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Kuwait imposes power cuts due to record consumption caused by an exceptional heat wave.
Kuwait imposes power cuts due to record consumption caused by an exceptional heat wave.
Jean-François Soussana, renowned agronomist and climate change expert, takes over from Corinne Le Quéré as Chairman of the Haut conseil pour le climat (HCC). His appointment marks a key stage in the evaluation of France's climate policies.
Jean-François Soussana, renowned agronomist and climate change expert, takes over from Corinne Le Quéré as Chairman of the Haut conseil pour le climat (HCC). His appointment marks a key stage in the evaluation of France's climate policies.
The French Senate is proposing that the French government acquire a "specific share" in TotalEnergies, in order to have a say in the company's strategy.
The French Senate is proposing that the French government acquire a "specific share" in TotalEnergies, in order to have a say in the company's strategy.
The French Senate recommends an immediate halt to imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the aim of strengthening the country's energy sovereignty.
The French Senate recommends an immediate halt to imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the aim of strengthening the country's energy sovereignty.
The National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) is investigating Naturgy for alleged anti-competitive practices in electricity distribution, including preferential treatment of certain complaints.
The National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) is investigating Naturgy for alleged anti-competitive practices in electricity distribution, including preferential treatment of certain complaints.
Reform of the European Union (EU) energy market aims to stabilize energy costs for businesses and consumers, while introducing new legal and contractual protections. This initiative responds to fluctuating energy prices and strengthens consumer rights.
Reform of the European Union (EU) energy market aims to stabilize energy costs for businesses and consumers, while introducing new legal and contractual protections. This initiative responds to fluctuating energy prices and strengthens consumer rights.
BII and Meridiam sign a $15 million agreement to extend access to energy in Tanzania, aiming to supply 170,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
BII and Meridiam sign a $15 million agreement to extend access to energy in Tanzania, aiming to supply 170,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Minns Government is allocating $3.5 billion in the 2024-25 budget to strengthen NSW's energy system and support households in their energy transition.
The Minns Government is allocating $3.5 billion in the 2024-25 budget to strengthen NSW's energy system and support households in their energy transition.
A rebel movement in Niger sabotaged a strategic section of the pipeline to Benin, intensifying regional tensions and threatening the local oil economy.
A rebel movement in Niger sabotaged a strategic section of the pipeline to Benin, intensifying regional tensions and threatening the local oil economy.
Canada plans to reduce its oil and gas emissions by 37% by 2030. A Deloitte report anticipates production cutbacks rather than investment in costly carbon capture technologies.
Canada plans to reduce its oil and gas emissions by 37% by 2030. A Deloitte report anticipates production cutbacks rather than investment in costly carbon capture technologies.
The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that the NGOs' actions against TotalEnergies and EDF are admissible, paving the way for an in-depth examination of these multinationals' due diligence plans.
The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that the NGOs' actions against TotalEnergies and EDF are admissible, paving the way for an in-depth examination of these multinationals' due diligence plans.
The European Union needs to integrate a new Industrial Pact to guarantee competitive and secure energy, which is essential to the sustainability of energy-intensive industries.
The European Union needs to integrate a new Industrial Pact to guarantee competitive and secure energy, which is essential to the sustainability of energy-intensive industries.
From 2026, the EU's border carbon adjustment mechanism could subject the UK's wind and solar electricity exports to continental Europe to emissions charges, even though they are clean. This situation is causing concern among UK renewable energy players.
From 2026, the EU's border carbon adjustment mechanism could subject the UK's wind and solar electricity exports to continental Europe to emissions charges, even though they are clean. This situation is causing concern among UK renewable energy players.
Ghanaians are facing prolonged power cuts due to maintenance work in Nigeria, aggravating an already tense situation for businesses and the population.
Ghanaians are facing prolonged power cuts due to maintenance work in Nigeria, aggravating an already tense situation for businesses and the population.
More than 450 European organizations are calling on the EU to strengthen the European Green Pact, stressing its crucial role in economic competitiveness and energy security.
More than 450 European organizations are calling on the EU to strengthen the European Green Pact, stressing its crucial role in economic competitiveness and energy security.
US oil majors, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, are taking legal action against new EPA regulations aimed at increasing electric vehicle production.
US oil majors, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, are taking legal action against new EPA regulations aimed at increasing electric vehicle production.
French engineering schools are integrating low-tech techniques, favoring frugal and sustainable solutions to today's ecological challenges.
French engineering schools are integrating low-tech techniques, favoring frugal and sustainable solutions to today's ecological challenges.
In 2022, 685 million people were without electricity, a first in ten years according to a report by the International Energy Agency and the UN.
In 2022, 685 million people were without electricity, a first in ten years according to a report by the International Energy Agency and the UN.
The Indian government reappoints Hardeep Singh Puri as Petroleum Minister, ensuring a coherent energy policy focused on diversification of supply sources and upstream growth.
The Indian government reappoints Hardeep Singh Puri as Petroleum Minister, ensuring a coherent energy policy focused on diversification of supply sources and upstream growth.
France's competition authority recommends greater transparency in pricing for electric vehicle charging stations, to help consumers understand this booming sector.
France's competition authority recommends greater transparency in pricing for electric vehicle charging stations, to help consumers understand this booming sector.
Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire promises a substantial cut in electricity tariffs by February 2025, opposing the energy strategy advocated by the Rassemblement National.
Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire promises a substantial cut in electricity tariffs by February 2025, opposing the energy strategy advocated by the Rassemblement National.
France's energy sector fears a halt to investment in the energy transition in the face of political uncertainty.
France's energy sector fears a halt to investment in the energy transition in the face of political uncertainty.
Gas bills will rise by 11.7% in July, affecting millions of French people. This increase is due to the revaluation of distribution network tariffs and a rebound in gas prices, despite levels well below those of the 2022 energy crisis.
Gas bills will rise by 11.7% in July, affecting millions of French people. This increase is due to the revaluation of distribution network tariffs and a rebound in gas prices, despite levels well below those of the 2022 energy crisis.
The Swiss people have overwhelmingly approved a new law aimed at boosting the development of renewable energies, marking a key step towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Swiss people have overwhelmingly approved a new law aimed at boosting the development of renewable energies, marking a key step towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, defends its natural gas production as a "transitional energy", while investing in renewable energies to meet international expectations.
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, defends its natural gas production as a "transitional energy", while investing in renewable energies to meet international expectations.
India needs to invest up to $385 billion to reach its target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, according to Moody's Ratings. However, coal will remain a key source of electricity generation for the next decade.
India needs to invest up to $385 billion to reach its target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, according to Moody's Ratings. However, coal will remain a key source of electricity generation for the next decade.

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