Energy

Our Energy expertise aims to support clients across the energy sector. We provide tailored financing and advisory services to help them navigate their transition.

Renewable energy is the cornerstone of our Energy value proposition. We harness collective intelligence to support projects contributing to advance emerging fields such as carbon capture, green and blue hydrogen and ammonia, battery storage, interconnectors, and next generation refineries.

We operate globally, with a presence across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia‑Pacific.

We strive to be a pioneer and leader in advising and financing across the expanding energy spectrum, to best serve both clients and societal needs. Our Energy sectorial expertise contributes to defining Societe Generale’s strategic orientations in this area.

Financing and advisory services for:

Renewables, gas-fired power, nuclear and hydropower
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

Success stories

06 May 2026
Scaling up solar power in the UK with a £825 million portfolio financing
Societe Generale acted as Underwriter in a senior portfolio financing of up to £825 million secured by Enviromena, one...

Clients' successes

Societe Generale acted as Underwriter in a senior portfolio financing of up to £825 million secured by Enviromena, one of the UK’s leading solar power developers. Among the largest solar financings completed in the country this year, the transaction will support the rapid delivery of a 1 GW solar pipeline.

Scaling up solar power in the UK with a £825 million portfolio financing

05 May 2026
Supporting a key growth milestone for a French renewable energy company
The French Group REDEN is a European player in photovoltaic power plants and electricity storage solutions. The company...

Clients' successes

The French Group REDEN is a European player in photovoltaic power plants and electricity storage solutions. The company has just completed a EUR 1.1 billion refinancing, marking a major milestone in its development. Societe Generale acted as Lender in this landmark transaction, supporting REDEN’s continued growth and strategic ambitions.

Supporting a key growth milestone for a French renewable energy company

30 Apr 2026
Romania accelerates its energy transition with one of the country’s largest private wind projects
Greenvolt Group, through its utility‑scale division Greenvolt Power, has secured a EUR 348 million financing package to...

Clients' successes

Greenvolt Group, through its utility‑scale division Greenvolt Power, has secured a EUR 348 million financing package to develop a 253.1 MW wind farm in Ialomița County, Romania. This large‑scale renewable energy project, expected to reach commercial operation in 2027, will be transferred to ENGIE Romania once construction and commissioning are completed....

Romania accelerates its energy transition with one of the country’s largest private wind projects

24 Apr 2026
Landmark financing of the largest renewable energy development in Kazakhstan
Societe Generale played a leading role in the financing of Project Mirny, a flagship renewable energy project in...

Clients' successes

Societe Generale played a leading role in the financing of Project Mirny, a flagship renewable energy project in Kazakhstan, acting as Sole Financial Advisor, Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider. This project represents the largest renewable energy project financing ever completed in the country and one of the most significant in Central Asia.

Landmark financing of the largest renewable energy development in Kazakhstan

08 Apr 2026
Supporting Italy’s energy transition through photovoltaic infrastructure financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale are providing a EUR 153 million financing to support the...

Clients' successes

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale are providing a EUR 153 million financing to support the development of renewable energy capacity in Italy. The project involves the construction of a 137 MW photovoltaic plant in Sicily, helping the country advance toward its 2030 energy and climate goals.

Supporting Italy’s energy transition through photovoltaic infrastructure financing

12 Dec 2025
Supporting the largest refinancing of the year in the French renewable energy market
JP Energie Environnement, a French independent renewable energy producer, has announced the completion of a €430 million...

Clients' successes

JP Energie Environnement, a French independent renewable energy producer, has announced the completion of a €430 million debt raising to refinance a portfolio of wind and solar projects totalling 427 MW of capacity. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, and Hedge Provider in this transaction, illustrating its continuous commitment to...

Supporting the largest refinancing of the year in the French renewable energy market

11 Dec 2025
Backing a record UK investment to spark an electricity superhighway
Societe Generale co-arranged and structured the USD 1.054 billion financing to support National Grid Electricity...

Clients' successes

Societe Generale co-arranged and structured the USD 1.054 billion financing to support National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET)’s share in the construction of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project in the UK. It is part of the UK Government’s Net Zero strategy and the country’s largest-ever investment in electricity transmission. The project is also...

Backing a record UK investment to spark an electricity superhighway

18 Nov 2025
Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Projects in France
Elyse Energy, a French industrial SME leading the way in low-carbon molecule production, has successfully secured...

Clients' successes

Elyse Energy, a French industrial SME leading the way in low-carbon molecule production, has successfully secured strategic financing for two sustainable fuel projects to support the energy transition in maritime and air transport, including defense, as well as in industry. Societe Generale acted as Financial Advisor and Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), in...

Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Projects in France

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Our Experts' Views

30 Mar 2026
A realistic outlook on nuclear energy expansion
Growing international momentum and ambitious national strategies are repositioning nuclear energy as a key component of...

