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British nuclear plant Hunterston B to close after 46 years
Utility firm EDF has announced that it will be winding down operations at Hunterston B, one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, after cracks were found in the core of its reactors.
read more... 10/01/2022
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German reactors at Grohnde, Brokdorf, Gundremmingen to end production Dec. 31
German reactors at Grohnde, Brokdorf and Gundremmingen with a combined capacity of 4.2 GW are to end production on Dec. 31, with the units to be disconnected from the grid during the evening, transparency data shows.
read more... 31/12/2021
Daily (29.12.2021): European spot power prices rose sharply on Tuesday, following news on the shutdown of three German reactors
Crude oil prices strengthened on Tuesday, as concerns related to Omicron continued to dissipate, amid news that CDC health authorities halved the isolation period for those infected from ten to five days. Hence, both Brent oil and WTI crude increased by around 0.5% to $78.94 a barrel and $75.98 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 29/12/2021
French nuclear closures send electricity prices soaring
France has suffered a spike in electricity prices after its nuclear-reliant grid was stretched by the temporary closure of four reactors.
read more... 28/12/2021
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Belgian government reaches compromise on nuclear power exit
The Belgian government agreed in principle on Thursday to close its nuclear power plants by 2025, but left open the possibility of extending the life of two reactors if it could not otherwise ensure energy supply.
read more... 24/12/2021