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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
France is currently debating a bill to accelerate the construction of new nuclear reactors and thus achieve carbon neutrality. However, the reform of nuclear safety proposed by the government is causing protests even in the majority.
France is currently debating a bill to accelerate the construction of new nuclear reactors and thus achieve carbon neutrality. However, the reform of nuclear safety proposed by the government is causing protests even in the majority.
The European Power Service has published a report on the evolution of energy production costs in Europe. According to the report, onshore renewable energy remains the most cost-effective. However, short-term challenges remain.
The European Power Service has published a report on the evolution of energy production costs in Europe. According to the report, onshore renewable energy remains the most cost-effective. However, short-term challenges remain.
The French government recently completed a national consultation on France's energy future. The results of the consultation reveal concerns about the energy transition and around nuclear issues.
The French government recently completed a national consultation on France's energy future. The results of the consultation reveal concerns about the energy transition and around nuclear issues.
EDP Renewables and Invest Alberta join forces to support the growth of renewable energy in Alberta. Through their partnership, they will work together to develop renewable energy projects that will stimulate the economy and create high-quality jobs in the province.
EDP Renewables and Invest Alberta join forces to support the growth of renewable energy in Alberta. Through their partnership, they will work together to develop renewable energy projects that will stimulate the economy and create high-quality jobs in the province.
The EU needs to reduce its dependence on gas imports, which is why the European Commission is proposing to extend the gas demand reduction target to avoid an energy crisis as uncertainty over natural gas supplies grows.
The EU needs to reduce its dependence on gas imports, which is why the European Commission is proposing to extend the gas demand reduction target to avoid an energy crisis as uncertainty over natural gas supplies grows.
Latin America is taking a step toward a more sustainable future with ambitious plans to increase its renewable energy production. Although challenges remain, the region has tremendous potential to become a world leader in renewable energy.
Latin America is taking a step toward a more sustainable future with ambitious plans to increase its renewable energy production. Although challenges remain, the region has tremendous potential to become a world leader in renewable energy.
The Green Industry Bill in France must be financed without budgetary costs, according to a parliamentarian in charge of the file. To do this, existing aids could be reallocated or brown tax expenditures could be eliminated.
The Green Industry Bill in France must be financed without budgetary costs, according to a parliamentarian in charge of the file. To do this, existing aids could be reallocated or brown tax expenditures could be eliminated.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said at the CERAWeek energy conference that the U.S. is poised to become the global leader in energy transition. Despite the criticism, the Biden administration has set aside nearly $500 billion to accelerate the development of renewable energy.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said at the CERAWeek energy conference that the U.S. is poised to become the global leader in energy transition. Despite the criticism, the Biden administration has set aside nearly $500 billion to accelerate the development of renewable energy.

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