Creation of the “European Hydrogen Bank
16/03/2023
The newly created European Hydrogen Bank is a key initiative to support the EU’s energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The newly created European Hydrogen Bank is a key initiative to support the EU’s energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Cracks have been identified in the emergency piping of EDF reactors at Penly 1, Penly 2 and Cattenom 3. Although this does not call into question the electricity production of the French nuclear fleet for the coming winter, it does highlight the importance of accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources.
TotalEnergies has announced the sale of its 1,600 service stations in Germany and the Netherlands to the Canadian group Couche-Tard. TotalEnergies will now focus on developing new forms of mobility in these countries.
The shareholders of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline operator are considering the issue of repairing the damaged pipeline. Following an alleged sabotage, the value of E.ON’s stake fell to zero. The operating company is looking for ways to seal and drain the pipeline to limit corrosion caused by seawater.
SOLARCYCLE raises $25 million to reinvent solar panel recycling and build a sustainable supply chain for the solar industry.
Norway has decided to terminate the electricity interconnection project with Scotland to focus on domestic electricity supply. The decision was motivated by the need to meet the country’s energy needs at competitive prices.
The United States is investing heavily in hydrogen, a competitive and storable renewable energy source. Thanks to a series of initiatives, the industry is being revived to catch up and allow for increased production of green and blue hydrogen.
Rejection of the nuclear safety reform in France: IRSN remains independent of ASN for the time being. The deputies rejected the proposal to merge the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) with the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN), despite the government’s wishes.
GSE Solutions was chosen to upgrade the training simulators of the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland, owned by the Finnish company TVO. This two-phase contract, to be completed by August 2025, will enhance the operator training experience through the use of the latest simulation technologies.
The European Commission has presented an ambitious plan to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the field of green technologies in the face of competition from China and the United States.
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