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Final accord reached on Belgian reactor operations

A final agreement has been signed between the Belgian government and French utility Engie to extend the operation of the Tihange 3 and Doel 4 nuclear power reactors by 10 years and on all obligations related to radioactive waste.

read more... 14/12/2023

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Belgium and Engie reach deal on extension of nuclear reactors

Belgium and French utility group Engie have reached a deal on the extension of two nuclear reactors, Doel 4 and Tihange 3, according to the country's energy minister.

read more... 05/12/2023

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EU electricity market deal paves way for France to ditch divisive ARENH scheme

A deal on reforming the EU’s power market, reached by the 27 EU member states on Tuesday (17 October), paves the way for Paris to ditch a much-decried scheme forcing state utility EDF to sell its nuclear energy production to competitors below market price.

read more... 20/10/2023

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French nuclear watchdog ASN issues first lifespan extension to 40-year-old reactor

French nuclear watchdog ASN issued a decision allowing for the continued operation of state-owned utility EDF's Tricastin 1 nuclear reactor in southern France, the first lifetime extension granted to a French reactor after 40 years of operation.

read more... 23/08/2023

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Orsted, ESB forge 5GW Irish offshore alliance

Irish utility ESB and Orsted have signed an agreement to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio in a landmark deal.

read more... 05/06/2023

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