French group Nexans initiates the sale of its Autoelectric subsidiary to India’s Motherson for €207mn ($227mn), marking its full exit from non-electrification activities.
Bourbon enters a new strategic phase following the arrival of Davidson Kempner and Fortress, who have become majority shareholders after a financial restructuring approved by the French courts.
The Ministry of the Economy forecasts stable regulated tariffs in 2026 and 2027 for 19.75 million households, despite the removal of the Arenh mechanism and the implementation of a new tariff framework.
The federation of the electricity sector proposes a comprehensive plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels by replacing their use in transport, industry and housing with locally produced electricity.
Lhyfe aims to double its revenue next year, refocuses industrial priorities and plans a 30% cost reduction starting in 2026 to accelerate profitability.
The government confirms the continuation of the high-voltage line construction to Fos-Berre, despite criticism from the public debate and local tensions regarding environmental and economic impacts.
Mundi Énergies partners with Haffner Energy to create a network of twenty multi-energy hubs in Quebec, using residual biomass to produce renewable gas and strengthen Canada’s energy independence.
French nuclear reactor developer Newcleo has submitted its lead-cooled small modular reactor design to Euratom, initiating the first regulatory phase to integrate nuclear non-proliferation safeguards at the European level.
French state utility EDF has increased the maximum estimated cost for building six new nuclear reactors to €72.8 billion ($85.29 billion), representing a 40% rise over the original figure.
The government has postponed the release of the new Multiannual Energy Programme to early 2026, delayed by political tensions over the balance between nuclear and renewables.
The Council of State has cancelled the authorisation to exploit coalbed methane in Lorraine, citing risks to the region's main aquifer and bringing an end to a legal battle that began over a decade ago.
Technique Solaire has secured €40mn ($43.5mn) in junior debt from BNP Paribas Asset Management to structure two solar portfolios totalling 392 MWp across France, Spain and the Netherlands.
Independent power producer Neoen has secured six agrivoltaic projects totalling 124 MWp, reinforcing its position as the leading winner in French solar tenders since 2021.
As the photovoltaic industry enters a phase of deep restructuring, the duel between TOPCon 4.0 and heterojunction technologies is redefining manufacturers’ margins. In 2026, reducing production costs becomes the primary strategic lever for global market leaders.
The Paris Council awards a €15bn, 25-year contract to Dalkia, a subsidiary of EDF, to operate the capital’s heating network, replacing long-time operator Engie amid political tensions ahead of municipal elections.
Faced with shorter approval timelines, several European nuclear firms, including Newcleo, Orano and Urenco, are considering relocating key industrial investments to the United States.
TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.
Framatome will produce TRISO fuel at Romans-sur-Isère as part of a pilot project for advanced nuclear reactors, in partnership with actors such as Blue Capsule Technology.
The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
The French government formalizes its industrial strategy to develop a competitive national sector for sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to meet domestic demand and strengthen France's export position by 2030.
Les Ilots Blandin plant, covering 127 hectares in Haute-Marne, has an installed capacity of 74.3 MWp, annually supplying electricity to the equivalent of 65% of the local urban community.
The European Commission unveils an ambitious plan to modernize electricity grids and introduces the Clean Industrial Deal, mobilizing hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen the continent's industrial and energy autonomy.
Envision Energy signs a turnkey contract with Kallista Energy for a 120 MW / 240 MWh energy storage project in Saleux, Hauts-de-France, marking its entry into France’s stationary battery market.
EDF and the French state finalize a €70 billion financing plan for six EPR2 nuclear reactors, including a specific territorial coordination framework in Gravelines led by Michel Marbaix, awaiting European approval by 2026.
The French National Assembly approves a specific target of 200 TWh renewable electricity production by 2030 within a legislative text extensively debated about the future national energy mix.
Three French ministers and major industrial groups sign an agreement to accelerate national production of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to position France as a European leader in this emerging sector.
Maire S.p.A and Newcleo form strategic partnership to industrialise the development of 200 MW modular nuclear power plants, via a joint venture majority-owned by Nextchem.
French manufacturer Vallourec will supply Qatar with premium OCTG tubes in a contract worth an estimated $50 million, supporting the planned expansion of oil and gas operations by 2030.
SBM Offshore has secured an operations and maintenance contract from TotalEnergies for the FPSO GranMorgu unit, the first such project in Suriname, covering operational preparation and post-production maintenance for at least two years.
ENGIE North America and SOLARCYCLE announce a pilot project aimed at the anticipated recycling of approximately one million solar panels, representing a total capacity of 375 MW, integrated from the outset into solar energy supply agreements in the United States.
Free has formalised its first wind electricity supply agreement with H2air, securing an annual supply of 19 GWh for 15 years from the Limodores wind farm in Haute-Marne.
TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy have won the Ahara exploration licence, marking a new stage in their partnership with SONATRACH on a vast area located between Berkine and Illizi.
After four years of interruption due to regional insecurity, TotalEnergies announces the upcoming resumption of its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, representing a $20bn investment.
Uranium spot price hits its highest level of 2025 following a significant fundraising announcement by a specialized Canadian investment fund, prompting vigorous trading and strong reactions in the international market.
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has launched the tender for the 1.1 GW Al Dibdibah and Al Shagaya Phase III Zone 1 solar project, targeting pre-qualified international companies and consortia.
The early publication of France's energy decree triggers strong parliamentary reactions, as the government aims to rapidly secure investments in nuclear and other energy sectors.
SUEZ signs a 15-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Bouygues Telecom, covering 53 GWh annually from household waste energy recovery, effective from 2027.
The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis entrusts Waga Energy with the digital management of biogas generated from waste at the Arbois facility using the eLandfill platform, to enhance technical efficiency and operational monitoring at the site.
Citepa confirms limited drop in French emissions in 2024 at -1.8%, a pace significantly slower than previous years, reflecting highly contrasting performances across economic sectors.
