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Parliament backs EU push for small nuclear reactors

The European Parliament backed the development of small nuclear reactors (SMRs) this week, a move welcomed by EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, who has already called for a rapid turnaround of EU initiatives.

read more... 15/12/2023

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Final accord reached on Belgian reactor operations

A final agreement has been signed between the Belgian government and French utility Engie to extend the operation of the Tihange 3 and Doel 4 nuclear power reactors by 10 years and on all obligations related to radioactive waste.

read more... 14/12/2023

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Poland approves construction of SMR nuclear units at six sites

Poland has given the green light for the construction of 24 new small modular reactor (SMR) units across six sites, executives of the company that will build the nuclear facilities said on Thursday, as Warsaw looks to reduce its use of fossil fuels.

read more... 08/12/2023

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Belgium and Engie reach deal on extension of nuclear reactors

Belgium and French utility group Engie have reached a deal on the extension of two nuclear reactors, Doel 4 and Tihange 3, according to the country's energy minister.

read more... 05/12/2023

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Sweden Doubles Down on Nuclear Energy with Parliamentary Approval

The Parliament of Sweden has approved a new energy bill paving the way for the construction of additional nuclear reactors beyond the 10 originally approved to boost energy security and reduce carbon emissions, Reuters reports. Sweden’s current fleet of six nuclear reactors is all that remains from 12 reactors after a 1980 referendum committed to exiting nuclear energy entirely.

read more... 30/11/2023

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