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Regulators petition for grid quality
Regulators petition for grid quality
A larger proportion of intermittent renewable generation will require European grid operators to allow more variation in frequency, but moves to codify this are being resisted by nuclear safety regulators.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 2 October 2012
EC blessing for new UK plant
EC blessing for new UK plant
Hinkley Point C 48The European Commission (EC) has said it is satisfied with EDF Energy's proposals to build and operate a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 7 August 2012
EU nuclear security on track
EU nuclear security on track
A review of nuclear security across the European Union (EU) has identified an extensive set of good practices and has urged member states to continue to work on nuclear security and cooperation both within the EU and further afield.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 14 June 2012
Stress tests on the home straight
Stress tests on the home straight
European nuclear countries (2012, ENSREG) 45x48 Nuclear operators in Europe have taken "significant steps to improve the safety of their plants" as a result of stress tests, said regulators from the continent in a review of each others' work on the program.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 27 April 2012
Germany escapes carbon emissions rise
Germany escapes carbon emissions rise

Germany's emissions of carbon dioxide edged down by 2.2% last year, even while those from its power sector grew in the wake of post-Fukushima reactor closures. The main effects from the shutdowns have been a cut in exports previously supported by nuclear and the financial impact of this on utilities. 

Energy & Environment · Friday, 13 April 2012
EC invites comment on non-compete clause
EC invites comment on non-compete clause
The European Commission (EC) is inviting comment from interested parties on whether a reduced scope non-compete agreement between Siemens and Areva continues to infringe anti-trust rules.
Corporate · Wednesday, 14 March 2012
EU advised to take stock of decommissioning contributions
EU advised to take stock of decommissioning contributions
Ignalina in the snow - 60x48The European Court of Auditors has called for a more "effective, efficient and economical" use of financial contributions from the European Union (EU) towards the decommissioning of power reactors in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia.
Waste & Recycling · Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Europe reveals clean energy roadmap
Europe reveals clean energy roadmap
The European Commission has released an energy roadmap presenting various scenarios for meeting its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Nuclear energy, it says, will remain an important part of Europe's power generation mix.
Energy & Environment · Friday, 16 December 2011
'20 20 by 2020' says Europe
'20 20 by 2020' says Europe
The European Commission has made long-awaited proposals on energy and climate change. By 2020 it wants a 20% cut in carbon dioxide emissions, and 20% of energy to come from renewables. Some MEPs called for nuclear power to be recognised.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 23 January 2008
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