nuclear energy
Global Support for Nuclear Energy Remains Strong
According to the latest public opinion survey conducted by the research firm Savanta and the energy consultancy Radiant Energy Group, global support for nuclear energy remains robust. The survey included 31,831 respondents across 31 countries, representing nearly two-thirds of the…
Assessment of Nuclear Power Plants in the Netherlands and Slovenia – Krško to Operate Until 2043
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has conducted two important safety inspections at nuclear power plants in the Netherlands and Slovenia. In the Netherlands, an IAEA team visited the Borssele nuclear power plant in May to review the progress made…
The U.S. Sets a New Goal: Quadrupling Nuclear Capacity by Mid-Century
The United States has announced a significant shift in its energy policy through a series of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The goal is to increase nuclear energy capacity from the current 100 GW to as much as…
Major Carbon Capture Investment to Create Thousands of Jobs in the UK
The United Kingdom has launched the construction of a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, expected to create over 2,000 new jobs. The project is part of the UK Government’s broader „Powering Up Britain” strategy, aimed at accelerating the…
Biomass Power Plant at BAT Factory and Geothermal Energy Research in Croatia
One of the latest steps in Croatia’s energy transition is the opening of a biomass power plant in Kanfanar. This plant is part of the British American Tobacco (BAT) factory, one of the world’s leading tobacco manufacturers, and represents a…
Finland Develops the Most Advanced Radioactive Waste Disposal System
Finland has recently completed a trial run at its nuclear waste encapsulation facility, marking a significant step toward achieving a safer and more long-term solution for disposing of highly radioactive materials. This approach aims to ensure that the radioactivity decreases…
Ghana on Track to Become One of the First West African Countries with a Large-Scale Nuclear Power Plant
Ghana’s current energy mix is primarily based on hydropower and thermal power plants that use gas and petroleum derivatives. Hydropower has traditionally been considered a stable and relatively inexpensive source of electricity in this West African country, while growing electricity…