Facing annual losses estimated at up to $66mn, SEEG is intensifying field inspections and preparing the rollout of smart meters to combat illegal connections.
The British government confirms its ambition to decarbonise the power sector by 2030, despite political criticism and concerns over consumer energy costs.
Enedis plans a €250mn ($264mn) investment to strengthen Marseille’s electricity grid by 2030, including the full removal of paper-insulated cables and support for the port’s electrification.
Energy ministers coordinate investment and traceability to curb China’s dominance in mineral refining and stabilize supply chains vital to electronics, defense, and energy under a common G7 framework.
Electricity demand, amplified by the rise of artificial intelligence, exceeds forecasts and makes the 2050 net-zero target unattainable, according to new projections by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund generated a €88 billion profit in the third quarter, largely driven by equity market performances in commodities, telecommunications, and finance.
The German regulator is preparing a reform favourable to grid operators, aiming to adjust returns and efficiency rules from 2028 for gas pipelines and 2029 for electricity networks.
Bill Gates urges governments and investors to prioritise adaptation to warming effects, advocating for increased funding in health and development across vulnerable countries.
The Malaysian government plans to increase public investment in natural gas and solar energy to reduce coal dependency while ensuring energy cost stability for households and businesses.
The study by Özlem Onaran and Cem Oyvat highlights structural limits in public climate finance, underscoring the need for closer alignment with social and economic goals to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of public spending.
Oil major ExxonMobil is challenging two California laws requiring disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, arguing that the mandates violate freedom of speech.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Norway’s deferral of a climate impact assessment did not breach procedural safeguards under the Convention, upholding the country’s 2016 oil licensing decisions.
Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.
As oil production declines, Gabon is relying on regulatory reforms and large-scale investments to build a new growth framework focused on local transformation and industrialisation.
Cameroon will adopt a customs exemption on industrial equipment related to biofuels starting in 2026, as part of its new energy strategy aimed at regulating a still underdeveloped sector.
Facing a persistent fuel shortage and depleted foreign reserves, the Bolivian parliament has passed an exceptional law allowing private actors to import gasoline, diesel and LPG tax-free for three months.
Ghana aims to secure $16 billion in oil revenues over ten years, but the continued drop in production raises doubts about the sector’s long-term stability.
The government of Kinshasa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam's Vingroup to develop a 6,300-hectare urban project and modernise mobility through an electric transport network.
The French government will raise the energy savings certificate budget by 27% in 2026, leveraging more private funds to support thermal renovation and electric mobility.
Enedis will progressively reorganise off-peak hour time slots from 1 November, impacting 14.5 million customers by 2027, under new rules set by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a review of public funding for renewable energy, without changing national targets, to avoid rent-seeking effects and better regulate the use of public funds.
The 2025 edition of the Renewable Electricity System Observatory warns of the widening gap between French energy ambitions and industrial reality, requiring immediate acceleration of investments in solar, wind and associated infrastructure.
More than 40 developers will gather in Livingstone from 26 to 28 November to turn Southern Africa’s energy commitments into bankable and interconnected projects.
Citepa projections confirm a marked slowdown in France's climate trajectory, with emissions reductions well below targets set in the national low-carbon strategy.
The United States has threatened economic sanctions against International Maritime Organization members who approve a global carbon tax on international shipping emissions.
A parliamentary report questions the 2026 electricity pricing reform, warning of increased market exposure for households and a redistribution mechanism lacking clarity.
The US Senate has confirmed two new commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, creating a Republican majority that could reshape the regulatory approach to national energy infrastructure.
The federal government launches a CAD3mn call for proposals to fund Indigenous participation in energy and infrastructure projects related to critical minerals.
Opportunities are emerging for African countries to move from extraction to industrial manufacturing in energy technology value chains, as the 2025 G20 discussions highlight these issues.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable power capacity could more than double by 2030, driven by the rise of solar photovoltaics despite supply chain pressures and evolving policy frameworks.
Algeria plans to allocate $60 billion to energy projects by 2029, primarily targeting upstream oil and gas, while developing petrochemicals, renewables and unconventional resources.
China set a record for clean technology exports in August, driven by surging sales of electric vehicles and batteries, with more than half of the growth coming from non-OECD markets.
A night-time attack on Belgorod’s power grid left thousands without electricity, according to Russian local authorities, despite partial service restoration the following morning.
The halt of US federal services disrupts the entire decision-making chain for energy and mining projects, with growing risks of administrative delays and missing critical data.
