Polish-Korean partnership for SMR deployment

Synthos Green Energy (SGE) said: “This strategic partnership combines SGE’s expertise in deploying nuclear technologies with Samsung C&T’s global engineering and construction capabilities, aiming to accelerate the rollout of SMRs as…

Xudabao unit 3 completes cold testing

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said that the joint Chinese and Russian project reached the landmark on 12 December. It said: “The cold functional test is a significant milestone in the…

Browns Ferry licensed for operation to mid-2050s

In the USA, commercial nuclear power plants are initially licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to operate for up to 40 years. A first licence renewal covers an additional…

Oil Posts Weekly Loss on Oversupply Concerns

Summary Brent and WTI down more than 4% this week Supply glut remains main market focus US plans to seize more tankers off Venezuela, sources say (Reuters) – Oil prices…

Adani Energy Solutions Expands Renewable Transmission Portfolio Through KPS III HVDC Acquisition

Representational image. Credit: Canva Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in KPS III HVDC Transmission Ltd from PFC Consulting Ltd, strengthening its…

Odisha to Introduce Land Lease Policy for Renewable Energy Development

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Odisha government is drafting a dedicated land lease policy for renewable energy projects in a bid to address land acquisition challenges and accelerate the state’s…

Astronergy Secures EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Ranks Among Global Top 1% for Sustainability

Astronergy has achieved a major milestone in sustainability performance, earning the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating at the Group level with an outstanding overall score of 86. This recognition places the…

Venezuela Oil Exports Fall Sharply After US Tanker Seizure, Sources and Data Say

By Only Chevron-chartered tankers sailing into international waters About 11 million barrels stuck in vessels in Venezuela Some cargoes are onboard Washington-sanctioned ships HOUSTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil…

Trump Administration Unlikely to Finalize 2026 Biofuel Quotas This Year, Sources Say

By EPA still reviewing comments; no end-of-year decision expected Delay folds quotas into broader oil-agriculture policy talks Uncertainty complicates contracts, hedging, and investment decisions Dec 12 (Reuters) – The Trump…

US House Passes Bill to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted 213-184 to pass a bill that aims to speed up federal permitting of interstate natural gas pipelines…