All articles by Alfie Shaw

Alfie Shaw

New nuclear reactor in India reaches first criticality

The Indian Government is looking to expand the nation’s nuclear industry.

Nuclear fusion ignition reaction achieved multiple times in the US

Ignition involves a fusion reaction that produces more energy than is injected into it.

Provisional agreement reached on EU electricity market reform

The reform, deliberated over since March due to disagreements between France and Germany, has finally reached a compromise.

Belgium to extend life of two nuclear power plants

Tihange 3 and Doel 4 are the country’s two newest reactors.

ENA launches plan to release grid capacity for decarbonisation

More than 225GW will be made available for low-carbon energy output

Poland could make the transition to net zero by 2040 – report

Think tank Instrat say the transformation to clean energy could be met if nuclear power ambitions are successful.

Kerry launches international nuclear fusion plan at COP28

The US envoy highlighted the technology as key to the energy transition.

France leads nuclear push at COP28

A pledge to advance nuclear construction was signed by France along with 21 other nations on Saturday.

China’s coal expansion to eclipse renewable energy gains – report

The country has increased its coal-fired power output significantly since 2022 and the post Covid-19 recovery has been energy intensive.

UK Government considers Abu Dhabi investment in Sizewell C

Ministers are seeking an investor after a Chinese state-owned developer was bought out last year.