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French bill on accelerating nuclear new build progresses to Senate
The French Senate has begun discussing a bill aimed at accelerating procedures related to the construction of new nuclear facilities near existing nuclear sites and to the operation of existing facilities. In February last year, President Emmanuel Macron proposed the construction of six new EPR2 reactors, with an option for a further eight EPR2 reactors to follow.
read more... 18/01/2023
EDF and Respect Energy to develop nuclear projects in Poland
French energy company EDF has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Polish electric utility Respect Energy to jointly develop nuclear power projects in Poland.
read more... 17/01/2023
Sweden makes regulatory push to allow new nuclear reactors
Sweden is preparing legislation to allow the construction of more nuclear power stations to boost electricity production in the Nordic country and bolster energy security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday.
read more... 12/01/2023
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Spain seeks to set nuclear, hydro power prices to curb profits
Spain wants the European Commission to allow it to set prices for nuclear and hydroelectric power as it seeks to decouple the cost of electricity production from gas and to curb windfall profits, energy ministry sources said.
read more... 11/01/2023
Belgium to extend life of two nuclear reactors by 10 years
Belgium has reached an agreement with French utility Engie to extend the life of two nuclear reactors by 10 years, the prime minister said on Monday, overturning a plan to exit nuclear power in 2025 as the war in Ukraine has changed energy strategy.
read more... 11/01/2023