The Polish cabinet has given its final approval to the latest update of the country’s nuclear energy programme after the completion of public consultations, a statement by Poland’s climate ministry...
Dutch minister presents report on new nuclear
The Netherlands is considering the expansion of nuclear power in its energy mix, according to a letter Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy Eric Wiebes submitted to the Dutch parliament...
Nuclear power a ‘serious option’ to help meet climate control targets: minister
Nuclear power could be a ‘serious option’ in addition to wind and solar energy because the costs are similar if calculated in the same way, economic affairs minister Erik Wiebes said on Wednesday....
Netherlands / IEA Urges Gov’t To Consider Lifetime Extension For Borssele
The Dutch government should consider facilitating a lifetime extension for the Borssele nuclear power plant beyond 2033 and should help support investment in new nuclear plants to attract capital...
Austria fails in attempt to block Hinkley Point C
The European Court of Justice has rejected Austria's appeal against the European Commission's 2014 decision to approve the UK's support for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, which is under...
Hinkley Point C lift demonstrates benefits of fleet build
Construction of the second reactor at the Hinkley Point C plant in Somerset, England, passed a major milestone with the lifting of the first part of the massive steel containment liner...
France cooks up new green recipe: Nukes and hydrogen
France has a green vision for its nuclear fleet: Use the electricity it generates to make emissions-free hydrogen. That would give France a big edge in the growing race to develop "green" hydrogen,...
Poland to accelerate coal phase-out, spend billions on renewable and nuclear energy
Poland wants to speed up phasing out coal and spend billions to build renewable and nuclear power infrastructure to address challenges related to climate change and ensure stable power supplies, the...