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Jellyfish Shut Down France's Largest Nuclear Plant

Gravelines nuclear power plant in France halted production on Monday due to jellyfish clogging cooling systems; reactor 6 restarted Wednesday; others remain offline.

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UK Finalizes £38bn Deal for Sizewell C Nuclear Project

The UK government secured £38bn in funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, involving private investors and increased energy bills, despite significant cost increases; construction is expected to begin soon, aiming to power 6 million homes.

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UK Invests \£14.2 Billion in New Nuclear Power Plant Amidst Environmental Concerns

The UK government invested \£14.2 billion in Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, expected to power six million homes, create 10,000 jobs, and replace Sizewell B; however, the project faces environmental lawsuits.

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Czech Republic Awards KHNP Contract for Dukovany Nuclear Expansion

The Czech government finalized a contract with South Korea's KHNP to construct two new nuclear reactors at the Dukovany power plant, overcoming legal challenges to enhance energy independence; construction is slated for 2029.

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EDF Appoints Bernard Fontana as New CEO"

Bernard Fontana's appointment as EDF's CEO was formally approved by EDF's general assembly on May 5th, following parliamentary approval; his four-year term begins after a presidential decree, replacing Luc Rémont.

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EDF CEO Replaced Amidst Conflicting Demands for Profitability and Affordable Energy

Following the restoration of EDF's electricity production, CEO Luc Rémont was replaced on March 21st, raising questions about the company's role as a profit-driven enterprise versus a public service provider amidst conflicting demands for profitability and affordable energy for French industry.

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Jellyfish Swarm Shuts Down Europe's Largest Nuclear Plant

A massive, unexpected jellyfish swarm in the seawater intake system forced the automatic shutdown of four of the six reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France on Sunday night, halting all production; while posing no safety threat, the incident highlights the vulnerability of ...

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EDF Invests \$1.5 Billion in UK's Sizewell C Nuclear Project

EDF will invest \$1.5 billion in Britain's Sizewell C nuclear project, boosting its stake to 12.5% and contributing to the UK's plan to bolster energy security and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; the plant is expected to power 6 million homes once operational.

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AtkinsRéalis and EDF Deepen Partnership Amidst Global Nuclear Power Surge

Montreal's AtkinsRéalis Group and France's EDF are deepening their partnership to meet expected global demand for new nuclear reactors, potentially supplying equipment and engineering support for projects, though challenges remain.

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Czech Court Delays \$18 Billion South Korean Nuclear Reactor Deal

A Czech court temporarily blocked a \$18 billion deal for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the Czech Republic, delaying the contract signing, but South Korean officials remain confident in the project's eventual success and plan to appeal.

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Flamanville Reactor Restart Delayed Due to Radioactive Steam Leak

A radioactive steam leak at Flamanville nuclear plant's reactor unit 1, detected on March 22nd, caused a one-month delay in its restart, scheduled for May 5th, resulting in a level 1 INES classification; the leak, from a 15 mm pipe, released approximately 1000 liters of radioactive water per hour, w...

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France's Macron Ousts EDF CEO Over Nuclear Power Sales Dispute

French President Macron dismissed EDF CEO Luc Remont on Friday due to disagreements over selling nuclear power at higher prices via European auctions, replacing him with Bernard Fontana pending parliamentary approval, despite EDF's 13.9% profit increase in 2024.

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