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...
Swedish MP calls for the development of nuclear power for energy independence from Russia
One of the tools for the EU to achieve energy independence from Russia is the development of nuclear power. Reactors that were shut down should be restarted as well as the construction and launch of...
PULSAR project to research nuclear technology for Europe’s space missions
Tractebel will lead the PULSAR consortium conducting research on dynamic radioisotope power systems (RPS) fuelled by plutonium-238 (Pu-238) for space applications - to provide spacecraft and...
EDF study confirms very low carbon nature of nuclear
Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity produced by EDF's reactor fleet in France emits the equivalent of less than 4 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to a life cycle analysis (LCA)...
Vattenfall to increase power at Forsmark NPP unit 1
Sweden’s Vattenfall has prepared an increase in the power of the Forsmark NPP unit 1 reactor by just over 100MWe, half of which can be done during the next maintenance period in autumn.
Czech MEPs, business concerned over taxonomy vote
Attempts in the European Parliament to block the EU taxonomy and legislation listing gas and nuclear energy among “sustainable” investments have sparked heated debate among Czech lawmakers who say...
Netherlands / Government Planning For Construction Of Two New Reactors, Says Policy Document
The Dutch government is planning for the construction of two new nuclear power plants and is also aiming to look at the role reactors can play in the production of green hydrogen, a draft national...
Ukraine, energy security top priorities for the Czech EU Presidency
“Last but not least, the Czech Presidency will focus on the role of nuclear energy in ensuring EU energy security and meeting the EU’s climate goals,” the official document, presented on 15 June,...