With Europe scrambling for alternatives to Russian fossil fuels, Germany’s insistence on sticking with a plan to shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants by the end of this year baffles...
Spain / Nuclear Performance Shows Importance Of Reactors To Net Zero, Says Industry Group
Spain’s fleet of seven commercial nuclear power plants produced 20.8% of the electricity consumed in the country in 2021, showing its importance in the transition towards net zero, industry group...
Boris Johnson Promises New Nuclear Power Station At Wylfa ‘As Fast As Possible’
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has vowed that a new nuclear power station – probably with two units – will be built at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey in north Wales.
Poland and Finland deepen industrial ties
Poland sees the involvement of its industry in the Finnish nuclear sector as a springboard for its own new-build aspirations, an international business forum in Warsaw has heard. The Polish-Finnish...
Poland / South Korea’s KHNP Becomes First To Submit Offer For Up To Six New Reactors
South Korea’s state-owned Korea Hydro Nuclear Power said on Thursday it has submitted an offer to build Poland’s first commercial nuclear power station.
Belgian Nuclear Exit Would Lead to More Emissions, IEA Says
Belgium isn’t doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, a challenge highlighted by its plans to phase out nuclear energy, according to the International Energy Agency.
Rolls-Royce expecting UK approval for mini nuclear reactor by mid-2024
A Rolls-Royce design for a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) will likely receive UK regulatory approval by mid-2024 and be able to produce grid power by 2029, Paul Stein, chairman of Rolls-Royce...
Strong support for France’s nuclear revival amid elections, but hurdles remain
France is set to lead Europe's ambitions on building new nuclear plants, but the ongoing presidential elections present some risk to this, and other ambitions linked to France's aim to meet its...