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French wind power players call for an ambitious industrial policy to face up to Chinese competition.
French wind power players call for an ambitious industrial policy to face up to Chinese competition.
Discover the challenges and solutions for reducing gas, electricity and fuel consumption in France for the second winter running. An in-depth look at energy issues.
Discover the challenges and solutions for reducing gas, electricity and fuel consumption in France for the second winter running. An in-depth look at energy issues.
Find out more about the significant reduction in the refusal rate for renewable energy projects in France, according to the Minister for Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, and the initiatives to promote territorial equity in the development of these energies.
Find out more about the significant reduction in the refusal rate for renewable energy projects in France, according to the Minister for Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, and the initiatives to promote territorial equity in the development of these energies.
Find out how the Nigerian authorities are temporarily suspending liquefied petroleum gas exports to support the domestic market, with important implications for the energy sector.
Find out how the Nigerian authorities are temporarily suspending liquefied petroleum gas exports to support the domestic market, with important implications for the energy sector.
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber defends the role of energy giants in the fight against climate change and calls for more ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Find out what the CEOs of the major oil companies have to say, and what's at stake at COP28.
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber defends the role of energy giants in the fight against climate change and calls for more ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Find out what the CEOs of the major oil companies have to say, and what's at stake at COP28.
Despite local concerns, work on the France-Spain power line will start in October. Find out more about this electrical interconnection project.
Despite local concerns, work on the France-Spain power line will start in October. Find out more about this electrical interconnection project.
Saudi Arabia revises its budget forecasts downwards due to falling oil revenues. Find out more about this announcement and its impact on the Saudi economy.
Saudi Arabia revises its budget forecasts downwards due to falling oil revenues. Find out more about this announcement and its impact on the Saudi economy.
Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq, has acquired a leading position on the energy scene thanks to its vast oil reserves. Officially recognized by the 2005 Iraqi constitution, this region, which shares borders with Iran, Turkey and Syria, plays a central role in the Kurdistan region, with Erbil as its capital.
Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq, has acquired a leading position on the energy scene thanks to its vast oil reserves. Officially recognized by the 2005 Iraqi constitution, this region, which shares borders with Iran, Turkey and Syria, plays a central role in the Kurdistan region, with Erbil as its capital.
This article examines the economic challenges facing the city of Taft, California, as a result of the energy transition, highlighting local oil industry issues and divergent community opinions.
This article examines the economic challenges facing the city of Taft, California, as a result of the energy transition, highlighting local oil industry issues and divergent community opinions.
Europe must act quickly to accelerate its energy transition and maintain its global industrial competitiveness. Find out what's at stake and what needs to be done to ensure a sustainable energy future.
Europe must act quickly to accelerate its energy transition and maintain its global industrial competitiveness. Find out what's at stake and what needs to be done to ensure a sustainable energy future.
The G20 calls for a tripling of renewable energies by 2030 to combat climate change. Although vital, this challenge implies significant progress in overcoming financial and logistical obstacles. Here's how it works.
The G20 calls for a tripling of renewable energies by 2030 to combat climate change. Although vital, this challenge implies significant progress in overcoming financial and logistical obstacles. Here's how it works.
Between the surge in oil and gas exploration and obstacles in the offshore wind sector, the UK faces major challenges in meeting its carbon neutrality targets. Find out how these decisions and global issues are impacting on the UK's energy transition.
Between the surge in oil and gas exploration and obstacles in the offshore wind sector, the UK faces major challenges in meeting its carbon neutrality targets. Find out how these decisions and global issues are impacting on the UK's energy transition.
The French government is asking fuel distributors to show solidarity by extending sales at cost to control fuel prices. What's more, the French Minister for Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, is encouraging the transition to electric vehicles to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact.
The French government is asking fuel distributors to show solidarity by extending sales at cost to control fuel prices. What's more, the French Minister for Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, is encouraging the transition to electric vehicles to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact.
The G20 is divided on fossil fuels, but makes a commitment on renewables. Climate is at the heart of the debate, with opinions divided on the future of energy. Despite disagreements, a step towards renewable energies has been taken, but critics point to a still timid commitment.
The G20 is divided on fossil fuels, but makes a commitment on renewables. Climate is at the heart of the debate, with opinions divided on the future of energy. Despite disagreements, a step towards renewable energies has been taken, but critics point to a still timid commitment.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sounds the alarm at the G20 summit, warning that the world is facing an "unprecedented climate emergency" exacerbated by floods and fires.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sounds the alarm at the G20 summit, warning that the world is facing an "unprecedented climate emergency" exacerbated by floods and fires.
