Ségolène Royal, the French energy minister, has revealed that she has opened discussion with Elon Musk over the conversion of one of the…
Continue ReadingChinese investment in EDF’s Hinkley Point nuclear power plant has been all but confirmed, with any uncertainty slowly dissipating as it has emerged…
Continue ReadingInternal turmoil at EDF has been growing over the Hinkley Point project, heightened after a document leaked to the Financial Times showed that…
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Written by George Gangar in Nuclear Energy
The 18-month row over the real cost of Hinkley Point C looks set to reach crunch time in London.
Continue ReadingGovernment Urged to Support Tidal Lagoon Project
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Pressure for the government to give more support to renewable energy schemes like the Swansea tidal lagoon project has increased as concerns grow…
Continue ReadingEDF’s chief executive, Jean-Bernard Lévy, has warned the French government that without further financial backing, the entire Hinkley Point project risks being in…
Continue ReadingLeading French auditing body, the Cour des Comptes, has described EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project as potentially risky for the…
Continue ReadingEDF’s chief financial officer, Thomas Piquemal, has left the company following conflict over the decision to push forward with construction of the Hinkley…
Continue ReadingAmid mounting pressure to reach a decision regarding investment for its controversial Hinkley Point nuclear reactor, French energy giant EDF has announced that…
Continue ReadingThe Wylfa nuclear power plant on the island of Anglesey, has been officially closed after a 44 year tenure, further fuelling concerns over…
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