Europe
NuScale signs MOU to bring SMR nuclear reactor technology to Ukraine
February 18, 2020
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NuScale Power and Ukrainian nuclear researchers will collaborate on developing NuScale’s small modular reactor designs for that nation’s energy sector.
Nuclear
Bilfinger wins $73m contract for Hinkley Point C nuclear plant
February 18, 2020
German engineering firm Bilfinger has won a €68m ($73m) contract from EDF for work on Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant which is being built in the UK.
Europe
Industry Insights: New nuclear, new business model
January 30, 2020
Neil Cornelius makes the case for a nuclear power generator with regulated returns.
The current contract for a differences-based business model for funding new nuclear...
Europe
Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029
January 27, 2020
Mini nuclear reactors could be generating power in the UK by the end of the decade.
This is according to a recent interview with BBC’s...
Equipment
New nuclear, new business model
January 22, 2020
Neil Cornelius makes the case for a nuclear power generator with regulated returns.
The current contract for a differences-based business model for funding new nuclear...
Emissions & Environment
Call for UK politicians to tackle climate challenge with nuclear power
November 21, 2019
An influential group of academics, trade unions, professional bodies and non-governmental organisations has called on politicians from all parties to support the...
Emissions & Environment
Industry opinion: Flying a kite – the 100 per cent renewables...
May 21, 2019
Why conventional power generation is not the enemy in the fight for a carbon-free future
Europe
Wood leads virtual research into better nuclear reactor design
May 15, 2019
Scottish energy infrastructure firm Wood has been appointed by the UK government to lead the second phase of a research programme in nuclear power reactors.
Equipment
Wood wins work on Hinkley Point nuclear project
April 12, 2019
Global energy infrastructure firm Wood will provide construction design management for the ongoing Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in the UK.
Europe
UK in deal to unlock offshore wind boom and green jobs
March 7, 2019
Offshore wind is set to provide more than 30 per cent of UK electricity by 2030 after the government today launched a landmark deal with the renewables industry.