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Asian growth to boost global energy demand
Asian growth to boost global energy demand
抖阴传媒在线 energy consumption will increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040, according to the US 抖阴传媒在线 Information Administration. Nuclear power generation is expected to double over that period, but coal will remain the dominant fuel for electricity.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Friday, 26 July 2013
EU's open secret on nuclear subsidies
EU's open secret on nuclear subsidies
A leaked draft of a European Union (EU) working paper suggesting that member countries may be allowed to directly subsidise nuclear power has prompted widespread consternation.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 22 July 2013
Election win maintains reactor restart policy
Election win maintains reactor restart policy
Plans to restart Japan's idled nuclear power reactors remain on track after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pro-nuclear ruling coalition secured a majority in the upper house of parliament in elections yesterday.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 22 July 2013
Options open as French debate closes
Options open as French debate closes
Philippe Martin, July 2013 (Arnaud Bouissou - MEDDE) 64x48France's eight-month energy debate has drawn to a close. A summary of its findings will be presented in September to inform future government policy with one prime question being nuclear power's future role.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 19 July 2013
Incentives for nuclear communities
Incentives for nuclear communities
Financial incentives are on offer to British communities hosting new nuclear power plants, in common with measures to encourage new wind farms and shale gas development. Plans from the government were warmly welcomed today.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 17 July 2013
US nuclear liability premiums adjusted
US nuclear liability premiums adjusted
The cost to US power companies of covering insurance liability for potential nuclear accidents has risen by 8%. The new rates were set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take account of inflation.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 July 2013
Commitment for new Pakistan reactors
Commitment for new Pakistan reactors
ACP1000 (CNNC) 84x48Pakistan's top-level Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved funds to purchase two new nuclear power reactors from China.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 11 July 2013
Garo帽a officially closes
Garo帽a officially closes
Garona (Nuclenor) 65x48Spain's Garo帽a nuclear power plant was officially shut down at the weekend, ending four years of uncertainty over its future in the face of licensing issues and incoming taxes.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 8 July 2013
Impetus for Japan-Vietnam reactor deal
Impetus for Japan-Vietnam reactor deal
Motegi, Vu, July 2013 (METI) 80x48Meetings of Japanese and Vietnamese ministers this week saw them reaffirm cooperation in nuclear energy. Vietnam is considering offers from established nuclear countries as it seeks to introduce the technology.
New Nuclear · Friday, 5 July 2013
About-turn on backloading
About-turn on backloading
The European Parliament has voted to freeze the auction of CO2 emissions permits in a move aimed at restoring market incentives for emissions reductions, months after it rejected a similar proposal.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Thursday, 4 July 2013
Obama moves to tackle climate change
Obama moves to tackle climate change
Obama at Georgetown Uni 48US president Barack Obama has launched a climate change action plan, which includes putting limits on the amount of carbon emissions from the country's power plants.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Government OKs Romanian privatisation
Government OKs Romanian privatisation
Cernavoda (SNN)_48A government-approved strategy for the partial privatisation of Romanian state-owned nuclear power corporation Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica will see an initial public offering of 11.077% of the company's existing share capital.
Corporate · Thursday, 20 June 2013
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