Recent Updates in Energy and Industrial Developments
Dream of unlimited, clean nuclear fusion energy within reach
The Sun has fuelled life on Earth for billions of years, creating light and heat through nuclear fusion. Given that incredible power and longevity, it seems there can hardly be…
New power cables in Europe to make energy cheaper and more sustainable
When news articles appeared in 2021 about a slowdown in copper production and concerns about being able to meet future demand for the metal, Dr Anders Wulff became concerned. As an…
France’s Flamanville EPR starts supplying power
The utility said the 1630 MWe (net) pressurised water reactor was connected to the grid for the first time at 11:48 (local time) on Saturday. EDF said in a statement: “Teams…
Fermi Energia chooses GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 as the technology for planned SMR nuclear power plant in Estonia
Fermi Energia, Estonian privately held nuclear energy company planning a nuclear power plant in country by early 2030s, chose GE Hitachi as a technology provider for BWRX-300 SMR. As the initial…
Why nuclear-powered France faces power outage risks
PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) – France is bracing for possible power outages in the coming days as falling temperatures push up demand while state-controlled nuclear group EDF struggles to bring…
GE secures first 9HA combined cycle power plant equipment order in Vietnam.
PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power)’s Nhon Trach 3&4 will be the first HA-powered plant in Vietnam, as well as the first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)GE announced…