International Atomic Energy Agency Top News
- IAEA Director General in Slovenia Before Key Nuclear Power Referendum 09/10/2024The IAEA Director General has engaged with Slovenian leaders and civil society today, in the lead up to a key referendum on expanding the country’s nuclear power programme.
- Independent Review Assesses IAEA’s Internal Safety Regulatory System for First Time, Finds Well-Established Framework 09/10/2024The first-ever independent review of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) internal radiation safety regulatory framework has confirmed that the system is well-established, with the IAEA's regulator showing a strong dedication to ongoing enhancement and improvement.
- IAEA Experts Find Evidence of Microplastic Pollution in Antarctica from NUTEC Plastics Research Mission 08/10/2024A pioneering IAEA mission to Antarctica has found evidence of microplastic pollution in lakes, shorelines and the ocean.
- World Cotton Day: The Role of Nuclear Science 07/10/2024To mark World Cotton Day, the IAEA Director General has highlighted how nuclear science helps optimize the growth of the world’s most important natural fibre, at celebrations in Benin this morning. .
- Update 253 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 07/10/2024The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed both by the Russian Federation and Ukraine about the assassination last week of an individual in the city where most staff of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
- Photo Highlights from the IAEA’s 68th General Conference 04/10/2024The 68th IAEA General Conference photo highlights are now available. From impactful speeches and dynamic side events to engaging exhibits and country booths, this album showcases the most notable moments from the conference.
- IAEA to Conduct Second Extensive Sampling of Marine Environment Near Fukushima Daiichi Since Start of Treated Water Release 04/10/2024A team of scientists from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will return to Japan next week to conduct marine sampling near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS).
- Update 252 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 03/10/2024Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost the connection to its only remaining back-up power line for 36 hours this week, underlining the fragility of the electricity supplies it needs to cool its six reactors and for other essential nuclear safety and security functions, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency […]
- IAEA Helps Burundi Ensure Food Security with Healthy Cattle 03/10/2024By introducing superior breeds of livestock and harnessing cutting-edge techniques to tackle animal diseases, the IAEA is helping Burundi to ensure food security.
- Celebrating 60 Years of the Unique FAO and IAEA Partnership 02/10/2024This October, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture is celebrating a remarkable milestone — its 60th anniversary.
International Renewable Energy Agency
- An African-Led Renewable Energy Partnership That Benefits Everyone 08/10/2024The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), launched by President Ruto of Kenya ahead of COP28, aims to support Africa’s clean energy agenda and bring this ambitious vision to life.
- G20: Key Role of Energy Planning to Drive Just Transition Investment in Global South 02/10/2024Current global investment not only suffers from significant disparities between advanced economies and emerging markets and developing economies but also with group of EMDEs, new IRENA reports commissioned by Brazil’s G20 presidency find.
- Highest Annual Growth of Renewables Jobs in 2023, Reaching 16.2 Million 01/10/20242023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- Innovation and Sustainable Mining are Key to Meeting EV Demand for Critical Materials 26/09/2024A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), “Critical Materials: Batteries for Electric Vehicles”, reveals that the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) battery materials required by 2030 can be met by expanding sustainable supply chains and scaling-up the development and adoption of innovative technologies.
- Global Renewables Summit Advances Collective Efforts on Tripling Renewables by 2030 25/09/2024The first-ever Global Renewables Summit, hosted by the Global Renewables Alliance and Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with global energy leaders including IRENA, focused on delivering the commitment to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
- Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power 24/09/2024Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today.
- Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Invest more than US$116bn Annually in Grids and Renewables 24/09/2024The world’s leading utility companies have today announced a joint intent to invest more than US$116 billion per year in clean power generation and power system grid infrastructure globally in the coming years.
- Infographic: Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023 24/09/2024Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels.
- IRENA and Azerbaijan COP29 Presidency to Hold Energy Transition Investment Forum in Baku 19/09/2024The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), COP29 Presidency and Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan announced that the first Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 15-16 November 2024.
