Nuclear Energy
After Technical Incidents and Sanctions, a New Opportunity for Paks II
The Paks II nuclear power plant construction project, which has faced numerous obstacles and technical delays for years, now has a significant opportunity to move forward following the decision by the Trump administration to lift some sanctions that had previously…
New Nuclear Power Plant in Russia’s Far East
Russia is planning to build two new VVER-1000 nuclear reactor units in Primorsky Krai, located in the southeasternmost part of Russia’s Far East, bordering China and North Korea, and facing the Pacific Ocean. The units will be part of the…
Greece Intends to Develop Nuclear Energy
At the conference titled “Energy Transition Summit: Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that Greece “needs to be ready to join the nuclear alliance” and reminded the audience that his government made the decision in 2019…
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…
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…