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In Salzgitter, Germany, an old iron ore mine is being transformed into the Konrad repository, a facility to house Germany’s radioactive waste. The site, situated a kilometre underground, is projected to store over 300,000 cubic meters of low- and intermediate-level waste from shuttered nuclear plants. Engineers aim to encase waste in concrete to prevent radiation release, ensuring long-term containment. Set to open in the early 2030s, Konrad represents Germany’s sole approved nuclear waste storage location,…
Encavis and Innovar Solar partner to develop 500 MW of solar capacity in Germany
Encavis AG and Innovar Solar GmbH have entered into an agreement to jointly develop 500 MW of solar projects in Germany. The agreement follows a continuous development model, ensuring that new projects are initiated as existing ones advance. If any projects fail to reach the ready-to-build stage within a set timeframe, they will be replaced by new ones to maintain the target capacity. Earlier this year, Encavis also expanded its renewable portfolio by acquiring a…
PFCCL incorporates Bhuj ICT Transmission for Rs 5.87 billion grid project
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), has incorporated Bhuj ICT Transmission Limited as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to develop the Rs 5.87 billion “Provision of ICT Augmentation & Bus Reactor at Bhuj-II PS” transmission project. This initiative, under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process, is expected to be implemented within 21 months from the transfer of the SPV. The project involves upgrades to the Bhuj-II Power Station (GIS),…
Seaway7 to provide ScottishPower’s East Anglia offshore cables
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded Seaway7 a contract for the transport and installation of inter-array cables for the 960 MW East Anglia TWO offshore wind project, located 33 km off England’s east coast in the North Sea. The contract involves the engineering, supply, and installation of 64 inter-array cables, with project execution managed from Seaway7’s Aberdeen office. Offshore operations are scheduled to commence in 2027. Awarded in the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) round in…
Kazatomprom updates 2024 uranium production guidance
Kazakhstan’s national atomic company and leading uranium producer, Kazatomprom, has revised its 2024 production guidance from 21,000–22,500 tonnes of uranium to 22,500–23,500 tonnes (11,600–12,600tU on an attributable basis). This update follows a 5% production increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, attributed to the resumption of 2023 drilling works. The company stated that the additional uranium produced will be used to replenish its inventories. Kazatomprom has secured…
Datta Infra commits Rs 50 billion to Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector
Datta Power Infra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to invest Rs 50 billion in Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector during the Rising Rajasthan 2024 event. The project will focus on developing 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and hybrid power projects across key districts such as Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Nagaur, Pratapgarh, and Jodhpur. These initiatives will integrate with the State Transmission Utility (STU) for efficient energy distribution. Additionally, a significant portion…