Latest news

EDF plans new investment and extensions for UK nuclear fleet

EDF Energy has announced it will invest a further GBP1.3 billion (USD1.7 billion) in the UK's five operating nuclear power plants over the next two years and plans to further extend the lives of the four operating Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) plants.

read more... 10/01/2024

news

As nuclear debate nears, French minister sees potential for 14 new reactors

France requires more than the six new nuclear plants currently planned and possibly needs to build more than 14 new plants, its energy minister said, just days before a parliamentary debate begins on the issue.

read more... 08/01/2024

news

Romanian government approves offshore wind law for Black Sea power plants

On Thursday, the Romanian government approved a bill to make it easier to harness the Black Sea’s abundant offshore wind energy.

read more... 22/12/2023

news

Seven European countries pledge CO2-free power systems by 2035

Seven countries including Germany, the Netherlands and France pledged on Monday to eliminate CO2-emitting power plants from their electricity systems by 2035.

read more... 19/12/2023

news

EU approves German state aid for closure of RWE power plants

 The European Commission on Monday said it had approved 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 billion) of state aid granted by Germany to energy company RWE to compensate for the early closure of lignite-fired power plants.

read more... 12/12/2023

news