USA-Sweden nuclear cooperationOn August 1, Sweden and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to strengthen cooperation in industry, technology development, research and innovation in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The…
Paks nuclear plant will be allowed to exceed Danube water temperature limitHungary plans to allow the section of the Danube that receives cooling water from the Paks nuclear power plant to exceed the temperature limit. The nuclear power plant uses Danube water to cool its operation. Under…
USA invests in energy and transport infrastructure in Central and Eastern EuropeThe US company DFC (Development Finance Corporation) has announced that it will invest €280 million in infrastructure in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Support for energy and transport projects is intended…
American university study examines feasibility of coal-to-nuclear conversionA study by the University of Michigan examines the feasibility of converting 245 coal-fired power plants in the US to power plants with advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and energy…
Declining market share of the biggest energy company in individual EU statesIn many EU countries, according to Eurostat, the market share of the largest local electricity and gas producers decreased in 2022, indicating increased competition in the energy market compared to 2021. Market share…
Extra gas exports approved by the Israeli governmentThe Israeli government has approved to more than double natural gas exports to boost the economy and improve the country's energy security. Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the decision would strengthen diplomatic ties and…
ITER's new commissioning scheduleThe ITER commissioning schedule has been revised to begin operation with deuterium-deuterium fusion in 2035, followed by full magnetic power and plasma current. In the next phase, deuterium-tritium fusion will be…
The Hungarian presidency’s plans for energyHungary took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months from 1st July. The Euractiv portal obtained Hungarian plans for energy, transport and the environment for their presidency. The…
Germany gets informal EU approval to support gas-fired power plantsGermany has won informal approval from the European Union to provide billions of euros to gas-fired power plants to stabilize the grid at a time of renewable energy shortages. According to Reuters, an agreement with EU…
Doosan Škoda Power to modernise Loviisa turbinesThe Finnish company Fortum has awarded a contract to Doosan Škoda Power to modernize the low-pressure turbines at the Loviisa nuclear power plant, which will increase its total installed capacity by 38 MWe and extend its…
New EU market reforms for clean and secure energyEU electricity and gas market reforms will lead to more stable energy prices, support the development of hydrogen and other decarbonised gases and improve security of supply and consumer protection.
Putin says new oil and gas pipelines to China could run side by sideRussian President Vladimir Putin said Russia could supply China with both oil and gas via a common planned route through Mongolia. During his visit to China, Putin confirmed the interest of both countries in continuing…
