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Canadian developer Innergex has won all six projects of the Grenier des Essences portfolio for a total of 85 MW, strengthening its position in France’s ground-mounted solar sector.
Altalto (Immingham) Limited receives backing from the UK government to integrate NEXTCHEM technologies into its sustainable aviation fuel project derived from municipal waste.

French and Belgian nuclear industry groups sign strategic cooperation agreement

The Groupement des Industriels Français de l'Énergie Nucléaire and the Belgian Nuclear Forum formalise a partnership aimed at strengthening industrial exchanges and joint projects between the two countries’ nuclear sectors.
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The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for modernising the oil industry and expanding export markets as Tehran faces the possible reactivation of 2015 nuclear deal sanctions.

IAEA urges Iran to resume nuclear inspections as time runs out

The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that little time remains to reach an agreement with Iran on fully resuming inspections, as European sanctions could be reimposed within 30 days.
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Slovenia’s JEK2 project moves forward with two nuclear technologies judged technically compatible, estimated between EUR9.31bn ($10.1bn) and EUR15.37bn ($16.66bn).
From 2029, Verso Energy will supply hydrogen produced in Moselle to steel group SHS, supported by a cross-border pipeline and an industrial investment exceeding €100mn.

Industrial control transformer market to reach $1.48bn by 2030

Driven by grid modernisation and industrial automation, the global control transformer market could reach $1.48bn in 2030, with projections indicating steady growth in energy-intensive sectors.
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Kallista Energy has entrusted ENGIE with the commercial operation of its first BESS site in Saleux, with a capacity of 120 MW, scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026.
EDF finalised a second €500mn ($535mn) tranche with the European Investment Bank to support interconnections and strengthen Enedis' electricity distribution network in 2025.

European carbon prices climb above €76 on compliance-driven demand

European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.
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NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
Zefiro Methane Corp. completed the delivery of carbon credits to EDF Trading, validating a pre-sale agreement and marking its first revenues from the voluntary carbon market.

Terra Firma Energy strengthens its position with SGN’s hydrogen trial

The success of SGN’s test on a gas pipeline converted to hydrogen confirms Terra Firma Energy’s technological choices, with sites already equipped to accommodate this type of energy investment.
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Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
Teréga and GRDF have commissioned a backfeed station in Lot-et-Garonne, showcasing their cooperation to adapt gas networks to the rise of locally produced biomethane in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

European Union redefines import rules for UK oil and gas

The European Union’s new import standard forces the United Kingdom to make major adjustments to its oil and gas exports, impacting competitiveness and trade flows between the two markets.
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French developer Tenergie has started work on a ground-mounted solar plant at a former quarry, with expected annual output of 7.6 GWh from 2026.
The United Kingdom is set to replace the Energy Profits Levy with a new fiscal mechanism, caught between fairness and simplicity, as the British Continental Shelf continues to decline.
TotalEnergies’ withdrawal from the Maya project highlights a strategic shift in French Guiana towards distribution and territorial balance, at the expense of solar production around Cayenne.
TotalEnergies has started construction on six new battery projects in Germany, representing 221 MW of capacity and a €160mn investment, strengthening its presence in the German power market.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners partners with GC Storage Services for 2.3 GW battery projects in Italy

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has signed a strategic agreement with GC Storage Services to develop 2.3 GW of battery storage capacity across northern and southern Italy.
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Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.
The French government is pressing EDF and industrial players to reach a pricing agreement by summer, amid ongoing tensions over nuclear supply contracts.

Nexans strengthens copper recycling in northern France amid supply tensions

Nexans is expanding its industrial capacity near Noyelles-Godault to recycle more copper, as global demand outpaces primary mining production.
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Investment firm Ardian has completed the acquisition of renewable energy producer Akuo, active in photovoltaics, wind and storage, with stated ambitions for international expansion and increased capacity.
The development of French power grids is facing a structural shortage of skilled labour, despite €200bn in projected investments by 2040.

Shell expands cost-cutting plan to reach up to USD 7 bn by 2028

Shell aims to increase its cost reductions to USD 7 billion by 2028, leveraging artificial intelligence and targeted restructurings in its chemical divisions.
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Amid trade tensions with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reviving pipeline projects toward the Arctic to directly access European and Asian markets, diversifying Canada's oil exports.
According to Offshore Energies UK, Britain's oil and gas potential in the North Sea is limited by a tax regime that hinders investments needed to boost national production, increasing dependency on imports.

EDF faces government dispute over nuclear financing and industrial electricity prices

Luc Rémont's departure exposes ongoing disagreements between EDF and the French State over electricity pricing for industry and the financing terms of the nuclear programme.
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The West Burton site, selected for the prototype STEP fusion plant, is set to generate thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of pounds annually, according to a study commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Global energy consumption growth doubled in 2024 compared to its ten-year average, fuelled by rising electricity use in advanced and emerging economies, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.

TotalEnergies sues Yannick Jadot for defamation over accusations linked to Russian operations

Senator Yannick Jadot appears in court in Paris for defamation after accusing TotalEnergies of being “an accomplice to war crimes” due to its presence in Russia in 2022.
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In Martigné-Ferchaud, a group of citizens invested in a wind farm with an annual capacity of 36 GWh, raising €520,000 from a total €24 mn budget, with operations set to begin in May.
British and European carbon markets extended gains, boosted by geopolitical tensions and prospects of aligning emissions trading systems.

Greenpeace ordered to pay $665 million to Energy Transfer after pipeline dispute

A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $665 million to Energy Transfer, triggering international reactions denouncing an attack on freedom of expression.
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Luc Rémont is replaced as head of EDF as French manufacturers criticise a pricing strategy seen as incompatible with national industrial competitiveness.
Luc Rémont will not be reappointed as Chairman of Électricité de France, two years after his nomination, despite record profits in 2024 and the revival of the nuclear fleet.