<img itemprop="image" src="https://cdnuploads.aa.com.tr/uploads/enerjiterminali/Contents/2020/12/05/thumbs_m_c_517320fbea035d8bfebc6d87eddd6478.jpg?v=092946" width="265" height="160" alt="China commissions 1st nuclear-powered 'artificial sun'" class="img-responsive" /> China commissions 1st nuclear-powered 'artificial sun' - Sichuan-based giant device expected to provide 'clean energy through controlled nuclear fusion' 05.12.2020 Nuclear , Asia
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<img itemprop="image" src="https://cdnuploads.aa.com.tr/uploads/enerjiterminali/Contents/2020/11/17/thumbs_m_c_f63d620b5ee2c4a2a4a50e969b061686.jpg?v=100532" width="265" height="160" alt="Turkey grants construction license for Akkuyu's 3rd unit" class="img-responsive" /> Turkey grants construction license for Akkuyu's 3rd unit - First reactor of plant will be operational by 2023, says Energy Ministry 18.11.2020 Nuclear , Turkey , General
<img itemprop="image" src="https://cdnuploads.aa.com.tr/uploads/enerjiterminali/Contents/2020/11/04/thumbs_m_c_c00b53bff2d8ec3abbd013ed78d21a85.jpg?v=123952" width="265" height="160" alt="Belarus' first nuclear reactor starts power supply " class="img-responsive" /> Belarus' first nuclear reactor starts power supply - 1st Russian-designed III+ generation plant to be built outside of Russia will supply 18B. KWh of low-carbon power to grid 05.11.2020 Nuclear , Europe
Hitachi to quit suspended Horizon nuclear plant in UK - Decision was taken as investment environment has become increasingly severe due to COVID-19, Hitachi says 17.09.2020 Nuclear , Europe
Final stage begins for 1st reactor manuf. of Akkuyu NPP - Check assembly will vastly reduce time required for installation of reactor with internals at plant site under construction 11.09.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
South Korea among top nuclear power producers: EIA - Country’s electricity generation from nuclear power accounts for 26% of its total electric generation 29.08.2020 Nuclear , World , Asia , Americas
Standoff ends, Iran gives IAEA access to 2 nuke sites - Dates for inspection of nuclear sites, details on verification activities not agreed upon, says joint statement 27.08.2020 Nuclear , International Relations , Middle East-Africa
Shipment begins of steam generators for Akkuyu NPP - Four steam generators, weighing 355 tons each, will sail 3,000 kilometers from southern Russia to southern Turkey 25.08.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
UAE's first nuclear reactor starts supplying power - South Korean-supplied unit is expected to enter full commercial operation later this year 20.08.2020 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa
Kazatomprom extends uranium production cuts to 2022 - Full implementation of decision will remove up to 5,500 tons of uranium from anticipated global primary supply in 2022 20.08.2020 Nuclear , Eurasia
Fuel loading begins at Belarus' 1st nuclear power plant - Belarusian NPP unit 1 became Russia's first VVER-1200 unit abroad 07.08.2020 Nuclear
CPTI to supply refueling machines for Akkuyu NPP - Supply of refueling machines for first unit of Akkuyu nuclear power plant is scheduled for 2022 07.08.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Russia sees no reasons to expand arms embargo on Iran - Russian, Iranian foreign minister discuss future of Iran nuclear deal in Moscow 22.07.2020 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa
Fuel loading starts at second unit of Leningrad NPP-2 - Fuel loading marks beginning of physical start-up of nuclear power plant 20.07.2020 Nuclear
US uranium production falls to all-time low in 2019 - Canada was largest source of US uranium imports in 2019, followed by Kazakhstan, Australia and Russia 21.07.2020 Nuclear , Americas
Russia completes 1st hydraulic tests for Akkuyu reactor - Tests confirmed strength of base metal and welded joints of reactor pressure vessel, in readiness for 60 years of operation 16.07.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Iran: 'Incident' damages building near nuclear plant - Third such incident within week fuels speculation 04.07.2020 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa
Application for Hungary's new nuclear units submitted - Regulator has 12 months to review application of construction license for Paks 2, with additional 3 months if needed 01.07.2020 Nuclear , Europe
Build ongoing for 3 units of Turkey's 1st nuclear plant - Works are being carried out simultaneously for three units, says head of Akkuyu Nuclear 02.07.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Russia makes steam generator set for Akkuyu power plant - Total of 415 control operations carried out for each steam generator 01.07.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Akkuyu nuclear power plant's 2nd reactor foundation laid - When construction starts for all four units, around 15-16 thousand people will be employed, says energy minister 28.06.2020 Nuclear , Turkey , General
Russia to build four new nuclear power units - Preparations are now underway in Russia to build new power units in Leningrad and Smolensk regions, Rosatom says 26.06.2020 Nuclear
Rosatom upholds foreign nuke plant build plans in 2020 - Largest scope of construction work this year is set to be in Turkey and Bangladesh, says Rosatom head 19.06.2020 Nuclear
