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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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Equinor cuts 20% of renewables workforce amid offshore wind challenges

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According to a report by Reuters, Norway’s Equinor is reducing its renewables workforce by 20%, approximately 250 full-time roles, due to challenges in the offshore wind sector.  These challenges include cost inflation, high interest rates, and supply chain issues. Employees directly employed by the parent company will be offered roles in other business areas to minimize the number of layoffs. The company, which plays a significant role in the global offshore wind sector, has exited…