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In the run up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26 in November, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a comprehensive report setting out how nuclear techniques can help the world adapt to a changing climate and become more resilient to extreme weather events.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Tuesday, 19 October 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiaea-releases-two-reports-in-run-up-to-cop26-9162429
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has made the full case for nuclear to be deployed rapidly to enable the phase out of coal in a new Nuclear Energy for a Net Zero World brochure. The organisation is taking it to next month's COP26 climate change meeting to argue for evidence-based policy and "ramped up" investment in nuclear.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 19 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-takes-the-case-for-nuclear-to-COP26
In the wake of Australia’s decision to purchase nuclear-powered submarines from the USA and UK, instead of diesel-powered vessels from France (the AUKUS defence pact), pressure is building up for Australia to consider developing nuclear power for energy production.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsaustralian-submarine-deal-sparks-debate-about-nuclear-energy-9156685
Five sites - one in Scotland and four in England - have been shortlisted to host the UK's prototype fusion energy plant - the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP). The site of the demonstration plant, due to begin operating by 2040, is expected to be announced at the end of next year.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Five-bids-shortlisted-to-host-STEP-fusion-plant
The UK nuclear insurance pool has expanded its capacity to EUR1.2 billion (USD1.4 billion), which will provide the "insurance certainty" to allow the nuclear sector to support the net zero transition, London-based Nuclear Risk Insurers (NRI) said yesterday. It has finalised its position on covering the extensions of liability created as part of the 2004 Protocol Amendment to the Paris Convention which comes into force on 1 January 2022.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 14 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-nuclear-insurers-provide-certainty-to-support-d
Mr Macron said Europe will never have enough renewable energy capacity to produce sufficient green hydrogen and that France’s nuclear plants are a major asset for producing green hydrogen.
Mr Macron made the comments as he unveiled a five-year investment plan on Tuesday aimed at fostering industrial champions and innovation.
“We must wage the battle of innovation and industrialisation at the same time,” the French president told a gathering of business leaders and young entrepreneurs, unveiling plans to invest €30bn to “re-industrialise” the country.
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2021
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/macron-announces-plans-for-first-smr-and-green-hydrogen-from-nuclear-plants-by-2030-10-2-2021
Lower supply, higher demand, and poor wind performance led to record increases in power spot pricesThe UK nuclear reactor fleet will almost entirely shut down by 2030, curbing low-carbon generation capacityThere has been a positive shift in opinions of the role nuclear can play At at least 10 GW of new nuclear needed by mid-2030s in the UK, and possibly an additional 20 GW to meet net-zero in 2050
NucNet: The Nuclear Industry Association has been warning policymakers about the risks of energy supply based largely on renewables and natural gas. Power prices in Europe have increased to unsustainably high levels in recent months, sparking an energy crisis in many countries, especially the UK. Perhaps you can tell us why this has happened?
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2021
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/what-we-have-been-warning-of-for-a-very-long-time-has-happened-10-1-2021
The UK government has announced plans to decarbonise the country's power system by 2035, instead of the previous target of 2050. The plan focuses on building a secure, home-grown energy sector - including nuclear energy - that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and exposure to volatile global wholesale energy prices.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Saturday, 09 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-commits-to-decarbonise-electricity-system-by-20
With Australia moving to decarbonise, it is time to seriously consider a role for advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs), the head of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) said today.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 07 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/SMRs-ideal-fit-for-Australian-market-report-finds
The UK government on 1 October published a strategy setting out how it aims to leverage scientific, commercial and international leadership to enable the delivery of fusion energy. It has also launched a consultation seeking views on the regulatory framework for ensuring the safe and effective rollout of fusion energy.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 06 October 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-government-publishes-fusion-strategy-9129061