A nuclear New Deal in Italy
Italy is considering reactivating nuclear energy after a 4-decade absence following the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and multiple referendums…
Britain’s Nuclear Renaissance Faces Mounting Cost Pressures
The United Kingdom is focused on diversifying its energy mix away from fossil fuels to boost energy security…
After ‘Optimisation’ Delay, France’s Nuward Targets New Conceptual SMR Design This Year
First fleet of three to four reactors could be deployed in one or two European countries A rendering…
France Says Nuclear Industry Will Be Major Contributor To Europe’s Electricity Production
Paris appears optimistic on outcome of European Commission’s state aid investigation The Penly nuclear site is one of…
European Commission Opens In-Depth State Aid Investigation Into France’s Nuclear Plans
Paris has announced plans for the construction and operation of six new EPR2 reactors The European Commission has…
Second Tier Of Inner Steel Containment Installed At Russia’s Leningrad 2-3 Nuclear Plant
The second tier of the inner steel containment has been installed for Unit 3 of the Leningrad 2…
Fermi Energia, Steady Energy To Explore Nuclear District Heating Reactors In Germany
Companies say nuclear legislation may not explicitly prohibit reactors designed to supply heat only Germany’s district heating still…
Bristol Airport study finds SMRs could supply sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen for region
A feasibility study has concluded that small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could be used to produce large volumes…
France’s EDF Projects Steady Nuclear Output For 2026-2027 After Six-year High in 2025
Output forecast at 350-370 TWh in 2026-27, 345-375 TWh in 2028 Flamanville-3 is the only nuclear plant under…
New Law Boosts Nuclear, Cuts Renewables
France has approved a major new energy law that cuts back renewable energy targets and strengthens support for…