Westinghouse of the USA and Framatome of France have been awarded a long-term contract by Czech utility ČEZ for the supply of nuclear fuel assemblies to the Temelín nuclear power plant.
Bulgaria and Greece advance nuclear project talks
Bulgaria and Greece have progressed in their talks about constructing a nuclear power plant, but the liability issue in case of an accident remains unresolved, according to EURACTIV’s partners in...
Energy strategy: UK plans eight new nuclear reactors to boost production
The new strategy says the government wants to "lead the world once again" in nuclear power, reversing what it describes as "decades of underinvestment".
Wind and nuclear to lead government energy strategy
Ministers have indicated that they want to increase investment in North Sea gas production and expand nuclear and wind power.
Poland / PEJ Submits Environmental Report To Authorities For Location Of First New-Build Project
Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), the state-owned company in charge of Poland’s ambitious nuclear new-build plans, has submitted an environmental impact report related to the location of the first...
Construction permit issued for Czech research reactor
The Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering (FNSPE) at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague has obtained permission from the State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB) to build...
Belgium / Poll Shows Considerable Swing In Popular Support For Nuclear
A new poll reveals that only 9% of Belgians would support an immediate closure of commercial nuclear power plants in the country– a considerable swing in popular support for the power source with...
Bulgaria / Ministry Signs Deals To Support Key Energy Projects, Including Nuclear Fuel
Bulgaria’s energy ministry has signed a memorandum of cooperation with US-based IP3 International and UK-based Gemcorp Capital Management to support the planning and implementation of clean energy...