International Atomic Energy Agency Top News
- Revealing Malta's Cultural Heritage 14/01/2025The IAEA is supporting experts from Heritage Malta in the use of x-ray technology to understand and preserve valuable ancient artefacts without damaging them.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Launches In Partnership With IAEA: ‘Good To Know’, First Nuclear Science Films On Discovery Channel 13/01/2025‘Good To Know’, a new educational videos series explaining how nuclear science can help solve global issues, is being launched today on Discovery Channel, as part of a new partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Strengthening Global Nuclear Emergency Preparedness: Registration Open for 2025 ConvEx-3 Exercise 10/01/2025The IAEA invites Member States to participate in the next ConvEx-3, the IAEA’s highest level and most complex emergency exercise.
- Reduce, Reuse, Irradiate: IAEA Supports Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific to Recycle Plastic Waste 09/01/2025As accumulating plastic waste continues to threaten human health and life under water, experts and decision-makers in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have sought innovative, upstream solutions to reduce plastic waste and are now benefitting from IAEA support through the NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative.
- Discover IAEA’s E-Learning Series on Safety Standards 07/01/2025An e-learning series on IAEA safety standards is now fully available online, fostering global awareness and effective application of the safety standards, which strengthen nuclear safety across diverse sectors.
- Nigeria makes strides in cancer control, views decentralization of services to expand access 06/01/2025Nigeria has advanced its national cancer control programme in the last decade and is making steady progress towards expanding care for millions of people, an international assessment has found.
- Update 269 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 05/01/2025International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) staff reported hearing loud blasts near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) today, coinciding with reports of a drone attack on the plant's training center, marking yet another threat to nuclear safety at Europe's largest NPP, according to Di
- Update 268 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 02/01/2025The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assessing observations and information collected from its recent missions to Ukraine's electrical substations, conducted in the aftermath of attacks on the nation’s energy infrastructure, as part of the Agency's ongoing commitment to monitoring nuc
- How Nuclear Science Uncovers the Story of Coffee 02/01/2025The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations support countries in using nuclear techniques to ensure coffee quality and authenticity.
- IAEA Director General Visits Paraguay to Strengthen Cooperation on Nuclear Sciences and Energy for Development 24/12/2024IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Paraguay as part of ongoing support for the country’s use of nuclear science to advance its development in the areas of food security, cancer care and clean energy.
International Renewable Energy Agency
- Energy Leaders Convene at IRENA Assembly to Turbo-Charge Energy Transition in 2025 14/01/20251500 delegates, representing 140 countries from IRENA’s global membership, convened for the 15th IRENA Assembly under the theme “Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition – The Way Forward.”
- Driving Innovative Financial Support for Emerging Economies 13/01/2025During the ‘High-level Panel on Energy Transition Pathways in Emerging Economies’, at IRENA’s 15th Assembly, high-level representatives discussed pathways to accelerate and scale up renewables deployment, and harness public finance to derisk private capital in emerging economies.
- IRENA 15A: Assembly Live Coverage 12/01/2025Rolling coverage of IRENA 15th Assembly events as they happen and the event live stream
- 15th IRENA Assembly to Set Energy Transition Narrative for 2025 12/01/2025The 15th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, under the theme "Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition – The Way Forward," convenes on January 12, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, marking the first international energy meeting of the year.
- IRENA to Host Secretariat for Global Coalition on Energy Planning 11/01/2025The outgoing G20 President Brazil has invited the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to serve as the Secretariat of the Global Coalition on Energy Planning (GCEP).
- IRENA 15A: Pre-Assembly Live Coverage 11/01/2025Follow this page for the live blog and live stream from all sessions during the Pre-Assembly day.
- The Success of Energy Transition Starts With Strong National Energy Planning 11/01/2025The Global Network of Long-term Energy Scenarios (LTES) provides sustainable support through inclusive partnerships and collective wisdom and fosters collaboration across all regions, North-to-North, North-to-South, South-to-South, and South-to-North, bringing together champions of energy planning to share expertise, address common challenges, and strengthen their planning processes.
- Clean Cooking in NDCs Offer Opportunities to Reach SDG7 and Climate Goals 10/01/2025There is an urgent need for the international community to support access-deficit countries through the improvement of their NDCs.
