Nuclear
EDF applies to build new Sizewell C nuclear reactor in UK
GMB London and East of England have welcomed EDF's application for planning consent for the £18bn Suffolk new nuclear power station.
Nuclear
Russia commissions world’s first floating nuclear plant
One-of-a-kind floating nuclear power plant “Akademic Lomonosov” has been fully commissioned in Pevek, Russia.
Reactors
Central components for the world’s largest fusion experiment complete
MAN Energy Solutions has successfully assembled two further core-components for the world's largest fusion experiment "ITER" in Cadarache, southern France.
Equipment
Babcock & Wilcox gains $70m credit lifeline amid power sector struggles
Historic energy infrastructure firm Babcock & Wilcox has gained a two-year credit extension and finance agreement as it deals with ongong fiscal struggles and the current economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Nuclear
DOE announces $230m to build advanced reactor demonstration project
Building on its contention that nuclear power must be a vital part of the energy future, the U.S. DoE will invest $230m into a pilot of advanced reactor technology within this decade.
Nuclear
UK nuclear entity hires Jacobs to research radioactivity in graphite cores
Jacobs will lead a study of radioactive impacts in graphite reactor cores at nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.
Nuclear
ENEC CEO addresses Barakah Nuclear Plant goals and schedule
The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program has and will continue to power the future social and economic growth of the nation.
Nuclear
Framatome and Technical University of Munich to develop new reactor fuel
Framatome and TUM will design and install the fuel manufacturing production line, and develop, produce and irradiate new fuel prototypes.
Europe
What if more convergence could accelerate the energy transition?
What if more convergence could accelerate the energy transition in Europe?
Emissions & Environment
COVID-19 the ‘biggest shock to energy system’ in decades says IEA
The Covid-19 pandemic is the “biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades” according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.
