Energy has been at the heart of the European Union’s endeavour to jointly rebuild the economy after the disasters of the second world war. Europe’s founders understood that energy is indeed the...
A modular reactor startup could flip the switch on a smaller nuclear plant that would help boost energy supplies and cut reliance on coal and gas. But making it work soon would require fast-tracking the approval process.
A modular reactor startup could flip the switch on a smaller nuclear plant that would help boost energy supplies and cut reliance on coal and gas. But making it work soon would require fast-tracking...
The Ukraine War Will Accelerate Europe’s Energy Transition
In recent weeks, the EU has again shown clarity of thought when faced by another crisis, this time a war on its borders, to further deepen the decarbonization of its energy system whilst at the same...
FEATURE-Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key
After a 20-year political battle, Belgium was set to shut its nuclear plants in 2025 but the war in Ukraine here and rising energy prices have forced a U-turn - and reignited debate across Europe...
Will Ukrainian crisis help bring nuclear in from the cold in Europe?
Even before Russian shells landed perilously close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, the role of nuclear in the transition from fossil fuels was complicated. For many,...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK will build one new nuclear plant a year
As Europe looks to move away from dependence on Russian energy, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nuclear power needs to play a larger role.
Spain / Nuclear Performance Shows Importance Of Reactors To Net Zero, Says Industry Group
Spain’s fleet of seven commercial nuclear power plants produced 20.8% of the electricity consumed in the country in 2021, showing its importance in the transition towards net zero, industry group...
Belgian Nuclear Exit Would Lead to More Emissions, IEA Says
Belgium isn’t doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, a challenge highlighted by its plans to phase out nuclear energy, according to the International Energy Agency.