Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

TotalEnergies Starts 60,000 bpd from BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 Offshore Tie‑Backs in Angola

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has initiated oil production from its BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 subsea tie‑back projects in Angolan offshore Blocks 17/06 and 17, adding a combined 60,000 bpd by utilizing existing PAZFLOR and CLOV FPSO capacity. BEGONIA, the first inter‑block development on 17/06, ties … Read the full press release

SUEZ to Supply RATP’s Operations with 100 GWh Per Year of Household‑Waste‑Derived Electricity Through New Long‑Term Agreement

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and RATP Group have agreed on a 16‑year PPA for nearly 100 GWh per year of renewable electricity generated from household waste. This partnership supports RATP’s ISO 50001‑certified energy management program and its goal to reduce energy‑related greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

ensec Joins Orange Cyberdefense to Form Leading Swiss Cybersecurity Powerhouse

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss specialist ensec, bringing forty new experts into its local team of one hundred and expanding its coverage into German‑speaking Switzerland. The combined firm will offer comprehensive threat‑lifecycle support—from consulting and integration to managed … Read the full press release

European Commission picks Eviden to power AtLaS HLTP platform and deploy BARTENDER for multilingual defence NLP

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the European Commission to build and run the integration platform for the AtLaS consortium’s HLTP Challenge project, funded by the European Defence Fund. The company will also deploy BARTENDER, its multilingual natural language … Read the full press release

Safran closes $1.8 billion deal for Collins Aerospace flight control and actuation unit, adding 4,000 staff and 180-platform footprint

(IN BRIEF) Safran has closed the $1.8 billion purchase of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation operations, adding 4,000 employees, eight major sites in Europe and Asia, and technology installed on 180 aircraft platforms. The acquired unit posted $1.55 billion in 2024 … Read the full press release

Sanofi moves to buy Vicebio in a $1.15 billion deal, adding a Molecular Clamp platform and an RSV–hMPV combo vaccine to its respiratory arsenal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has agreed to acquire UK-based Vicebio for $1.15 billion upfront plus up to $450 million in milestones, with closing anticipated in Q4 2025. The deal adds an early-stage bivalent RSV/hMPV vaccine (VXB‑241, in Phase 1 for older adults) and … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Acquires PUcore’s Optical Division to Boost Innovation and Sustainable Lens Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the optical assets of South Korea’s PUcore, including its R&D unit, production facility, and sales office, along with a portfolio of IP related to high index monomer development. The acquisition … Read the full press release

INSEAD Extends Final MBA Deadline and Doubles Scholarships to Support Global Talent for January 2026

(IN BRIEF) INSEAD has extended the final Round 4 deadline for its January 2026 MBA intake to 26 August 2025 in response to a surge in candidates facing delays and disruptions. To further support high-potential applicants, the school has also … Read the full press release

Sanofi Finalizes Blueprint Medicines Deal Adding Ayvakit and Robust SM Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed its purchase of Blueprint Medicines, acquiring the approved systemic mastocytosis therapy Ayvakit/Ayvakyt (avapritinib), along with two pipeline candidates: elenestinib (a KIT D816V inhibitor in Phase 2/3 HARBOR, NCT04910685) and BLU‑808 (a wild‑type KIT inhibitor). The $129.00‑per‑share … Read the full press release

HTR makes available engineering models of full-metal elastic Lunar wheels

All metal flexible wheels for Lunar rovers (IN BRIEF) HTR, based in Central Greece, is now offering its patented, all‑metal flexible wheels—designed since 2016 to endure the Moon’s extreme temperatures (–180 °C to +130 °C) and radiation—for commercial purchase worldwide via www.htr.gr … Read the full press release

Nagoya Fire Bureau Upgrades Fleet with Advanced Airbus H160 for Enhanced Aerial Emergency Response

(IN BRIEF) The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to bolster its firefighting, search and rescue and disaster response capabilities, including aerial reconnaissance. Jean‑Luc Alfonsi of Airbus Helicopters Japan praised the aircraft’s advanced safety, performance and … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Seabex Launch Five‑Year Biochar Field Trials to Revolutionize Soil Health and Water Management

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and AgriTech start‑up Seabex have forged a five‑year partnership to test biochar’s potential to improve soil health and water resilience on farms in Loiret, France. Combining SUEZ’s carbon‑sequestration expertise and Terrial’s soil‑amendment knowledge with Seabex’s AI‑driven monitoring … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Zeigo Hub to Drive Scalable Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo Hub, a new digital platform designed to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains and meet Scope 3 emissions targets. Featuring guided supplier onboarding, modular toolkits, real‑time analytics, and AI‑driven automation, the platform supports CDP, CSRD, … Read the full press release

Bayer and M2i Expand Exclusive Pheromone Gel Distribution to Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the US

(IN BRIEF) Bayer and M2i Group have extended their distribution partnership to cover Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the United States, following a successful 2023 agreement in Europe and Africa. This exclusive deal will enable Bayer to market M2i’s pheromone gel … Read the full press release

BBVA Research, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas Fortis Launch Non-Profit Network for Real-Time Economic Insights

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Research, ABN AMRO Bank, and BNP Paribas Fortis’ Prometis Lab have created a non-profit global network that transforms anonymized financial transactions into real-time, granular economic intelligence. Prioritizing openness, transparency, and collaboration, the platform will enable quicker and … Read the full press release

Arkema to Triple Rilsan® Clear Production with New $20 Million Singapore Unit

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is expanding its Singapore operations with a new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide unit, following its recent 50% capacity increase at the same site. The US $20 million project, due in Q1 2026, will triple global production of … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Integrates Fives Energy Cryogenics to Expand Cryogenic Solutions for LNG and Green Gases

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, enhancing its portfolio with specialized cryogenic heat exchangers and pumps for LNG, hydrogen, CO₂, and nitrogen applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market and … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Secures Frame Contract to Supply Ariane 6 Engine Components

IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup have signed a Frame Contract for Ariane 6’s operational phase, ensuring GKN will supply LH₂ and LOX turbines for both Vulcain 2.1 and Vinci engines, plus the Vulcain 2.1 nozzle extension. Produced in Sweden … Read the full press release

Thales eSIM Earns GSMA Security Assurance Certification to Accelerate Secure IoT Deployments

(IN BRIEF) Thales’s eSIM solution has achieved the GSMA’s eSIM Security Assurance certification, confirming its adherence to rigorous security and functional standards across hardware, firmware, OS, and cryptographic components. As industries brace for nearly 6 billion IoT cellular connections by … Read the full press release

Michelin Launches CrossClimate 3 Sport All-Season Tire for Sports Cars with Alpine A390 OEM Partnership

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Michelin introduced the CrossClimate 3 Sport, an all-season tire engineered specifically for sports cars. It combines the dynamic performance of a summer sport tire—featuring top “A” wet-grip ratings and motorsport-derived materials—with 3PMSF certification for … Read the full press release