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German law limits renewable growth
A new law approved by the German cabinet aims to keep down the costs and slow down the rate of growth of renewable energy as the country continues with its energy transition.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Lithuania restates Visaginas commitment
Leaders of Lithuania's seven parliamentary parties have underlined their commitment to the construction of the Visaginas nuclear power plant in a document setting out the nation's strategic goals.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 3 April 2014
Nuclear tax robs seven months from German plant
The Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant will close seven months early, said EOn, claiming the government tax on nuclear fuel makes its final period of operation uneconomic.
Corporate
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Friday, 28 March 2014
Blockage cleared for Fukushima water bypass
With the permission of local fishermen Tepco will soon let groundwater bypass the Fukushima Daiichi plant, alleviating a large part of its water management problem.
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 26 March 2014
'Unconstitutional' for US to back out of MOX plan
The state of South Carolina has reacted angrily to the suspension of the Savannah River MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility construction, filing a lawsuit against the Department of Energy.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Coal taints Germany's energy mix
Germany increased its carbon dioxide emissions for the second year in a row due to its
Energiewende
policies and the effects of global fuel markets.
Energy & Environment
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Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Ukrainian reactors operate through turmoil
Ukraine's nuclear energy plants have operated continuously during the recent political crisis in the country, operator Energoatom has reported. However, future fuel supplies for the plants are uncertain.
Corporate
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Thursday, 6 March 2014
US MOX plant left cold by budget
The USA's partially built Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, a key component of the country's plutonium disposition program, is to be placed on cold standby after being effectively cut out of the Department of Energy's FY2015 budget request.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Nuclear 'an important power source' for Japan
Japan has a draft energy policy after almost three years of drift following the Fukushima accident. A summary today focused on security of supply and recommended the restart of idled reactors.
Nuclear Policies
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Details of the European Commission's specific concerns about the UK government's agreement with EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C have been released. The UK maintains its agreement meets EU law on state aid.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 3 February 2014
Go-ahead for new reactors at Shin Kori
Two new reactors have been approved to start construction in South Korea this year. Nuclear will continue its strong growth in the country, albeit under a less ambitious energy policy.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 29 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
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Leaders of Lithuania's seven parliamentary parties have underlined their commitment to the construction of the Visaginas nuclear power plant in a document setting out the nation's strategic goals._615x160.jpg)
_66x48.jpg "Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, 1990 - Forecast 2013 (UBA) 66x48")
Germany increased its carbon dioxide emissions for the second year in a row due to its Energiewende policies and the effects of global fuel markets.
Ukraine's nuclear energy plants have operated continuously during the recent political crisis in the country, operator Energoatom has reported. However, future fuel supplies for the plants are uncertain.
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.