11 new nuclear reactors to be built in ChinaChina's State Council has approved five new nuclear power projects totaling 11 reactors. The projects are Xuwei Phase I, Lufeng Phase I, Zhaoyuan Phase I, San'ao Phase II, and Bailong Phase I. China currently operates 56…
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions dropped in Q1 2024In the first quarter of 2024, EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4.0% compared to the same period in 2023, while GDP remained stable with moderate growth. These data come from quarterly emission estimates…
Russia still exports gas to Europe via UkraineAbout half of Russian natural gas still flows to Europe through Ukraine, while the other half flows through the Turkstream undersea pipeline under the Black Sea. The Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhhorod pipeline brings gas to Sudzha…
USA-Sweden nuclear cooperationOn August 1, Sweden and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to strengthen cooperation in industry, technology development, research and innovation in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The…
Paks nuclear plant will be allowed to exceed Danube water temperature limitHungary plans to allow the section of the Danube that receives cooling water from the Paks nuclear power plant to exceed the temperature limit. The nuclear power plant uses Danube water to cool its operation. Under…
USA invests in energy and transport infrastructure in Central and Eastern EuropeThe US company DFC (Development Finance Corporation) has announced that it will invest €280 million in infrastructure in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Support for energy and transport projects is intended…
American university study examines feasibility of coal-to-nuclear conversionA study by the University of Michigan examines the feasibility of converting 245 coal-fired power plants in the US to power plants with advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and energy…
Declining market share of the biggest energy company in individual EU statesIn many EU countries, according to Eurostat, the market share of the largest local electricity and gas producers decreased in 2022, indicating increased competition in the energy market compared to 2021. Market share…
Extra gas exports approved by the Israeli governmentThe Israeli government has approved to more than double natural gas exports to boost the economy and improve the country's energy security. Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the decision would strengthen diplomatic ties and…
ITER's new commissioning scheduleThe ITER commissioning schedule has been revised to begin operation with deuterium-deuterium fusion in 2035, followed by full magnetic power and plasma current. In the next phase, deuterium-tritium fusion will be…
The Hungarian presidency’s plans for energyHungary took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months from 1st July. The Euractiv portal obtained Hungarian plans for energy, transport and the environment for their presidency. The…
Germany gets informal EU approval to support gas-fired power plantsGermany has won informal approval from the European Union to provide billions of euros to gas-fired power plants to stabilize the grid at a time of renewable energy shortages. According to Reuters, an agreement with EU…
