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In a series of recent announcements, the energy sector has experienced significant developments, impacting the global landscape. Key players and institutions have made notable commitments and agreements, driving investments and advancements in various areas of the industry. Key Takeaways: * The OPEC Fund has concluded its Development Forum 2025, announcing over
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The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a major victory to the federal government in its long-standing struggle to find a suitable location for nuclear waste storage. On June 18, the court rejected challenges to a nuclear waste storage site near Texas' border with New Mexico, clearing the way
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Czech President Petr Pavel visited the Temelin nuclear power plant and sought to alleviate concerns over the storage of radioactive waste. Pavel emphasized that radioactive waste repositories are completely safe, citing the use of deep repositories that pose "absolutely no risk" to the population. He also acknowledged that
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto met in St Petersburg, signing a declaration on strategic partnership and launching a 2 billion euro investment fund. The meeting comes as Moscow seeks to strengthen ties with the Global South, particularly in Southeast Asia, where Indonesia is the largest economy.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have urged an end to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, following a phone call between the two leaders. The presidents expressed a united front in their response to the crisis, with Xi calling for "major powers" to
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The HS2 project has been embroiled in a web of deceit and mismanagement, with contractors exploiting its owner, HS2 Ltd, to the tune of an astonishing £37 billion since 2012. A recent report by James Stewart, former chief executive of Crossrail, has exposed the depth of the problem, with contracts
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The partnership between Curio and Utilities Service Alliance aims to provide safe, efficient nuclear waste recycling services and uranium feedstocks to USA's member utilities, enabling up to 18 nuclear reactors to operate efficiently. The collaboration represents a crucial step towards supporting the nation's nuclear generation capacity
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The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of a company seeking to store nuclear waste in Texas has significant implications for neighboring New Mexico's fight to prevent a similar facility from being built. Despite the ruling, advocates and experts say it does not mean
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The US Supreme Court has reversed a federal appeals court ruling that invalidated the license granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to a nuclear waste storage facility in southwest Texas. This decision clears the way for the facility to operate for 40 years with the possibility of a 40-year renewal.
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Russia's significant investment in forging ties with Iran has left Moscow heavily reliant on Tehran for military support, particularly in Ukraine. However, Israel's recent military assault on Iran's military infrastructure has compromised Iran's ability to supply Russia with drones and missiles. This
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A major UK energy firm is considering building a significant new nuclear power plant in Wales, which could power millions of homes, as the UK Government pushes forward with its nuclear renaissance plans. The talks come as concerns over the cost of the country's current nuclear projects have
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The UK government is in talks with a US energy giant to build a major power plant off the coast of Wales, as Sir Keir Starmer throws his support behind a nuclear renaissance in Britain. Westinghouse, which is also pursuing a US nuclear expansion under Donald Trump, is presenting plans
