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Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power participates in El-Dabaa NPP project in Egypt
Participation of Korean company in Egyptian nuclear power plant marks new horizon in cooperation between two countries: Korean ambassador
European Parliament backs green label for gas and nuclear power
The controversial decision was taken when the deputies, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg, France, voted against a motion to block the proposal by 278 votes in favor,328 against and 33 abstentions.
UAE announces operation of 1st Arab nuclear power plant
“We proudly witness start of Barakah nuclear power plant operations, in alignment with highest international safety standards,” Abu Dhabi crown prince tweeted
Swiss to vote on nuclear power phaseout
Switzerland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide on a government plan that aims for a withdrawal from nuclear power in favor of renewable energy, with the costs of the move being in the focus of the campaigns.Sunday’s referendum comes after a signature campaign organized last October by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) …
Government to discuss raising tariff on biofuel next week
Committee suggests price ranging between EGP 1.02-1.08 per KW/h
France braces for power cuts in winter
The temporary disconnection of several nuclear power plants for regular checks in France has prompted a grid operator to warn against possible power cuts in December.
France EDF to go ahead with China-funded nuclear power station in UK
With existing debts of more than 37 billion euros, the board of France’s EDF energy company has voted to go ahead with building a 21-billion-euro nuclear power plant in the UK. The project faces technical challenges.
Who pays for Germany’s nuclear phase-out?
Germany’s decision a few years ago to phase out nuclear power was an abrupt move. But it still remains unclear who foots the bill for shutting down the nation’s nuclear plants, as utilities seek damages from the state.
Russia inks deal to build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Russia has signed an agreement with Egypt to build the country’s first nuclear power plant. The deal includes a loan to cash-strapped Egypt, which has considered building a nuclear plant since the 1980s. Under the agreement signed on Thursday Russia’s state-owned nuclear company Rosatom would build and operate four 1,200 MW nuclear reactors at Dabaa …
Coming soon: Chinese nuclear power in UK
As part of a deal with Britain, the first Chinese nuclear power station in Europe could be built just 90 kilometers from London. Local residents are concerned about national security, the environment and safety. On a crisp, October Sunday along England’s Blackwater Estuary, hundreds of people gathered to protest against plans to allow China to …
IAEA interested in assisting Egypt in Dabaa Nuclear Power plant
Director General of IAEA expressed willingness to send delegation to Cairo to assist in putting up regulatory framework for project establishment
Bechtel seeks prominent role in Egypt’s infrastructure sector: David Welch
We as a company think that Egypt has been and will be a good place to work, says President of Europe, Africa and Middle East region
Nuclear energy platform will see immediate start: Al-Sisi campaign
Al-Sisi’s electoral platform not limited to solving energy crisis with replacement of household light bulbs, which sparked wave of ridicule on social networking sites
Turkey inks $12-bn energy project with UAE
“This is the second-biggest investment made in Turkey after the two nuclear power plant projects,” Turkish Energy Minister said
Japan’s ruling party promises to phase out nuclear power
Japan goes to the polls on December 16, with most commentators expecting no party to gain overall control of the powerful lower house