Kazakhstan strategy considers four nuclear power plants

The Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency developed the strategy, which has now been adopted. It said that “given the projected growth in electricity consumption, a project to build a fourth plant…

Kuwait declares force majeure as Hormuz disruption halts oil export flows

(Bloomberg) – Kuwait declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil and refined products as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz makes it impossible to meet obligations to customers…

EC to examine Romanian plans for funding reactor refurbishment

In January, Romania notified the EC of its plan to support the refurbishment of Cernavoda 1 reactor, which began commercial operation in 1996 and currently supplies about 10% of the…

First Taipingling unit enters commercial operation

On 19 April, the 1116 MWe (net) domestically-designed pressurised water reactor completed a series of commissioning tests, including a test run lasting 168 hours, China General Nuclear (CGN) said. The…

OSGE and development agency sign agreement for Polish SMR project

The project will be implemented through the investment arm of the special-purpose vehicle BWRX-300 Stalowa Wola sp zoo, whose representatives were also signatories to the letter of intent. Orlen Synthos…

Kairos breaks ground for Hermes 2 reactor

Hermes 2 is Kairos Power’s first deployment under its 2024 agreement with Google to develop an advanced reactor fleet. It will supply up to 50 MW of electricity to the…

Trump, Iran Cite Progress in Talks as Uncertainty Hangs Over Strait

* Tehran says gaps remain over nuclear issues, Strait of Hormuz* Trump cites ‘very good conversations’ * Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz closure * Shipping remains uncertain after vessels report…

US Lends 26.03 Million Barrels of SPR Oil in Third Batch Since Iran War

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it had loaned26.03 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to nine oil companies, the third allotment under the…

Goldman Sees Softer Oil Demand, Flags Two-Sided Risks to 2026 Price Outlook

Goldman Sachs said softer oil demand and easing supply disruptions have balanced out the risks in its oil price outlook, though it kept its 2026 average forecasts unchanged. The bank…

India’s Power Demand Growth Slowed to Six-Year Low in FY 2025-26

A milder 2025 summer and heavy rainfalls in the monsoon season later dragged down the growth in India’s electricity consumption in the fiscal year ended March 2026 to the lowest…