- Collaborative Actions to Pave the Road for SDG7 Achievement 09/01/2025The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is uniquely positioned to steward joint effort in global commitments to sustainable development, through universal energy access and a just energy transition with fellow custodian agencies: the International Energy Agency, United Nations Statistics Division, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization.
- IRENA Opens Registration for Winter Youth Programme 07/01/2025The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, the 2025 Winter Youth Programme.
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- Nidhi Khare assumes additional charge as MNRE secretary 15/01/2025Currently serving as Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, Khare brings over three decades of administrative experience to her new role.
- Oil gains capped by uncertainty over sanctions impact 15/01/2025Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.36%, to $80.21 a barrel by 1008 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 33 cents, or 0.43%, at $77.83.
- Policy push underway to enhance domestic value addition in battery sector: MHI 15/01/2025The initiative will focus on financial systems, policy regulations, and ease of doing business to accelerate domestic value addition (DVA) and support the country’s renewable energy transition.
- Oil little changed as falling US stockpiles outweigh soft demand outlook 15/01/2025Brent crude futures were up 2 cents to $79.94 a barrel by 0205 GMT, after dropping 1.4% in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 12 cents, or 0.15%, to $77.62 a barrel after a 1.6% drop.
- Global players to unveil next-gen charging tech at Bharat Battery Show 15/01/2025Organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the event will serve as a platform to unveil more than 20 cutting-edge charging solutions and technologies, positioning India as a hub for EV charging innovations.
- UAE launches world’s first renewable energy facility for round-the-clock power 15/01/2025The project integrates 5.2 GW of solar capacity with 19 GW hours of storage to deliver 1 GW of baseload renewable energy.
- Budget 2025: Industry demands tax breaks, incentives for green energy push 15/01/2025With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget on February 1, leaders from the renewable energy sector are urging targeted policy measures and financial reforms to expedite progress toward India’s 2030 goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity.
- Oil prices hover near 4-month highs as Russia sanctions stay in focus 14/01/2025Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil remained the focal point. Brent futures dipped 53 cents, while WTI crude fell 44 cents. Market attention is also on upcoming U.S. inflation data, which could impact Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and overall oil demand.
- MNRE issues operational guidelines for PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana 14/01/2025The scheme aims to facilitate the adoption of rooftop solar systems across the residential sector through innovative financing and implementation models.
- BrightNight commissions 115 MW hybrid renewable project in Maharashtra 14/01/2025This is one of the state’s first co-located wind-solar projects and marks BrightNight’s initial energy delivery to India’s power grid, advancing the country’s mission to decarbonize its energy sector.
Nuclear Energy News — ScienceDaily
- Method can detect harmful salts forming in nuclear waste melters 07/01/2025A new way to identify salts in nuclear waste melters could help improve clean-up technology, including at the Hanford Site, one of the largest, most complex nuclear waste clean-up sites in the world. Researchers used two detectors to find thin layers of sulfate, chloride and fluoride salts during vitrification, a nuclear waste storage process that […]
- Plasma heating efficiency in fusion devices boosted by metal screens 19/12/2024Scientists have performed computer simulations confirming a technique that prevents the production of unhelpful electromagnetic waves, boosting the heat put into fusion plasma.
- Thorium film could replace crystals in atomic clocks of the near future 18/12/2024Atomic clocks that excite the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal when hit by a laser beam could yield the most accurate measurements ever of time and gravity, and even rewrite some of the fundamental laws of physics. Thorium-229-doped crystals are both scarce and radioactive. A thin film using a dry precursor of […]
- Step forward in generating solar-powered hydrogen 18/12/2024Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power. Experts have now identified a novel solar cell process to potentially use in future technologies for photocatalytic water splitting in green hydrogen production.
- Eyes on the Sun: Naked thallium-205 ion decay reveals history over millions of years 11/12/2024The Sun generates its tremendous energy through the process of nuclear fusion. At the same time it releases a continuous stream of neutrinos -- particles that serve as messengers of its internal dynamics. Although modern neutrino detectors unveil the Sun's present behavior, significant questions linger about its stability over periods of millions of years. Finding […]
- Particle research gets closer to answering why we're here 05/12/2024Physicists have outlined the next 10 years of global research into the behavior of neutrinos, particles so tiny that they pass through virtually everything by the trillions every second at nearly the speed of light.
