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PGE signs agreement for North Plains Connector project
Portland General Electric (PGE) signs memorandum of understanding with Grid United and ALLETE, Inc. to develop the first inter-regional HVDC line in the United States.
Projet électrique entre état américain.
PGE signs agreement for North Plains Connector project
Portland General Electric (PGE) signs memorandum of understanding with Grid United and ALLETE, Inc. to develop the first inter-regional HVDC line in the United States.
Projet électrique entre état américain.
France: François Hollande calls for suspension of Russian LNG deliveries
François Hollande suggests suspending deliveries of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe to limit Moscow's ability to finance the war in Ukraine, at a time when the EU is considering new sanctions.
Sanctions GNL Russie Europe
France: François Hollande calls for suspension of Russian LNG deliveries
François Hollande suggests suspending deliveries of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe to limit Moscow's ability to finance the war in Ukraine, at a time when the EU is considering new sanctions.
Sanctions GNL Russie Europe
Austria meets its energy demand with renewable energies
In April, Austria covered its domestic electricity demand with renewable energies alone, recording a surplus in energy exports.
Croissance Énergies Renouvelables Autriche
Austria meets its energy demand with renewable energies
In April, Austria covered its domestic electricity demand with renewable energies alone, recording a surplus in energy exports.
Croissance Énergies Renouvelables Autriche
Malta’s offshore energy and green hydrogen strategy
Malta unveils a national policy for offshore renewable energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through green hydrogen produced at sea.
Stratégie Hydrogène Vert Malte
Malta’s offshore energy and green hydrogen strategy
Malta unveils a national policy for offshore renewable energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through green hydrogen produced at sea.
Stratégie Hydrogène Vert Malte
China cuts CO2 emissions with renewable energies
In March, China recorded a historic drop in CO2 emissions thanks to an increase in renewable energy capacity.
Réduction Émissions Chine
China cuts CO2 emissions with renewable energies
In March, China recorded a historic drop in CO2 emissions thanks to an increase in renewable energy capacity.
Réduction Émissions Chine
EU adopts Net-Zero Industry Act for clean technology manufacturing
The European Union has finalized the adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), aimed at strengthening Europe's clean technology manufacturing capacity and supporting the energy transition.
Net-Zero Industry Act UE
EU adopts Net-Zero Industry Act for clean technology manufacturing
The European Union has finalized the adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), aimed at strengthening Europe's clean technology manufacturing capacity and supporting the energy transition.
Net-Zero Industry Act UE
New European regulations to reduce methane emissions
The European Union today adopted its first rules to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector, marking a key step in the implementation of the European Green Deal and REPowerEU.
Réduction Émissions Méthane
New European regulations to reduce methane emissions
The European Union today adopted its first rules to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector, marking a key step in the implementation of the European Green Deal and REPowerEU.
Réduction Émissions Méthane
Brazil: Magda Chambriard takes charge of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras
Magda Chambriard becomes the new president of Petrobras, with the challenge of stabilizing the company in the midst of an energy transition and after a period of internal turbulence.
Stabilisation Leadership Petrobras
Brazil: Magda Chambriard takes charge of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras
Magda Chambriard becomes the new president of Petrobras, with the challenge of stabilizing the company in the midst of an energy transition and after a period of internal turbulence.
Stabilisation Leadership Petrobras
Europe: rising carbon prices
Carbon prices in Europe rose sharply in May, supported by higher gas prices and improved industrial demand.
Hausse Prix Carbone Europe
Europe: rising carbon prices
Carbon prices in Europe rose sharply in May, supported by higher gas prices and improved industrial demand.
Hausse Prix Carbone Europe
Bourbon affair: Marc Cherqui at the heart of the corruption trial
The trial of Marc Cherqui, ex-tax director of Bourbon, reveals the tensions surrounding corruption and whistle-blowing in Africa, with contradictory arguments from the defense and prosecution.
Procès Corruption Marc Cherqui
Bourbon affair: Marc Cherqui at the heart of the corruption trial
The trial of Marc Cherqui, ex-tax director of Bourbon, reveals the tensions surrounding corruption and whistle-blowing in Africa, with contradictory arguments from the defense and prosecution.
