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TotalEnergies (formerly known as Elf, and then Total) was, in 1971, aware of the harmful effects of global warming caused by burning fossil fuels. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
ANALYSIS

Countdown for Mozambique mega gas project quickens

TotalEnergies is preparing for the resumption in early 2024 of its stalled $23 billion liquified natural gas project

  • Alex Vines
8 min read
Nuclear and renewables, such as offshore wind, are seen as critical to ramp up Britain’s energy security, after key producer Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent gas and electricity bills rocketing across Europe.
CHINA GENERAL NUCLEAR

UK removes China from Sizewell nuclear project, takes joint stake

Sizewell C, which is under development on the Suffolk coast in eastern England, will comprise two European Pressurised Reactors that will power the equivalent of about six…

  • Roland Jackson
4 min read
AVENG

Areva bids to build nuclear plants in South Africa

France’s Areva has submitted a multibillion-dollar offer to develop and build nuclear power plants in South Africa after Eskom invited international companies to submit bids.…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
BNP PARIBAS

GDF, Suez agree new energy merger

Gaz de France and Suez on Monday agreed to create the world’s third-largest listed power and gas company after President Nicolas Sarkozy stepped in to prevent the 18-month old…

  • Marie Maitre
4 min read