Dutch minister presents report on new nuclear
The Netherlands is considering the expansion of nuclear power in its energy mix, according to a letter Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy Eric Wiebes submitted to the Dutch parliament...
Nuclear power a ‘serious option’ to help meet climate control targets: minister
Nuclear power could be a ‘serious option’ in addition to wind and solar energy because the costs are similar if calculated in the same way, economic affairs minister Erik Wiebes said on Wednesday....
Finnish expertise on small modular reactors will be strengthened by a new innovation and business network
Limiting the consequences of climate change to a sustainable level requires considerable actions within the society. Global energy consumption, 80% of which is currently covered by fossil fuels,...
Netherlands / IEA Urges Gov’t To Consider Lifetime Extension For Borssele
The Dutch government should consider facilitating a lifetime extension for the Borssele nuclear power plant beyond 2033 and should help support investment in new nuclear plants to attract capital...
Report sees opportunities for nuclear supply chain
The 2020s are likely to be a time of uncertainty for global energy systems with the growing recognition that business-as-usual is unsustainable and represents a threat to humanity, but the global...
EU considers allowing more state aid to boost green projects
European Union governments may be allowed to grant more state aid to projects that help the bloc achieve its climate goals, Europe’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Tuesday (22...
Austria fails in attempt to block Hinkley Point C
The European Court of Justice has rejected Austria's appeal against the European Commission's 2014 decision to approve the UK's support for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, which is under...
IAEA Report / Global Nuclear Generating Capacity Could Increase By 82% By 2050
Global nuclear electrical generating capacity could increase by 82% to 715 GW by 2050, although under a low case scenario will fall by 7% to 392 GW, the International Atomic Energy Agency has said...