- 'Spooky action' at a very short distance: Scientists map out quantum entanglement in protons 02/12/2024Scientists have a new way to use data from high-energy particle smashups to peer inside protons. Their approach uses quantum information science to map out how particle tracks streaming from electron-proton collisions are influenced by quantum entanglement inside the proton. The results reveal that quarks and gluons, the fundamental building blocks that make up a […]
- ODS FeCrAl alloys endure liquid metal flow at 600 °C resembling a fusion blanket environment 25/11/2024Researchers explored protective coatings to resist corrosion in fusion reactors. They tested -Al2O3 oxide layers on ODS alloys in a high-temperature, flowing lithium-lead environment. Even bare ODS alloys formed a durable -LiAlO2 layer in situ, which suppressed further corrosion. The layers exhibited strong adhesion under mechanical stress, making these findings crucial for improving material durability […]
- Deciphering the anomalous properties of water 14/11/2024Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties -- known as anomalies -- that define its behavior. However, there are still many enigmas about the molecular mechanisms that would explain the anomalies that make the water molecule unique. Deciphering and reproducing this particular behavior of water in different temperature ranges is still a major […]
- Fermium studied at GSI/FAIR: Researchers investigate nuclear properties of element 100 with laser light 11/11/2024Where does the periodic table of chemical elements end and which processes lead to the existence of heavy elements? Researchers report on experiments to come closer to an answer. They gained insight into the structure of atomic nuclei of fermium (element 100) with different numbers of neutrons. Using forefront laser spectroscopy techniques, they traced the […]
Renewable Energy World
- Work starts on New York’s first offshore wind project 15/02/2022South Fork Wind Farm is a 132 MW project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The project is approved to install 12 or fewer wind turbines and will use Siemens-Gamesa’s 11 MW turbines. Kiewit Offshore Services will design and build the project’s substation.
- Ethanol isn’t as green as you might think, researchers say 15/02/2022The carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a
- ‘This is punitive’: Kansas Senate committee considers poison pill wind energy bills 15/02/2022Senators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy
- California PUC adopts plan to add 25.5GW of renewables by 2023 14/02/2022The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved plans to add around 25,500 MW of renewable energy resources and 15,000 MW of energy storage and demand response resources by 2032. The decision also adopted a 35 million metric ton (MMT) electric sector greenhouse gas emission (GHG) planning target. That goal, also to be achieved by 2032, is […]
- Duke Energy aims to double renewable energy capacity by 2030 14/02/2022The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.
- MISO surprises with FERC Order 2222 implementation date 14/02/2022MISO's long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later.
- FERC receives two proposals for same California pumped storage location 14/02/2022The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.
- Renewable energy advocates are angry at planned ISO NE move on MOPR 10/02/2022ISO New England outlined the "transition" proposal that will be submitted to FERC in the coming weeks. If allowed proceed, the MOPR would remain in effect for next year's capacity auction.
- Wind project off North Carolina coast gets overwhelming support 10/02/2022Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.
- Auxin Solar alleges unfair trade practices from Chinese suppliers, asks Commerce to intervene 10/02/2022Auxin Solar named more than a dozen companies in its petition to Commerce Department officials.
