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The announced merger between Anglo American and Teck forms Anglo Teck, a new copper-focused leader structured for growth, with a no-premium share structure and a $4.5bn special dividend.
Statkraft France won a 15.5 MWc solar project in Mourmelon-le-Grand during the latest national tender round, bringing its total awarded capacity to nearly 70 MWc in less than a year.

GTT wins contract for LNG tanks on floating unit in Africa

GTT has been selected by Samsung Heavy Industries to design cryogenic tanks for a floating natural gas liquefaction unit, scheduled for deployment at an offshore site in Africa.
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Vattenfall commits new investment to the Clashindarroch II onshore wind project, a 63MW site in Scotland set to begin construction in 2026 and deliver first power in 2027.
Scottish developer Fidra Energy reaches financial close on its Thorpe Marsh site, with equity funding led by EIG and the UK’s National Wealth Fund, marking a significant step in the UK’s energy storage sector.

AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland partner on North Sea hydrogen production corridor

A partnership between AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland aims to connect Scottish offshore wind farms to a cross-border green hydrogen production and export infrastructure in the North Sea.
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Ocean Winds reaches a new milestone with the installation of the first foundation at the Dieppe – Le Tréport offshore wind farm, which will comprise 62 turbines supplying nearly 850,000 people.
The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.

Iran and IAEA sign technical agreement to restart nuclear inspections

Iran has reached a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to formalise the resumption of inspections, following months of suspension linked to military tensions and criticism of its nuclear programme.
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TotalEnergies commits to Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, consolidating its position in liquefied natural gas with a 10% direct stake and a 1.5 Mtpa offtake agreement.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission outlines a structured plan to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors, focusing on industrial heat and series effects to enhance competitiveness.

Pennavel and BrestPort sign strategic agreement for Breton floating wind project

Pennavel and BrestPort strengthen their partnership around the South Brittany floating wind project, aiming to structure industrial operations from 2030 at the EMR terminal of the port of Brest.
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Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.
Ineos Energy ends all projects in the UK, citing unstable taxation and soaring energy costs, and redirects its investments to the US, where the company has just allocated £3bn to new assets.

Qualitas Energy commissions its first biomethane site in the United Kingdom

Spanish group Qualitas Energy inaugurated the Three Maids facility near Winchester, an anaerobic digestion plant able to produce 120 GWh of biomethane annually from agricultural waste.
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The Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies said that NextDecade would formalise on Tuesday a final investment decision for a new liquefaction unit under the Rio Grande LNG project in the United States.
Texas-based start-up MCatalysis secures seed funding from HL Energy Ventures to exploit, under exclusive licence, a microwave catalysis technology developed at the University of Oxford.

Van Oord completes installation of 109 cables at Sofia offshore wind farm

Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.
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GE Vernova will cut 600 jobs in Europe, with the Belfort gas turbine site in France particularly affected, amid financial growth and strategic reorganisation.
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.
Boralex enters a partnership in Scotland to develop a 145 MW wind energy project and a 50 MW energy storage system, strengthening the UK's renewable energy landscape.
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.

Niger: Orano challenges the withdrawal of its permit for 200,000 tons of uranium

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.
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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.
MAIRE S.p.A. and newcleo Holding launch Italy's first nuclear project under the Meloni government, featuring a 200 MWe advanced modular reactor.

Jean-Christian Bergeron appointed as head of Rubis Énergie to accelerate growth

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.
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TAG Oil announces progress at its BED-1 site in Egypt, with stable production, new drilling planned for 2025, and a partnership strategy to optimize operations.
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.

Flamanville’s EPR: 20 Years of Challenges for a New Energy Hope

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.
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The UK electricity grid operator, National Grid, announces an ambitious £35 billion plan to double electricity transmission capacity by 2031, in alignment with the government's environmental goals.
Shell plans to drill four offshore wells in 2025 in Block 65, while Petronas explores new gas resources in Block 52, highlighting Suriname's energy potential.

Slovakia: EPH acquires 50% of Slovenske Elektrarne for 150 million euros

EPH, a Czech group owned by Daniel Kretinsky, acquires a majority stake in Slovenske Elektrarne for 150 million euros, consolidating its presence in the European nuclear energy market.
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The Court of Audit reveals €200 billion in investment needs to modernize French electrical grids by 2040, urging a balance between shareholder and consumer financial efforts.
In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, VALOREM, Bpifrance, and Crédit Agricole announce funding for an 18.9 MW wind farm in Lavausseau. The project aims to produce 43 GWh annually, supporting the region's energy transition.

Fessenheim: EDF criticized for a public debate deemed biased by 3 associations

Three associations withdrew from the public debate on the recycling of low-level radioactive metals in Fessenheim, citing a biased and unbalanced process.
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A 700-million-euro project aims to connect two offshore wind farms to the national power grid, strengthening strategic energy infrastructure in France.
Ørsted announces an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance to sell 50% of the Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm under construction in Taiwan, marking a key step in their strategic energy partnership.

Etermar Energia and Qair join forces to develop floating wind power in the Iberian Peninsula

Etermar Energia and Qair have signed an agreement to collaborate on floating offshore wind projects in the Iberian Peninsula, strengthening their strategic ambition in this rapidly expanding market.
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The European Investment Bank finances the development and modernization of energy infrastructure in France, Italy, and Germany, supporting a portfolio of 270 MW of renewable projects.
Access to the GE Vernova plant in Montoir-de-Bretagne has been blocked since Friday by unions protesting against the planned elimination of 140 jobs.