The European Commission has approved state aid granted by Belgium to Engie and EDF subsidiaries to extend the operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors by ten years. This decision comes amid an energy crisis and geopolitical uncertainties.
The European Commission has approved state aid granted by Belgium to Engie and EDF subsidiaries to extend the operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors by ten years. This decision comes amid an energy crisis and geopolitical uncertainties.
Air Liquide considers the "Clean Industrial Pact," set to be presented by the European Commission on Wednesday, as a strategic opportunity to modernise Europe’s industrial infrastructure. The initiative could also impact its low-carbon hydrogen projects.
Air Liquide considers the "Clean Industrial Pact," set to be presented by the European Commission on Wednesday, as a strategic opportunity to modernise Europe’s industrial infrastructure. The initiative could also impact its low-carbon hydrogen projects.
In Bollingstedt, a new battery storage facility aims to power 170,000 households, illustrating Germany’s strategy to strengthen its energy infrastructure and stabilise its grid amid the rise of renewable energy sources.
In Bollingstedt, a new battery storage facility aims to power 170,000 households, illustrating Germany’s strategy to strengthen its energy infrastructure and stabilise its grid amid the rise of renewable energy sources.
Luc Rémont, chairman and CEO of EDF, will see his board mandate come to an end this summer. This expiration comes as the company is engaged in negotiations with the state over the financing of its nuclear programme.
Luc Rémont, chairman and CEO of EDF, will see his board mandate come to an end this summer. This expiration comes as the company is engaged in negotiations with the state over the financing of its nuclear programme.
EDF recorded a net profit of €11.4 billion in 2024, driven by increased nuclear and hydropower production. Despite falling electricity prices, the utility maintains strong financial results but faces financial and strategic challenges.
EDF recorded a net profit of €11.4 billion in 2024, driven by increased nuclear and hydropower production. Despite falling electricity prices, the utility maintains strong financial results but faces financial and strategic challenges.
Air Liquide has announced a 7.4% increase in its net profit for 2024, reaching €3.31 billion. Despite a 2% decline in revenue, the group is relying on improved operating margins and strategic investments to strengthen its market growth.
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Air Liquide has announced a 7.4% increase in its net profit for 2024, reaching €3.31 billion. Despite a 2% decline in revenue, the group is relying on improved operating margins and strategic investments to strengthen its market growth.
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EDF has signed nine letters of intent with energy-intensive industries, aiming for long-term electricity contracts totalling more than 12 terawatt-hours per year, backed by its nuclear fleet, with implementation planned from 2026.
EDF has signed nine letters of intent with energy-intensive industries, aiming for long-term electricity contracts totalling more than 12 terawatt-hours per year, backed by its nuclear fleet, with implementation planned from 2026.
The full assessment of costs and timeline for the construction of six EPR2 reactors by EDF has been delayed by several months, according to a source close to the electricity provider.
The full assessment of costs and timeline for the construction of six EPR2 reactors by EDF has been delayed by several months, according to a source close to the electricity provider.
Industrial minerals group Imerys plans to approve the investment for a lithium ore processing pilot plant in Échassières before summer 2025. Meanwhile, the company is seeking industrial and financial partners to support this strategic project.
Industrial minerals group Imerys plans to approve the investment for a lithium ore processing pilot plant in Échassières before summer 2025. Meanwhile, the company is seeking industrial and financial partners to support this strategic project.
Hexana and Tractebel form a strategic alliance to support the development of a sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor. Meanwhile, Blykalla and Newcleo collaborate on material research for lead-cooled reactors.
Hexana and Tractebel form a strategic alliance to support the development of a sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor. Meanwhile, Blykalla and Newcleo collaborate on material research for lead-cooled reactors.