Construction of the CEOG has resumed despite strong opposition from the nearby Amerindian village of Prospérité, which fears the destruction of its living space. With the support of the Ligue des droits de l'Homme, local residents are calling for the project to be moved, while legal action has been taken on both sides, fuelling tensions in the region.
Construction of the CEOG has resumed despite strong opposition from the nearby Amerindian village of Prospérité, which fears the destruction of its living space. With the support of the Ligue des droits de l'Homme, local residents are calling for the project to be moved, while legal action has been taken on both sides, fuelling tensions in the region.
Argentina risks having to pay up to $16 billion in damages for the nationalization of YPF, following a disputed US court ruling. The U.S. judge set the interest details, triggering an immediate appeal from the Argentine government.
Argentina risks having to pay up to $16 billion in damages for the nationalization of YPF, following a disputed US court ruling. The U.S. judge set the interest details, triggering an immediate appeal from the Argentine government.
The future of New Caledonia's nickel industry depends on solving the island's energy equation, in the face of high costs and threatened competitiveness. The transition to green energy and photovoltaic energy storage are at the heart of discussions to save this strategic industry.
The future of New Caledonia's nickel industry depends on solving the island's energy equation, in the face of high costs and threatened competitiveness. The transition to green energy and photovoltaic energy storage are at the heart of discussions to save this strategic industry.
The French government is toughening up its treatment of electricity suppliers following irregularities, aiming to protect consumers and improve transparency. This could affect companies' energy costs.
The French government is toughening up its treatment of electricity suppliers following irregularities, aiming to protect consumers and improve transparency. This could affect companies' energy costs.
France is phasing out the tax exemption on non-road diesel fuel (GNR) for farmers and public works companies, encouraging the transition to a green tax system. However, this measure does not apply to road hauliers, to preserve their competitiveness.
France is phasing out the tax exemption on non-road diesel fuel (GNR) for farmers and public works companies, encouraging the transition to a green tax system. However, this measure does not apply to road hauliers, to preserve their competitiveness.
The Minister for the Economy calls on TotalEnergies to extend the fuel price cap, while discussions are underway to maintain the measure beyond 2023. Despite fuel prices approaching two euros a liter, the government is ruling out further across-the-board rebates, citing ecological, budgetary and diplomatic considerations.
The Minister for the Economy calls on TotalEnergies to extend the fuel price cap, while discussions are underway to maintain the measure beyond 2023. Despite fuel prices approaching two euros a liter, the government is ruling out further across-the-board rebates, citing ecological, budgetary and diplomatic considerations.
The Portuguese Environmental Protection Agency (APA) has approved a second lithium mining project in Portugal, underlining its importance for the energy transition. However, these projects face local and ecological challenges.
The Portuguese Environmental Protection Agency (APA) has approved a second lithium mining project in Portugal, underlining its importance for the energy transition. However, these projects face local and ecological challenges.
European Commission representative Martin Selmayr's reference to blood money linked to Russian gas imports into Austria created diplomatic tension. This highlights energy security and foreign policy issues in the EU, underlining the need to reduce dependence on Russian gas in times of crisis.
European Commission representative Martin Selmayr's reference to blood money linked to Russian gas imports into Austria created diplomatic tension. This highlights energy security and foreign policy issues in the EU, underlining the need to reduce dependence on Russian gas in times of crisis.
The presentation of the roadmap for ecological planning, which has been postponed several times, is scheduled for the next two weeks, according to government spokesman Olivier Véran. Details of the exact date and target audience for this presentation are still to be worked out.
The presentation of the roadmap for ecological planning, which has been postponed several times, is scheduled for the next two weeks, according to government spokesman Olivier Véran. Details of the exact date and target audience for this presentation are still to be worked out.
The UK's energy lobby is calling for massive funding for carbon neutrality by 2050, highlighting the urgent need to invest in renewables to maintain the country's competitiveness in the global energy transition.
The UK's energy lobby is calling for massive funding for carbon neutrality by 2050, highlighting the urgent need to invest in renewables to maintain the country's competitiveness in the global energy transition.
France is seeking to set an oil exit date as part of the climate negotiations in the run-up to COP28 in Dubai, in response to President Macron's statements. Discussions focus on the early elimination of fossil fuels not captured by the EU, and the need for dialogue with emitting and producing countries.
France is seeking to set an oil exit date as part of the climate negotiations in the run-up to COP28 in Dubai, in response to President Macron's statements. Discussions focus on the early elimination of fossil fuels not captured by the EU, and the need for dialogue with emitting and producing countries.

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