The Netherlands has asked Germany to consider keeping its nuclear power plants in operation, but admitted the chances of that happening are slim, especially after German chancellor Olaf Scholz told...
French move to nationalise EDF reopens restructuring debate
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne’s announcement to nationalise French energy giant EDF in the wake of the European Parliament approving nuclear and gas in the EU’s green taxonomy has revived the...
First five disposal tunnels excavated at Finnish repository
The excavation of the first five actual disposal tunnels has been completed at the Onkalo underground used nuclear fuel repository near Olkiluoto, Finnish radioactive waste management company Posiva...
Location of new nuclear power plants to be announced in autumn
In the autumn, the Cabinet will announce the preferred location of two new nuclear power plants. A final decision must also be made on financing, the role and costs of the government and the...
Hungary looks to extend lifespan of Paks nuclear plant – minister
Hungary plans to extend the lifetime of the Paks nuclear power plant and will make assessments about costs and feasibility next month, Technology and Industry Minister Laszlo Palkovics told...
Sweden / Vattenfall To Begin Study On Potential SMR Deployment At Ringhals
Swedish utility Vattenfall announced today it will be starting work on a pilot study on the feasibility of deployment of at least two small modular reactor (SMR) units at the site of the Ringhals...
BNS questions limit to extended operation of Belgian units
In a recent position paper, the Belgian Nuclear Society (BNS) welcomed the political decision to keep two reactors - Doel 4 and Tihange 3 - in operation beyond 2025 because of security of...
Energoatom, Westinghouse discuss construction of new nuclear power units in Ukraine
Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom and U.S.-based Westinghouse have discussed bilateral cooperation, including the preparation of regulatory documentation for the...