EDF aims to tap into nuclear decommissioning market worth €200bn
EDF said its aims to snap up a share of the global nuclear decommissioning market which is said to be worth an estimated €200billion.
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EDF reiterates support for delayed new Hinkley nuclear power station
French energy giant EDF has reiterated support for its delayed new nuclear power station in Hinkley, although a long-awaited final investment decision is still to be made.
Unions step up support for Hinkley Point nuclear station
Unions have stepped up their support for the delayed Hinkley Point nuclear power station, saying that confirming the financial go-ahead will be the first big “litmus test” for infrastructure projects following the EU referendum result.
No impact on Hinkley Point nuclear plant scheme, says Amber Rudd
Plans to build the first new nuclear power plant in a generation have not been affected by the Brexit vote, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said.
French Economy Minister calls for “timely” decision on Hinkley after Brexit
France's Economy Minister has said a "timely" investment should be made by EDF on its Hinkley Point nuclear project in the UK following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Brexit: EDF still committed to Hinkley Point
EDF said it remains committed to building a nuclear plant at Hinkley Point following Britain's vote to exit the European Union.
EDF, DIF buy German gas grid
EDF and dutch infrastructure fund DIF said they have agreed to buy German gas grid Thyssengas from Macquarie.
Second turbine launched at EDF’s tidal project
A second turbine bound for EDF'S Paimpol-Brehat tidal array has been successfully deployed by OpenHydro.
Updated: EDF boss says vote to leave EU would not affect Hinkely Point nuclear plans
The chief executive of French energy giant EDF today insisted its multibillion-pound plans for a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point would not be affected if the UK votes to leave the EU.
Total boss says French shale import ban may be unworkable
Total boss Patrick Pouyanne said plans to ban imports of US shale gas to France may be unworkable.
Hinkley Point plan B denied by Chinese energy giant
An energy giant owned by the Chinese state has denied it plans to step in with a “Plan B” at Hinkley Point should a £21 billion deal with the French collapse.
Hinkley Point costs could rise to £21billion says EDF
Energy giant EDF has said the cost of building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station could jump to almost £21 billion, about £3 billion more than it said last year.
Windfarm project scaled back “to get project right”
An energy company is seeking permission for a smaller windfarm above an Argyll village after locals raised concerns about the impact on their views.
French auditor raises concerns over Hinkley Point
France’s top audit body has said the financing scheme for EDF’s $25.6billion project to build two nuclear plants in the UK could be potentially risky.
EDF finance chief departure sparks UK energy debate
The Government’s energy policies are coming under increasing criticism after the chief financial officer of power giant EDF resigned, casting fresh speculation over its plans to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley.
Amec Foster Wheeler serves nuclear customers from new base
Amec Foster Wheeler has opened a new base to serve customers in the nuclear and power generation sectors.
French government could support nuclear life extension
The French government is said to be willing to support a 10-year extension to the life of the country’s nuclear reactors.
Torness nuclear plant to remain open until 2030
Torness nuclear power station will have its life extended by seven years, operator EDF Energy has announced. The facility, near Dunbar in East Lothian, had been due to close by 2023 but will now be operational until 2030. The power station started operating in 1988 and now employs 550 full-time staff plus around 180 contractors.
EDF sets up base for Hinkley Point C project workers
Energy giant EDF has leased offices to provide a base for a large part of the project team working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
EDF signs deal to build Indian nuclear plants
French utility EDF said today it had signed a preliminary agreement with Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd (NPCIL) to build six nuclear reactors at Jaitapur, in the west of India.
Dounreay ships 11 tonnes of nuclear waste to Cumbria
The company responsible for decommissioning the former nuclear plant at Dounreay has confirmed it has shipped 11 tonnes of radioactive material to Cumbria in its most recent financial year.
Amec Foster Wheeler strikes deal with EDF Energy Generation for UK reactor fleet
Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a lifetime enterprise agreement from EDF Energy Generation to provide technical support and expertise for the lifetime of their current UK reactor fleet. The agreement will cover all interfaces of work with a focus on EDF Energy’s reactor systems, reactor technology and plant performance to the end of the operating life of its existing fleet of advanced gas-cooler reactors.
Hinkley Point set for Chinese investment
Plans for the first UK nuclear power plant in a generation are set to be given a boost today with confirmation of Chinese investment in the multi-billion pound scheme.
EDF hopes to announce deal with Chinese investors in coming days for Hinkley Point
EDF said its hopes to announce a deal with Chinese investors to build a nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in the coming days. The French company’s chief executive Jean Bernard Levy said it was in the final negotiations with its Chinese partners. However he said he did not want to anticipate what would happen later this week as China’s President Xi Jingping to Britain.
Intervention urged over nuclear power station decision
The Government is being urged to intervene to speed up a final decision on when a new nuclear power station will be built in the UK or leave the country facing the “very real prospect” of power cuts.