Renewable energy is the backbone of our Energy team's value proposition. The team uses collective intelligence to drive new areas such as carbon capture, green and blue hydrogen and ammonia, battery storage, interconnectors and green refineries.

They are present at the global level, in EMEA, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

With a strong commitment to the energy transition, the Energy teams aims to be a pioneer and leader in advising and financing across the expanding energy spectrum, to best serve both clients and societal needs. It contributes to defining Societe Generale’s strategic orientations in this area.

Our solutions

Financing and advisory services for:

  • Renewables, gas-fired power, nuclear and hydro
  • Energy transition related assets covering energy storage, hydrogen, interconnectors, CCUs 
  • Clean fuels
  • Equity private placement
  • Midstream oil and gas covering pipeline and storage
  • Refining, petrochemicals and fertilizers (ammonia based) 
  • LNG across the supply chain
  • Energy infrastructure finance

Structured corporate loans for pre-export finance of the commodity exports of producers / exporters, including IOCs, national oil companies and sovereigns, to fund future contracted sales of commodities

Renewable energy crowdfunding platform, lumo, for diverse socially responsaible investment products covering wind, solar and hydraulic assets in France

Supporting our Clients to Make a Difference Globally

Bringing to Life Clean Energy - A Snapshot of Some of our 2024 Deals

Success stories

04 Mar 2025
Supporting the development of renewable district heating based on wood fuels in the Nordics
SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the...
Clients' successes
SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the Nordic countries. Societe Generale delivered a comprehensive financing and hedging solution in the SEK 22bn (c. €1.94bn) long-term financing for the client to refinance its existing debt and to secure its development and ambition to...
Supporting the development of renewable district heating based on wood fuels in the Nordics
24 Feb 2025
A leap towards sustainable waste management and energy production
A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy...
Clients' successes
A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy production. The project involves constructing a new energy recovery facility, which will more than double the current site's capacity from 28,000 to 70,000 tons of waste valorized. Societe Generale has been instrumental in supporting this project,...
A leap towards sustainable waste management and energy production
31 Jan 2025
Advising and financing one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects, crucial to Poland's energy transition
Poland faces huge challenges in its energy transition. Societe Generale supports the financing of the Baltica offshore...
10 Dec 2024
UK: The East Coast Cluster Low Carbon Project Reaches a New Milestone
The East Coast Cluster (ECC) is spearheading efforts to transform the Teesside and Humber regions into a low-carbon...
Clients' successes
The East Coast Cluster (ECC) is spearheading efforts to transform the Teesside and Humber regions into a low-carbon industrial hub by securing offshore CO2 storage and reducing the UK's industrial emissions. Central to this transformation is Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), which recently announced financial close and entry into the execution phase of what...
UK: The East Coast Cluster Low Carbon Project Reaches a New Milestone
02 Dec 2024
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United...
Energy & natural resources
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
21 Oct 2024
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
Oil & Gas
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce carbon emissions while delivering reliable power in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
16 Sep 2024
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in...
Powering Energy Transition
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.
Empowering solar energy production in the US
07 Jun 2024
Powering more than 60,000 homes during record-breaking heat in Arizona
Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.
Clients' successes
Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.
Powering more than 60,000 homes during record-breaking heat in Arizona

Our Experts' Views

31 Jan 2025
A new way to finance carbon capture and storage
By Allan Baker, Head of the energy+ group, EMEA, and Michael De Witte, Director energy+ group, EMEA, at Societe...
Expert views
By Allan Baker, Head of the energy+ group, EMEA, and Michael De Witte, Director energy+ group, EMEA, at Societe Generale. The Bank acted as exclusive Financial Adviser, Mandated Lead Arranger, and Hedging Bank to both the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) projects.
A new way to finance carbon capture and storage
29 Feb 2024
Milestone for French offshore wind
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the...
Expert views
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the offshore wind sector. By Jérome Deflesselles, Global Head of Energy business initiatives, Yann Le Bot, Renewable Energy Structured Finance, and Bas Thijwissen, Energy Advisory & Project Finance, Societe Generale, article published in January...
Milestone for French offshore wind
21 Feb 2024
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s...
Expert views
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s additional challenges of trying to decarbonise a rapidly growing economy, while also extending electricity coverage to a still largely rural population of 1.4 billion.
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
27 Nov 2023
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe...
Expert views
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe Generale is deploying the know-how and experience of its teams to design innovative financings for the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs and impactful projects.
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
30 Oct 2023
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
Expert views
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
09 Oct 2023
In green-subsidy race, energy companies are beginning to respond
By Brendon Moran, Co-Head of UK Corporate Coverage & Senior Banker (Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities)
Expert views
By Brendon Moran, Co-Head of UK Corporate Coverage & Senior Banker (Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities)
In green-subsidy race, energy companies are beginning to respond
04 Sep 2023
Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest
Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning...
Expert views
Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning to think so.
Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest
20 Jun 2023
Listen to "How Societe Generale approaches energy transition finance" a podcast with Olivier Musset, Global Head of Energy
Corporates, investors, analysts, and academics gathered in Paris on May 10, 2023, for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit...
Expert views
Corporates, investors, analysts, and academics gathered in Paris on May 10, 2023, for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit to discuss sustainability themes ranging from biodiversity to climate risk to net zero and the energy transition.
Listen to "How Societe Generale approaches energy transition finance" a podcast with Olivier Musset, Global Head of Energy

Awards and Rankings

07 Feb 2025
Societe Generale has been nominated by Global Finance the winner of 9 awards in the Sustainable Finance Awards 2025
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025.
Awards & Rankings
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025.
Societe Generale has been nominated by Global Finance the winner of 9 awards in the Sustainable Finance Awards 2025
08 Jan 2025
Recognised by PFI as the leader in financial advisory in the project and infrastructure sphere for two consecutive years!
Societe Generale won several prizes at Project Finance International Awards 2024
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale won several prizes at Project Finance International Awards 2024
Recognised by PFI as the leader in financial advisory in the project and infrastructure sphere for two consecutive years!
05 Nov 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
03 Oct 2024
Societe Generale named Commodity and Energy Finance House Of The Year at Energy Risk Asia Awards 2024
Societe Generale is honoured to have been named “Commodity and Energy Finance House of the Year”.
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale is honoured to have been named “Commodity and Energy Finance House of the Year”.
Societe Generale named Commodity and Energy Finance House Of The Year at Energy Risk Asia Awards 2024