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French nuclear output to hit winter low in supply risk
French available nuclear capacity will dive 6-8 GW year on year this winter to a record low, meaning supply was “definitely at risk” should there be a particularly cold spell, said Montel’s Energy Quantified (EQ).
read more... 25/08/2022
Daily (23.08.2022): Gas and power prices are going crazy!
Crude oil prices dropped to end the day almost flat on Monday despite OPEC's warning that it could need to tighten production. The prospect of a nuclear agreement that would allow Iran's oil to be sold again after sanctions dampened the settlement. As such, Brent crude lost 0.3% to settle at $96.48 a barrel, while WTI decreased by 0.5% to $90.77.
read more... 23/08/2022
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Sweden tops France as Europe's largest net power exporter
Sweden overtook France as Europe's largest net power exporter in the first half of 2022, as deep-rooted problems reduced French nuclear availability to historic lows, Energy analysts EnAppSys said on Wednesday.
read more... 11/08/2022
France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running during heatwave
France's nuclear power regulator has extended temporary waivers allowing five power stations to continue discharging hot water into rivers as the country contends with a fourth heatwave of the summer and an energy crisis.
read more... 09/08/2022
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France to become net power importer after 20+ years
France looks set be a net power importer this year due to record low output at nuclear and hydropower facilities, an analyst said on Friday.
read more... 08/08/2022