Procès Corruption Marc Cherqui
Congressional investigation into oil company collusion
The US Congress, through Democratic Representative Frank Pallone, has launched an investigation into possible collusion between oil companies to manipulate gas prices, highlighting potentially anti-competitive practices and their impact on consumers.
Collusion Compagnies Pétrolières États-Unis
Congressional investigation into oil company collusion
The US Congress, through Democratic Representative Frank Pallone, has launched an investigation into possible collusion between oil companies to manipulate gas prices, highlighting potentially anti-competitive practices and their impact on consumers.
Collusion Compagnies Pétrolières États-Unis
First power cable between the UK and Germany
Construction of NeuConnect, the first power cable between the UK and Germany, has begun on the German side. This 2.8 billion euro project aims to supply Germany with green electricity by 2028.
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First power cable between the UK and Germany
Construction of NeuConnect, the first power cable between the UK and Germany, has begun on the German side. This 2.8 billion euro project aims to supply Germany with green electricity by 2028.
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Calls for transatlantic collaboration against China
The oversupply of Chinese industry poses a threat to the development of clean energy worldwide, said Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, during a visit to Frankfurt. This topic will be discussed at the G7 Finance Summit this week in Italy.
Menace de l'Industrie Chinoise et les Énergies Propres
Calls for transatlantic collaboration against China
The oversupply of Chinese industry poses a threat to the development of clean energy worldwide, said Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, during a visit to Frankfurt. This topic will be discussed at the G7 Finance Summit this week in Italy.
Menace de l'Industrie Chinoise et les Énergies Propres
Australia adopts new model for generating local carbon credits
Australia now allows market participants to propose new methodologies for generating local carbon credits, marking a change from the previous government-led approach.
Méthodologies Crédits Carbone Australie
Australia adopts new model for generating local carbon credits
Australia now allows market participants to propose new methodologies for generating local carbon credits, marking a change from the previous government-led approach.
Méthodologies Crédits Carbone Australie
The UK strengthens its climate targets
The UK government announced on May 21 that it will maintain its ambitious climate targets, despite having exceeded its recent emissions targets by 15% between 2018 and 2022. This decision reaffirms the UK's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Le Royaume-Uni Renforce ses Objectifs Climatiques Malgré ses Récentes Performances.
The UK strengthens its climate targets
The UK government announced on May 21 that it will maintain its ambitious climate targets, despite having exceeded its recent emissions targets by 15% between 2018 and 2022. This decision reaffirms the UK's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Le Royaume-Uni Renforce ses Objectifs Climatiques Malgré ses Récentes Performances.
United States: closure of fuel reserve in the Northeast
The impending closure of the Northeast Fuel Reserve by the Department of Energy could influence prices at the pump this summer, as demand for fuel rises.
Fermeture Réserve Carburant Nord-Est
United States: closure of fuel reserve in the Northeast
The impending closure of the Northeast Fuel Reserve by the Department of Energy could influence prices at the pump this summer, as demand for fuel rises.
Fermeture Réserve Carburant Nord-Est
Favoritism at EDF : Henri Proglio and twelve others go on trial in Paris
The Chairman of EDF and twelve other people are on trial for favoritism concerning consultancy contracts, highlighting questionable practices from 2010 to 2016.
Procès Favoritisme EDF Henri Proglio
Favoritism at EDF : Henri Proglio and twelve others go on trial in Paris
The Chairman of EDF and twelve other people are on trial for favoritism concerning consultancy contracts, highlighting questionable practices from 2010 to 2016.
Procès Favoritisme EDF Henri Proglio
French Bourbon group executives jailed
Firm prison sentences have been requested against Bourbon's top executives, accused of bribery of foreign public officials in Africa.
Prison Dirigeants Bourbon Corruption
French Bourbon group executives jailed
Firm prison sentences have been requested against Bourbon's top executives, accused of bribery of foreign public officials in Africa.
