The Polish government has included nuclear energy together with offshore wind as key strategic projects that will help the country decarbonise its power system
Belgian scientists develop drones for radiation monitoring
Belgian aeronautical firm Sabca and Belgian nuclear research centre SCK CEN, have developed a technology that enables drones to carry out radiological measurements. The drones will be used as part...
Global hydrogen production from nuclear power would require 400 reactors, French report says
To produce low-carbon hydrogen on a global scale, 400 1GW nuclear reactors would be needed, according to a report published by the French parliamentary office for the evaluation of scientific and...
EU lawmakers give final approval to bloc’s green transition fund
The European Parliament formally approved the European Union’s multi-billion euro fund on Tuesday (18 May) to support countries as they wind down fossil fuel industries as part of Europe’s push...
IEA presents energy roadmap to net zero by 2050
The International Energy Agency (IEA) today published a report outlining the essential conditions for the global energy sector to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. It presents the "most...
UK SMR to start regulatory process this autumn
The UK SMR consortium, led by Rolls-Royce, has announced the latest design and an increase in power - from 440 MW to 470 MW - of its "compact" nuclear power station. The "refreshed design" features...
Olkiluoto-3 / TVO And Areva-Siemens Announce Agreement On Completion Terms
Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and plant supplier Areva-Siemens have reached agreement regarding the terms of completion for the Olkiluoto-3 EPR project in Finland, with grid connection scheduled for...
Mochovce operating licence decision ready for comment
Slovak nuclear regulator Úrad jadrového dozoru (ÚJD) announced yesterday it had issued an operating licence for unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant, as well as related permits for the...