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EDF: New UK nuclear power plants could boost economy
Government policy to promote a new generation of nuclear power plants could boost the UK economy by more than £ 5 billion and add more than 32,000 jobs, as well as creating new export markets if the country continues the development of nuclear, according a report commissioned by EDF Energy.
read more... 10/07/2012
Main points in Rio+20 agreement
Nearly 100 heads of state and government gathered at an U.N. development summit in Rio in efforts to establish so-called "sustainable development goals," a U.N. drive built around economic growth, the environment, and social inclusion.
read more... 27/06/2012
RWE launches drilling for gas in North Sea
The German energy major RWE Dea announced it launched the drilling at the Breagh field, which is one of the largest natural gas discoveries under development in the UK Southern North Sea.
read more... 23/05/2012
China to approve plans for the nuclear industry
A plan on the development of nuclear industry in China is likely to be approved by China’s state council before the end of June, as announced the vice secretary general of the China Nuclear Energy Association.
read more... 17/05/2012
Asian smart grid to reach 19 billion dollars by 2016
According to GTM Research’s latest market report, the Smart Grid in Asia, 2012-2016, Asian electricity market is likely to build a smart grid market forecasted to reach 19 billion dollars value by 2016. The report appoints also the main strategies for the development of it and determines the companies that “suit” the best. Among these are identified ABB, BPL, Siemens, Holley Metering, etc.
read more... 14/05/2012