the second phase of the Agadir desalination plant, set to reach 400,000 m³/day with power supplied by a 150 MW wind farm in Laayoune.
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HYLENR raises $3 mn to accelerate commercialisation of its industrial LENR reactors

Start-up HYLENR finalises a strategic $3 mn fundraising to move from pilot phase to industrialisation of its low-energy nuclear reaction systems for industrial heat production.

The e-fuels market targets $66.25bn by 2030 driven by Asia-Pacific momentum

E-fuels growth is accelerating with the market expected to reach $66.25bn by 2030, fuelled by Asia-Pacific’s industrial expansion, technological advances, and investments in hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure.