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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.
The Republic of Congo and Eni confirm the expansion of the Congo LNG project and multiply industrial initiatives to strengthen energy supply and strategic sectors.

Eni signs twenty-year agreement with Venture Global for 2 mn tonnes of LNG per year

Italian group Eni signs a twenty-year liquefied natural gas supply contract with US-based Venture Global, covering two mn tonnes per year and marking a first for the company from the United States.
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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.
Experts have broadly approved France’s Cigéo deep nuclear waste repository project, highlighting technical uncertainties that demand stronger guarantees for long-term safety.

Stellantis ends its hydrogen van programme as market outlook remains limited

Manufacturer Stellantis halts production of its hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, citing a lack of commercial prospects and an insufficient market, according to a statement released by the automotive group.
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The European Union is investing EUR202mn in the IFMIF-DONES project in Granada to test materials intended for future fusion power plants, in cooperation with Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Japan.
TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG gas project is at the centre of a legal challenge in Washington, following the approval of a $4.7 bn loan by the US Exim Bank, amid security concerns and opposition from civil society groups.

The French solar federation organises itself amid current political and economic attacks

The National Solar Energy Federation, launched on 21 June and formalised on 14 July, brings together installers, equipment suppliers and financiers to defend photovoltaics against political criticism as Paris prepares a new energy roadmap.
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The British government is mobilising USD845mn to subsidise electric-car purchases, easing pressure on an industry hit by US tariffs and preparing for the 2030 ban on internal-combustion engines.
Terna and NPC Ukrenergo have concluded a three-year partnership in Rome aimed at strengthening the integration of the Ukrainian grid into the pan-European system, with an in-depth exchange of technological and regulatory expertise.

GE Vernova modernises TransnetBW’s key cross-border power hub in Germany

GE Vernova has secured a major contract to modernise the Kühmoos substation in Germany, enhancing grid reliability and integration capacity for power flows between Germany, France and Switzerland.
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Hynamics UK and Hy24 have signed an exclusive agreement to develop the Fawley Green Hydrogen project, backed by the UK HAR2 scheme, to supply green hydrogen to ExxonMobil's petrochemical complex.
Terna has signed a guarantee agreement with SACE and the European Investment Bank to finance the Adriatic Link project, totalling approximately €1bn ($1.08bn) and validated as a major transaction under Italian regulations.

Ukraine: Energoatom signs major agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec

Energoatom signed strategic agreements with Westinghouse and Holtec at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, aiming to establish nuclear fuel production and small modular reactor capabilities in the country.
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RTE and Nexans announce the creation of a recycling chain dedicated to aluminium from electrical cables, targeting 600 tonnes annually and covering the entire industrial cycle from collection to production.
Technip Energies has secured a contract to lead preparatory works for a floating liquefied natural gas unit in Africa, confirming its presence in the international gas infrastructure market.

Solargik signs 85 MW of new solar projects on complex terrains in Italy

Solargik strengthens its presence in Italy with 85 MW of photovoltaic projects, including partnerships with Revalue and Free Ingegneria, to deploy systems on steep and agricultural land previously considered unexploitable.
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The Canadian group Thermal Energy International has secured a CAD 1.4 million contract to install a heat recovery unit at a European malted barley producer, aiming to reduce energy costs and polluting emissions.
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform surpasses one million public electric vehicle charging points, strengthening its international presence with a subscription-free model available in 40 countries through a single payment card.
At the G7 summit in Turin, a strategic agreement was reached to triple the world's nuclear capacity by 2050 to combat global warming.
For the first time in five years, Greece did not import any LNG in April, as regional prices made the option unprofitable.

QatarEnergy launches giant LNG tanker project in collaboration with China

QatarEnergy is investing six billion dollars in a project to build 18 giant LNG carriers, marking a record in the shipbuilding industry.
QatarEnergy et la Chine s'engagent dans le projet de construction de 18 méthaniers géants pour renforcer la distribution mondiale de GNL.
Engie confirms the acquisition of Orsted's wind and solar activities in France, including nine wind farms and one solar farm.
Faced with falling LNG prices in Europe, purchases of Algerian cargoes are increasing, marking a peak in exports.

Progress on Rogun hydroelectric power plant in Tajikistan

The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and Pietro Salini, Director of the Italian company WeBuild, recently discussed progress on the construction of the Rogun hydroelectric station.
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Enagas, the operator of the Spanish gas system, is set to unveil its proposal for a national hydrogen network, following its designation as a Project of Common European Interest. This initiative is part of Spain's ambitious plans to strengthen its green energy infrastructure.
The Italian Council of State's decision cancels the 5 million euro fine imposed on Eni for misleading advertising, confirming the legitimacy of the use of the term "green" for its biodiesel-enriched diesel.

First application for SMR approval in France

French start-up Jimmy has initiated the authorization process for France's first SMR.
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In Provence, a high-voltage power line project stirs up controversy. Tension is mounting between industrial development and heritage preservation.
Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies defends energy mix at key Senate hearing on climate commitments.

G7 close to agreement on phasing out coal-fired power plants by 2030

In Turin, the G7 countries are moving towards a historic agreement to close coal-fired power plants by the 2030s.
Réuni en Italie, le G7 se dirige vers un accord significatif pour éliminer le charbon et combattre le réchauffement climatique.
IRSN's trade unions are calling for the urgent appointment of a neutral prefigurator to guide the merger with ASN, anticipating the challenges of 2025.
Eku Energy has announced the launch of the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Miyazaki, marking its first project in Japan in collaboration with Tokyo Gas.

Axpo and Rhiienergie inaugurate hydrogen power plant in Reichenau, Switzerland

Axpo, in collaboration with Rhiienergie, has launched Switzerland's largest green hydrogen production facility.
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Eni is merging its North Sea business with Ithaca Energy, majority-owned by Israeli group Delek, in a deal that will give Eni a 37.3% stake in a newly-formed "satellite" entity.
In an exclusive interview with AFP, Thomas Le Guenan, research engineer at BRGM (Bureau de recherches géologiques et minières) and expert in risk management for CO2 geological storage, reveals France's progress in the field of CO2 storage. It discusses the types of rock ideal for this technique, which is essential in the fight against global warming, and the associated challenges.

ExxonMobil delays sale of its French operations

Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, expressed a measured approach to the sale of the company's activities in France on Friday, stressing a careful search for a suitable buyer.
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At the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, criticized the current development of green hydrogen as still at an "embryonic stage", and promoted biofuels as a priority solution for reducing emissions.
ERG recently strengthened its presence in the US renewable energy market with the acquisition of 75% of a portfolio comprising a wind farm and a solar farm, adding 317 MW to its portfolio. This expansion marks a new era of growth and diversification for ERG.