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France: Deployment of renewable energies in ZNI
The CRE announced on Tuesday the modification of the specifications for photovoltaic electricity production projects in the ZNI. The goal is to accelerate the deployment of 212 MW of renewable energy in response to the energy crisis and climate emergency. This announcement comes on the same day that the French Parliament definitively adopted the law to accelerate renewable energy.
France: Deployment of renewable energies in ZNI
The CRE announced on Tuesday the modification of the specifications for photovoltaic electricity production projects in the ZNI. The goal is to accelerate the deployment of 212 MW of renewable energy in response to the energy crisis and climate emergency. This announcement comes on the same day that the French Parliament definitively adopted the law to accelerate renewable energy.
France: Final adoption of the renewable energy reform
The French Parliament has definitively adopted on Tuesday a bill on the acceleration of renewable energies carried by the Minister of Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher. The reform aims to make up for France's lag in renewable energy, increasing solar power capacity tenfold to 100 GW and deploying 50 offshore wind farms to reach 40 GW by 2050.
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France: Final adoption of the renewable energy reform
The French Parliament has definitively adopted on Tuesday a bill on the acceleration of renewable energies carried by the Minister of Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher. The reform aims to make up for France's lag in renewable energy, increasing solar power capacity tenfold to 100 GW and deploying 50 offshore wind farms to reach 40 GW by 2050.
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Italy: weaning itself off Russian gas with the help of the REPowerEU plan
Italy has declared its intention to use EU funds from the REPowerEU plan to wean itself off Russian gas completely and become an energy hub for the EU. With a total budget of €300 billion, the REPowerEU plan aims to end the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels and combat the climate crisis.
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Italy: weaning itself off Russian gas with the help of the REPowerEU plan
Italy has declared its intention to use EU funds from the REPowerEU plan to wean itself off Russian gas completely and become an energy hub for the EU. With a total budget of €300 billion, the REPowerEU plan aims to end the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels and combat the climate crisis.
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European elected officials call for a ban on fossil fuel projects
European elected officials are calling for the adoption of legislation banning new fossil fuel projects and for a non-proliferation treaty on fossil fuels, in order to limit the current climate risk.
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European elected officials call for a ban on fossil fuel projects
European elected officials are calling for the adoption of legislation banning new fossil fuel projects and for a non-proliferation treaty on fossil fuels, in order to limit the current climate risk.
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France: EDF strikers impact electricity production
The strike against pension reform led to a drop in electricity production of almost 4,500 MW in nuclear and coal-fired power plants. However, users should not suffer any power cuts, according to RTE.
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France: EDF strikers impact electricity production
The strike against pension reform led to a drop in electricity production of almost 4,500 MW in nuclear and coal-fired power plants. However, users should not suffer any power cuts, according to RTE.
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CycleØ launches biomethane subsidiary in Ireland
CycleØ, a world leader in biomethane projects, opens a new subsidiary in Ireland to support the Irish government's goal of local and sustainable production of agricultural/food waste, bringing total capacity to 5.7 TWh.
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CycleØ launches biomethane subsidiary in Ireland
CycleØ, a world leader in biomethane projects, opens a new subsidiary in Ireland to support the Irish government's goal of local and sustainable production of agricultural/food waste, bringing total capacity to 5.7 TWh.
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France: RTE will pay back nearly 2 billion euros to its users
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) announced on Monday that the electricity transmission system operator, RTE, will return nearly €2 billion to its users due to a sharp increase in revenue. This payment will mainly benefit distributors and industrial customers.
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France: RTE will pay back nearly 2 billion euros to its users
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) announced on Monday that the electricity transmission system operator, RTE, will return nearly €2 billion to its users due to a sharp increase in revenue. This payment will mainly benefit distributors and industrial customers.
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Colombia: Blockage of the road from Puerto Gaitán to Rubiales
The oil industry expresses its deep concern about the serious social and economic consequences resulting from the blockage of the road that connects Puerto Gaitán to the village of Rubiales.
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Colombia: Blockage of the road from Puerto Gaitán to Rubiales
The oil industry expresses its deep concern about the serious social and economic consequences resulting from the blockage of the road that connects Puerto Gaitán to the village of Rubiales.
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Iraqi Kurdistan: Suspension of oil exports
Iraqi Kurdistan has announced the temporary suspension of its oil exports via Turkey due to the earthquake that hit the region. Exports, amounting to approximately 450,000 barrels per day, are being halted to ensure the safety of the operation and to avoid any unwanted incidents.
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Iraqi Kurdistan: Suspension of oil exports
Iraqi Kurdistan has announced the temporary suspension of its oil exports via Turkey due to the earthquake that hit the region. Exports, amounting to approximately 450,000 barrels per day, are being halted to ensure the safety of the operation and to avoid any unwanted incidents.
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Masdar strengthens its commitment to renewable energy in Azerbaijan
Masdar, a fast-growing renewable energy company, has announced plans to strengthen its commitment to renewable energy development in Azerbaijan with the opening of a new office in the capital city of Baku.
