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Australia plans to use gas beyond 2050 despite objections
Australia plans to continue using natural gas beyond 2050, despite objections from environmental groups. Energy Minister Madeleine King asserted that this fossil fuel source will remain crucial while achieving net-zero emissions targets.
L'Australie défend sa stratégie gazière au-delà de 2050
Australia plans to use gas beyond 2050 despite objections
Australia plans to continue using natural gas beyond 2050, despite objections from environmental groups. Energy Minister Madeleine King asserted that this fossil fuel source will remain crucial while achieving net-zero emissions targets.
L'Australie défend sa stratégie gazière au-delà de 2050
Saudi Arabia: renewable energies on course for 2030
Saudi Arabia is accelerating the diversification of its energy mix, targeting 130 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 to meet its growing demand for electricity.
Arabie Saoudite énergie renouvelable 2030
Saudi Arabia: renewable energies on course for 2030
Saudi Arabia is accelerating the diversification of its energy mix, targeting 130 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 to meet its growing demand for electricity.
Arabie Saoudite énergie renouvelable 2030
French business leaders defend ecological transition
Several heads of major French companies are urging Europe to maintain its position as world leader in the ecological transition, despite the growing economic, political and social challenges threatening these collective efforts.
Patrons français soutiennent transition écologique pour les élections européennes
French business leaders defend ecological transition
Several heads of major French companies are urging Europe to maintain its position as world leader in the ecological transition, despite the growing economic, political and social challenges threatening these collective efforts.
Patrons français soutiennent transition écologique pour les élections européennes
Venezuela: Tareck El Aissami accused of extortion
Venezuela's attorney general has accused journalists of being financed by former oil minister Tareck El Aissami, arrested in connection with a massive corruption scandal linked to PDVSA. The journalists describe these accusations as defamatory.
Corruption de Tareck El Aissami dans le secteur pétrolier vénézuélien
Venezuela: Tareck El Aissami accused of extortion
Venezuela's attorney general has accused journalists of being financed by former oil minister Tareck El Aissami, arrested in connection with a massive corruption scandal linked to PDVSA. The journalists describe these accusations as defamatory.
Corruption de Tareck El Aissami dans le secteur pétrolier vénézuélien
Donald Trump promises to reverse Joe Biden’s energy policies
At an April meeting with oil executives at Mar-a-Lago (Florida), former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse Joe Biden's environmental policies. In exchange, he asked for a billion dollars to finance his presidential campaign.
Donald Trump annule promesses énergétiques de Joe Biden
Donald Trump promises to reverse Joe Biden’s energy policies
At an April meeting with oil executives at Mar-a-Lago (Florida), former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse Joe Biden's environmental policies. In exchange, he asked for a billion dollars to finance his presidential campaign.
Donald Trump annule promesses énergétiques de Joe Biden
Canada reverses its energy balance in the face of drought
For the first time in eight years, Canada imported more electricity from the United States than it exported, a major change due to prolonged drought conditions.
Canada sécheresse importation hydroélectricité adaptation
Canada reverses its energy balance in the face of drought
For the first time in eight years, Canada imported more electricity from the United States than it exported, a major change due to prolonged drought conditions.
Canada sécheresse importation hydroélectricité adaptation
Investigation opened against TotalEnergies for its role in the Palma attack
A preliminary investigation into manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger has been opened against TotalEnergies, following a complaint lodged by survivors and families of victims of the attack in Palma, Mozambique, in March 2021.
TotalEnergies enquête attentat Mozambique
Investigation opened against TotalEnergies for its role in the Palma attack
A preliminary investigation into manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger has been opened against TotalEnergies, following a complaint lodged by survivors and families of victims of the attack in Palma, Mozambique, in March 2021.
TotalEnergies enquête attentat Mozambique
AI: a double-edged sword for the US energy sector
Artificial intelligence offers both opportunities and risks for American energy security, requiring careful management of emerging technologies.
IA secteur énergétique USA
AI: a double-edged sword for the US energy sector
Artificial intelligence offers both opportunities and risks for American energy security, requiring careful management of emerging technologies.
