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UK releases roadmap to quadruple nuclear energy capacity

UK releases roadmap to quadruple nuclear energy capacity

The British government has launched a roadmap for reaching its ambition for the UK to have 24 GWe of nuclear generating capacity by 2050, representing about 25% of the country's projected electricity demand.

Nuclear Policies 11 January 2024


Agreement reached on EU electricity market reform

Agreement reached on EU electricity market reform

The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to reform the European Union's electricity market design. The agreement now needs to be endorsed and formally adopted by both institutions.

Nuclear Policies 15 December 2023


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Illinois to lift moratorium on nuclear construction

Illinois to lift moratorium on nuclear construction

Governor JB Pritzker has said he will sign a new bill lifting Illinois' ban on the construction of new nuclear reactors, after the state's lawmakers passed new legislation that will allow the construction of small modular reactors of up to 300 MWe capacity from 2026.

Nuclear Policies 13 November 2023


European Council agrees stance on electricity market reform

European Council agrees stance on electricity market reform

Following months of negotiations, the European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal to amend the EU's electricity market design, agreeing to include existing nuclear plants in the reform. The agreement could result in France dropping a scheme forcing state-controlled utility EDF to sell a portion of its nuclear energy production to competitors below market-level prices.

Nuclear Policies 19 October 2023


Swedish nuclear: Government moves to change law

Swedish nuclear: Government moves to change law

A bill to amend Sweden's legislation on nuclear power has been introduced by the country's government in parliament. It aims to remove the current law limiting the number of reactors in operation to ten, as well as allowing reactors to be built on new sites, rather than just existing ones.

Nuclear Policies 05 October 2023


Work continues at Dasa as Niger 'relatively calm'

Work continues at Dasa as Niger 'relatively calm'

Global Atomic Corporation said the current circumstances in Niger could delay commissioning of the processing plant at its Dasa project by up to 12 months, but expects to be able to resume dialogue with the country's Ministry of Mines following the appointment of a new minister.

Uranium & Fuel 11 August 2023


Five G7 countries in nuclear fuel agreement

Five G7 countries in nuclear fuel agreement

The agreement by Canada, France, Japan, the UK and USA to leverage their civil nuclear power sectors to ensure a stable supply of nuclear fuel for existing and future reactors came as G7 climate, energy and environment ministers concluded a two-day meeting with a promise to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels.
 

Uranium & Fuel 17 April 2023


UK looks to nuclear to bolster energy independence

UK looks to nuclear to bolster energy independence

The UK government is committed to a programme of new nuclear projects beyond Sizewell C, giving industry and investors the confidence they need to deliver projects at speed, according to a new policy paper. It describes nuclear as "the critical baseload of the future energy system".

Nuclear Policies 30 March 2023


EU energy ministers call for greater cooperation on nuclear

EU energy ministers call for greater cooperation on nuclear

Energy ministers from 11 EU member states have called for a strengthening of European cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. The call came during an informal Council of Energy Ministers in Stockholm, Sweden, to discuss the energy market and energy supply, focusing on preparations for next winter and beyond.

Nuclear Policies 28 February 2023


Russia urges Bangladesh to resist sanctions pressure

Russia urges Bangladesh to resist sanctions pressure

Bangladesh's ambassador in Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry after "several dozen" Russian vessels were banned from calling at ports in Bangladesh, including at least one ship carrying equipment for the Rooppur nuclear power plant under construction.

New Nuclear 22 February 2023