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The French government assures that no increase in gas taxes will be implemented, thereby contradicting previous statements by the Minister of Ecological Transition.
The French government assures that no increase in gas taxes will be implemented, thereby contradicting previous statements by the Minister of Ecological Transition.
Enedis replaces the old "paper-insulated" electrical cables in the capital with more robust synthetic models. This project aims to strengthen the resilience of Paris's network against increasingly frequent heatwaves.
Enedis replaces the old "paper-insulated" electrical cables in the capital with more robust synthetic models. This project aims to strengthen the resilience of Paris's network against increasingly frequent heatwaves.
In the face of a historic drought, Ecuador has reintroduced electricity cuts lasting up to 10 hours per day. The decision aims to prevent a collapse of the national electricity system, primarily powered by hydroelectricity.
In the face of a historic drought, Ecuador has reintroduced electricity cuts lasting up to 10 hours per day. The decision aims to prevent a collapse of the national electricity system, primarily powered by hydroelectricity.
India aims to become a global clean technology manufacturing center by 2030 through incentive policies. However, challenges related to technological innovation, infrastructure gaps, and political risks could hinder its progress.
India aims to become a global clean technology manufacturing center by 2030 through incentive policies. However, challenges related to technological innovation, infrastructure gaps, and political risks could hinder its progress.
The Pakistani government is terminating power purchase agreements with five independent power producers, including Hub Power Company Ltd, as part of reforms to reduce energy costs and meet the IMF’s requirements. Savings of 411 billion Pakistani rupees are expected.
The Pakistani government is terminating power purchase agreements with five independent power producers, including Hub Power Company Ltd, as part of reforms to reduce energy costs and meet the IMF’s requirements. Savings of 411 billion Pakistani rupees are expected.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) publicly exposes eight gas and electricity suppliers who have rejected the transparency guidelines, potentially jeopardizing consumer protection in an already unstable market.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) publicly exposes eight gas and electricity suppliers who have rejected the transparency guidelines, potentially jeopardizing consumer protection in an already unstable market.
Emmanuelle Wargon, president of the Commission de régulation de l'Energie (CRE), warns against an excessive increase in the Taxe intérieure de consommation finale sur l'électricité (TICFE). She highlights the risks to household bills and climate objectives, as the government plans to raise the tax beyond initial forecasts.
Emmanuelle Wargon, president of the Commission de régulation de l'Energie (CRE), warns against an excessive increase in the Taxe intérieure de consommation finale sur l'électricité (TICFE). She highlights the risks to household bills and climate objectives, as the government plans to raise the tax beyond initial forecasts.
Nigeria seeks to attract between 5 and 10 billion USD in investments to develop its deepwater gas sector, supported by regulatory reform aimed at making the sector more attractive to foreign investors.
Nigeria seeks to attract between 5 and 10 billion USD in investments to develop its deepwater gas sector, supported by regulatory reform aimed at making the sector more attractive to foreign investors.
REC prices are expected to drop by 76% by 2050 in the Asia-Pacific region, falling from 46 to 11 USD/MWh, due to the massive increase in renewable energy generation in the region, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
REC prices are expected to drop by 76% by 2050 in the Asia-Pacific region, falling from 46 to 11 USD/MWh, due to the massive increase in renewable energy generation in the region, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
The future of North Sea oil and gas will depend on a more stable and predictable fiscal reform, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie. The UK government must quickly clarify its position to avoid deterring investments in this mature sector.
The future of North Sea oil and gas will depend on a more stable and predictable fiscal reform, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie. The UK government must quickly clarify its position to avoid deterring investments in this mature sector.
Russia has filed a lawsuit against several Shell entities for energy projects on Sakhalin Island. This initiative could reflect an attempt to consolidate national resources after the company’s withdrawal in 2022.
Russia has filed a lawsuit against several Shell entities for energy projects on Sakhalin Island. This initiative could reflect an attempt to consolidate national resources after the company’s withdrawal in 2022.
France: Agnès Pannier-Runacher warns of the risks of excessive increases in electricity taxes
France: Agnès Pannier-Runacher warns of the risks of excessive increases in electricity taxes
Energy unions are concerned about the upcoming revision of the Public Electricity Grid Use Tariff (TURPE), fearing a reduction in human resources as massive investments are needed to modernize the network.
Energy unions are concerned about the upcoming revision of the Public Electricity Grid Use Tariff (TURPE), fearing a reduction in human resources as massive investments are needed to modernize the network.
The United States and G7 leaders discuss new sanctions in response to Iran's attack on Israel. New measures targeting the Houthis in Yemen have also been announced.
