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The Ile-de-France: a potential of 100 to 180 wind turbines
On June 22, 2012 it was inaugurated the "Gargouilles" wind farm, which has 16 wind turbines extending on Eure-et-Loir and Essonne. Three of them are located in Essonne which represents the first wind turbines in Ile-de-France.
read more... 03/07/2012
GDF Suez to abandon France and Belgium on nuclear reactors closure
The major energy provider, GDF Suez is likely to withdraw its activity from the European continent.
read more... 21/06/2012
EIB provides a 175 million dollars loan for France-Spain power interconnector
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a 175 million euros loan to the Spanish Red Electrica, to finance the second power interconnector between Spain and France.
read more... 19/06/2012
France halts Shell oil exploration of Guyana
The French government has suspended plans by Royal Dutch Shell to drill for oil in four sites off the coast of French Guyana, citing environmental concerns, move that was welcomed by green groups.
read more... 14/06/2012
France considers a carbon tariff on EU imports
The newly elected administration in France is looking to revive the idea of putting a carbon tax on all goods imported from outside Europe, meaning that all manufacturers outside the EU should buy carbon permits from the EU's emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS).
read more... 23/05/2012