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Masdar strengthens its commitment to renewable energy in Azerbaijan
Masdar, a fast-growing renewable energy company, has announced plans to strengthen its commitment to renewable energy development in Azerbaijan with the opening of a new office in the capital city of Baku.
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Northvolt’s electric battery factory in Germany in danger
Northvolt, a battery factory project in Germany, is in danger because of the American climate plan. European leaders and industry are calling for a strong response to protect green transition efforts.
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Northvolt’s electric battery factory in Germany in danger
Northvolt, a battery factory project in Germany, is in danger because of the American climate plan. European leaders and industry are calling for a strong response to protect green transition efforts.
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EDF: The French Council of State’s decision on the Arenh ceiling
The Conseil d'Etat has confirmed that the State's raising of the Arenh ceiling, a mechanism that allows EDF's competitors to buy part of its nuclear electricity production at low prices, offers a greater level of security and price stability for customers.
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EDF: The French Council of State’s decision on the Arenh ceiling
The Conseil d'Etat has confirmed that the State's raising of the Arenh ceiling, a mechanism that allows EDF's competitors to buy part of its nuclear electricity production at low prices, offers a greater level of security and price stability for customers.
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Tunisia: Call for tenders for 1.7 GW of renewable energy in
Call for tenders for 1.7 GW of renewable energy in Tunisia. 1.1 GW of solar capacity and 600 MW of wind power will be added to the grid.
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Tunisia: Call for tenders for 1.7 GW of renewable energy in
Call for tenders for 1.7 GW of renewable energy in Tunisia. 1.1 GW of solar capacity and 600 MW of wind power will be added to the grid.
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The World Bank focuses on the Carbon Market
The World Bank seeks to clarify the carbon market. In addition to its conclusions at COP 27, it now wishes to create and regulate a digital ecosystem: the CAD Trust.
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The World Bank focuses on the Carbon Market
The World Bank seeks to clarify the carbon market. In addition to its conclusions at COP 27, it now wishes to create and regulate a digital ecosystem: the CAD Trust.
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United States: The 2022 Climate Action
In the United States, the Department of Energy (DoE) publishes a list of its major achievements in 2022.
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United States: The 2022 Climate Action
In the United States, the Department of Energy (DoE) publishes a list of its major achievements in 2022.
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India Supports Hydrogen Production
India announces a $2 billion plus plan to develop renewable hydrogen production and reduce CO2 emissions.
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India Supports Hydrogen Production
India announces a $2 billion plus plan to develop renewable hydrogen production and reduce CO2 emissions.
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India on the road to decarbonization
India, faced with rising carbon emissions, is developing a new hydrogen and carbon market policy for 2023.
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India on the road to decarbonization
India, faced with rising carbon emissions, is developing a new hydrogen and carbon market policy for 2023.
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NEDA supports access to electricity in Côte d’Ivoire
NEDA (National Electricity Digitalization and Access) is an operation to increase access to electricity at lower cost.
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NEDA supports access to electricity in Côte d’Ivoire
NEDA (National Electricity Digitalization and Access) is an operation to increase access to electricity at lower cost.
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ExxonMobil wants to block the taxation of “excess profits” of Energy Giants in Europe
ExxonMobil has filed a case with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against the "super profits" tax on energy giants.
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ExxonMobil wants to block the taxation of “excess profits” of Energy Giants in Europe
ExxonMobil has filed a case with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against the "super profits" tax on energy giants.
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United States: Climate Finance
In the United States, the House of Representatives passes a historic $1.7 billion funding bill.
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United States: Climate Finance
In the United States, the House of Representatives passes a historic $1.7 billion funding bill.
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IRA telescopes the Solar Industry in Europe
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides for an investment of over $369 billion to advance climate ambitions.
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IRA telescopes the Solar Industry in Europe
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides for an investment of over $369 billion to advance climate ambitions.
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U.S. funds new projects
In the United States, the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has announced $16 million to support hydropower and marine energy.
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U.S. funds new projects
In the United States, the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has announced $16 million to support hydropower and marine energy.
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CARB, a plan to decarbonize California
CARB (California Air Resources Board) is a new plan to accelerate California's carbon neutrality by 2045.
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CARB, a plan to decarbonize California
CARB (California Air Resources Board) is a new plan to accelerate California's carbon neutrality by 2045.
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Quebec deploys wind power strategy
In Quebec, Hydro-Quebec has a mandate from the government to ensure the development of wind resources.
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Quebec deploys wind power strategy
In Quebec, Hydro-Quebec has a mandate from the government to ensure the development of wind resources.
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Zungeru: Guarantee of a transparent procedure
Zungeru (ZHPP), a hydropower plant, is the subject of a request for investigation by the President of the Nigerian Senate.
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Zungeru: Guarantee of a transparent procedure
Zungeru (ZHPP), a hydropower plant, is the subject of a request for investigation by the President of the Nigerian Senate.
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Restarting nuclear power in Japan: not so simple
Japan wants to accelerate the revival of nuclear power this winter to reduce its heavy dependence on imported hydrocarbons.
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Restarting nuclear power in Japan: not so simple
Japan wants to accelerate the revival of nuclear power this winter to reduce its heavy dependence on imported hydrocarbons.
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