The joint declaration of the European heads of state and government stated that procedures for state aid should be simplified, accelerated and more predictable in order to stimulate the ecological transition. However, there are still divisions among member states as to how this flexibility should be implemented.

France has decided to focus on its aging nuclear fleet to produce more hydrogen as a replacement for non-renewable polluting sources. However, the French objectives have been jeopardized by differences of opinion among EU member countries as to the classification of this hydrogen as "clean" and renewable.

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss two crucial issues: the EU's industrial policy in the face of US and Chinese competition, and the management of migration at the EU's borders.

The underwater explosions of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines last year raised questions about who was responsible. While the accusations are directed at Russia, an article by the famous American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh accuses the United States and Norway of being behind the sabotage.

The oil market reacted to increased demand in Turkey due to earthquakes and a recovery in Chinese demand. Brent and WTI prices rose by 2.30% and 2.46% respectively. This situation allows the oil industry to envisage a recovery that favors sustainable development.

The European Union is taking drastic measures to counter the Russian occupation of Ukraine by imposing a ban on Russian refined oil products, accompanied by price caps. Penalties will be applied if the cap level is exceeded.

Turkey accuses Cyprus of increasing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean over gas exploration.

IFA 1, the electrical interconnection between France and the United Kingdom, is expected to return to normal by the end of January 2023.

Cyprus has significant natural gas resources that are coveted, so the island seems to become an opportunity.

China and the Arab countries are continuing their energy cooperation, which is one of the main components of the partnership.

Emmanuel Macron has called on EU leaders to go "faster" and "stronger" in their response to the massive US subsidy plan.

Ordu, Turkey, will be home to the world's largest wave power plant from Eco Wave Power and Ordu Energji.

The Tigrayan capital, Mekele, has been reconnected to the national power grid after more than a year of being cut off due to the war.

The United States is set to significantly increase gas deliveries to the UK as part of a partnership agreement on energy security.

The United States welcomes the progress made by the European Union in capping the price of Russian oil at $60 per barrel.

France and Belgium have announced the doubling of their electricity exchange capacity on their border high voltage lines.

The capping of Russian oil prices to deprive Moscow of the means to finance its war was still waiting for a green light from Poland.

NATO is being asked by Berlin and Oslo to protect European pipelines in response to the Nord Stream attack.

MEPs and EU Member States have reached an agreement to make shipping pay for its polluting emissions.

Emmanuel Macron and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the growing cooperation between France and Kazakhstan.

Australia and the UK could become battery supply chains for electric vehicles.

In Algeria, the Italian company Eni announces the start-up of the HDLE/HDLS oil field in the Zemlet el Arbi concession.

The EBRD approved a financing package that will provide $372 million to assist the Ukrainian power transmission company, Ukrenergo.

Olaf Scholz and Elisabeth Borne have sealed the warming of Franco-German relations, after weeks of dissonance.

In the Philippines, Kamala Harris wants to strengthen economic and investment relations through climate action.

The Inflation Reduction ACT (IRA) has caused a stir in Europe, but it is simply a continuation of American protectionist policies.