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French nuclear safety authority greenlights commissioning of Flamanville power plant
After a 12-year construction delay, France’s first ‘EPR’ power plant has been approved for operation by the French nuclear safety authority (ASN). The decision will enable project owner EDF to begin loading nuclear fuel into the reactor, to produce 1,600 megawatts by the end of 2024.
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Germany-UK energy link moves into next stage
The NeuConnect project, aimed at establishing an energy link between the UK and Germany, has progressed to its next construction phase.
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UK scraps hydrogen town plan
The UK Government has halted plans for a hydrogen town trial until after 2026, citing the need for strategic decisions regarding hydrogen's role in decarbonising heat
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Daily (10.05.2024): European carbon prices rose by over 2% on Thursday, driven by technical trading activity
Oil prices ended slightly higher on Thursday following a decrease in crude oil inventories. Hence, Brent crude slightly rose by 0.4% to $79.26 per barrel. WTI crude reached $83.88 per barrel, gaining 0.3% day-on-day.
read more... 10/05/2024
Estonian parliament begins preparations for nuclear power programme
Members of Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, have submitted the draft resolution which will allow preparations to begin for the adoption of nuclear energy in the country and the creation of a suitable legislative and regulatory framework.
read more... 10/05/2024