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BP announces the appointment of Albert Manifold as chairman, succeeding Helge Lund. Manifold, former CEO of CRH, will join the board on September 1, before officially taking over the role on October 1.
Kem One and EDF signed a protocol agreement for a 10-year electricity supply contract, covering seven French industrial sites. The contract is expected to be finalised by the end of September 2025.

SEWA completes 89 km natural gas network in Al Hamriyah for $3.81mn

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has completed a natural gas network in Al Hamriyah, spanning over 89 kilometres at a total cost of $3.81mn.
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Swiss company Wysenergy has secured public funding for its first wind project in France, located in the municipality of Faux-Fresnay and selected under the PPE2 tender scheme.
Energy supplier OVO plans to invest several hundred million pounds in the renovation of British wind farms, aiming to increase national capacity and accelerate the country’s energy transition.

Framatome secures nuclear fuel contract with ENEC for Barakah plant

Framatome will supply nuclear fuel and technical services to ENEC, strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ energy supply chain for the Barakah nuclear plant.
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bp has announced the sale of its US onshore wind operations to LS Power, strengthening the American group’s 21GW portfolio and continuing its global asset divestment strategy.
French start-up Stellaria secures €23mn ($25.2mn) in funding to accelerate the design of its fast neutron nuclear reactor, with first fission expected in 2029 and commercial deployment targeted for 2035.

Subsea7 secures EPCI contract for Equinor’s Fram Sør gas development

Subsea 7 S.A. has announced a major contract signed with Equinor for the engineering and installation of subsea infrastructure at the Fram Sør gas field, located in the North Sea off the coast of Norway.
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The Marseille Commercial Court has validated Bourbon Group’s accelerated safeguard plans, paving the way for a debt reduction and shareholder transition by the end of 2025.
TotalEnergies holds 23% of the high-power charging market on French motorways, according to data published by Gireve, with more than 1,800 active points across 265 service stations.

Entech acquires 100 MWp of solar projects from international energy group

Entech spent €1.4mn to acquire a portfolio of photovoltaic projects under development across southern and central France, marking a first move in its external growth strategy following a recent capital increase.
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ACWA Power has signed several agreements with European partners to develop a green energy export chain between Saudi Arabia and Europe, as part of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project.
Legrand now expects annual revenue growth of 10 to 12%, driven by data centre momentum, with an immediate impact on its share price in Paris.

Iberdrola secures €2.5bn credit line from 32 international banks

Iberdrola strengthens its financial position with a new five-year credit facility, signed with 32 banks, to support investments in power grids and renewable energy, particularly in the United States.
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Drax’s generation site recorded a 16% rise in its emissions, consolidating its position as the UK’s main emitter, according to analysis published by think tank Ember.
The expansion of the global oil and gas fishing market is accelerating on the back of offshore projects, with annual growth estimated at 5.7% according to The Insight Partners.

wpd completes the acquisition of Calycé’s wind activity and strengthens its presence in France

German group wpd takes over the teams and a portfolio of 17 wind projects from Calycé, consolidating its position in the French market and expanding its regional presence, particularly in the Grand Est, with the support of Envinergy.
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AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.
Syzygy Plasmonics selects Velocys Fischer-Tropsch technology to equip the first commercial NovaSAF 1 plant, turning dairy waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel.
The Astenn Avel consortium, led by Elicio and Q ENERGY, brings in VALOREM to bid for the 500 MW floating wind project planned off the coast of Southern Brittany.
Asian developer Gurīn Energy selected Saft to supply a battery storage system exceeding 1 GWh in Fukushima, marking a new stage in Japan’s energy storage deployment.

Newcleo enters UK nuclear assessment with lead-cooled modular reactor

The UK regulator has accepted to examine Newcleo’s advanced LFR-AS-200 reactor, marking a first for a modular lead-cooled technology in the country.
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Framatome strengthens its control over the nuclear supply chain by acquiring a 40% stake in Selectarc, France’s sole producer of welding filler metals.
Libya's oil production reached a twelve-year high of 1.23 million barrels per day, even as persistent political tensions and violent clashes in Tripoli raise concerns about the sector's future stability.

SMEG launches construction of 6 MWc solar power plant in Mâcon

SMEG and the City of Mâcon have started construction of a 6 MWc solar power plant on a former landfill site, with commissioning scheduled for early 2026.
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Producer Corsica Sole is inaugurating a 5.4 MWc photovoltaic plant in Cirey-sur-Vezouze on a former industrial site, with 8,700 panels and an estimated annual output of 6.1 GWh.
France Hydrogène responds to the Cour des Comptes report published on June 5, criticising an incomplete reading of updated targets and the economic impacts of decarbonised hydrogen development.

Albioma commissions five solar plants in French Guiana totalling 1.4 MWc capacity

Albioma Solaire Guyane has commissioned five photovoltaic plants totalling 1.4 MWc, spread across Mana and Macouria, to strengthen local electricity supply in a region isolated from the national grid.
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The first turbine of the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion project was assembled at Port-La Nouvelle, marking a major industrial milestone for Ocean Winds and its partners.
RWE inaugurated an onshore wind farm in Plounérin and Plounévez-Moëdec, featuring four turbines with a capacity of 14.7 MW, in partnership with the local SEM Lannion-Trégor.

France: wpd commissions a 10 MW wind farm in northern France

The Moulins wind farm, made up of five turbines, was inaugurated on June 6 across three municipalities in the Douaisis region. It will generate €70,000 in annual tax revenue for local authorities.
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The French Energy Regulatory Commission released its 2024 annual report, highlighting sustained activity on grid infrastructure, pricing, and evolving European regulatory frameworks.
The European Commission opens a four-week consultation to define industrial and regulatory priorities for the EU’s first fusion energy strategy, expected by the end of 2025.

Adnoc Gas awards $5bn in contracts to expand gas infrastructure

Adnoc Gas commits $5bn to the first phase of its Rich Gas Development project to boost profitability and processing capacity at four strategic sites in the United Arab Emirates.
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The Belfort Commercial Court has opened a judicial reorganisation procedure for McPhy, while a renewed call for tenders for its asset sale is now set to close on 13 June.
The UK government has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to lead the deployment of small modular reactors, aiming to secure 24 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050.

AtkinsRéalis and EDF strengthen cooperation to accelerate global nuclear projects

AtkinsRéalis and EDF signed a strategic agreement to integrate their expertise in nuclear engineering, equipment and waste management, while preserving each country’s technological sovereignty.
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The British government officially commits £14.2 billion to develop two EPR nuclear reactors in eastern England, in strategic partnership with the French group EDF, with a final investment decision expected shortly.
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals market is projected to grow 67% by 2030, driven by global energy demand, liquefaction capacity, and supply diversification strategies.