TotalEnergies reports highest ever profit

French energy giant TotalEnergies reports its highest-ever profit of $21.4 billion for 2023

France dominates Europe’s power exports

France has emerged as the top net power exporter in Europe for 2023, driven by low demand and the recovery of its nuclear fleet, according to a report

Eco activists throw soup at Mona Lisa in Paris

Protesters advocating for ‘healthy and sustainable food’ threw soup at the bulletproof glass protecting the Mona Lisa in the Louvre

UK-France interconnector decision faces delay

The government has delayed a decision on the Aquind Interconnector, an electricity link between England and France, following an intervention by the Ministry of Defence

France shifts focus: Nuclear over renewables in new Energy Bill

France’s latest Energy Bill has sparked controversy as it prioritises nuclear power over renewables

French €4.12bn to support floating offshore wind granted EU approval

The state aid will support the construction of two floating offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Lion

Five G7 nations reiterate nuclear alliance to end Russian fuel dependency

The UK, US, Canada, Japan and France, known colloquially as the “Sapporo 5”, intend to invest at least $4.2bn over the next three years

Masdar and EDF partner for 3.6GW hydropower and renewables

The energy giants have joined forces with the Kyrgyz Republic in an agreement signed at COP28 in Dubai

Ireland and France launch construction on Celtic interconnector

Construction has begun on the Celtic Interconnector project, uniting the electricity grids of Ireland and France through a 700MW submarine cable expected to be completed in 2026

France unveils battery-powered trains

SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have introduced the first battery-powered regional train in France