Energy

World’s first nuclear fusion power plant to be built in Virginia

Virginia is set to make history as the site of the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant, scheduled to begin generating electricity by the early 2030s, announced Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS).

First Hydrogen-powered skyscraper to rise in Egypt’s new capital

Forbes and Saudi Arabian real estate firm Magnom Properties are set to construct the Forbes International Tower, a $1 billion, 50-story office tower that aims to be the first hydrogen-powered building in the region.

Italy plans to bring nuclear power back 35 years after shutting down last reactor

Italy announced its return to nuclear power after a 35-year gap during which the country ceased its nuclear activities in 1990

Portugal leads Europe in Clean Energy with 90% of electricity generated from renewables in early 2024

In April, Portugal achieved an impressive milestone by sourcing 95% of its electricity from renewable energy, establishing itself as a leader in clean energy in Europe

World’s first sand battery in Finland offers game-changing renewable energy storage solution

Finnish company Polar Night Energy has developed the world’s first operational ‘Sand Battery’ to provide an affordable and environmentally friendly source of storing renewable energy. The system has been installed in the Vatajankoski power plant which runs the district heating...

International Women’s Day: IAEA hosts hundreds of women building careers in Nuclear

Marking International Women’s Day, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gathered hundreds of women in Vienna, Austria from March 7 to 8, 2024.

Turkiye and Egypt agree on joint Middle East approach as Erdogan visits Cairo first time in a decade

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a fresh start in their relations after more than a decade of estrangement.

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

Around a dozen countries are expected to start electricity production through nuclear power sources in the coming years, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the IAEA director general, said at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris.

UAE unveils world’s largest Solar Power Plant in Abu Dhabi’s desert ahead of COP28

UAE has launched the Al Dhafra solar farm – the world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of the COP28 climate conference.

First-Ever Nuclear Energy Summit to be held in Brussels in March 2024

Leaders from across the globe are set to convene for the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels in March 2024. The summit will be jointly hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Belgium.

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US-Venezuela oil deal gives Washington access to 65 billion barrels

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement giving the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves, establishing a potentially far-reaching U.S. role in the country’s energy sector.