Spot market electricity prices for Tuesday, June 2 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 141.11million Turkish liras 01.06.2020 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Turkey's daily power consumption down 7.80 % on May 31 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,589 megawatt-hours, while imports total 10,247 megawatt-hours 01.06.2020 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Turkey's daily power consumption up 5.26% on May 26 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 3,652 megawatt-hours, while imports total 1,462 megawatt-hours 27.05.2020 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
World's 1st floating nuke plant starts commercial ops. - Akademik Lomonosov becomes the 11th nuclear power plant in Russia and the northernmost one in the world 22.05.2020 Nuclear
Nuclear power remains crucial during Covid-19 pandemic - Int. Energy Agency report shows nuclear power is important source of Europe's power system flexibility during COVID-19 17.05.2020 Nuclear , Energy Security , Europe , Asia
World's largest uranium producer's output falls in 1Q20 - Kazatomprom's uranium production slightly falls in first quarter of 2020 due to reduced operational activity over 3 months 05.05.2020 Nuclear , Eurasia
COVID-19 represents biggest shock to energy system: IEA - Renewables are set to be the only energy source that will grow in 2020, IEA says 01.05.2020 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Renewable , Nuclear , Coal , Energy Diplomacy , World
Chernobyl nuclear disaster marks 34 years - Nearly 8.4M people exposed to radiation, over 400,000 displaced in wake of 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster 27.04.2020 Nuclear , World
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, April 25 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 106.38 million liras 24.04.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Coal , Electricity
EDF lowers annual nuclear output forecast for France - Economic slowdown driven by lockdowns forges drop in electricity consumption resulting in reduced nuclear output 18.04.2020 Nuclear , Europe
Wildfire no risk to Chernobyl nuclear plant: Zelensky - Ukrainian leader says power plant, spent fuel storage facility and other critical facilities not under threat 15.04.2020 Nuclear
Ukraine: Wildfire stopped before spreading to Chernobyl - 400 firefighters, 100 units of equipment, 3 planes, 3 helicopters engaged in extinguishing effort 15.04.2020 Nuclear , Europe
Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fall 3.9% to record low - Emissions hit lowest level since 1990 when Japan started emission estimation 15.04.2020 Nuclear , Renewable , Asia
Wildfire almost reaches Chernobyl nuclear plant - Fire in Chernobyl exclusion zone has been ongoing since April 4 14.04.2020 Nuclear , World
IAEA aids nuke operators share expertise amid COVID-19 - Despite COVID-19 crisis, all 442 of global nuclear reactors are operational, providing more than 10% of world's electricity 09.04.2020 Nuclear , World
World's largest uranium producer lowers annual output - Kazatomprom expects output to fall by up to 4,000 tons in 2020, in compliance with lockdown requirements for COVID-19 08.04.2020 Nuclear , World
US renews sanctions on Iran amid coronavirus - Trump administration renews 4 restrictions on Iran's nuclear program for additional 60 days, says State Department 01.04.2020 Nuclear , Energy Security , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa
Rosatom keeps building nuke plants abroad amid pandemic - "The most stringent measures" have been put in place at all construction sites to ensure safety of personnel: Rosatom head 27.03.2020 Nuclear
12 US states generate over 30% of their elec. from nuke - Three states generate more than 50% of their in-state electricity from nuclear power in 2019 27.03.2020 Nuclear , General
Russia makes reactor coolant pipeline bends for Akkuyu - Each of the 16 bends weighs 7 tons with outer diameter of 995 millimeters 23.03.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Rolls-Royce, EUAS International ICC to coop. in SMRs - Parties will carry out a study to evaluate technical, economical and legal applicability of small modular reactors 22.03.2020 Nuclear , Turkey , Europe
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, March 18 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 143.7 million Turkish liras 18.03.2020 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Turkey's daily power consumption up 20.7% on March 16 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,510 megawatt-hours, while imports total 4,905 megawatt-hours on Monday 18.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Coal
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, March 10 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 153.58 million Turkish liras 10.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, March 7 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 99.26 million Turkish liras 07.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.7% on March 3 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,469 megawatt-hours, while imports total 7,978 megawatt-hours on Tuesday 04.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, March 4 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 134.24 million Turkish liras 03.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Turkey's daily power consumption up 12.1% on March 2 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 3,811 megawatt-hours, while imports total 7,337 megawatt-hours on Monday 03.03.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Feb. 29 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 143.4 million Turkish liras 28.02.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
