‘’Age of electricity’ to follow looming fossil fuel peak’’: Analysis or Science Fiction?

In launching its World Energy Outlook 2024 (WEO), the IEA stated that “the future of the global energy system is electric.” This follows its assertion that demand for coal, oil and…Continue reading‘’Age of electricity’ to follow looming fossil fuel peak’’: Analysis or Science Fiction?

New Energy Law passed by People’s Republic of China

Highlights of Energy Law of the People’s Republic of China, adopted at the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress on November 8, 2024 –Continue readingNew Energy Law passed by People’s Republic of China

Google orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres

Google has ordered six to seven small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) from Kairos Power, becoming the first tech company to commission new nuclear power plants to provide low-carbon electricity for its…Continue readingGoogle orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres

As nuclear power flails in the U.S., White House bets big on a revival

As the Biden administration seeks to promote cleaner energy to meet its goals for fighting climate change, it is eager to turn around a nuclear power industry hampered by cost overruns,…Continue readingAs nuclear power flails in the U.S., White House bets big on a revival

Western countries ‘too optimistic’ on nuclear projects, warns engineering chief

Chief executive of Atkins Realis says more planning needed ahead of first global nuclear energy summit Atkins Realis produces the only type of reactor that does not require enriched uranium, of…Continue readingWestern countries ‘too optimistic’ on nuclear projects, warns engineering chief

Hinkley Point C delay deals blow to UK energy strategy

“We have the expertise, the supply chains and the teams ready to build Hinkley Point C safely, on time and on budget,” Vincent de Rivaz, then chief executive of EDF, said…Continue readingHinkley Point C delay deals blow to UK energy strategy

Asia goes nuclear

Japan has begun restarting nuclear plants that have been idle since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledging to get at least nine reactors up and running by…Continue readingAsia goes nuclear

EU votes to class gas and nuclear as green

Under the plans, gas can be classed as a sustainable investment if “the same energy capacity cannot be generated with renewable sources” and plans are in place to switch to renewables…Continue readingEU votes to class gas and nuclear as green

EU includes gas and nuclear in guidebook for ‘green’ investments

The European Commission has been accused of undermining its climate goals after it defied critics by pushing ahead with plans to include gas and nuclear in an EU guidebook for “green”…Continue readingEU includes gas and nuclear in guidebook for ‘green’ investments