Prison Dirigeants Bourbon Corruption
Indonesia attempts to relaunch oil and gas exploration
The Indonesian government plans to propose 54 onshore and offshore oil and gas blocks between 2024 and 2028, to stimulate exploration and meet growing demand.
Relance de projet énergétique en Indonésie.
Indonesia attempts to relaunch oil and gas exploration
The Indonesian government plans to propose 54 onshore and offshore oil and gas blocks between 2024 and 2028, to stimulate exploration and meet growing demand.
Relance de projet énergétique en Indonésie.
Namibia: grid modernization to integrate renewable energies
The World Bank grants a $138.5 million loan to modernize Namibia's power grid with a view to integrating renewable energies.
Namibie Modernisation Réseau Électricité Énergies Renouvelables
Namibia: grid modernization to integrate renewable energies
The World Bank grants a $138.5 million loan to modernize Namibia's power grid with a view to integrating renewable energies.
Namibie Modernisation Réseau Électricité Énergies Renouvelables
Italy: government sells 2.8% stake in Eni
As part of its ambitious privatization plan, Italy has announced the sale of 2.8% of Eni, with the aim of reducing the national debt.
Privatisations Eni Italie
Italy: government sells 2.8% stake in Eni
As part of its ambitious privatization plan, Italy has announced the sale of 2.8% of Eni, with the aim of reducing the national debt.
Privatisations Eni Italie
Instability at Petrobras: the challenges of leadership and sustainability
Petrobras announces a new president, impacting management and the share market, accentuating uncertainties about future strategy in the midst of the energy transition.
Transition Présidentielle Petrobras
Instability at Petrobras: the challenges of leadership and sustainability
Petrobras announces a new president, impacting management and the share market, accentuating uncertainties about future strategy in the midst of the energy transition.
Transition Présidentielle Petrobras
Deceptive practices denounced by the French Energy Ombudsman
The French energy ombudsman (Médiateur de l'énergie) has levelled harsh criticism at several energy suppliers for their misleading pricing practices, which are having a serious impact on French consumers.
Pratiques Trompeuses Énergie France
Deceptive practices denounced by the French Energy Ombudsman
The French energy ombudsman (Médiateur de l'énergie) has levelled harsh criticism at several energy suppliers for their misleading pricing practices, which are having a serious impact on French consumers.
Pratiques Trompeuses Énergie France
Historic drop in fossil fuels in the EU favored by renewable energies
For the first time in April, fossil fuels generated less than a quarter of the EU's electricity, thanks to strong growth in renewable energies.
Chute Énergies Fossiles UE
Historic drop in fossil fuels in the EU favored by renewable energies
For the first time in April, fossil fuels generated less than a quarter of the EU's electricity, thanks to strong growth in renewable energies.
Chute Énergies Fossiles UE
Australia unveils a budget to transform its energy model
The Australian government has presented an ambitious renewable energy budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, marking a significant break with its historic reliance on the mining industry.
L"Australie alloue un budget conséquent pour se concentrer sur une énergie plus propre.
Australia unveils a budget to transform its energy model
The Australian government has presented an ambitious renewable energy budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, marking a significant break with its historic reliance on the mining industry.
L"Australie alloue un budget conséquent pour se concentrer sur une énergie plus propre.
Fingrid plans to integrate offshore wind turbines in Finland by 2030
Fingrid is planning the integration of offshore wind power into the Finnish grid, anticipating a significant increase in capacity to meet future demand. Fingrid plans to connect offshore wind farms to the Finnish grid by the 2030s, anticipating a doubling of electricity consumption due to industrial growth.
Les champs éoliens offshore en Finlande, une solution pour son parc énergétique.
Fingrid plans to integrate offshore wind turbines in Finland by 2030
Fingrid is planning the integration of offshore wind power into the Finnish grid, anticipating a significant increase in capacity to meet future demand. Fingrid plans to connect offshore wind farms to the Finnish grid by the 2030s, anticipating a doubling of electricity consumption due to industrial growth.
Les champs éoliens offshore en Finlande, une solution pour son parc énergétique.

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