- Affordable Biogas System Improves Farmers’ Quality of Life in a Kenyan Village 10/09/2024To accelerate the transition to clean cooking technologies and fuels among others, the Kenyan government established a Bioenergy Strategy (2020-2027) which promotes sustainable bioenergy production and consumption.
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- India’s power demand to reach 270 GW next year, 446 GW by 2035; 100 GW transmission capacity boost planned 09/10/2024The two-day event, organized by the CEA in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), focuses on various aspects of the power sector, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
- World on track to add 5,500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, solar to drive 80% of growth 09/10/2024Solar power will account for 80% of the total growth in renewables, driven by the construction of new solar plants and a surge in rooftop installations.
- India expands budgetary support scheme for hydropower, eyes 15 GW from pumped storage projects 09/10/2024The scheme applies to all hydropower projects above 25 MW capacity, including private sector ventures, provided the projects were allotted on a transparent basis. Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), both captive and merchant, are also covered.
- CAQM tightens grip on air pollution complaints, orders faster redressal in NCR 09/10/2024The directive issued requires the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), NCR state pollution control boards, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to coordinate more efficiently and ensure timely action on complaints received via social media platforms.
- India adds 11.3 GW solar module capacity in 1H 2024; solar imports soar by 338% 09/10/2024As of June 2024, India’s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW, while solar cell capacity stood at 7.6 GW. Of this, 51 GW of module capacity had been certified under the ALMM by the end of June.
- India could produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2040: Report 09/10/2024Achieving this target would require an estimated investment of INR 6–7 lakh crore (US$70–85 billion) by FY2040. The shift towards SAF could result in a reduction of 20–25 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually, significantly contributing to India's aviation sector decarbonisation efforts.
- Goldi Solar plans to launch IPO in 2026 09/10/2024The firm also has an export business, on which Dholakiya said that it plans to full-fledgedly enter the US and South American market for export of solar modules and cells by next year.
- India added 11.3 GW of solar modules, 2-GW of cell mfg capacity in 1H2024: Report 08/10/2024Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW.
- IGX gas trading volume drops by 34% in September, trades 3.1 million mmbtu 08/10/2024The overall GIXI for September reached ₹1147 or $13.7 per MMBtu, marking an 8% rise from August. Regional gas indices showed variation, with GIXI-South pricing at ₹1049 or $12.5 per MMBtu, while GIXI-West settled at ₹1151 or $13.7 per MMBtu.
- India clears 1 million sq km for oil exploration in 'no-go' area: Hardeep Singh Puri 08/10/2024Puri stressed India's efforts to attract global investors, saying, “We are making it easier. You don’t even need to invest initially. If you come to assist in seismic surveys, we’ll compensate you.” This marks a significant shift toward a more flexible, investor-friendly approach.
Nuclear Energy News — ScienceDaily
- Stopping off-the-wall behavior in fusion reactors 07/10/2024New experimental results suggest that sprinkling boron into a tokamak could shield the wall of the fusion vessel and prevent atoms from the wall from getting into the plasma. A new computer modeling framework shows the boron powder may only need to be sprinkled from one location.
- Nanopillars create tiny openings in the nucleus without damaging cells 02/10/2024Researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell -- the compartment that houses our DNA -- without damaging the cell's outer membrane. This new 'gateway into the nucleus' could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well […]
- Using antimatter to detect nuclear radiation 01/10/2024Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what specific nuclear reactor operations are occurring, even from hundreds of miles away. Researchers have developed a detector that exploits Cherenkov radiation, sensing antineutrinos and characterizing their […]
- A new and unique fusion reactor 30/09/2024As part of the global effort to harness power from fusing plasma, scientists worked on the computer codes, engineering and physics for a new and unique fusion reactor: the SMall Aspect Ratio Tokamak.
