France preps for economic summit with African states
France is preparing to hold a summit to bolster its economic links with a number of African states.
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KBR wins FEED work on Bua Group refinery
Bua Group has contracted KBR to carry out front-end engineering and design (FEED) on its proposed refinery in Nigeria.
Eskom signs AFD deal, as labour talks kick off
Eskom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on developing a more competitive – and lower carbon – electricity system.
Chad’s president killed in rebel fight
Chadian President Idriss Deby has died while visiting fighting according to reports, coinciding with his re-election.
12 things the EU should do about gas flaring
The gas-flaring rate of the European Union’s imported gas is 33x higher than indigenous production. We commend the EU’s recent methane strategy, but to support net zero the EU needs an equally clear EU gas flaring strategy.
Total consolidates position as France’s second largest solar developer
Total has picked up 67 megawatt-peak of solar projects as part of the French Energy Regulatory Commission’s (CRE) eighth call for tenders.
Scots firms encouraged to partner with French counterparts for offshore wind projects
Scottish energy service firms are being encouraged to partner up with their counterparts in France in order to make inroads into its emerging offshore wind market.
National Grid powers up 149-mile subsea power cable over English Channel
A new subsea power cable to France has been launched which will be able to provide enough zero carbon electricity for a million British homes, National Grid has said.
Total enters the floating offshore wind sector in France
French energy giant Total has become a 20% shareholder in the Eolmed floating wind farm pilot project in the Mediterranean.
East Med gas deal signed
A number of states have signed an agreement formalising the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF).
Axens wins refinery work from Nigeria’s Bua
Axens has won work to act as the technology provider for a greenfield 200,000 barrel per day refinery and petrochemical plant in Nigeria.
Greece welcomes French intervention in Eastern Mediterranean
Greece's prime minister has warmly thanked France for boosting its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean.
Mauritius struggles to contain oil spill
Mauritius has declared a state of emergency in response to a worsening oil spill offshore and is seeking international assistance.
Turkey slates Macron over Libya talk
Turkey has criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for his comments on Libya, as external actors amp up their rhetoric on the need for action.
French navy and UN intervene to stop Libya-bound tanker
A French navy frigate intervened along with the United Nations to stop a tanker as it was on its way to load refined petroleum products from an eastern Libyan port in violations of sanctions, leaving it loitering offshore for almost a week.
Total barely stays in profit amid ‘economic and oil crisis’, sets 2050 net zero target
Total barely managed to stay in profit for the start of 2020 as oil prices took a nosedive due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Total scoops 20% share of awards in French solar tender process
French oil and gas giant Total has scooped 20% of solar power awards during the most recent tender process.
Reasons for optimism: Taking stock of carbon reduction achievements and possibilities
As we enter a new decade, I’m sure I’m not alone in reflecting on matters that are personally important, together with major issues that impact on society, the environment and the economy.
Turkish mercenaries turn up the pressure in Libya
The civil war in Libya is escalating as mercenaries, supplied by Turkey, have been mobilised to support the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA).
Hydrasun on cusp of German acquisition to spur hydrogen drive
Hydrasun is on the verge of acquiring an unspecified company in Germany to strengthen its foothold in the hydrogen market.
French NGOs pressure Total over Uganda work
A group of NGOs has filed in a French court to compel Total to disclose details of its human rights and environmental plans in Uganda.
Hydro Group celebrates milestone for France’s first offshore wind turbine
Hydro Group is celebrating a milestone from France’s first offshore wind turbine, which the Aberdeen firm helped develop.
Total donates €100m to Notre-Dame restoration
French energy giant Total has donated €100m (£86.5m) to restoration efforts for the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.
French nuclear shutdown to develop ‘more slowly’
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the country will move more slowly than promised to cap the amount of energy it derives from nuclear energy.
France looks to end oil and gas production by 2040
France will stop granting new exploration permits next year as it seeks to end all oil and gas production by 2040, according to a draft bill presented at a cabinet meeting Wednesday.