– – No, the nuclear phase-out will not cause higher prices or supply problems. And yes, after 20 years of non-policy, it is finally time for innovation. That is, in summary, the response of energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) to the big question marks that not only the employers, but also the government … Read more
– © bdw, kve – When the government decides on March 18 on a full nuclear phase-out or not, it must also take into account the geopolitical situation in Russia and Ukraine. “In that context, no scenario can be buried,” says Open VLD chairman Egbert Lachaert after all employers pleaded to keep two nuclear power … Read more
– European scientists have made a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion research in the JET lab (photo) – A team of European scientists has made a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion research: during an experiment, it has managed to generate a record amount of energy. Among them is also the Belgian nuclear physicist Jef Ongena, … Read more
Photo: energoatom.com.ua The equipment works in the specified mode – – Power unit No. 4 of the Rivne NPP was connected to the power grid after the completion of repairs and refueling of nuclear fuel. NAEK Energoatom on Sunday, January 30, connected the fourth power unit of the Rivne NPP to the power grid. Thus, … Read more
loading… Iran and Russia will enhance strategic nuclear cooperation. PHOTO/Almanar TEHERAN – Spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization Iran (AEOI) said Tehran and Moscow were in talks on building a new unit at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to promote bilateral strategic cooperation in energy and technology. Behrouz kamalvandi, spokesman for AEOI made the remarks … Read more
Shares of the French energy company EDF fell by as much as 25 percent on Friday, but during the day they erased some of the losses. This is in response to a French government order requiring a company to sell more electricity at a huge discount in an effort to curb skyrocketing energy prices. EDF … Read more
loading… Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud. Saudi Arabia will develop a nuclear power program. Photo/REUTERS RIYADH – Saudi Arabia will use its uranium resources to develop a nuclear power program. This was conveyed by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud on Wednesday. During the International Mining Conference in Riyadh, … Read more
– – The European Union must invest 500 billion euros between now and 2050 in new-generation nuclear power plants. This is what European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Industry Thierry Breton says in the French newspaper Journal du Dimanche. “Existing nuclear power plants alone will need 50 billion euros in investment from now until … Read more
If it depends on the European Commission, investments in gas and nuclear energy are given a green label, provided a number of conditions are met. This is apparent from a proposal sent to the Member States. – Before the end of 2021, the European Commission would come up with a list of energy sources that … Read more
– © MARC HERREMANS – MEDIA HOUSE – In an open letter, more than a hundred Flemish entrepreneurs point the finger at the various governments of our country if energy shortages threaten in 2025 after the nuclear phase-out. They demand that operator Electrabel be obliged to keep the nuclear power stations open longer. – jvhSource: … Read more