Tag: Nuclear Energy
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant
Pangasinan Town Embraces the Idea of a Nuclear Power Plant In a move that highlights growing national interest in diversified energy sources, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The development comes on the heels of the Philippines passing Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National…
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Chernobyl outage after Russian attack raises safety concerns
Update: Chernobyl outage after Russian strikes The abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, close to the Belarus border, experienced a power outage following a series of Russian attacks. Officials said voltage fluctuations disrupted the safety containment system that keeps the destroyed reactor isolated and prevents radioactive releases. The outage underscores how critical a…
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EU Court Overturns Funding for Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant Expansion
Overview of the EU Court’s Decision The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has made a significant ruling by annulling the European Commission’s approval of state subsidies for Hungary’s nuclear power plant expansion at Paks. This decision highlights the ongoing tensions between national energy policies and EU regulations regarding state aid. Background on the Paks Nuclear…
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EU Court’s Decision on Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Subsidies
Introduction The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently made headlines by annulling the European Commission’s (EC) decision to approve state subsidies for Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant expansion. This ruling not only affects Hungary’s energy strategy but also raises significant questions regarding EU regulations and state aid policies. Background of the Case The Paks Nuclear…