Russia
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…
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…
State of Emergency and Energy Crisis in Moldova – What’s Next?
The Government of Moldova declared a state of emergency in mid-December 2024 to address an energy crisis caused by the interruption of Russian gas supplies. The country found itself in a severe energy crisis following Ukraine’s decision not to renew…
Environmental Crisis: Fuel Oil Spill in the Kerch Strait
A recent environmental disaster struck the Kerch Strait, a critical waterway connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, following the sinking of two oil tankers. The incident resulted in a massive spill of fuel oil. According to estimates,…
Agriculture Commissioner Lends Support for new EU-Wide Fertilisers Strategy
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has offered tentative support to creating an EU-wide fertilisers strategy to help protect farmers against potential future shortages. A potential initiative to boost domestic production of fertilisers to reduce reliance on third countries – particularly…
Businesses Have a Role to Play in Achieving Global Food Security. This is What They Can Do
Ores mined in war zones have long been subject to heightened attention when it comes to sustainability and reputational risks. Yet in 2022, it is the production and sourcing of ‘soft’ commodities, such as wheat, that are increasingly under scrutiny.…