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Italy to finalise strategy for nuclear power reintroduction by 2027

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Italy plans to finalise a strategy for the reintroduction of nuclear power by the end of 2027, as reported by Reuters. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin revealed the plan in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore.  The current government, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is considering small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors to decarbonise carbon-intensive industries like steel, glass, and tile production. Despite the 1987 and 2011 referendums banning nuclear power plants,…

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Japan unveils draft energy plan to boost renewables and nuclear power

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Japan’s industry ministry has released a draft of its new basic energy plan, targeting a power generation mix with 40–50% renewable energy and 20% nuclear energy by fiscal 2040, as reported by Jiji Press via The Japan News. The draft marks a major shift from policies following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, removing language on reducing nuclear reliance. Instead, it includes strategies to rejuvenate ageing reactors and develop next-generation technologies. To meet rising power demand, driven…

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VNG AG and HyCC to develop 500 MW green hydrogen electrolyser in Germany

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VNG AG, its subsidiary VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG H&V), and Dutch hydrogen company HyCC are planning to jointly develop a 500 MW electrolyser for green hydrogen production in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.  The green hydrogen will be used by local industries, including SKW Piesteritz, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by replacing natural gas. The GreenRoot project aims to support regional decarbonisation and could potentially supply other industries in the Central German chemical triangle through…

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FICCI and MAHAPREIT collaborate for renewable energy in Maharashtra

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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) to promote renewable energy, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance in Maharashtra. The partnership focuses on facilitating renewable energy projects, aiding industries in adopting decarbonisation practices, and implementing energy efficiency measures across large-scale industries and MSMEs.  Additionally, it aims to aggregate demand across sectors to make sustainability solutions more…

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GE Vernova selects Worley Chemetics to design key component of BWRX-300 SMR

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GE Vernova’s nuclear division, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has appointed Worley Chemetics to design and fabricate the isolation condenser system for its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR).  This partnership brings Worley Chemetics into the BWRX-300 qualified supplier group, enhancing Ontario’s nuclear supply chain with its fabrication facility in Pickering, Canada. Worley Chemetics’ president, Andrew Barr, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its 60-year experience in sustainable process technologies and recent ASME nuclear certification. Ontario…

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CCI acquires Dutch battery storage platform LCEGS

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S4 Energy, a subsidiary of Castleton Commodities International (CCI) specializing in grid-scale battery energy storage, has acquired Netherlands-based LC Energy’s battery storage platform, LCEGS.  This acquisition enhances the energy grid’s resilience by merging LCEGS’ development expertise with S4 Energy’s operational experience. Battery energy storage is crucial for Europe’s decarbonisation goals and grid stability. With increasing reliance on renewable energy and demand from sectors like data centres, battery storage is set to play a key role…

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NTPC and Indian Army to establish solar hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh

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NTPC, in partnership with the Indian Army, is set to deploy a solar hydrogen-based microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, aimed at providing stable, renewable power to off-grid Army locations. The 200 kW microgrid system will use hydrogen as an energy storage medium, replacing diesel generators currently operating at the remote site, situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters where temperatures can plummet to -30°C in winter. NTPC will operate and maintain the microgrid for 25 years,…

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EIB grants €120 million loan to Iberdrola for energy innovation in Spain

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €120 million loan agreement with Iberdrola to support research and innovation in energy technologies, focusing on accelerating electrification and decarbonisation. The total investment associated with these initiatives amounts to €250 million. The funding will be directed toward the development of renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, hydro, wind power, hybrid, and agrovoltaic projects. It will also support research into decarbonisation technologies such as green hydrogen and heat…

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GreenLine Mobility to expand LNG fleet, aims for 1,000 more trucks by March 2025

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GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a key entity in Essar’s green mobility initiative, plans to expand its fleet by adding 1,000 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trucks by March 2025. This move aligns with India’s strategy to decarbonise the logistics sector and reduce emissions in its journey towards net zero by 2070. GreenLine’s CEO, Anand Mimani, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable logistics, aiming to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly solutions as corporations increasingly prioritize Environmental,…