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French nuclear watchdog specifies questions for EDF reactor life extensions

French nuclear operator EDF will have to assess several technical challenges during the review period for a lifespan extension to 60 years for its nuclear fleet, watchdog ASN said in a press release on Wednesday.

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EU lawmakers approve legislation to make batteries greener

The EU parliament approved on Wednesday new rules to make batteries more durable, more sustainable, and better performing.

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Daily (15.06.2023): Oil prices fell on Wednesday amid FED decision, weak macroeconomic data from China

On Wednesday, crude oil prices inched lower as a result of Fed’s decision to leave unchanged interest rate. Furthermore, higher supply from Russia and weak macroeconomic data from China has contributed to the overall downward trend in oil prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 1.5% to settle at $73.20 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $68.27 a barrel, declining by about 1.7% day-on-day.

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Romania's OMV Petrom hails largest oil find in decades

Romania's OMV Petrom said it has made a series of oil and gas discoveries in southern Romania including its largest crude find "in decades". The discoveries could help the firm reduce the decline in its upstream production and increase the intake of domestic crude at its 85,000 b/d Petrobrazi refinery in Ploiesti.

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Poland delays green energy plan as election nears

Poland has deferred a plan to cut its reliance on coal by changing the status of its energy policy update to a consultation ahead of elections later this year, following pressure from mining unions.

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