NRC RSS Feed: News Releases
- NRC’s ACRS Elects 2025 Leadership and Confirms Meeting Schedule 13/01/2025
- Matthew J. Marzano Sworn in as NRC Commissioner 08/01/2025
- NRC Renews Monticello Operating License For a Second Time 02/01/2025
- NRC Statement on Passing of Former President Carter 30/12/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspectors at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant 19/12/2024
- NRC Issues Order Prohibiting Former Manager for Pennsylvania Firm from NRC-related Activities for Three Years 16/12/2024
- NRC Names Andrea Kock as New Region I Administrator 11/12/2024
- NRC Seeks Public Comment on Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Subsequent License Renewal 06/12/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Salem Nuclear Generating Station 03/12/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Seabrook Nuclear Plant 21/11/2024
Energy News Network
- As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noise 15/01/2025Some neighbors of wood pellet mills in the Southeast say they simply avoid outdoor activities such as grilling and gardening to avoid the dust, a byproduct of turning trees into fuel for power plants. As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noise is an article from Energy […]
- How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind 14/01/2025The government of Worcester County, Maryland, spent thousands on a PR campaign to encourage voters in neighboring Delaware to join its opposition to a proposed offshore wind project. How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean […]
- Well pad explosion raises concerns about drilling on Ohio public land 13/01/2025A nearby state park was recently opened to oil and gas exploration, and advocates say increased exploration could lead to increased accidents. Well pad explosion raises concerns about drilling on Ohio public land is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support […]
- Maine governor proposes cabinet-level department focused on energy needs and goals 10/01/2025The department would lead on energy policy, security, procurement, and other matters that grow more critical as the state pursues its emissions goals. Maine governor proposes cabinet-level department focused on energy needs and goals is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to […]
- Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits 09/01/2025A long-running local government collaboration in southwestern Minnesota is helping to insulate the region from the kind of controversies and misinformation that have plagued rural clean energy projects in other states. Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news […]
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- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to drive global EV growth in 2025 15/01/2025The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to see significant growth this year driven by the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, while the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment may continue to face challenges, a think tank run by Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday.
- Trump's energy department pick to call for more LNG and nuclear power 15/01/2025Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power.
- JSW Energy synchronises Unit 2 of Utkal thermal plant in Odisha 15/01/2025JSW Energy has successfully synchronized Unit 2 of the Utkal Thermal Power Plant, increasing its operational capacity to 3,858 MW. Acquired in December 2022, the plant's full 700 MW capacity was revived in 24 months. This step boosts energy security and aligns JSW Energy with its goal to reach 20 GW before 2030 and achieve […]
- Policy push underway to enhance domestic value addition in battery sector: MHI 15/01/2025The initiative will focus on financial systems, policy regulations, and ease of doing business to accelerate domestic value addition (DVA) and support the country’s renewable energy transition.
- Global players to unveil next-gen charging tech at Bharat Battery Show 15/01/2025Organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the event will serve as a platform to unveil more than 20 cutting-edge charging solutions and technologies, positioning India as a hub for EV charging innovations.
- Nearly 64% of consumers likely to choose EV as next vehicle, TCS global study finds 14/01/2025More than 60% of global consumers, including those in India, consider purchasing an electric vehicle next. However, 60% view charging infrastructure as a major issue. The TCS study surveyed over 1,300 respondents, revealing that 56% would pay up to USD 40,000 for an EV. Manufacturers see battery improvements as crucial for enhancing range and performance.
- 90% defaulters yet to clear Rs317 crore power dues in Noida 14/01/2025While the said consumers are of the first phase, clearing Rs 30.40 cr dues out of a total of Rs 347 cr, officials maintain strict implementation of the OTS scheme henceforth.
- JSW Energy gets letter of intent to acquire 3.6 GW KSK Mahanadi thermal plant 14/01/2025This follows the approval by the Committee of Creditors, with the closure of the transaction subject to the necessary regulatory approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal and Competition Commission of India, a company statement said.
- Schneider Electric bags contract for automation of 2000 MLD Bhandup plant in Mumbai 13/01/2025According to the company, the project will deploy Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure solutions, including the EcoStruxure Process Expert M580-EPA Automation platform, Altivar Process Drives, PRISMA LV panel boards, Power Quality solutions, Easergy relays, transformers, MV switchboards, and UPS systems.
- See acceleration of EV penetration in India in 2025-26: HMIL COO 13/01/2025Set to enter the mass market electric vehicle segment with the EV version of its popular SUV Creta, the company, which plans to bring four EVs in the future, is also looking at different segments, even below the mid-sized SUV segment.