- Researchers measure more detailed data on the 'magic' N=50 neutron shell closure 27/09/2024Researchers have found new information about the strength of the so-called magic neutron number 50 shell closure in the silver isotope chain. The new more detailed information on the properties of the nuclei will contribute crucial information for refining our understanding of nuclear forces. The research improves state-of-the-art theoretical models and thus benefits the global […]
- Breakthrough in hydrogen research 19/09/2024Hydrogen is in great demand due to its promising role as a sustainable resource in the energy transition. Researchers have made an important breakthrough in the efficient and cost-effective provision of isotopes. These are the three forms in which hydrogen occurs in nature -- as protium, deuterium or tritium. The team has taken a big […]
- Shedding light on superconducting disorder 16/09/2024The importance of disorder in physics is only matched by the difficulty to study it. For example, the remarkable properties of high-temperature superconductors are greatly affected by variations in the chemical composition of the solid. Techniques that enable measurements of such disorder and its impact on the electronic properties, such as scanning tunnelling microscopy, work […]
- Towards the realization of compact and portable nuclear clocks 13/09/2024The low-energy excited state of thorium-229 (229Th) isotope nucleus has recently gained much attention owing to it being an ideal candidate for ultra-precise nuclear clocks. Building such high-precision clocks requires an acute understanding of the excitation and de-excitation state of the nucleus. In this view, researchers have designed 229Th-doped vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) transparent CaF2 crystals. […]
- Hair-thin wire to help simulate cosmic conditions 12/09/2024Extreme conditions prevail inside stars and planets. The pressure reaches millions of bars, and it can be several million degrees hot. Sophisticated methods make it possible to create such states of matter in the laboratory -- albeit only for the blink of an eye and in a tiny volume. So far, this has required the […]
- Quantum researchers cause controlled 'wobble' in the nucleus of a single atom 12/09/2024Researchers have been able to initiate a controlled movement in the very heart of an atom. They caused the atomic nucleus to interact with one of the electrons in the outermost shells of the atom. This electron could be manipulated and read out through the needle of a scanning tunneling microscope. The research offers prospects […]
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 Seeks Comment on New Reactor Generic Environmental Impact Statement 04/10/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Ginna Nuclear Plant 01/10/2024
- NRC Planning Meetings on Implementing ADVANCE Act 26/09/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Oconee Nuclear Plant 24/09/2024
- NRC Restores Expiration Dates for Renewed Turkey Point Licenses 17/09/2024
- NRC Issues Construction Permit for Abilene Christian University Research Reactor in Texas 16/09/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant 10/09/2024
- NRC Begins Special Inspection at South Texas Project Nuclear Power Plant 09/09/2024
- NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Waterford Nuclear Power Plant 09/09/2024
- NRC Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Perry Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal 06/09/2024
Energy News Network
- Ohio high court races will decide future of state’s energy transition and utility fairness 08/10/2024Expect judges to weigh questions about siting solar and wind generation, Ohio’s ongoing corruption scandal, refunds for consumers, oil and gas drilling, and more. Ohio high court races will decide future of state’s energy transition and utility fairness is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If […]
- New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program is finally nearing the starting line 07/10/2024The state energy department is reviewing seven proposals for community solar arrays that will allocate a portion of their bill credits to low-income households, who will be automatically enrolled in the program. New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program is finally nearing the starting line is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service […]
- Grid capacity, data centers among topics at New Jersey hearing on electricity prices 04/10/2024A PJM Interconnection official tells lawmakers to avoid "any policies that are designed to push resources off the system before we have an equal and equivalent amount of replacement resources." Grid capacity, data centers among topics at New Jersey hearing on electricity prices is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering […]
- Midwest study finds solar farms don’t hurt property values — and they may even boost them 03/10/2024Loyola University research looked at property values surrounding dozens of large Midwest solar farms and found a slightly positive effect, likely tied to their broader economic benefits in communities. Midwest study finds solar farms don’t hurt property values — and they may even boost them is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news […]
- More good news for heat pumps in Massachusetts, as regulators order National Grid to develop special rate 01/10/2024The decision by public utility regulators Monday instructs National Grid to develop a lower, wintertime electricity rate for customers who use a heat pump in their home, similar to one previously approved for Unitil. More good news for heat pumps in Massachusetts, as regulators order National Grid to develop special rate is an article from […]
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- India’s power demand to reach 270 GW next year, 446 GW by 2035; 100 GW transmission capacity boost planned 09/10/2024The two-day event, organized by the CEA in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), focuses on various aspects of the power sector, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
- India expands budgetary support scheme for hydropower, eyes 15 GW from pumped storage projects 09/10/2024The scheme applies to all hydropower projects above 25 MW capacity, including private sector ventures, provided the projects were allotted on a transparent basis. Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), both captive and merchant, are also covered.
