France’s Macron says nuclear will remain key energy source
4 years ago

France’s Macron says nuclear will remain key energy source

Hindustan Times  

Nuclear power will remain a key part of France’s energy supplies, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a show of support for the industry even as he looks to reduce nuclear’s dominance as a power source. France has said it will cut its reliance on nuclear energy to 50% from 75% by 2035 and has yet to make a final decision on whether to build next-generation EPR nuclear reactors. “The preparatory studies around the construction of new reactors are key and I want them to continue and be wrapped up in the coming months,” Macron said during a visit to nuclear components maker Framatome, part of EDF. Some environmental campaigners have hit out at this policy, with Greenpeace calling nuclear energy a “false solution” to climate change concerns, saying it entailed costs that could be better spent on cleaner solutions.

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Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledge
9 months ago

Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledge

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world pledged to use the controversial energy source to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries with an added sense of strategic security. “We have to do everything possible to facilitate the contribution of nuclear energy,” said Rafael Grossi, the head …

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes
9 months, 1 week ago

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an uncharacteristically brash retort to Vladimir Putin following the latest bout of nuclear sabre-rattling from the Kremlin chief. Macron chastised Putin for threatening the use of nuclear devices and reminded him France also has an advanced weapons programme in interviews with French media yesterday. Speaking with …

France’s Macron unveils latest plan for meeting climate-related commitments in the coming years
1 year, 3 months ago

France’s Macron unveils latest plan for meeting climate-related commitments in the coming years

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron on Monday unveiled plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the country’s climate-related commitments within the next seven years, including via reducing dependency on fossil fuels and boosting electric car use. Macron said France’s goal to reduce its emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, in line with a European Union target, …

EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5% of total consumption by 2030
1 year, 3 months ago

EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5% of total consumption by 2030

Associated Press  

STRASBOURG, France — European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc’s energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels. The bill, adopted by a large majority — 470 lawmakers voted in favor, 120 against and 40 abstained — foresees an updated renewable energy target of 42.5% of …

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe
2 years, 1 month ago

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France’s military strategy must strengthen the country as an independent, respected nuclear-armed power through the end of the decade, warning against a risk of escalation and other global effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine “may precede broader geopolitical rivalries and a future that we have no reason to …

French President Macron to visit India next year, nuclear power on agenda
2 years, 2 months ago

French President Macron to visit India next year, nuclear power on agenda

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit India in “early 2023” with India’s Science Minister Jitendra Singh committing on Tuesday to resolve “technical, financial and civil nuclear liability issues” surrounding the proposed nuclear power projects in Jaitapur, Maharashtra, that are to be built with French assistance. Last year, the French company EDF submitted to the Nuclear Power Corporation of …

France starts exporting gas to Germany amid energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

France starts exporting gas to Germany amid energy crisis

Associated Press  

PARIS — France has for the first time started sending natural gas to Germany, French gas network operator GRTgaz said Thursday, as Berlin strives to diversify its energy supply following the interruption of Russian gas deliveries. The amount is expected to eventually increase to a daily maximum of 100 gigawatt-hours, representing less than 2% of Germany’s overall gas consumption, according …

Macron says France will not retaliate with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Macron says France will not retaliate with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them in Ukraine

The Telegraph  

France would not respond to a "tactical" nuclear strike by Russia with nuclear weapons as it is not "our doctrine", Emmanuel Macron has said. Jake Sullivan, the US national security adviser, revealed last month that the United States had made clear to Moscow that it would face "catastrophic consequences" if it used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine. But in an …

Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — While the European Union has agreed to curtail its use of Russian oil and gas, its member nations continue to import and export nuclear fuel that is not under EU sanctions — to the chagrin of the Ukrainian government and environmental activists. Environmental group Greenpeace France denounced the ongoing shipments and called for stopping all trade in nuclear …

Why Britain does not have a nuclear fleet to rival France
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Britain does not have a nuclear fleet to rival France

The Telegraph  

In short, we stopped owning our energy security and started renting it. Ed Miliband left office as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in 2010 targeting 16GW of new nuclear power by 2025. The Coalition Government took up the task, but Lib Dem ministers insisted that there could be no billpayer or taxpayer money committed to support building …

France’s Macron seeks ‘massive’ boost for renewable energy
2 years, 3 months ago

France’s Macron seeks ‘massive’ boost for renewable energy

Associated Press  

SAINT-NAZAIRE, France — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a “massive acceleration” of renewable energy development in his country, including offshore wind farms and solar power, via a new plan that seeks to bring lagging France closer to the energy policies of its European neighbors. “I want us to go at least twice as fast for renewable energy …

Macron urges French to save energy, seeks 10% drop in use
2 years, 3 months ago

Macron urges French to save energy, seeks 10% drop in use

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for a sharp 10% reduction in the country’s energy use in coming weeks and months to avoid the risk of rationing and cuts this winter, amid tensions with supplier Russia over the war in Ukraine. Russia’s main pipeline carrying natural gas to Germany remains shut down, and the European Commission president says …