IA secteur énergétique USA
Conflict in French Guiana: Photovoltaic power plant and Amerindian rights
Protest and human rights are intertwined around the photovoltaic power plant project in French Guiana, raising international concerns.
Opposition centrale voltaïque Guyane
Conflict in French Guiana: Photovoltaic power plant and Amerindian rights
Protest and human rights are intertwined around the photovoltaic power plant project in French Guiana, raising international concerns.
Opposition centrale voltaïque Guyane
Kenya: recurring power cuts disrupt daily life
Kenya was plunged into darkness following a massive power failure exacerbated by torrential rains causing devastating floods.
Pannes Électriques et Crise Climatique au Kenya
Kenya: recurring power cuts disrupt daily life
Kenya was plunged into darkness following a massive power failure exacerbated by torrential rains causing devastating floods.
Pannes Électriques et Crise Climatique au Kenya
Energy prices expected to fall in 2024, despite a global rise
By 2024, electricity and gas prices in France are set to fall, thanks to recent government reforms and market adjustments. However, they will remain above the pre-crisis levels of 2021-2022, highlighting the persistent challenges and strategies needed to stabilize the energy sector in a post-crisis context.
Baisse des Prix Énergétiques en 2024
Energy prices expected to fall in 2024, despite a global rise
By 2024, electricity and gas prices in France are set to fall, thanks to recent government reforms and market adjustments. However, they will remain above the pre-crisis levels of 2021-2022, highlighting the persistent challenges and strategies needed to stabilize the energy sector in a post-crisis context.
Baisse des Prix Énergétiques en 2024
Accelerating energy projects in the Philippines
The Philippines is significantly increasing its energy capacity in 2023 with the acceleration of energy projects, reinforcing the stability of its national grid.
Capacité Énergétique Philippines 2023
Accelerating energy projects in the Philippines
The Philippines is significantly increasing its energy capacity in 2023 with the acceleration of energy projects, reinforcing the stability of its national grid.
Capacité Énergétique Philippines 2023
TotalEnergies: A listing in New York in the face of French opposition
The debate is intensifying around the potential transfer of TotalEnergies' main listing to New York, a move that French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire is striving to block.
cotation NY TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies: A listing in New York in the face of French opposition
The debate is intensifying around the potential transfer of TotalEnergies' main listing to New York, a move that French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire is striving to block.
cotation NY TotalEnergies
Gálvez Ruiz promises to revitalize Mexico’s electricity market
Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, currently second in the Mexican presidential polls, plans to revive the electricity market by resuming long-term auctions if elected in June.
Gálvez Ruiz marché électricité
Gálvez Ruiz promises to revitalize Mexico’s electricity market
Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, currently second in the Mexican presidential polls, plans to revive the electricity market by resuming long-term auctions if elected in June.
Gálvez Ruiz marché électricité
Energy reform in Nigeria: greater regional autonomy
The recent decentralization of the Nigerian electricity market ushers in a new era of autonomous governance for Ekiti and Ondo, under the aegis of amended national laws.
Le Nigeria renforce l'autonomie régionale et transfère le contrôle du marché électrique à Ekiti et Ondo selon les amendements constitutionnels
Energy reform in Nigeria: greater regional autonomy
The recent decentralization of the Nigerian electricity market ushers in a new era of autonomous governance for Ekiti and Ondo, under the aegis of amended national laws.
Le Nigeria renforce l'autonomie régionale et transfère le contrôle du marché électrique à Ekiti et Ondo selon les amendements constitutionnels
Eni wins its legal battle over “green” diesel
The Italian Council of State's decision cancels the 5 million euro fine imposed on Eni for misleading advertising, confirming the legitimacy of the use of the term "green" for its biodiesel-enriched diesel.
Eni diesel vert
Eni wins its legal battle over “green” diesel
The Italian Council of State's decision cancels the 5 million euro fine imposed on Eni for misleading advertising, confirming the legitimacy of the use of the term "green" for its biodiesel-enriched diesel.
