4 d. ago Will French Nuclear Woes Return as EDF Find Hints of New Cracks in Reactor Pipes?

Electricite de France SA has found indications that “stress corrosion” cracks may have returned to pipes at a nuclear reactor fixed less than three years ago, renewing fears about the reliability of the country’s power supply.

Science

4 d. ago European Power Surges on Fresh Fears of French Reactor Corrosion

Power prices across Europe jumped as nuclear giant Electricite de France SA reported signs of “stress corrosion” at a reactor, renewing fears that generation may be curtailed once again.

Economics

5 d. ago EDF Finds Hints of Stress Corrosion Crack at Nuclear Reactor

Electricite de France SA found indications that “stress corrosion” cracks may again affect pipes at a nuclear reactor that it fixed fewer than three years ago, risking a revival of tensions on Europe’s power and gas markets.

Science

1 week ago European Power Markets Brace for Extreme Heat Over the Summer

A cool, wet start to June in Northern Europe is set to give way to a summer of extreme weather, roiling energy markets that have become increasingly dependent on solar and wind power.

Economics

1 week ago ZEN.COM Partners With Episode Six to Accelerate Card Issuance Expansion Across Europe and Asia

Strategic collaboration enables ZEN.COM to launch card programs with speed, control, and global scale LONDON — Episode Six, a leading global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, has been selected as the strategic technology partner by ZEN.COM, the European fintech redefining how people and businesses manage money globally, to power the launch of […]

Economics

2 w. ago European Power Firms Rush to Hedge Against Acute Wind Drought

After spending about $380 billion over the past decade to nearly double wind power capacity in Europe, utilities are now turning to an obscure and little-known market to protect themselves against a prolonged bout of calm weather.

Economics