Policymakers and businesses alike need to take a calm, rational and pragmatic approach to ensure security of energy supply, according to panellists at World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2022.
Why Germany won’t give up on giving up nuclear
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.
Debate around nuclear heats up as institutions prepare to vote on Complementary Delegated Act
At the start of 2022, the European Commission came forward with its proposal to add nuclear (and gas) to the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy via a Complementary Delegated Act (CDA). Whilst not perfect...
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...
How does nuclear fusion work?
It could provide us with a clean, efficient and unlimited source of energy.
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.