The United States and G7 leaders discuss new sanctions in response to Iran's attack on Israel. New measures targeting the Houthis in Yemen have also been announced.
Colombia presents an ambitious financing program aimed at reducing its dependence on oil and coal by mobilizing international investments for a low-carbon economy.
Colombia presents an ambitious financing program aimed at reducing its dependence on oil and coal by mobilizing international investments for a low-carbon economy.
The French government is exploring a new tax on power plants to balance the 2025 budget without increasing electricity costs for consumers, a move that faces strong opposition from industry stakeholders.
The French government is exploring a new tax on power plants to balance the 2025 budget without increasing electricity costs for consumers, a move that faces strong opposition from industry stakeholders.
A report from the Centre de recherche sur l'énergie et l'air pur (CREA) demands that China decrease its emissions by at least 30% by 2035 to comply with the commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate.
A report from the Centre de recherche sur l'énergie et l'air pur (CREA) demands that China decrease its emissions by at least 30% by 2035 to comply with the commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate.
Taxes on the superprofits of oil and gas majors are multiplying across Europe and the United States. While governments aim to redistribute these record profits, companies are threatening to cut back on investments.
Taxes on the superprofits of oil and gas majors are multiplying across Europe and the United States. While governments aim to redistribute these record profits, companies are threatening to cut back on investments.
The Minister of Ecological Transition warns against a proposed tax on power plants, highlighting the risk of passing the costs onto French consumers.
The Minister of Ecological Transition warns against a proposed tax on power plants, highlighting the risk of passing the costs onto French consumers.
The United Arab Emirates Energy Minister, Suhail al-Mazrouei, reaffirms OPEC+ unity in its commitment to stabilize the global oil market at the Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum.
The United Arab Emirates Energy Minister, Suhail al-Mazrouei, reaffirms OPEC+ unity in its commitment to stabilize the global oil market at the Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum.
Malaysia updates its climate policy, aiming for a 45% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030. This initiative is accompanied by the preparation of a Climate Change Act, expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.
Malaysia updates its climate policy, aiming for a 45% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030. This initiative is accompanied by the preparation of a Climate Change Act, expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.
Saudi Arabia is projecting a budget deficit of 2.3% of GDP in 2025, with a further increase expected to 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027. This trend is driven by declining oil revenues due to reduced production levels, alongside rising public expenditures aimed at financing its economic diversification projects.
Saudi Arabia is projecting a budget deficit of 2.3% of GDP in 2025, with a further increase expected to 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027. This trend is driven by declining oil revenues due to reduced production levels, alongside rising public expenditures aimed at financing its economic diversification projects.
Oman regains its investment status after seven years of financial uncertainty marked by a credit rating downgrade in 2016. Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has announced the upgrade of Oman’s credit rating from ‘BB+’ to ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook. This decision reflects the country’s sustained efforts to rebalance its public finances through structural reforms and prudent debt management. The government implemented a medium-term financial plan which, combined with a rationalization of public spending, has generated budget surpluses.
Oman regains its investment status after seven years of financial uncertainty marked by a credit rating downgrade in 2016. Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has announced the upgrade of Oman’s credit rating from ‘BB+’ to ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook. This decision reflects the country’s sustained efforts to rebalance its public finances through structural reforms and prudent debt management. The government implemented a medium-term financial plan which, combined with a rationalization of public spending, has generated budget surpluses.
The Parquet National Financier (PNF) has announced its decision to appeal the Paris Correctional Court’s ruling, which acquitted Henri Proglio, former Chairman and CEO of EDF, along with the group and eleven other individuals, in a case involving allegations of favoritism. The case centers on a series of consulting contracts directly awarded by EDF between 2010 and 2016, raising concerns about the transparency of the company’s contracting practices.
The Parquet National Financier (PNF) has announced its decision to appeal the Paris Correctional Court’s ruling, which acquitted Henri Proglio, former Chairman and CEO of EDF, along with the group and eleven other individuals, in a case involving allegations of favoritism. The case centers on a series of consulting contracts directly awarded by EDF between 2010 and 2016, raising concerns about the transparency of the company’s contracting practices.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier commits to reducing France's "ecological debt" while developing nuclear and renewable energy sources. However, NGOs and experts criticize the lack of concrete measures and financial commitments.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier commits to reducing France's "ecological debt" while developing nuclear and renewable energy sources. However, NGOs and experts criticize the lack of concrete measures and financial commitments.
The 2024 US presidential election could reshape the trajectory of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offering divergent strategies that could impact the regulatory framework, export permits, and international commercial perspectives.
The 2024 US presidential election could reshape the trajectory of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offering divergent strategies that could impact the regulatory framework, export permits, and international commercial perspectives.

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