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France to continue recycling nuclear fuel beyond 2040
France will continue its treatment-recycling strategy for used nuclear fuel beyond 2040, with plans to extend the life of existing recycling plants and to launch studies for a new mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication plant and a new used fuel processing plant, the Minister for the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Bruno Le Maire, announced on Friday.
read more... 12/03/2024
Italy presses ahead with nuclear as energy transition tool after 30-plus-year hiatus
The Italian Chamber of Deputies will launch a major inquiry into how nuclear energy could help Italy reach its energy transition goals, a significant step as the country remains the only G7 nation not operating nuclear power stations, having shut down the last plant over 30 years ago.
read more... 08/03/2024
Czech concerns over costs and delays cast shadow on French EDF nuclear bid
In the race to secure a nuclear unit tender for the Dukovany power plant, Czechia express concerns over cost overruns and delays, casting a shadow on French company EDF’s bid.
read more... 07/03/2024
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Italy's green transition efforts held back by lack of big solar projects
Italy's energy transition is building on a myriad of solar panels mounted on roofs, but the country has installed far fewer large plants than its neighbours, data seen by Reuters show, signalling hurdles on Rome's path to decarbonisation.
read more... 06/03/2024
Bulgaria and France sign nuclear agreement
The two countries will collaborate across all areas in the field of nuclear energy as Bulgaria seeks to accelerate construction of the new units at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant.
read more... 26/02/2024