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UK can proceed with the construction of the new nuclear power station
The European Commission has approved the construction and operation of the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Sommerset, South England, has announced EDF Energy. Last month the commission presented its judgment to the UK Government, coming to the conclusion that the proposed project of the nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point accomplishes the purposes of the Euratom Treaty by contributing to develop a sustainable national energy mix.
read more... 10/08/2012
Bulgaria to build a new nuclear unit by 2022
Bulgarian government has decided to build a new unit at the nuclear power plant in the Danube town of Kozloduy, by installing a 1000 MW reactor, produced by Russian contractor Atomstroyexport, at the nuclear plant in Kozloduy.
read more... 08/08/2012
Italy’s Edison to be delisted from the Milan stock exchange
French power giant EDF is now the new absolute owner of Italy’s second biggest energy provider Edison group, acquiring a stake of about 98%. In this way, Edison is set to be delisted from the Milan stock exchange after more than 10 years.
read more... 07/08/2012
Italy’s electricity demand increased by 1.1% in July
Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA, Italy’s power grid operator said on Monday that electricity demand in Italy increased by 1.1 % compared to July last year to 30.6 billion kWh on higher temperatures and an extra working day.
read more... 06/08/2012
German electricity grid hit by a set of delays
The expansion of Germany’s high-voltage electricity grid is facing a series of delays and needs to speed urgently to ensure it has enough electricity capacity to absorb the quickly increase in power from renewable energies, according to the country's grid regulator BNA.
read more... 06/08/2012