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Swiss want say on nuclear phase out
Nuclear energy is an essential part of Switzerland's energy mix and more debate is needed about its planned phase out, a poll of attitudes towards nuclear power in the country shows.
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Saudi Arabia-Jordan agree to cooperate
The nuclear agencies of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have signed a cooperation agreement that will see the neighbouring countries work together to advance their energy projects.
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Energy & Environment
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Wednesday, 22 January 2014
BP sees modest growth in nuclear energy
Global nuclear power use will grow 1.9% annually up to 2035, according to oil and gas giant BP. However, carbon dioxide emissions are seen to increase by almost 30% over that period.
Energy & Environment
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Friday, 17 January 2014
German nuclear shutdown unlawful
The forced closure of RWE's Biblis nuclear power plant after the Fukushima accident was unlawful, the German Supreme Administrative Court has ruled. The utility is now likely to sue for considerable damages.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Commissioning approaches for Lungmen
The Lungmen nuclear power plant could be in operation by the end of this year or early next year, according to reported statements from Taiwanese planners.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 10 January 2014
Policies hold European nuclear steady
The European Union's installed nuclear generating capacity in 2050 is forecast to be at about the same level as in 2010, according to the European Commission's analysis of the bloc's current energy and climate policies.
Energy & Environment
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Thursday, 9 January 2014
Indian research centre takes shape
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership near Delhi, India. The centre will support international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 3 January 2014
Jaitapur clears bureaucratic hurdles
The project to build the 9900 MWe Jaitapur nuclear power plant in India has cleared some significant procedural hurdles by securing coastal permits and purchasing land.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Russia invests in nuclear
Russia has allocated RUB80.6 billion ($2.4 billion) as 'in-kind' contributions to the growth of its nuclear industry with a large portion of this assigned to foreign projects, including the Akkuyu plant in Turkey.
Corporate
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Friday, 20 December 2013
Renewal a bridge to replacement
The operation of US reactors could continue beyond lifespans of 60 years, said the American Physical Society (APS). But this medium-term nuclear strategy should give way to a robust replacement program.
Corporate
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Thursday, 19 December 2013
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
The European Commission today opened its investigation into the plans of the British government to encourage the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant by EDF Energy at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 18 December 2013
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Nuclear energy is an essential part of Switzerland's energy mix and more debate is needed about its planned phase out, a poll of attitudes towards nuclear power in the country shows.-48.jpg "Jordan-Saudi Arabia cooperation agreement (Petra)_48")
The nuclear agencies of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have signed a cooperation agreement that will see the neighbouring countries work together to advance their energy projects.
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
The Lungmen nuclear power plant could be in operation by the end of this year or early next year, according to reported statements from Taiwanese planners.