- Olectra emerges lowest bidder for supply of 327 electric buses to HP govt 08/10/2024Olectra Greentech has become the lowest bidder to supply 327 electric buses to Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation. This includes 297 9-meter and 30 12-meter e-buses. HRTC earlier deployed e-buses from Olectra between Kullu Manali and Rohtang Pass in 2017. The 9m buses offer a 180 km range, while the 12m buses have a 250 […]
- Not applying for benefits under India's new EV policy in short term: BYD 08/10/2024The company, which launched its new all-electric multipurpose vehicle eMAX 7 priced between Rs 26.9 lakh and Rs 29.9 lakh, is looking at the homologation route in the short term to meet the demands of its high volume models in India, BYD India Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business Rajeev Chauhan told PTI here.
- Servotech Power Systems gets additional order to set up 9 EV charging stations in Maharashtra 08/10/2024Servotech Power Systems has received an additional order to install nine EV charging stations in Maharashtra. The new contract comes from Nashik Municipal Corporation. This will bring the total number of EV charging stations by the company to 29. Previously, Servotech had a contract to install 20 EV charging stations for Nashik Municipal Corporation.
- Tata Power DDL says TQM practices helped improve electricity supply reliability by 70 per cent 08/10/2024Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd improved electricity supply reliability by 70% in five years through total quality management practices. The company also reduced aggregate technical and commercial losses by 30%, achieving a 5.9% loss rate by March 2024, and won the prestigious Deming Prize.
- IEX records 24% YoY growth in September, REC prices hit record low 07/10/2024According to government data, India's energy consumption in September stood at 141.3 billion units (BUs), remaining flat compared to the previous year.
- Operating losses of state discoms to stay high despite 15-20 per cent dip: CRISIL 07/10/2024Credit profiles to remain weak, dependence on government support to continue this fiscal.
- NPCIL to operate small nuclear plants for private players 07/10/2024These 220 MW reactors will be known as 'Bharat Small Reactors' for which research is already in progress at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the official said.
- Ola Electric customers left in agony amid Bhavish Aggarwal-Kunal Kamra online spat 07/10/2024"Bhavish your words are empty... Ground reality doesn't match with our words. I think u need to get out of ur AC rooms & armchair & hit the ground for better understanding," posted an angry X user on the social media platform.