UAE issues op. license for Arab world's 1st nuke plant - 60-year license is granted to Barakah nuclear power plant's operator company - Nawah Energy Company 18.02.2020 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa
Russia completes 1st reactor vessel welding for Akkuyu - Welding marks key stage of reactor pressure vessel manufacture 13.02.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 165.81 million Turkish liras 12.02.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11 - Turkey's electricity exports total 6,247 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 10,875 megawatt-hours on Tuesday 12.02.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal
Pakistan touts its nuclear security measures - Foreign Ministry publishes booklet on 'Pakistan’s Nuclear Security Regime' 11.02.2020 Nuclear , Asia
Turkey's daily power consumption down 10.7% on Feb. 9 - Turkey's electricity exports total 7,566 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 7,519 megawatt-hours on Sunday 11.02.2020 Nuclear , Coal , Electricity
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Feb. 8 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 145.61 million Turkish liras 07.02.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
US imposes sanctions on Iran's atomic energy chief - Designation of Ali Akbar Salehi comes amid Trump administration's continued 'maximum pressure campaign' 31.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas , Middle East-Africa
Iran nuclear deal meeting postponed until February - Parties committed to preserving deal but experts need more time to prepare 26.01.2020 Nuclear , Europe , Americas , Middle East-Africa
World's 1st floating nuke plant sends first power - The company's main objective for 2020 is to start commercial operations 24.01.2020 Nuclear , Eurasia
Russia completes first reactor cover welding for Akkuyu - Welding of Atommash-made reactor cover takes 17 days 24.01.2020 Nuclear , Turkey
Turkey considering new partner for nuke plant in Sinop - While Akkuyu plant continues as planned, Turkey considering alternative partner to Mitsubishi for second plant at Sinop 24.02.2020 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Jan. 18 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 143.3 million Turkish liras 17.01.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Coal
Spot market electricity prices for Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 158.2 million Turkish liras 13.01.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Turkey's daily power consumption down 8.87% on Jan. 12 - Turkey's electricity exports total 7,658 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 4,958 megawatt-hours on Sunday 14.01.2020 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Electricity
Timeline: US-Iran tension since collapse of nuke deal - Escalation of tension between Washington, Tehran begins with US president scraping Iran nuclear deal in May 2018 09.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas
Trumps says Iran likely ‘standing down’ after strikes - 'Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned,' says US president 09.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas , Middle East-Africa
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.9% on Jan. 7 - Turkey's electricity exports total 8,274 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 6,461 megawatt-hours on Tuesday 09.01.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Ukraine passenger jet crashes in Iran after takeoff - Boeing 737 plane crashes with 180 passengers on board near Imam Khomeini Airport 08.01.2020 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Energy Projects , General
Const. of Akkuyu nuke plant's 2nd unit to begin in 1Q20 - Official ceremony may be held in March, says Rosatom head 01.01.2020 Electricity , Nuclear , Turkey
Akkuyu nuclear signs coolant equipments agreement - Rosatom's Atomenergomash, Russian firm NPO TsNIITMASH, Germany's Taprogge GmbH will supply equipments 30.12.2019 Nuclear , Energy Projects , Turkey , Eurasia
World's 1st floating nuke plant to spur regional economy - Replacing coal-burned Chaunskaya Power Plant, Akademik Lomonosov to ensure elimination of harmful emissions in Arctic ecosystem 28.12.2019 Electricity , Nuclear , Eurasia
Russia strengthened its nuclear triad: Putin - Meeting with defense officials, president says share of modern weapons in Russia's nuclear triad reached 82% 25.12.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Energy Projects , Asia
Highlights of global energy market in 2019 - Tensions between US and Iran, oil tanker attacks in Middle East and the climate crisis were hot topics in 2019 22.12.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Thermal , Lng/Lpg , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Wind , Solar , Hydro , Geothermal/Biomass , Projects , Oil , Natural Gas , Electricity , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Relations , News from companies , World , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General
World's 1st floating nuclear power plant connects to grid - Connection of floating plant to heating network of Russian coastal gold-mining town Pevek to be completed in 2020 21.12.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Energy Projects , General
Trump warns Pyongyang over resuming nuclear program - President says US watching North Korea 'very closely' as his special envoy visits region 17.12.2019 Nuclear , Americas