CleanTechnica
- XPENG CEO: “Elimination Round” Hitting in Chinese EV Market in 2025 16/01/2025The Chinese electric vehicle market has gotten a lot bigger in the past year as electric vehicles have gotten more and more competitive. As part of that, there have been occasional “price wars” in which automakers aggressively lower prices in order to reach sales targets — even to the point ... [continued] The post XPENG […]
- Li Auto CEO Thinks Autonomous Cars Need Lidar in China 16/01/2025It’s a longstanding and vigorous debate — will robotaxis need lidar, or are cameras alone adequate? Of course, we have several companies now operating robotaxis in China, the US, and elsewhere. Those all use lidar. However, Elon Musk has said for about a decade that robotaxis shouldn’t need lidar, and ... [continued] The post Li […]
- Colombia EV Sales Report: EVs Grow 159% YoY, Reach Record 8.5% Market Share in December! 15/01/2025After years of EVs being priced well above their thermal competition, the arrival of a veritable armada of competitively priced EVs in Colombia (most, but not all, being Chinese) has resulted in the obvious consequence: people are buying them in droves. Record after record has been placed since October, with ... [continued] The post Colombia […]
- Electric Vehicle Sales Leaders — Best Selling OEMs, Part 4 of 4 15/01/2025A closer look at the best-selling PEV automotive groups — edition 4 of 4 This is the fourth and final edition of a series looking at the top selling OEMs in terms of plugin vehicle sales. To check out the other ones, please click here, here, and here. In this ... [continued] The post Electric […]
- Another Day, Another Solar Factory Opens In The US 15/01/2025Yet another new solar factory is launching in the US, attended by hundreds of new permanent jobs and an estimated $2.9 billion in economic activity for its host state. The post Another Day, Another Solar Factory Opens In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- China Has Plans For A Gigantic Solar Array In Space 15/01/2025China is proposing an orbiting solar power station that would beam energy down to Earth 24 hours a day, every day. The post China Has Plans For A Gigantic Solar Array In Space appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Trump Inherits A Floating Solar Bonanza 15/01/2025Floating solar panels on hydropower dams and other reservoirs controlled by the US government could power tens of millions of homes, eventually. The post Trump Inherits A Floating Solar Bonanza appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Volkswagen ID.7 Goes 941 Kilometers (585 Miles) On One Charge 15/01/2025The Volkswagen ID.7 may not have won 2024 CleanTechnica Car of the Year in Europe, grabbing the silver medal instead, but it’s an extremely capable, compelling, and cool car that deserves more attention than it gets. The company is pulling in a little bit more of that attention today. A non-modified, ... [continued] The post Volkswagen […]
- Re-X Before Recycling Prize To Extend the Lifetimes of Manufactured Products 15/01/2025Ten teams receive a collective $1.5 million and Phase 3 opens to returning competitors. Latest Announcement The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) today announced the Phase 2 winners of the Re-X Before Recycling Prize, a competition to identify, prepare, and develop innovative ways to ... [continued] The post Re-X […]
- New Interagency Study Finds Further Expansion of Renewable Energy Production on Federal Lands Could Power Millions More American Homes by 2035 15/01/2025Massive Potential for Additional Solar, Geothermal, and Onshore Wind Power Growth on Federal Lands to Boost American Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in coordination with the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Defense, today released a study showing that there is significant ... [continued] The post New […]
Climate Change Archives – electricity info
- Sizewell 15/01/2025French auditor recommends EDF delays UK Sizewell investment decision. State body says nuclear energy group should ensure international projects do not delay domestic programme. France’s state auditor has said that French nuclear company EDF should not make a final investment decision in the UK’s Sizewell C reactor project until it has reduced its exposure to […]
- EPR Costs 15/01/2025[Machine Translation] The EPR sector: new dynamics, persistent risks. As recommended by the Court, the use of feedback and risk analysis has been developed. In addition to the excesses of the Flamanville 3 construction site, the EPR reactors in operation in China (Taishan 1 and 2) and in Finland (Olkiluoto 3) have experienced technical malfunctions […]
- SMRs 15/01/2025In recent years we have seen many stories with an upbeat message about small modular reactors (SMRs) and ‘races’ to develop them. But in fact, the concept of SMR is a bogus term that tries to give the impression that something new in nuclear power is afoot. It most certainly is not. In fact what […]
- Rolls Royce 15/01/2025‘A viable business’: Rolls-Royce banking on success of small modular reactors. British firm in the vanguard of companies arguing SMRs are a quicker and cheaper option than large Hinkley-sized plants. Britain’s Rolls-Royce, which also makes reactors for submarines in Derby, is vying with three North American competitors to gain orders from the UK government. Stephen […]
