Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

TotalEnergies to Double Battery Storage Capacity with New Project in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the development of a new battery storage project in Feluy, Belgium, marking the company’s second venture in the region following the Antwerp refinery battery storage project. Set to commence operation by the end of 2025, … Read the full press release

Atos Appoints Alain Crozier as Independent Director to Board

(IN BRIEF) Atos, amid its ongoing transformation, appoints Mr. Alain Crozier as a new independent director to its Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting in 2024. With over 30 years of experience in managing and developing international technology … Read the full press release

Arkema Launches Innovative Employer Brand Campaign: ‘What Are You Made Of?’

(IN BRIEF) Arkema unveils its new employer brand campaign, “What Are You Made Of?”, aimed at attracting and selecting candidates based on their unique combination of skills, qualities, and personality traits. Departing from traditional hiring approaches, Arkema emphasizes the importance … Read the full press release

Societe Generale and AllianceBernstein Launch Joint Venture “Bernstein” for Global Equity Business

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale (GLE) and AllianceBernstein (AB) have officially launched Bernstein, a joint venture aimed at establishing a prominent global cash equities and equity research enterprise. This collaboration, stemming from an announcement made in November 2022, signifies a significant … Read the full press release

Atos SE to Present Refinancing Framework to Financial Creditors

(IN BRIEF) Atos SE has scheduled a presentation of its refinancing framework to its financial creditors on April 8, 2024, following the announcement made on March 26. Creditors holding unsecured financial debt of Atos SE are urged to contact Kroll, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Unveils Centenary Initiatives: Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation and Commitment

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies celebrates its centenary by introducing three initiatives: €100 rewards for new electricity customers in France, €100 incentives for select fuel purchases, and the allocation of 100 company shares to each of its global employees, contingent on a … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils cortAIx: Europe’s Premier AI Accelerator for Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading European high-tech company in civil and defense sectors, announces the launch of cortAIx, an AI accelerator. cortAIx aims to equip armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and critical infrastructure operators with secure and efficient AI solutions. Thales … Read the full press release

EDF Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Renewable Energy Growth

(IN BRIEF) EDF Renewables, a prominent player in renewable energy, is proposing Béatrice Buffon as its new Chairman and CEO. This change follows the decision of Bruno Bensasson, the current Chairman and CEO, to step down to pursue other opportunities. … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Marks 100 Years of Energy Innovation and Leadership

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of innovation and leadership in the global energy sector. Founded in 1924 as Compagnie Française des Pétroles, the company started in France without local oil resources but quickly expanded … Read the full press release

NIRAS and Egis Join Forces to Propel Offshore Wind Development in France

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS and Egis announce a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering consultancy and engineering services in the realm of renewable energies, particularly offshore wind projects in France. With NIRAS’s extensive experience in global offshore wind and Egis’s strong foothold … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Sanofi’s Beyfortus Receives Approval in Japan for Prophylaxis against Respiratory Syncytial Virus

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Sanofi celebrate the approval of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in Japan by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare for preventing lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in neonates, infants, and children entering … Read the full press release

CEB Approves €1.3 Billion in Loans Across Europe for Social Sector Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release

Hachette Livre Partners with Gallmeister, Expanding Distribution Reach

(IN BRIEF) Hachette Livre announces a strategic partnership with Gallmeister, an esteemed independent publisher known for its commitment to quality literature worldwide. As part of the collaboration, Hachette Livre will acquire a minority stake in Sequoia, Gallmeister’s distribution arm, and … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and SINOPEC Forge Partnership for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in China

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and SINOPEC have inked a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC refinery in China. This collaboration aims to address the aviation industry’s need for sustainable solutions, … Read the full press release

Saab’s Arexis Sensor Suite Selected for German Air Force’s Eurofighter EW Variant

(IN BRIEF) The German defense procurement office has chosen Saab’s Arexis sensor suite to equip the Eurofighter EK, an electronic warfare variant of the German Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft. The contract, initiated in June 2023, marks the beginning of Saab’s … Read the full press release

Volvo Group and Renault Group Launch Flexis SAS for Next-Gen Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, Volvo Group and Renault Group have officially launched Flexis SAS, a new company based in France dedicated to developing the next generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles for urban logistics. With … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Celebrates Tyra Hub Restart: Denmark Returns to Gas Self-Sufficiency

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies announces the successful restart of production from the Tyra hub in the Danish North Sea following a major redevelopment project. The revamped hub is set to produce 5.7 million cubic meters of gas and 22,000 barrels of … Read the full press release

Atos Group’s Eviden to Industrialize P3TS Geolocation System for French Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a business within the Atos Group specializing in digital, cloud, big data, and security, has been chosen by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to industrialize the P3TS (“Plug and Play Positioning and Timing System”) geolocation solution … Read the full press release

ENGIE Unveils Massive Battery Energy Storage System to Enhance Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy, has introduced a groundbreaking Co-Located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a storage capacity of 638 MWh and 139 MW of installed capacity. This innovative technology, utilizing lithium batteries, is integrated … Read the full press release

Louis Vuitton Launches ‘Louis Vuitton [Extended]’ Podcast Series, Offering Exclusive Insights into Maison’s Creative World

(IN BRIEF) Louis Vuitton has debuted its inaugural podcast series, “Louis Vuitton [Extended],” hosted by journalist and fashion documentary filmmaker Loïc Prigent. This bi-monthly podcast delves into the heart of Louis Vuitton’s creative process, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of iconic events … Read the full press release