US Navy places $22B order for nuclear submarines - Acting Navy Secretary says submarine force 'fundamental' 04.12.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas
Local growth in Turkey's energy cybersecurity on rise - Biznet Deputy GM recommends use of incentives to encourage enterprises to invest in cybersecurity 29.11.2019 Electricity , Oil , Nuclear , Energy Security , International Relations , Energy Projects , General
Oil-rich Saudi Arabia plans to shift to nuclear energy - World's top oil exporter wants increase in share of alternative energy to reduce fossil fuels for electricity generation 28.11.2019 Electricity , Oil , Nuclear , Projects , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa
Turkey's daily power consumption up 3.01% on Nov. 26 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 8,252 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 10,550 megawatt-hours 27.11.2019 Electricity , Nuclear , General
European countries voice concern over Iran nuclear move - Foreign ministers of France, Germany, UK and EU High Representative issue joint statement on Iran's move to enrich uranium 12.11.2019 Nuclear , Europe , General
Germany says Iran’s nuclear move ‘unacceptable’ - Foreign Minister Maas urges Tehran to stop uranium enrichment, return to full compliance with 2015 nuclear agreement 07.11.2019 Nuclear , International Relations , Europe , Middle East-Africa
UN nuclear watchdog names Rafael Grossi as new head - Grossi will serve for 4 years from Dec. 3 as new director general of International Atomic Energy Agency 31.10.2019 Nuclear , Eurasia
Akkuyu nuclear plant on schedule: Russian Dep. FM - Construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant project is fully on schedule, Deputy Foreign Minister says 30.10.2019 Nuclear , Turkey , Eurasia
Fortum's earnings up, operating profit down in 3Q19 - Hydro volumes return to normal from historically low level last year, says company CEO 25.10.2019 Finance , Nuclear , Europe , General
Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15 - Turkey's electricity exports amount to 8,106 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 2,205 megawatt-hours on Tuesday 16.10.2019 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Electricity , General
Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19 - Amount of non-performing loans is around $13 billion, banking sector data shows 14.10.2019 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Electricity , International Relations , Energy Projects , General
EDF adds further €1.5 bln to French nuke plant costs - Reactor at Flamanville NPP, which is already seven years behind schedule, will not be commissioned until end of 2022 10.10.2019 Nuclear , Europe
Belarus may reduce natural gas imports from Russia - Belarus is considering reduction of gas imports from Russia in 2020 due to launch of Belarusian NPP, Energy minister says 09.10.2019 Natural Gas , Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Projects , Eurasia
US, North Korea nuclear talks resume in Sweden - N. Korean diplomat, US Special Representative for N. Korea begin nuclear talks in eastern Stockholm 06.10.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General
Turkey's licensed power generation falls 3.41% in July - Installed electricity capacity increases 2.82% compared to July 2018 02.10.2019 Electricity , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal
Pakistan warns of potential nuclear war over Kashmir - Conventional war between nuclear-armed rivals will have consequences beyond borders, says Imran Khan 28.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia
Iran rejects negotiations under US sanctions: Rouhani - Tehran will never negotiate with 'an enemy that seeks to make Iran surrender,' says Iranian president 26.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security
Russia, Uganda sign deal on civil nuclear energy - Russia, Uganda sign intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy 20.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , General
Japan: 3 acquitted in Fukushima nuclear disaster case - Courts acquits former TEPCO officials of criminal charges in 2011 disaster, killing dozing, forcing evacuation of thousands 19.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security
IAEA grants peace by peaceful use of nuclear technology - International Atomic Energy Agency improves prosperity of people through peaceful use of nuclear technology, official says 16.09.2019 Nuclear , Europe , General
Nuclear watchdog's annual conference to begin Monday - Officials from International Atomic Energy Agency member states to discuss range of issues in Vienna 16.09.2019 Finance , Nuclear , Europe , General
Europe 'concerned' over Iran's nuclear activities - France, Germany, UK, EU's high representative urge Iran to reverse activities that are inconsistent with 2015 nuclear deal 14.09.2019 Nuclear , General
UN nuclear watchdog continues to monitor Iran - Agency to continue its efforts, remain actively engaged: IAEA's acting director-general 10.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa
UK, France react to Iran's statement on nuclear deal - Iran's intention to further reduce its level of compliance with nuclear deal 'deeply concerning', UK says 06.09.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa
UK, Israeli premiers meet, discuss Iran nuclear crisis - Boris Johnson also meets with US Vice President Mike Pence, discusses Brexit as well as Middle East peace process 06.09.2019 Nuclear , International Relations , Europe , Middle East-Africa