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17/1/2024 News

Life of UK nuclear power plants to be extended

EDF Energy, which manages the UK’s fleet of nuclear power stations, is planning to invest a further £1.3bn in order to maintain output at current levels until at least 2026, and hopefully beyond. Meanwhile, the UK and US governments are looking to establish domestic supplies of the high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel required to power next-generation nuclear reactors in a bid to reduce Russia’s market domination.

Nuclear

Head and shoulders photo of Philip Rogers, Director, Equilibrion

23/10/2024 Comment / Philip Rogers

Securing the UK’s long-term energy future with nuclear

While the focus on 2030 clean power targets for the UK is important, we must also consider what happens beyond that – intergenerational equality demands it, according to Dr Philip Rogers, Director of nuclear consultancy and project developer Equilibrion.

Nuclear

19/11/2025 News

Wylfa confirmed as the UK’s first SMR site

The UK government’s ambition to lead a ‘new nuclear age’ took a major step forward last week with the announcement that Wylfa, on the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) in North Wales, will host the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant. While the news was welcomed by the UK energy sector, it also prompted a rare public rebuke from the US.

Data centres

Head and shoulders photo of Ali Ruckteschler with house wall and green plants behind her

24/9/2025 Comment / Ali Ruckteschler

Why data centres are betting on fuel cells and nuclear to power the AI era

Ali Ruckteschler, Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer with US data centre operator Equinix, on how the growth of AI is leading one US company to turn to fuel cells, initially, and a new generation of nuclear technologies to meet future power needs.

Law

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10/9/2025 Comment / Glenn R George,Benjamin Sokol

Dispute resolution revolution for the energy transition

The energy transition is changing the shape of the international energy business, with new renewable generation, carbon markets and climate change complexities. These changes are being matched by new methods of dispute resolution, argue Glenn R George and Benjamin Sokol, both with US-based Bates White Economic Consulting.

Energy policy

22/3/2023 News

UK budget extends energy subsidies and supports carbon capture and mini-nuclear reactors – but overlooks energy efficiency and renewables

Jeremy Hunt’s first budget as UK Chancellor of the Exchequer brought welcome relief to hard-pressed energy consumers, froze the fuel duty cut, and promised to pump billions into carbon capture and storage projects as well as support the development of small nuclear reactors. However, there was no support for energy efficiency initiatives or significant renewable energy infrastructure investment, despite lobbying by numerous industry and non-governmental organisation groups, writes New Energy World's Brian Davis.

Wind

17/5/2023 News

Wind power first for Britain

Britain’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations for the first time in the first three months of this year. Meanwhile, two North Sea offshore wind developers are planning to kickstart a route to net zero North Sea oil and gas production, and the UK government has unveiled a proposal to create a ‘treasure map’ showing the potential for North Sea carbon, capture and storage (CCS) projects.

Energy policy

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves holding red box in Downing Street

3/12/2025 News

In the Autumn Budget, UK government aims to reduce fuel poverty, introduces charges for EV drivers, but keeps the North Sea Energy Profits Levy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget will raise taxes to record levels over the next five years, introducing electric vehicle (EV) road charging, but also promises to reduce energy bills by £150 from next April. However, North Sea oil and gas operators were disappointed to see no relief on the Energy Profits Levy (EPL).

Nuclear

Thomas Jam Pedersen, Founder and CEO, Copenhagen Atomics, leaning against wall of metal industrial building

22/1/2025 Comment / Thomas Jam Pedersen

The advantages of thorium-based nuclear energy

A nuclear energy production system based on thorium could be a transformative approach to meeting the world’s growing energy demands sustainably. Safety, proliferation resistance and climate change mitigation often dominate discussions, but in addition thorium’s advantages also touch on efficiency, abundance, waste management and economic potential, writes Thomas Jam Pedersen, founder and CEO of developer Copenhagen Atomics.

Nuclear

CGI rendering of Rolls-Royce small modular reactor

12/2/2025 News

UK government plans to overhaul nuclear power plant planning rules in a year when global nuclear generation is set to hit an all-time high

The UK government has announced a significant overhaul of planning rules to facilitate the development of nuclear power plants, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Meanwhile, global nuclear generation is set to hit an all-time high this year, according to the International Energy Agency.

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Life of UK nuclear power plants to be extended

Securing the UK’s long-term energy future with nuclear

Wylfa confirmed as the UK’s first SMR site

Why data centres are betting on fuel cells and nuclear to power the AI era

Dispute resolution revolution for the energy transition

UK budget extends energy subsidies and supports carbon capture and mini-nuclear reactors – but overlooks energy efficiency and renewables

Wind power first for Britain

In the Autumn Budget, UK government aims to reduce fuel poverty, introduces charges for EV drivers, but keeps the North Sea Energy Profits Levy

The advantages of thorium-based nuclear energy

UK government plans to overhaul nuclear power plant planning rules in a year when global nuclear generation is set to hit an all-time high