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France's EDF faces 29-bn-euro hit from nuclear woes
Sep 15, 2022 (AFP)
Almost half of France's reactor fleet is offline for maintenance pushed back during the coronavirus crisis, or because of problems with corrosion uncovered in s...
UN nuclear agency resolution seeks Russian retreat from Ukraine atomic plant
Sep 15, 2022 (AFP)
The withdrawal of Russian troops from the power plant it has occupied since March has been a longstanding demand from Kyiv, who fears of a nuclear disaster if s...
Sweden risks winter power cuts due to damaged reactor
Sep 13, 2022 (AFP)
As Europe prepares for a cold winter due to an electricity crunch, one of Sweden's six nuclear reactors will go back online after repairs on January 31, two mon...
Ukraine, Russia 'interested' in securing nuclear plant: IAEA
Sep 12, 2022 (AFP)
Shelling around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine has raised fears of a nuclear disaster. The International Atomic Energy Agen...
Germany seeks Swiss nuclear waste talks after storage decision
Sep 12, 2022 (AFP)
Germany would have to discuss the decision "through the usual channels with all those responsible in the Swiss government", Scholz said at a press conference in...
Ukraine says final reactor at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant switched off
Sep 11, 2022 (AFP)
"Today, September 11, 2022, at night, at 03:41 am (0141 GMT), unit No. 6 of the ZNPP was disconnected from the power grid. Preparations are underway for its coo...
Site in northern Switzerland picked for nuclear waste storage
Sep 10, 2022 (AFP)
After nearly 50 years of searching for the best way to store its radioactive waste, Switzerland is gearing up for its "project of the century", entailing buryin...
Blackout 'compromises safe operation' of Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA
Sep 09, 2022 (AFP)
"Shelling has caused a complete blackout in Energodar (town) and compromised the safe operation of the nearby Zaporizhzhia (plant)," International Atomic Energy...
GE Hitachi and Sheffield Forgemasters study potential UK deployment of BWRX-300 SMR
Sep 09, 2022 (SPX)
Through a memorandum of understanding GEH and Sheffield Forgemasters agree to discuss how the Sheffield-based company's existing and future capabilities could h...
Russians killed two Zaporizhzhia nuclear staff, abused others: Ukraine
Sep 09, 2022 (AFP)
The Zaporizhzhia plant -- the largest in Europe -- was captured by Russian troops in March. An uptick in fighting around it in recent weeks has raised fears of ...
Kyiv calls for intl. mission, civilian exodus at nuclear plant
Sep 07, 2022 (AFP)
The Zaporizhzhia power plant was occupied by Russian troops in March and has been shelled in recent weeks, with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other for the at...
France to send latest nuclear shipment to Japan
Sep 07, 2022 (AFP)
The setback came as environmental campaigners denounced the practice of transporting such highly radioactive materials. The shipment arrived on two separate lor...
Germany's nuclear stay fails to quell debate
Sep 07, 2022 (AFP)
The major u-turn in government policy was made after a second stress test to assess Germany's energy security as Russia reduces gas supplies to Europe. Germany'...
Zaporizhzhia: the nuclear power plant caught in the war in Ukraine
Sep 06, 2022 (AFP)
In a report published Tuesday after a visit by 14 experts, including its chief Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the current sit...
UN watchdog urges security zone at Ukraine nuclear plant
Sep 06, 2022 (AFP)
Russian troops seized control of the plant -- Europe's biggest atomic facility -- in March and there have been repeated attacks in the vicinity, sparking fears ...
Ukraine nuclear plant's last working reactor disconnected: operator
Sep 05, 2022 (AFP)
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (ZNPP) -- Europe's largest atomic facility -- has been shelled in recent weeks, with Kyiv and Moscow blaming each other for the a...
Germany puts two nuclear plants on standby in energy u-turn
Sep 05, 2022 (AFP)
Following a new network stress test, two of the three remaining power plants would "remain available until mid-April 2023 in case needed", Economy Minister Robe...
IAEA says Ukraine nuclear plant cut from main power line
Sep 03, 2022 (AFP)
"Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has once again lost the connection to its last remaining main external power line, but the facility is contin...
Turkey offers to mediate in Ukraine nuclear plant standoff
Sep 03, 2022 (AFP)
The offer came hours before the global atomic energy watchdog said that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility had been disconnected from its last remaining ma...
UN inspectors to stay in Ukraine nuclear plant to ensure safety
Sep 02, 2022 (AFP)
A 14-strong team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Thursday as global conce...
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