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Belgian government reaches compromise on nuclear power exit

The Belgian government agreed in principle on Thursday to close its nuclear power plants by 2025, but left open the possibility of extending the life of two reactors if it could not otherwise ensure energy supply.

read more... 24/12/2021

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Dutch explore nuclear 'taboo' as part of energy transition

The Netherlands may build two nuclear reactors, its government-in-waiting said on Wednesday, signalling a possible radical shift in energy policy as it seeks to keep a transition to a carbon-neutral economy on track.

read more... 16/12/2021

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France Bets On Nuclear Power To Reach Net-Zero Goal

France will re-launch the construction of nuclear reactors in a bid to decarbonize its electricity mix, reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and guarantee the country’s energy independence, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation on Tuesday.

read more... 12/11/2021

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EDF files preliminary offer to build nuclear reactors in Poland

French electric utility company EDF has submitted a non-binding preliminary offer to the Polish government to build four to six European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) nuclear reactors in Poland.

read more... 15/10/2021

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Defuelling completed at Leningrad 1

Decommissioning of the RBMK reactor at Leningrad 1 has reached a milestone with the removal of all fuel from the reactor core. Rosenergoatom plans to use some of the fuel in the two RBMK reactors which remain in operation at the Leningrad site.

read more... 12/08/2021

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