Eni diesel vert
Ecuador and Colombia: the reasons behind a dual water and energy crisis
Ecuador and Colombia, both dependent on hydroelectricity, are facing a historic drought that is exacerbating their energy crises.
Sécheresse Equateur Colombie origine crise
Ecuador and Colombia: the reasons behind a dual water and energy crisis
Ecuador and Colombia, both dependent on hydroelectricity, are facing a historic drought that is exacerbating their energy crises.
Sécheresse Equateur Colombie origine crise
Power project divides Camargue region
In Provence, a high-voltage power line project stirs up controversy. Tension is mounting between industrial development and heritage preservation.
Conflit ligne haute tension Camargue
Power project divides Camargue region
In Provence, a high-voltage power line project stirs up controversy. Tension is mounting between industrial development and heritage preservation.
Conflit ligne haute tension Camargue
TotalEnergies CEO defends his vision of the energy of the future at the French Senate
Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies defends energy mix at key Senate hearing on climate commitments.
Stratégie énergétique TotalEnergies 2024
TotalEnergies CEO defends his vision of the energy of the future at the French Senate
Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies defends energy mix at key Senate hearing on climate commitments.
Stratégie énergétique TotalEnergies 2024
Energy crisis in Sierra Leone: Energy Minister resigns
Sierra Leone's Minister of Energy, Alhadji Kanja Sesay, has resigned amid tensions over power supply, compounded by large debts.
Démission ministre énergie Sierra Leone
Energy crisis in Sierra Leone: Energy Minister resigns
Sierra Leone's Minister of Energy, Alhadji Kanja Sesay, has resigned amid tensions over power supply, compounded by large debts.
Démission ministre énergie Sierra Leone
EIB: €150 million loan to boost renewable energy in Helsinki
The European Investment Bank has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Helen Ltd to finance two renewable energy projects.
EIB Finlande renouvelable
EIB: €150 million loan to boost renewable energy in Helsinki
The European Investment Bank has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Helen Ltd to finance two renewable energy projects.
EIB Finlande renouvelable
PDVSA scandal: $17 billion lost to corruption
Endemic corruption in the Venezuelan oil industry has swallowed up billions of dollars, exposing massive embezzlement at Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
Corruption PDVSA
PDVSA scandal: $17 billion lost to corruption
Endemic corruption in the Venezuelan oil industry has swallowed up billions of dollars, exposing massive embezzlement at Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
Corruption PDVSA
CO2 emission limits in the USA: new measures and reactions
Following the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) previous announcement of new CO2 capture requirements for coal and gas-fired power plants, further developments and notable reactions have emerged.
émissions CO2 centrales charbon USA
CO2 emission limits in the USA: new measures and reactions
Following the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) previous announcement of new CO2 capture requirements for coal and gas-fired power plants, further developments and notable reactions have emerged.
émissions CO2 centrales charbon USA
Increase in the number of interventions for unpaid energy bills in France in 2023
In 2023, more than one million interventions for unpaid energy bills were recorded in France, marking a significant increase on previous years, according to the national energy ombudsman.
Impayés énergie France 2023
Increase in the number of interventions for unpaid energy bills in France in 2023
In 2023, more than one million interventions for unpaid energy bills were recorded in France, marking a significant increase on previous years, according to the national energy ombudsman.
Impayés énergie France 2023
Europe leads the way in clean technology innovation
Europe is leading the way in cleantech innovation, but faces the rapid rise of China and financial obstacles, reveals a new report from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Europe leader innovation énergies propres
Europe leads the way in clean technology innovation
Europe is leading the way in cleantech innovation, but faces the rapid rise of China and financial obstacles, reveals a new report from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Europe leader innovation énergies propres
New regulations in the United States against CO2 emissions
The US government, under the leadership of Joe Biden, has introduced strict limits on CO2 emissions for coal- and gas-fired power plants with long operating lives, with the aim of meeting national climate commitments.
Réglementation émissions USA
New regulations in the United States against CO2 emissions
The US government, under the leadership of Joe Biden, has introduced strict limits on CO2 emissions for coal- and gas-fired power plants with long operating lives, with the aim of meeting national climate commitments.
Réglementation émissions USA

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