The building of the reactor compartment of power unit No. 1 was damaged at the ZNPP, two shells hit the spent fuel storage area
“The degree of damage to the structures and systems of these nuclear installations and their impact on safety require additional assessments based on the results of thorough examinations by special services of the operating organization,” the report says. Also, as a result of a fire caused by shelling, the building of the training center, located […]
“France is now even experiencing its nuclear horror moment”: Tinne Van der Straeten defends nuclear exit
– – 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 […]
Open VLD after a plea from employers to keep two nuclear power plants open: “We must not bury any scenario”
– © 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 […]
France Makes Massive Nuclear Bet, Here Are The Details
loading… Smoke rises from a chimney at a nuclear power plant in France. Photo/REUTERS PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron announced the government would support the construction of six new nuclear reactors across the country. The first nuclear reactor will be operational by 2035, according to Macron. “We must continue the great adventure of civilian […]
Found a solution to the energy problem? Belgian researcher: “our heart started beating”
– 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, […]
For the first time in history, Energoatom launched all 15 power units
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, […]
Iran and Russia to Increase Strategic Nuclear Cooperation
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 […]
EDF shares fell due to electricity discounts
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 […]
Saudi Arabia to Develop Nuclear Energy Program
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, […]
EU Commissioner: €500 billion needed for nuclear power plants
– – 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 […]