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Daily (22.08.2023): French spot power surged dramatically by about 74% amid nuclear capacity cuts due to heatwave
Crude oil prices notched a small decrease on Monday despite lower-than-expected exports from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Additionally, global economic concerns weighed on prices. Thus, Brent crude edged 0.4% lower at $84.46 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 0.7% to settle at $80.72 a barrel.
read more... 22/08/2023
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Tricastin 1 cleared for ten more years
Unit 1 of the Tricastin nuclear power plant in southern France can operate for a further ten years, the country's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN), has decided. It becomes the first French power reactor licensed to operate beyond 40 years.
read more... 16/08/2023
Is nuclear power set for a European renaissance?
Nuclear power is making a comeback on the EU energy scene after an eventful 2022-2023 year, which according to Paris, reflects an “excellent diplomatic record” for France in defending atomic energy
read more... 15/08/2023
Swedish regulator proposes framework for expansion of nuclear
Sweden's Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) has presented its final report to the government on how the regulatory framework for nuclear power should be developed and what other measures may be needed for nuclear power to be expanded in the country.
read more... 11/08/2023
France becomes top European power exporter on nuclear upturn
France overtook Sweden to become Europe’s biggest net power exporter in the first half of 2023, amid an increase in nuclear power availability, while Germany ramped up imports, said Montel’s EnAppSys on Friday.
read more... 07/08/2023