
Energy +
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
Success stories

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.
Our Experts' Views

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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)

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...

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...
Awards and Rankings

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.

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

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...

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”.