After months of stalemate, Germany and the European Commission have finally reached an agreement to unblock a key text of the EU climate plan on CO2 emissions from cars.

Venezuela continues its fight against corruption in the energy sector by arresting 21 people linked to the state-owned oil company PDVSA.

Green goods, such as wind turbines and electric vehicles, saw record growth in 2022, according to a UN report.

The EU is giving a strong signal for the decarbonization of the maritime sector with the adoption of binding rules on greenhouse gas emissions from ships over 5,000 tons. This landmark decision will encourage companies and ports to invest in clean technologies.

The French government has taken measures to avoid a shortage of kerosene at Paris airports, while the strike of the refineries TotalEnergies, Esso-ExxonMobil and the Compagnie industrielle maritime blocks the supply of fuel.

Renewable energy capacity has seen a record 9.6% increase in 2022, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report.

European Commission announces extension of emergency gas demand reduction regulation for another year

Thousands of oil and gas workers operating on the British continental shelf are on strike to demand fairer wages and working conditions, highlighting the windfall profits made by these companies.

As residents of Buenos Aires suffer the consequences of prolonged power cuts, the Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, ordered a temporary seizure of the energy distribution company Edesur to ensure compliance and improved service.

European leaders are considering joint gas purchases to boost Europe's energy security and prevent winter shortages, following the reduction in gas supplies from Russia last year.

The European Commission has presented a reform for the electricity market aimed at encouraging investment in renewable energy and ensuring more predictable prices for producers and consumers.

California looks back at the December 2022 natural gas price spike that saw the daily spot price of natural gas reach a record high. The CPUC has launched an investigation to examine the causes and impacts of this volatility.

Norway has decided to terminate the electricity interconnection project with Scotland to focus on domestic electricity supply. The decision was motivated by the need to meet the country's energy needs at competitive prices.

Rejection of the nuclear safety reform in France: IRSN remains independent of ASN for the time being. The deputies rejected the proposal to merge the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) with the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN), despite the government's wishes.

The European Commission has presented an ambitious plan to strengthen Europe's competitiveness in the field of green technologies in the face of competition from China and the United States.

The British government has announced a three-month extension of the household energy price cap, which should have been raised by April 1. The measure, which caps bills at £2,500 a year for the average household, is expected to bring relief to Britons in the midst of the cost of living crisis.

The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved more than $300 million in funding for projects in developing countries in the first quarter of 2023.

The European Commission is seeking to avoid a complete restructuring and has presented its proposals for reforming the electricity market in Europe.

CMC Poland renews its partnership with Statkraft for the production of renewable electricity in Poland. Guaranteeing a long-term price for the electricity produced from 2025 to 2034, these agreements provide financial security and cost certainty.

The European Union takes an important step in the fight against climate change with an ambitious agreement to strengthen energy efficiency. This new legislation reinforces the responsibility of the public and private sectors to achieve climate goals and reduce energy poverty.

In France, the Minister of Energy Transition opened the debates on the bill dedicated to nuclear power by assuring that the safety of the facilities would not be compromised. However, the nuclear safety reform added by amendment is still opposed by the unions.

The Vattenfall group has published its first energy sobriety barometer and reveals that the French are the most involved in eco-responsible actions. They are also the most concerned about rising energy prices, despite government measures.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources announces the availability of 212 industrial investment opportunities on the Invest Saudi platform, stressing the importance of the national industrial strategy to achieve Vision 2030.

The UK government is committing to carbon capture and nuclear power by investing nearly £20 billion to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is expected to present the details of this initiative in the upcoming budget.

France has adopted a law to accelerate the energy transition and respond to the climate emergency. This text provides for the development of offshore wind and solar energy to catch up with the country's lag in this area.