CleanTechnica
- There Is A Reason There Is Only One Ford F-150 Lightning In Denmark So Far 09/10/2024Recently I had the pleasure of photographing a 1913 Detroit Electric being towed to an exhibition by a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it was quite the sight! I have covered the Detroit Electric in detail earlier, so I asked the owner of the F-150 Lightning how in the world it ... [continued] The post There […]
- Solar Desalinization System From MIT Needs No Grid Connection Or Battery Backup 09/10/2024Engineers at MIT have devised a new solar-powered desalinization system that requires no external power or backup batteries. The post Solar Desalinization System From MIT Needs No Grid Connection Or Battery Backup appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Urban Arrow E-Cargo Bikes Receive Bosch Smart Systems 09/10/2024It’s been a little while now since I rode my first e-bike and wrote an article about the experience. The heft and strength of that electrified two-wheeled vehicle was reminiscent of a moped or even a small motorcycle. It was easy to see how e-bikes can replace some driving of ... [continued] The post Urban […]
- SAE J3400 Helps Define the Future of EV Charging in North America 09/10/2024Experts underscore that the standard is for a system of charging, not just a plug, and relay best practices. The auto industry took the next step in the evolution of North American electric vehicle charging solutions today at The Battery Show in Detroit. That’s where SAE International released its NACS ... [continued] The post SAE […]
- Best Selling Automakers for EVs in the World — Report 09/10/2024Following up on our report on the best selling electric vehicle models in the world in August, here’s a report on the top selling brands and auto groups in the world EV market. Top Selling Brands In August, #1 BYD, now deep into pricing out the competition (fossil fueled and electric…) didn’t ... [continued] The post Best […]
- Electric Vehicles Must Be Catching On: Fox News Is Now Covering Them For Its Audiences 09/10/2024As part of my morning scan of the news, I was surprised to see an article from a Fox News about electric vehicles which seemed, on first glance, to be told from an empathetic point of view. The article, culled from Nexstar Media Wire, was curious to me, as I ... [continued] The post Electric […]
- Berlin Gets A Flying Electric Ferry 09/10/2024Stockholm-based Candela Technology AB announced on September 6th 2024 the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to charter cruises in Berlin. “Berlin is a city with a lot of water, but this is hardly used for transport. We want to open up waterways for fast, emission-free transport. We need ... [continued] The post Berlin […]
- Tesla Cybertruck May Be Too Heavy & Angular For European Roads 09/10/2024Using a special exception, a Tesla Cybertruck has been registered in the Czech Republic even though it may be too heavy. The post Tesla Cybertruck May Be Too Heavy & Angular For European Roads appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Chevy Bolt Refresh: Now GM’s Planning On A Family Of Budget EVs 09/10/2024You know what I’d love to do for this story? Share an image of the refreshed Chevy Bolt that’s supposed to come out in a year or two. But during an investor presentation on Tuesday, GM president Mark Reuss decided to cut off the video feed and only show some ... [continued] The post Chevy […]
- EDP Chosen by ALDI Portugal for the Largest Electric Mobility Partnership in the National Public Network 09/10/2024ALDI Portugal has chosen EDP to install and operate more than 650 fast charging points in its stores in mainland Portugal. This is the largest electric mobility partnership ever undertaken in the country and also the largest signed by EDP in the Iberian Peninsula. EDP Comercial has been chosen by ... [continued] The post EDP […]
Climate Change Archives – electricity info
- Sizewell 09/10/2024Revealed: EDF’s hidden plans for two huge 30-foot-high flood barriers in the heart of East Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and Coast and Heaths AONB. As part of the much-criticised justification for issuing a nuclear site licence for the controversial Sizewell C nuclear development, the UK’s chief nuclear regulator, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), has divulged […]
- Hinkley 09/10/2024EDF bosses grilled over River Severn salt marsh plans at ‘prickly’ meeting. Arlingham peninsula salt marsh proposal questioned at parish council meeting with one person turning up dressed as a hedgehog. Plans for salt marshes along the River Severn in Gloucestershire linked to a new nuclear power station were met with disbelief at a packed […]
- Hartlepool 09/10/2024Hartlepool College of Further Education hosts 70 businesses to set out opportunities for X-energy’s multi-billion pound Hartlepool nuclear reactor project. X-energy and deployment partner Cavendish Nuclear are going to be discussing the potential production of advanced modular nuclear reactors. X-energy wants to develop a 12-reactor plant next to the existing EDF Nuclear Power Station by […]
- Nuclear & Scotland 09/10/2024Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Could you supply all briefings and analysis held by the Scottish Government on nuclear power in the last six months? Scottish Government 8th Oct 2024 read more » The post Nuclear & Scotland appeared first on electricity info.
