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France’s TotalEnergies Commits 500 Million Euro Investment in Mediterranean Wind and Hydrogen Projects

TotalEnergies has announced a major investment programme targeting offshore wind and green hydrogen infrastructure in the Mediterranean, aimed at strengthening France’s energy security and supporting industrial competitiveness in the European market.
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