Regulators unite for pre-licensing of European SMR design

Four European nuclear technology organisations launched the Eagles Consortium in June this year to develop and commercialise the EAGLES-300 SMR with the aim of delivering a first demonstration by 2035.…

Tepco, Sellafield extend cooperation agreement

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) and Sellafield Ltd – a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority – signed the original agreement in September 2014. The agreement enables sharing of operational…

Canada-US-UK regulatory cooperation: Lessons so far

The UK’s ambassador to the international institutions in Vienna, Corinne Kitsell, opened the side event at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 69th General Conference by setting out the goal “to focus on…

Musk Buys $1 Billion Tesla Shares After Huge Payout Proposal

Elon Musk bought on Friday shares in Tesla worth about $1 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Monday, just over a week after…  

Ukraine to Cut Imports of Indian Diesel over Russian Oil Links 

Ukraine is restricting imports of diesel from India due to India’s continued purchases of Russian crude, which holds about a third of total Indian oil imports. Effective October 1, Ukraine……

Renewable Chemical Market Set To Reach $525 Billion by 2035

The global renewable chemicals market, driven by a broad shift toward sustainable alternatives, is projected to grow to a value of $525.8 billion by 2035, according to a…  

Germanium Prices Soar to 14-Year High

Prices of the metal germanium, critical for making infrared military equipment including in fighter jets and missiles, hit a 14-year high this month as the Chinese export restrictions…  

Ørsted Plans Major Share Sale for $9.4 Billion Lifeline

Ørsted will offer new shares with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders at a 67% discount to Friday’s closing price, the world’s largest offshore wind developer said on Monday…  

Azeri State Oil Firm Socar Set to Buy Italian Refiner

Azerbaijan’s state oil company Socar is close to signing a deal to buy privately-held Italian refiner Italiana Petroli, Reuters reported on Monday, citing…