Minister: All French nuclear reactors to restart by winter
2 years, 3 months ago

Minister: All French nuclear reactors to restart by winter

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s minister for energy transition said Friday that French electricity giant EDF has committed to restart all its nuclear reactors by this winter to help the country through the broad energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine. Agnes Pannier-Runacher said the government is taking steps to “avoid restrictive measures” over energy use in the peak winter cold …

Germany exports power to France, urges savings at home
2 years, 4 months ago

Germany exports power to France, urges savings at home

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany will keep exporting electricity to neighboring France despite calling on people to help fend off winter shortages by saving energy at home, officials said Wednesday. “Only half of France’s nuclear power plants are operating,” said Patrick Graichen, Germany’s deputy economy and energy minister. Both natural gas and electricity prices have hit record highs, with power costs ballooning …

As Britain gets drier, we don’t talk about how much water nuclear power uses
2 years, 4 months ago

As Britain gets drier, we don’t talk about how much water nuclear power uses

The Independent  

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French government plans to nationalize electricity giant EDF
2 years, 5 months ago

French government plans to nationalize electricity giant EDF

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s government plans to nationalize indebted French electricity giant EDF amid a broad energy crisis aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Wednesday. “We must have full control over our electricity production and performance,” Borne said as she laid out her government’s priorities in her first major speech to France’s parliament. “We must ensure …

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts
2 years, 7 months ago

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Dialogue channels will remain open, but Macron is expected to push for a more aggressive position on Russia. “Now that Le Pen has lost, Macron will push for a full energy embargo, as he has already said that France doesn’t depend on Russian gas,” he told Al Jazeera. “Macron always sustained the autonomy of the EU, and states that its …

Why nuclear power won’t solve the fuel crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

Why nuclear power won’t solve the fuel crisis

The Independent  

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Britain could get seven new nuclear power stations by 2050
2 years, 8 months ago

Britain could get seven new nuclear power stations by 2050

The Telegraph  

Britain could build up to seven new nuclear power stations as part of a radical expansion of homegrown energy following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the Business Secretary has said. As a first step, Boris Johnson is preparing to announce plans to significantly expand the existing commitment to back one new large-scale nuclear power station by 2024. The energy security …

France to build 6 new nuclear reactors in coming decades, says President Macron
2 years, 10 months ago

France to build 6 new nuclear reactors in coming decades, says President Macron

India Today  

France will build at least six new nuclear reactors in the decades to come, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, placing nuclear power at the heart of his country's drive for carbon neutrality by 2050. Macron said the new plants would be built and operated by state-controlled energy provider EDF and that tens of billions of euros in public financing …

EU wants to allow natural gas, nuclear in green investment
2 years, 10 months ago

EU wants to allow natural gas, nuclear in green investment

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday proposed including nuclear energy and natural gas in its plans for building a climate-friendly future, dividing member countries and drawing outcry from environmentalists as “greenwashing.” The green labeling system from the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy in the 27-nation bloc. The plan seemed …

Belgium commits to phasing out existing nuclear power plants
3 years ago

Belgium commits to phasing out existing nuclear power plants

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Belgian government tentatively committed itself Thursday to phasing out the country’s existing nuclear power plants by 2025 while using gas as a bridge toward sustainable energy sources and possible new-technology nuclear options later. Under a complicated compromise agreement reached after all-night negotiations, an assessment will be made of whether Belgium’s energy security can be assured if all …

EU faces nuclear rift in decision on energy funds, future
3 years ago

EU faces nuclear rift in decision on energy funds, future

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The leaders of the European Union’s two most important nations faced reporters together during a joint news conference early Friday, a show of unity at the end of the EU’s final summit of the year. The group initially faced strong opposition from Germany and other members that wanted nuclear power to be ineligible for green financing, but Scholz …

France to build new nuclear reactors to meet climate goals
3 years, 1 month ago

France to build new nuclear reactors to meet climate goals

Associated Press  

France will start building its first new nuclear reactors in decades as part of efforts to meet its promises to reduce planet-warming emissions, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday. He spoke as climate negotiators in Glasgow debate how to speed up efforts against climate change, and amid concerns around Europe about recent spikes in energy prices and the continent’s dependence …

French grid: New nuclear reactors crucial for net-zero path
3 years, 2 months ago

French grid: New nuclear reactors crucial for net-zero path

Al Jazeera  

The findings come as Europe is engulfed in an energy crisis that exposes the region’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. France must build 14 new nuclear reactors, alongside a surge in renewables investment by 2050, if it is to meet its carbon-neutral goals at the cheapest cost, and without endangering supply, the country’s grid operator said in a report. “The …

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