First ITER Gyrotron Installed as Central Solenoid Modules Completed
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 6, The first of 24 gyrotrons has been installed at the ITER experimental fusion reactor under construction in Cadarache, southern France. At the same time, General Atomics has...
Ocean Winds Installs Final EFGL Turbine
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, Ocean Winds has successfully completed the installation of the third and final turbine at its 30MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) project in France. De...
Neoliner Origin, ‘World’s First’ Commercial Sailing Roro Ship, Wraps up Second Sea Trials
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, Neoliner Origin, the world’s first commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, has successfully completed its second sea trials. The vessel is being built for French shipping company Neoline at the RMK Marine shipyard in Turkey. The latest round of tests focused on verifying numerous onboard systems, performing regulatory checks, and conducting adjustments. Importantly, the trials also allowed the vessel to sail under wind power for several hours, assessing its maneuverability and flexibility.
CMA CGM Orders up to 10 LNG Dual-Fuel Boxships in China
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 4, French container shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has placed an order for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships, each with a capacity of 22,000 TEU, ...
French Wheat Export Prices May Remain Below Cost
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 1, France, the European Union’s leading grain producer, expects a significant increase in wheat exports outside the EU for the 2025/26 season, following a challenging 20...
France Strikes EU Deal to Unlock Hydro Investment
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 1, France has reached an agreement with the European Commission to resolve two long-standing disputes, enabling renewed investment in hydroelectric power after over a decade o...
CMA CGM Lines up Mega Boxship Order in China
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 30, France’s CMA CGM is preparing another round of ultra-large containership orders as part of its fleet expansion strategy, with industry sources pointing to a new agreement in China.
EDF to Make 6 GW of Hydropower Capacity Available Under French Deal With EU
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 29, On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the French Prime Minister’s office announced that EDF, the state-owned utility, will allocate 6 gigawatts of hydroelectric capacity to third parties under an agreement with the European Commission. This initiative aims to enhance competition and investment in France’s hydropower sector.
France Sees Sharp Drop In Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreaks in Livestock
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 29, France has seen a significant reduction in lumpy skin disease outbreaks in cattle, with no new cases reported since August 22, 2025, following a widespread vaccination campaign, according to the agriculture ministry. The campaign targeted areas surrounding the outbreaks to curb the spread of the disease.
France’s Largest Battery Storage System Powers Up
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 25, Harmony Energy, a UK-based renewable energy developer, has activated a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire, France. Boasting 100 MW of ...