Expert views

Growing international momentum and ambitious national strategies are repositioning nuclear energy as a key component of decarbonisation and long-term energy security. Yet despite renewed political enthusiasm, the pace of development continues to be shaped by structural realities that inherently resist acceleration. Viewpoint by Allan Baker, Global Head of...

A realistic outlook on nuclear energy expansion

19 Nov 2025
Smart Meters: towards optimised energy management
Globally, the need to modernise water and energy distribution networks is becoming increasingly urgent, in order to...

Expert views

Globally, the need to modernise water and energy distribution networks is becoming increasingly urgent, in order to improve reliability, reduce outages, and integrate renewable energy sources. Smart meters, devices that enable real-time measurement of water or energy consumption, offer a solution for better resource management and are recognised as a key...

Smart Meters: towards optimised energy management

03 Nov 2025
Can Europe establish sovereignty in critical raw materials?
As the global energy transition accelerates, the strategic importance of critical raw materials, such as lithium,...

Expert views

As the global energy transition accelerates, the strategic importance of critical raw materials, such as lithium, copper, cobalt, and rare earth minerals, has never been clearer.

Can Europe establish sovereignty in critical raw materials?

01 Jul 2025
Carbon, Capture & Storage: Unlocking the potential of CCS technology in the energy transition
Allan Baker, Head of Energy Transition, and Michael De Witte, Energy Finance & Advisory, at Societe Generale, dove into...

Expert views

Allan Baker, Head of Energy Transition, and Michael De Witte, Energy Finance & Advisory, at Societe Generale, dove into the key financial, legal, and operational considerations that CCS projects face across various markets in a webinar hosted by PFI.

Carbon, Capture & Storage: Unlocking the potential of CCS technology in the energy transition

24 Jun 2025
BESS – Emerging Asset to Essential Infrastructure
The recent closing of the substantially merchant battery financing, Constantine, along with the Zenobe led-Eccles...

Expert views

The recent closing of the substantially merchant battery financing, Constantine, along with the Zenobe led-Eccles project have drawn attention to the development of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) asset class. These transactions highlight an increase in the number of financings in Europe, particularly in the UK.

BESS – Emerging Asset to Essential Infrastructure

14 May 2025
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: crucial for helping reducing aviation’s carbon emissions
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can be produced from renewable sources and has the potential to decarbonize aviation...

Expert views

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can be produced from renewable sources and has the potential to decarbonize aviation without major infrastructure changes. However, the market faces challenges. Societe Generale is actively supporting the emergence of the SAF ecosystem by advising developers on funding and participating in initiatives aimed at promoting...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: crucial for helping reducing aviation’s carbon emissions

22 Apr 2025
Blue Gold: Tackling Water Challenges through Innovation and Investment
The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on...

Expert views

The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on freshwater resources. This pressure is prompting a complex regulatory landscape that compels corporations to adopt effective water management strategies. Notable projects in mining and steel production exemplify how industries are shifting...

Blue Gold: Tackling Water Challenges through Innovation and Investment

13 Mar 2025
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology: A crucial tool for tackling CO2 emissions
3 questions to Allan Baker, Head of Energy+ Group for EMEA on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS)

Expert views

3 questions to Allan Baker, Head of Energy+ Group for EMEA on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS)

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology: A crucial tool for tackling CO2 emissions

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Awards and Rankings

22 Apr 2026
Societe Generale awarded several distinctions by Global Finance
Societe Generale awarded "World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance" and "World’s Best Investment Bank for Sustainable...

Awards & Rankings

Societe Generale awarded "World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance" and "World’s Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing" alongside several distinctions by Global Finance

Societe Generale awarded several distinctions by Global Finance

17 Apr 2026
Societe Generale awarded at the IJGlobal Awards 2025
Societe Generale has been awarded "Global MLA of the Year", "Europe MLA of the Year" and "North America MLA of the Year"...

Awards & Rankings

Societe Generale has been awarded "Global MLA of the Year", "Europe MLA of the Year" and "North America MLA of the Year" plus numerous "Deals of the Year" across all regions at the IJGlobal Awards 2025.

Societe Generale awarded at the IJGlobal Awards 2025

20 Feb 2026
Societe Generale named "Americas Bank of the Year" by PFI
Societe Generale has demonstrated its leadership in project and infrastructure finance, earning several recognitions...

Awards & Rankings

Societe Generale has demonstrated its leadership in project and infrastructure finance, earning several recognitions from Project Finance International.

Societe Generale named "Americas Bank of the Year" by PFI

21 Nov 2025
Societe Generale awarded at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025
Societe Generale wins “ESG Global Financial Adviser of the Year" and “ESG APAC Lender of the Year” at the IJGlobal ESG...

Awards & Rankings

Societe Generale wins “ESG Global Financial Adviser of the Year" and “ESG APAC Lender of the Year” at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025

Societe Generale awarded at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025

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