- New Nuclear 15/01/2025While nuclear reactors have been generating power around the world for over 70 years, the current moment is one of potentially radical transformation for the technology. As electricity demand rises around the world for everything from electric vehicles to data centers, there’s renewed interest in building new nuclear capacity, as well as extending the lifetime […]
- Torness 15/01/2025A PUNK band who joined a protest ahead of the construction of a nuclear power station just miles from their home could feature in a new book. Wasted State were among those heading to the site of Torness Power Station during 1979 as preparations got under way for the massive development. Award-winning director and author […]
- Climate Policy 15/01/2025Keir Starmer this week launched a plan to bring a 20-fold increase in the amount of artificial intelligence (AI) computing power under public control by 2030. But the race to build more electricity hungry AI datacentres over the next five years appears to work against another government target: to plug in enough low-carbon electricity projects […]
- AI 15/01/2025As set out in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan, the UK government will form a council to better understand the energy demands of AI. The AI Energy Council will be chaired by energy secretary Ed Miliband and Peter Kyle, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology. Working alongside energy companies, the council […]
- Europe 15/01/2025Is permanent storage the only strategy for dealing with nuclear waste? It appears not. With the aid of new EU funding, a new project aims to investigate the options for recycling some elements of nuclear waste using novel separation techniques. For the next three years, 2.3 million euros in funding will support the project “MaLaR […]
- US 15/01/2025Fracking firm CEO Chris Wright has been nominated to lead the US Department of Energy, and his climate sceptic views do not augur well, writes Andrew Warren. Business Green 14th Jan 2025 read more » Inside the Push to Restart Three Mile Island’s Aging Nuclear Reactor. The lights are turning back on at Three Mile Island, the […]
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- Vedanta creditors may meet in February to approve split of mining conglomerate 15/01/2025Vedanta Ltd. creditors are set to make a final decision on Feb. 18 regarding the company's plan to split into five different businesses, including aluminum, oil & gas, power, steel, and semiconductors. The move aims to simplify the group's structure and manage its debt burden.
- Coal scam: Delhi court discharges JSW Steel Ltd in corruption case 15/01/2025Special judge Arun Bhardwaj passed the order, noting the adjudicating authority approved JSW's application of taking over Monnet Ispat via a resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
- India seeks global investments in mining at Riyadh Forum 15/01/2025The discussions centered on building supply chains for critical minerals and exploring value creation opportunities in the sector.
- India's coal imports decline by 3.1% in April-October FY25 14/01/2025The decline is attributed to the government’s initiatives to enhance domestic coal production and reduce import dependence.
- JSW Cement gets Sebi's go ahead to garner Rs 4,000 crore via IPO 14/01/2025JSW Cement received SEBI's approval for its Rs 4,000 crore IPO, with Rs 2,000 crore from a fresh issue and Rs 2,000 crore from investor shareholders' offers. Proceeds will fund a new cement unit, debt repayment, and corporate purposes. The company's FY24 revenue was Rs 6,028.10 crore, with a profit of Rs 62 crore.
- India to outpace major steel-consuming economies with 8-9% demand growth in 2025: CRISIL 13/01/2025India's steel demand is projected to grow by 8-9 percent in 2025. This growth is driven by increased steel-intensive construction in housing and infrastructure. However, domestic supply concerns exist due to competitive imports and declining exports. Additional material availability and declining prices also impacted the domestic steel industry. Safeguard duty imposition might benefit steel prices.
- Coal and mines minister Reddy to attend global mining event in Riyadh 13/01/2025The ministerial round table of the future minerals forum 2025 is being organised by Saudi Arabia for a focused discussion on mineral supply chains and energy transition.
- Coal India looks to Argentina for lithium brine assets 13/01/2025Recognising the economic significance and strategic value of minerals like lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and others, the Maharatna company has initiated steps to explore opportunities in key resource-rich nations such as Argentina, Australia and Chile.
- J'khand CM urges Centre to clear state's 'Rs 1.36 lakh crore' coal dues 10/01/2025Reddy assured Soren that the central government would take necessary steps to ensure payment of the outstanding dues, an official release said.
- Coal mining goes high-tech: CMPDI launches 5G lab to drive efficiency and safety 10/01/2025The lab is designed to advance the coal sector’s digital transformation through 5G technology and address the industry’s evolving challenges.