Emmanuel Macron's call for stability in environmental regulations is controversial. During a visit to Dunkirk, the French president stressed that no more environmental standards should be "added" after the application of the European Union's Green Pact.

Employee shareholders of EDF are launching a new appeal to obtain financial compensation for the renationalization of the electricity company. They are contesting the price set by the State and are demanding an additional price, believing that their compensation is not fair. This appeal to the Council of State follows a series of previous challenges.

Somalia, one of the last remaining untapped territories for oil and gas, is attracting a new interest in exploration. Despite years of conflict and instability, international companies are embarking on this risky venture, attracted by the potential reserves of several billion barrels.

France will create a €2 billion investment fund to facilitate access to critical metals needed for the energy transition. This fund will make it possible to take stakes in mines, processing and recycling units, and will aim to avoid dependence on the countries producing these metals.

Vietnam's state-owned power company, EVN, is warning of a possible energy crisis this summer due to early heat waves and drought, which threaten the country's hydropower production. The water level in the dams in the north of the country is 30 to 40% lower than in normal times.

Giorgia Meloni's government is facing a rebellion from Enel shareholders who oppose the candidacy of Paolo Scaroni, while the investment fund Covalis Capital is proposing Marco Mazzucchelli to counter the influence of the ultra-conservative government within the company.

The British Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against Shell for an oil spill in 2011, ruling that the case was brought too late. Another case, allowing thousands of Nigerians to sue the oil giant for environmental damage caused by oil spills, is still ongoing.

The European Union is launching an international tender for bulk gas purchases to replenish stocks before the winter of 2023-2024 and combat high gas prices. International gas suppliers are invited to respond by May 15 for a total volume of approximately 11.6 billion m3 of gas.

CGT activists demonstrated against the potential dismissal of GRDF agents, cutting the power to the building where they were received for their disciplinary interview. GRDF's management has not yet pronounced a sanction at this stage.

The EU needs to diversify its renewable energy supply to avoid over-reliance on China, according to IRENA's chief. To achieve its carbon neutrality objectives, the EU must develop interconnections with developing countries.

The European Parliament is tightening the rules to limit methane emissions from oil and gas wells. Oil and gas companies and coal mine operators will be required to regularly inspect their equipment to repair leaks immediately.

Official Opposition Leader Marc Tanguay is criticizing the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) for its inaction on Quebec's energy future, calling instead for Hydro-Québec to launch a broad national consultation.

Germany plans to freeze electricity prices for the most energy-intensive industries until 2030. The scheme is intended to lock in almost 80% of the electricity of the most energy-intensive companies operating internationally at 6 cents per kWh.

At COP28, the EU will push for a global target for renewable energy deployment and accelerated emissions reductions, but the policy surrounding the phase-out of fossil fuels will be difficult to navigate.

The National Assembly has adopted on second reading a bill to protect EDF and extend the benefit of regulated electricity tariffs, despite attempts to obstruct the government. The parliamentary shuttle will continue with the Senate.

Colombia is investing $135 million in renewable energy to reduce its dependence on oil and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The government will no longer award contracts for hydrocarbon exploration and production.

A recent Guyanese court ruling declared that ExxonMobil was in breach of insurance for its first offshore oil project in Guyana, which could have significant consequences for the ongoing oil project.

New York State will ban gas and other fossil fuel stoves and heaters in all new residential, office and government buildings by 2029. This decision is part of a drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The COP28 president is banking on CO2 capture technology to continue using fossil fuels, while calling for a tripling of renewable energy production by 2030. However, NGOs believe that this solution is neither reliable nor sufficient to address the climate crisis.

Mexico Pacific is embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects in Mexico with the construction of a natural gas pipeline and liquefaction plant in the state of Sonora, as well as shipping liquefied gas to Asia from a terminal already under construction.

The President of COP28 called for a tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, with demands for transparency on public funds promised to developing countries to address global warming.

The Netherlands has announced a €28 billion package of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including the closure of all gas and coal-fired power plants by 2035 and subsidies for the purchase of used electric cars.

Electricity bills jumped 20% and gas bills rose 46% in the EU in the second half of 2022, reaching record levels due to the war in Ukraine and fluctuations in energy prices.

The EU and Norway have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in the fight against climate change and environmental protection, creating the EU-Norway Green Alliance. Both parties are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and to supporting developing countries in implementing climate policies.

EU member states have approved carbon market reform, including a border carbon tax, to meet ambitious climate targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.

The High Level Conference on the Future of the EU Energy Union, hosted by Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, brought together EU representatives, sectoral organizations, stakeholders and academics to discuss EU energy policy.