EU imported less energy products in Q2 of 2024 compared to Q2 2023In the second quarter of 2024, the EU imported €94.9 billion worth of energy products, totalling 177.9 million tonnes. Compared to the same quarter in 2023, energy imports dropped by 10.7% in value and 9.7% in net mass.
EU and IEA presented energy plan to get Ukraine through the coming winterOn September 19, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented a report on the measures that must be taken to improve Ukraine's energy…
Small nuclear reactors considered for Helsinki and KuopioFinland's Helen has begun its nuclear program to build a small nuclear power plant for district heating in Helsinki, aiming to achieve carbon-neutral energy production by the 2030s. The initial phase, set for completion…
Italy may lift the nuclear energy ban in 2025Italy plans to draw up rules for the use of new nuclear technologies by early 2025, which could lead to lifting the current ban on nuclear power generation. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said the parliament…
The Norwegian energy industry faces Russian threatsIn a closed meeting on Monday 26 August, the security services of seven European countries (Norway, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and Iceland) met with Norwegian energy managers and officials,…
11 new nuclear reactors to be built in ChinaChina's State Council has approved five new nuclear power projects totaling 11 reactors. The projects are Xuwei Phase I, Lufeng Phase I, Zhaoyuan Phase I, San'ao Phase II, and Bailong Phase I. China currently operates 56…
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions dropped in Q1 2024In the first quarter of 2024, EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4.0% compared to the same period in 2023, while GDP remained stable with moderate growth. These data come from quarterly emission estimates…
Russia still exports gas to Europe via UkraineAbout half of Russian natural gas still flows to Europe through Ukraine, while the other half flows through the Turkstream undersea pipeline under the Black Sea. The Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhhorod pipeline brings gas to Sudzha…
USA-Sweden nuclear cooperationOn August 1, Sweden and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to strengthen cooperation in industry, technology development, research and innovation in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The…
Paks nuclear plant will be allowed to exceed Danube water temperature limitHungary plans to allow the section of the Danube that receives cooling water from the Paks nuclear power plant to exceed the temperature limit. The nuclear power plant uses Danube water to cool its operation. Under…
USA invests in energy and transport infrastructure in Central and Eastern EuropeThe US company DFC (Development Finance Corporation) has announced that it will invest €280 million in infrastructure in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Support for energy and transport projects is intended…
American university study examines feasibility of coal-to-nuclear conversionA study by the University of Michigan examines the feasibility of converting 245 coal-fired power plants in the US to power plants with advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and energy…
