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.
Rolls-Royce expecting UK approval for mini nuclear reactor by mid-2024
A Rolls-Royce design for a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) will likely receive UK regulatory approval by mid-2024 and be able to produce grid power by 2029, Paul Stein, chairman of Rolls-Royce...
Strong support for France’s nuclear revival amid elections, but hurdles remain
France is set to lead Europe's ambitions on building new nuclear plants, but the ongoing presidential elections present some risk to this, and other ambitions linked to France's aim to meet its...
Framatome and Westinghouse to supply fuel to Temelín
Westinghouse of the USA and Framatome of France have been awarded a long-term contract by Czech utility ČEZ for the supply of nuclear fuel assemblies to the Temelín nuclear power plant.
Bulgaria and Greece advance nuclear project talks
Bulgaria and Greece have progressed in their talks about constructing a nuclear power plant, but the liability issue in case of an accident remains unresolved, according to EURACTIV’s partners in...
Energy strategy: UK plans eight new nuclear reactors to boost production
The new strategy says the government wants to "lead the world once again" in nuclear power, reversing what it describes as "decades of underinvestment".
Wind and nuclear to lead government energy strategy
Ministers have indicated that they want to increase investment in North Sea gas production and expand nuclear and wind power.
Poland / PEJ Submits Environmental Report To Authorities For Location Of First New-Build Project
Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), the state-owned company in charge of Poland’s ambitious nuclear new-build plans, has submitted an environmental impact report related to the location of the first...