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German government sees problems with coal, oil supplies
Germany's government is concerned about possible problems with the coal supply for power plants in the autumn and winter due to low water levels on the river Rhine and the oil supply in eastern parts of the country, a document seen by Reuters said.
read more... 26/08/2022
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France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running during heatwave
France's nuclear power regulator has extended temporary waivers allowing five power stations to continue discharging hot water into rivers as the country contends with a fourth heatwave of the summer and an energy crisis.
read more... 09/08/2022
EDF warns of up to 3.8 GW cuts on cooling issues
French utility EDF warned on Wednesday of potential output cuts of up to 3.8 GW at its nuclear power plants Tricastin, St Alban and Golfech due to high temperatures in the Rhone and Garonne rivers.
read more... 04/08/2022
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Germany’s Bundestag approves gas bailout plans, plant return
Germany’s lower house (Bundestag) late on Thursday approved measures to provide financial support for gas importers and to aid the return of mothballed coal and oil-fired power plants amid the current energy crisis.
read more... 08/07/2022
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France mulls seizure of gas plants to secure supply
France plans to take-over the running of gas-fired plants to prevent blackouts this winter amid low nuclear output and fears of Russian gas supply halt, the government said late on Thursday.
read more... 08/07/2022