- Advanced Nuclear Reactors 09/10/2024The US and the UK have fabricated test capsules made up of advanced metal alloys and graphite and are now aiming to evaluate their potential use in future advanced nuclear power reactors. The capsules will undergo irradiation testing later this year at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The US Department of Energy said the UK research […]
- Nuclear Supply Chain 09/10/2024Scottish venture capital firm Ventex has acquired Cumbria-based manufacturing business Rovtech, as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of nuclear energy. It is the third business to become part of Ventex, which is focussed on repurposing companies, technologies, skills and experience in the existing supply chain to support renewable energy markets. Rovtec specialises in harsh […]
- Climate Change Committee 09/10/2024Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of Energy UK, which represents suppliers and generators, will join the Climate Change Committee (CCC) next month. She replaces Chris Stark, the CCC’s former chief executive, who was appointed head of the government’s new mission control centre for clean energy in July 2024. At the CCC, Ms Pinchbeck will advise […]
- Electricity Supplies 09/10/2024The UK’s energy security has improved significantly ahead of the winter, despite the recent shutdown of the country’s last coal-fired power station. That is the headline conclusion from the annual Winter Outlook report from the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO), which was published today and confirms that winter power supplies are set to exceed demand […]
- Electricity Markets 09/10/2024SCOTLAND would have the “cheapest electricity in Europe” and could even have free power at times if zonal pricing was introduced, an Octopus Energy chief has said. Rachel Fletcher, director for regulation at the company, told The National that Scots were getting the “raw end of the deal” in the UK’s outdated energy market which […]
- Nuclear Weapons 09/10/2024One of the most terrifying programmes ever shown on British television, Threads is the nuclear apocalypse drama-documentary that continues to haunt people’s nightmares 40 years on. Ahead of a rare new showing on the BBC, here’s a look at how the drama still has the potential to terrify people. First broadcast on 23 September 1984, […]
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- Increasing mining operations, launching new projects to make India self-reliant in coal sector 08/10/2024Reddy said all the subsidiaries of state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) should achieve their annual targets in a bid to achieve the country's fossil fuel requirement.
- SAIL and BHP partner to explore decarbonisation in Indian steel industry 08/10/2024The collaboration will explore strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by considering the use of alternate reductants such as hydrogen and biochar in blast furnaces. An initial study will assess potential decarbonisation approaches to support SAIL’s transition toward sustainable steel production.
- Russia seeks to boost coal exports to India 07/10/2024India has increasingly relied on coal to address record power demand, with the rise in coal-fired power output earlier this year outpacing renewable energy growth for the first time since at least 2019.
- Coal mine blast in Bengal's Birbhum, four killed 07/10/2024The explosion occurred when detonators were being transported for planned blasts at the Gangaramchak and Gangaramchak-Bhadulia coal mines, a WBPDCL official said.
- Hindalco, JSW Steel in race for copper mines in Jharkhand 07/10/2024Hindustan Copper had earlier invited applications for appointment of mine developer-cum-operator (MDO) for re-opening and expansion of Rakha Copper Mine and development and operations of underground Mine at Chapri.
- Govt asks major steel players to use iron ore fines also for steel making 07/10/2024Iron ore and coking coal are the two key raw materials used for manufacturing steel through blast furnace route. While iron ore is available in abundance, for coking coal, India remains heavily dependent on imports.
- Pristine Hasdeo forests can be saved while meeting India's coal needs: Rights activist Alok Shukla 07/10/2024"This has created massive distrust. No community wants to give up its land to greedy corporations, and the government must understand this," said Shukla, who has been leading the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan, a community campaign to save the pristine Hasdeo forests since 2012.
- Cabinet approves full-time tribunal for Talcher to speed up land dispute resolutions 05/10/2024The newly approved post of Presiding Officer at the Special Tribunal aims to expedite case handling, offering quicker resolutions and ensuring justice for the farmers and landowners impacted by land disputes in the region's coalfields.
- India, US ink pact on critical minerals: Commerce Minister Goyal 04/10/2024Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced that India and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on critical minerals that will pave the way for cooperation between the Indian Ministry of Mines with its US counterpart to secure the supply chains in these materials that are critical to the […]
- Rajasthan’s rare-earth elements (REE) potential set to be unlocked by the end of this fiscal 04/10/2024The state mines and geology department plans to identify blocks in the districts rich in rare-earth elements (REE) and hand over a list of them to the Union govt for auction by the end of this financial year.