Latest news
.jpg){kind=spacer}
France's nuclear watchdog says corrosion crack flagged by EDF at Penly 1 reactor
France's state-controlled nuclear energy operator EDF has detected a new crack located at its Penly 1 reactor in its latest update on stress corrosion issues, France's ANS nuclear safety watchdog said on Tuesday, adding it had asked the company to "revise its strategy" for repairing its plants.
read more... 08/03/2023
Brussels targets 40% of clean tech manufacturing in Europe by 2030
The European Commission is drafting a new target to have at least 40% of clean technologies manufactured in the EU by 2030 as part of a drive to meet its climate goals and strengthen energy independence. Eligible technologies include renewables, nuclear power and carbon capture and storage, among others.
read more... 07/03/2023
Belgian nuclear regulator tells govt not to extend oldest reactors
Belgium's nuclear regulator has advised the government against a life extension of the country's three oldest reactors, despite the risk of a gap in electricity supply over the next two winters.
read more... 07/03/2023
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
.jpg)
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