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French MPs pave way to dropping legal limit on nuclear in energy mix
Lawmakers voted in favour of doing away with the 50% legal limit on nuclear in the country’s total energy mix on Thursday as part of France’s larger efforts to build newer, more modern nuclear plants.
read more... 03/03/2023
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French power supply seen rebounding, but still below average
French power supply is set to rebound from low nuclear output in 2022, returning the country to the role of a net exporter, though a long maintenance schedule and current low hydropower availability are concerns heading into warmer months.
read more... 02/03/2023
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EU ministers launch nuclear alliance of 11 countries
Energy ministers from 11 EU countries agreed to "foster closer cooperation" between their national nuclear sectors to boost the industry following an informal meeting in Stockholm, France's energy ministry said on Tuesday.
read more... 01/03/2023
Finland approves operation of Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050
The Finnish government has approved utility Fortum’s application to extend the lifetime of its two reactors (1 GW) at the Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050, from 2027 and 2030, respectively, it said on Thursday.
read more... 17/02/2023
EU opens door to 'green' nuclear-derived hydrogen
The European Commission published rules on Monday that could allow some hydrogen produced in nuclear-based energy systems to count towards EU renewable energy goals, signalling a win for pro-nuclear France.
read more... 14/02/2023