Belgian government in talks to take over nuclear power plants

Engie, the French parent of Belgian power company Electrabel, and the Belgian government said their Letter of Intent covers a proposed transaction which “encompasses the full scope of the nuclear…

Cold tests completed for Lufeng 5

Cold testing is a key moment for a nuclear power unit as it moves from the installation phase to the commissioning phase. Such tests are carried out to confirm whether…

Pilot operation completed of fuel with minor actinides

Minor actinides – notably neptunium, americium and curium – are a group of transuranic elements that do not occur naturally but are formed in nuclear fuel during reactor operation. They…

Canada announces new nuclear strategy and microreactor initiative

Hodgson made the announcement at the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference, which taking place in Ottawa from 28-30 April.  Citing the endorsement by 38 countries of the goal of at least…

Grid connection requested for US fusion power plant

An interconnection application is the formal process of requesting to “plug in” a new power plant to one of the USA’s regional transmission organisations – it kicks off a series…

Gasoline Stocks Plummet, Prices Climb with Peak Demand Season Around the Corner

(Reuters) – U.S. drivers can expect another spike in gasoline prices in the coming days, just as the summer driving season gets underway, as the conflict in Iran drives oil…

Trump Welcomes United Arab Emirates Exit From OPEC

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ move to pull out of OPEC and said he thinks the move could help lower oil prices.…

Trump Urges Iran to Sign a Deal After Report Suggests US May Extend Blockade

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a…

Ares to Acquire Rover Natgas Pipeline Stake from Blackstone

(Reuters) – Ares Management said it has acquired a stake in the Rover natural gas pipeline from a unit of fellow investment firm Blackstone for an undisclosed sum, as interest…

US Oil Stocks Plummet, Country Becomes Net Crude Exporter on Weekly Basis for First Time, EIA Says

By and Brent, WTI futures extend gains after report US crude exports hit record 6.44 million bpd, driving inventory drawdowns Gasoline and distillate stocks fall sharply ahead of US driving…