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New lease of life for Garoña?
New lease of life for Garoña?
Spain's cabinet has approved a royal decree that allows recently shutdown nuclear power plants to apply for their operating permits to be renewed. The regulatory change could lead to the restart of the Garoña plant.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 21 February 2014
Plea for nuclear in Australian energy policy
Plea for nuclear in Australian energy policy
Australia should remove barriers to nuclear power so that it can be considered as an electricity generation option inside an apolitical future energy policy, a national think tank has told the government.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 6 February 2014
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Details of the European Commission's specific concerns about the UK government's agreement with EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C have been released. The UK maintains its agreement meets EU law on state aid.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 3 February 2014
Nuclear lauded at Franco-British summit
Nuclear lauded at Franco-British summit
The governments of the UK and France will work together to show that the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant does not violate European rules for state aid, according to a joint communiqué reiterating their shared commitment to nuclear power
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 31 January 2014
Polish cabinet approves new nuclear plan
Polish cabinet approves new nuclear plan
The Polish government has adopted a revised program for the construction of the country's first nuclear power plants, which sees two facilities in operation by 2035.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Vietnamese delay confirmed
Vietnamese delay confirmed
Construction on Vietnam's first nuclear power plant at Phuoc Dinh in the southern Ninh Thuan province will not commence later this year as previously planned
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Japan still counting Fukushima energy cost
Japan still counting Fukushima energy cost
Costly fossil fuel imports have helped push Japan into a trade deficit for a third consecutive year as the country's nuclear plants remain off line.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 27 January 2014
Swiss want say on nuclear phase out
Swiss want say on nuclear phase out
Nuclear energy is an essential part of Switzerland's energy mix and more debate is needed about its planned phase out, a poll of attitudes towards nuclear power in the country shows.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 23 January 2014
Saudi Arabia-Jordan agree to cooperate
Saudi Arabia-Jordan agree to cooperate
The nuclear agencies of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have signed a cooperation agreement that will see the neighbouring countries work together to advance their energy projects.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 23 January 2014
Implementation of interim Iranian agreement
Implementation of interim Iranian agreement
Iran will begin suspending parts of its uranium enrichment program and downblending its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 20% over the next six months in return for modest relief from international sanctions.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 13 January 2014
Steady state for nuclear in 2013
Steady state for nuclear in 2013
The number of operational nuclear reactors remained unchanged in 2013, with four joining the world's grids and four closing permanently. Overall nuclear generating capacity showed a slight growth.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
The European Commission today opened its investigation into the plans of the British government to encourage the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant by EDF Energy at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 December 2013
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