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.
International Petroleum Corporation exceeded its operational targets in the third quarter, strengthened its financial position and brought forward production from its Blackrod project in Canada.
Fluor Corporation will lead the front-end engineering of a UK sustainable aviation fuel plant led by LanzaJet and British Airways, with planned output of over 90,000 tonnes per year.
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.
Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted reported a net loss of 1.7 billion kroner in the third quarter, despite a $9.4 billion recapitalisation aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and stabilising operations.
Commodities trader Gunvor confirmed that the assets acquired from Lukoil will not return under Russian control, despite potential sanction relief, amid growing regulatory pressure.
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.
Danish Ørsted has signed an agreement with Apollo to sell a 50% stake in its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK, in a strategic transaction valued at approximately DKK 39 billion ($5.43bn).
Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.
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.
French group Vinci posted revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by all its divisions, and reaffirmed its ambitions for 2025 despite a more restrictive tax environment.
The Ille-et-Vilaine Departmental Energy Syndicate awarded ENGIE Solutions a €9.5mn ($10.01mn) contract to operate a 4.9 km heating network, scheduled for commissioning in 2027.
The partnership includes local manufacturing in Poland of electrolysis systems using Elogen’s technology, with deliveries targeting the Europe, Middle East and Africa markets.
Island Green Power opens a public consultation on design changes to its 500MW East Pye solar and battery storage project ahead of a permit application expected in early 2026.
German group BayWa r.e. has tasked Enercoop Bretagne with implementing a citizen investment scheme for its planned wind farm in Plouisy, aiming for shared governance and stronger local involvement.
Sintana Energy has initiated legal proceedings in the Isle of Man to secure approval for its all-share acquisition of Challenger Energy, with support from over one-third of the target company’s shareholders.
The Finance Committee has adopted an amendment to overhaul electricity pricing by removing the planned redistribution mechanism and capping producers' profit margins.
Niger hardens its stance on energy sovereignty but avoids breaking with China National Petroleum Corporation, its main oil industry partner, in order to safeguard export revenues.
Chanel has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with REDEN to supply nearly one-third of its electricity needs in France from two photovoltaic plants commissioned in 2025.
Le groupe français HRS a signé une commande pour la livraison d'une station hydrogène haute capacité, renforçant sa présence dans un réseau en expansion à l’échelle européenne.
The Environmental Authority criticises the lack of key data on health risks, chemical discharges and construction safety for EDF's two upcoming EPR2 reactors in Seine-Maritime.
Engie has signed a renewable electricity supply contract with Apple covering 173 MW of installed capacity in Italy, with commissioning scheduled between 2026 and 2027.
Doha and Washington warn Brussels about the consequences of EU sustainability requirements on liquefied natural gas exports, as the continent’s energy security remains under pressure.
US-based developer Janta Power secures funding to expand its vertical photovoltaic towers across data centres, airports, charging stations and critical infrastructure.
Increased reliance on combined-cycle plants after the April 28 blackout pushed gas use for electricity up by about 37%, bringing total demand to 267.6 TWh and strengthening flows to France.
EDF has selected Intesa Sanpaolo and Lazard to explore strategic options for Edison, its Italian subsidiary, as part of a broader asset review under its new chief executive officer.
The global floating solar panel market could triple by 2030, supported by energy demand and favourable regulations, according to the latest double-digit annual growth forecasts.
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to sell its subsidiary GreenFlex to engineering group Oteis, marking a step in its strategy to concentrate on energy production and supply.
The Oxford Energy Institute study shows that signals from weekly positions and the Brent/WTI curve now favor contrarian strategies, in a market constrained by regulation and logistics affected by international sanctions.
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MPs rejected in the Finance Committee the removal of tax benefits on B100 and Superethanol-E85 proposed in the 2026 budget bill, deferring the measure to the plenary debate.
