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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Two former executives of a Swedish oil company, Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter, are on trial in Stockholm for complicity in war crimes in Sudan, in connection with securing their oil operations. The trial, the longest in Swedish history, began after more than ten years of investigation and will continue until February 2026.

The share of electricity generated from fossil fuels reached a historic low of 33% in the EU in the first half of the year, with a significant drop in production from coal and gas. Experts are calling for a massive expansion of renewable energies to compensate for the decline in fossil-fired power generation.

The French government is stepping up its program to train senior civil servants in the ecological transition, aiming to train 3,000 senior civil servants every month from September onwards.

The UK is considering withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty due to disagreements over modernization, leading to the withdrawal of several EU member states, while Europe faces costly litigation over fossil fuel investments.

A major power failure in Kenya is causing disagreement over cause and responsibility, disrupting economic activity and raising concerns for a forthcoming international climate event.

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the head of RTE stresses that nuclear power alone will not suffice, and calls for urgent action in favor of renewable energies. He emphasizes the importance of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and gradually electrifying the sector.

Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric for failing to disconnect power before the deadly fires despite weather warnings.

UK energy regulator Ofgem lowers the energy price cap, saving households an average of £151 a year. However, the end of government aid could mean higher bills for a third of households, particularly the most energy-efficient, while Greenpeace criticizes the government's decisions.

Energy markets on the move: European gas plummets following Australian agreement to end strike threat. Oil remains undecided despite economic concerns and OPEC+ production cuts.

COP28 in the United Arab Emirates will feature a program focusing on topics such as health, recovery, peace, trade and multi-level action. The conference, to be held at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, aims to accelerate the energy transition, reform climate finance and bring nature and livelihoods to the fore in climate action.

The suspension of approvals for renewable energy projects in Alberta has halted the plans of four major international companies, creating political tension and investment uncertainty in the province. This suspension jeopardizes Alberta's position as a leader in renewable energies in Canada.