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Nuclear
Stakeholders differ on whether to promote or drop Breton’s ‘Nuclear Act’
Est. 4minNuclear defenders are split on whether to call for a dedicated EU regulation for nuclear energy, as proposed by former Internal Markets Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Russia shelves Turkish Stream pipeline project
Est. 3minMoscow has suspended the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project in response to Turkey shooting down a Russian jet in Syria, according to Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak.
Erdogan fumes at Russia’s ‘restrictive measures’ after jet downing
Est. 5minTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an on Thursday (26 November) dismissed "emotional" and "unfitting" suggestions that projects with Russia could be cancelled following Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane near the Syrian border.
Egypt to go nuclear using Russian money
Est. 3minMoscow and Cairo signed an agreement on Thursday for Russia to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, with Russia extending a loan to Egypt to cover the cost of construction.
Brussels gets tough on energy efficiency
Est. 3minThe European Commission announced seven new infringement decisions against member states on Thursday (19 November). France has been penalised for its failings in energy efficiency and the treatment of radioactive waste. Our partner Journal de l'Environnement reports.
Half of French climate finance spent on building renovation
Est. 5minBuilding renovation absorbed half of France's energy transition finance in 2013, or €36 billion, while the country spent €54 billion on oil and gas. EURACTIV France reports.
EU urged to make nuclear costs more transparent
Est. 3minEurope needs banking-industry style regulation to bring more transparency to the costs of decommissioning nuclear reactors, consultancy Capgemini said in its annual energy market report.
German nuclear providers to bear phase-out costs
Est. 2minThe decommissioning costs of German nuclear power plants should be covered by the big energy companies, not the taxpayer, according to the government. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Nuclear power stations underestimate risk of cyber attack
Est. 3minProtecting nuclear installations may appear to be a largely physical issue, but Chatham House has published a report highlighting the growing cyber threat to the nuclear industry. Journal de l'Environnement reports.
Auditors find that German nuclear providers can afford phase-out
Est. 7minA German government-initiated "stress test" of nuclear power providers' capacity to pay for the country's nuclear phase-out has been released. The verdict is positive, but not entirely certain. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
NATO says will defend Turkey against Russian airspace violations
Est. 5minNATO said today (8 October) it was prepared to send troops to Turkey to defend its ally after violations of Turkish airspace by Russian jets bombing Syria, and Britain scolded Moscow for escalating a civil war that has already killed 250,000 people.
Osborne ridiculed over ‘cheap nuclear’ claims
Est. 5minEXCLUSIVE/ UK Chancellor George Osborne was criticised today (9 September) after claiming that nuclear power was “substantially cheaper than any other low carbon technology,” when defending government subsidies for the controversial Hinkley Point C project.
Energy providers sue Commission over Hinkley Point subsidy
Est. 3minAn alliance of green energy providers and municipal utilities in Germany and Austria have lodged a complaint with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over subsidies for the planned British nuclear power station Hinkley Point C. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Austria challenges state aid to British nuclear program
Est. 5minAustria's announcement yesterday (6 July) that it would challenge state aid for a new nuclear plant in Britain marks the latest step in the country's solo campaign to roll back atomic energy in Europe.
Austria files EU complaint against UK nuclear plant
Est. 3minAustria has filed a legal challenge at the European Court of Justice against EU-granted state subsidies for a new nuclear power plant in Britain, government officials confirmed on Monday (6 July).
Greenpeace, German utilities launch suit against UK nuclear plant
Est. 3minGreenpeace and nine German and Austrian utilities selling renewable energy said on Thursday (2 July) they are launching legal action against state aid for a new British nuclear power plant, which was approved by the European Commission.
Bavaria up in arms over Hendrick’s nuclear waste plans
Est. 4minThe German government has settled with the country's four nuclear companies on four interim storage facilities for radioactive waste that is currently stored abroad, but Bavaria is up in arms over the decision. EURACTIV Germany reports.
German Energiewende policy jeopardises EU climate efforts
Est. 5minDespite the ambitious 2-degree-target set by G7 leaders, experts warn against premature elation ahead of the UN Climate Summit in Paris, saying Germany’s solo run, in particular, is a threat to Europe’s efforts to protect the climate. EURACTIV Germany reports.
France moves to salvage its nuclear sector
Est. 5minFrance faces a unique challenge as it moves to save nuclear reactor manufacturer Areva and salvage one of its world-class industries and jobs, while at same time reducing its own reliance on atomic power.
Bulgarian power producers cut output due to low demand
Est. 2minBulgaria's power grid operator has ordered some electricity producers to cut output in an attempt to balance production and consumption, the state-owned company said today (15 May).
Rosatom woos EU with guaranteed low electricity price
Est. 7minAn official of Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom told a Brussels audience that his company could guarantee a levelized price for electricity of $50/MWh from new nuclear plants it builds, if the client chooses the firm's services for their lifecycle. According to EU policies, however, fuel supply should be diversified.
Bulgaria’s energy sector reform to start with the regulator
Est. 6minThe only candidate for the post of head of Bulgaria’s energy regulator has presented his vision for the refurbishing of the country’s energy sector, marred by cronyism, monopolies, wasteful practices and the siphoning of public funds.
Bulgaria offers Westinghouse stake in new nuclear unit
Est. 3minBulgaria has offered Westinghouse a 49% stake in a new nuclear reactor that the US multinational would build on the site of the Kozlodui nuclear power plant, writes Dnevnik, the EURACTIV partner in Bulgaria.
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Hungary says EU authorised its nuclear fuel supply deal with Russia
Est. 2minHungary said on Wednesday (25 March) that it has reached a compromise with EU nuclear body Euratom over plans for Russia to be the sole supplier of nuclear fuel to the country's Paks power plant.