EDF reaffirms the role of new nuclear development in its commitment to support the world energy transition towards net zero

EDF announces the signature of several industrial cooperation agreements involving Czech, Polish, Indian, Saudi and French partners, in the context of the fourth edition of the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) that is taking place in Paris. The Group is actively engaged in the promotion of its unique nuclear reactor technology portfolio, services and know-how, highlighting …

Modular nuclear reactors a ‘long shot’ worth studying, says Yukon gov’t

Critics call small reactors an expensive and unrealistic ‘nuclear fantasy’ The Yukon government is looking for ways to reduce the territory’s emissions, and wondering if nuclear power is one way to go. The territory is undertaking a feasibility study, to determine whether there’s a future for SMRs — small modular reactors — as a low-emissions …

Nuclear Bans Tumble as Once-Skeptical States Seek Carbon Cuts

States viewing advanced nuclear as opportunity Historic opponents rethinking their objections States that were once wary about nuclear power are now mulling policies to move forward with it as a way to decarbonize the electric grid, reach emissions-free energy goals, and preserve jobs in communities with aging and shuttering coal plants. While 13 states have …

U.S. energy chief hints California may grant reprieve to its last nuclear plant

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – California may reconsider whether to close its last nuclear power plant as public support has grown for the low-carbon energy source, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told Reuters on Tuesday. She added she was willing to eventually talk with state officials about keeping the Diablo Canyon plant open. The Biden administration has …

Polar crane bridge has been installed at Rooppur NPP Unit 2 (Bangladesh)

Installation of the circular (polar) crane bridge has been completed in the power unit 2 reactor building at the site of the Rooppur NPP under construction (in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh). The “Energospecmontazh” JSC specialists have performed works on lifting and installing the polar crane bridge beams on the rail tracks at +38.50m elevation …

France welcomes Germany’s new ‘pro-European’ coalition agreement

The coalition deal struck between three parties that will form Germany’s next government is very much in line with France’s own ambitions and priorities, including its vision of a more federal EU. EURACTIV France reports. The 24 November agreement between the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the liberal FDP, branded as “Dare for more progress …

Are We At The Dawn Of A Nuclear Energy Renaissance?

We’ve heard these claims before. But the mounting scale of the climate and energy conundrum is fueling more money and favorable policies into atomic power. The worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster is a recent and painful memory in Japan. Yet in the lead-up to this month’s United Nations climate summit, newly elected Prime Minister Fumio …

CNNC ensures power supplies

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has fully leveraged the natural strengths of nuclear energy to ensure electricity supplies for basic public services in winter of this year and the spring of 2022, demonstrating its commitment to the fulfillment of its corporate social responsibility. Statistics show that the China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) of CNNC generated 136.21 …

Bangladesh’s future focus may be on nuclear energy use: Tawfiq-e-Elahi

Bangladesh may go for nuclear power use to meet its growing consumption, said prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s energy advisor Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, reports UNB. Taking advantage of advanced technologies, Bangladesh may concentrate on nuclear power in near future to meet its energy demand as it has zero emission,” he said on Tuesday. Tawfiq was addressing the …

Hungary Aims for 2050 Carbon Neutrality with Nuclear and Solar Energy

People like renewable energy, and they want more of it, Péter Kaderják told the Friends of Hungary Foundation’s Hungary at First “Site” Conference. The state secretary responsible for energy and climate policy held a presentation addressing Hungary’s energy policy and how the country is planning to fight climate change. Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 …