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Partnership to develop UK fusion power plant designs
Two British public sector entities - the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Hartree Centre - have teamed up with US-headquartered technology firm IBM to design future experimental fusion power plants.
read more... 17/12/2024
Daily (16.12.2024): Brent crude rose by about 2% on Friday, hovering at its highest level since November 22
Oil prices increased on Friday, driven by sanctions against Russia and Donald Trump's intention to step up pressure on Iran. Brent crude gained 1.5% settling at $71.29 per barrel. WTI crude reached $74.49 per barrel, rising by about 2% day-on-day.
read more... 16/12/2024
Offshore wind in Sweden needs support
Developing offshore wind projects along Sweden's coasts is not commercially viable, a government commission tasked with reviewing and speeding up the system for authorising new wind parks said on Friday.
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France supports financing of Polish nuclear power plant
France's Bpifrance Assurance Export and Sfil have joined the growing list of overseas financial institutions expressing interest in helping to finance Poland's first nuclear power plant project. Meanwhile, a poll shows record public support for nuclear energy in Poland.
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Hungary and Bulgaria Try to Keep Russian Gas Flowing
Hungary and Bulgaria are in a bind. With U.S. sanctions hitting Gazprombank—the go-to middleman for Russian gas payments—the two are scrambling to figure out how to keep the gas moving without breaking the rules.
read more... 16/12/2024