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🆕 Framatome signs MoU with ČEZ for the development of Framatome’s own-design VVER-1000 fuel We are delighted to announce this agreement with ČEZ relating to the development of a 100% European, Framatome own-design VVER-1000 fuel. This initiative contributes to strengthening energy security in Europe while reducing reliance on imports from outside of the European Union. 🌍💡   “We are pleased to take another step in the development of a Framatome own-design VVER-1000 fuel design, with a view to ensuring the safe, reliable and uninterrupted operation of the VVER nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic and beyond,” said Lionel Gaiffe, senior executive vice president, Fuel Business Unit at Framatome. “Framatome is the fuel supplier which can guarantee a 100% sovereign European technology, with a fully European design & product, and manufacturing facilities and a fuel component supply chain located and operated in the EU.”   "The first key step to strengthen the energy safety of the Czech Republic taken by ČEZ Group was ensuring fuel deliveries and increasing the number of fuel suppliers. Another step is the collaboration on the new fuel development with Framatome, “ added Bohdan Zronek, Member of the Board and Director of the Nuclear Division, ČEZ Group.   With 19 VVER reactors operating across the European Union, Framatome is pursuing the development and qualification of its own-design VVER fuels to contribute to the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the VVER reactors in the Czech Republic and across Europe. 🔗 Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dEHfqhWE #Framatome #NuclearEnergy #VVER #EuropeanSovereignty #Innovation #GreenEnergy #Partnership #EnergySecurity

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This is great progress for lower carbon energy in France.

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Framatome nuclear fuel supply for the Slovakian VVER reactors ! We are pleased to announce a major contract signed between Framatome and Slovenské elektrárne for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to both Bohunice and Mochovce Slovakian VVER reactors starting from 2027. 🌍⚛️ "This contract marks a new milestone in the longstanding and fruitful cooperation between Framatome and Slovenské elektrárne," said Lionel GAIFFE, Senior Executive Vice President, Fuel Business Unit at Framatome. "Securing a contract with one of the world’s leading nuclear fuel suppliers is crucial for strengthening Slovakia’s energy security," stated Branislav Strýček, Chairman of the Board and General Director of Slovenské elektrárne, a.s. Framatome has been working to support VVER nuclear operators with respective short- and mid-term needs, for both VVER 1000 MW and VVER 440 MW reactors. 🔑 #Diversification #Energy #Nuclear #EnergySecurity #Innovation #Framatome #NuclearFuel #Slovakia #VVER #Sustainability

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Corsica solar plant to convert excess energy to hydrogen via Enapter electrolysers. By Edward Laity Enapter will provide 63 AEM electrolysers to Corsica Sole’s 12MW photovoltaic power plant that’s experiencing energy losses. Integration partner, Hensoldt Nexeya France will support the implementation of the 63 modular EL 4 electrolysers, along with the compressing and storage equipment. The Folell’Hy project expects to produce two tonnes of green hydrogen per year. The plant, located on the French island of Corsica, is reported to have faced several hundred hours of energy losses per year due to curtailment. Instead, Enapter’s systems will prevent this by converting the surplus energy into green hydrogen. https://lnkd.in/dT4fq3ZU

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🇨🇵⚛️ Orano & Framatome selected for HALEU fuel deconversion in the U.S. 🌍 Chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Orano and Framatome will drive HALEU deconversion for advanced reactors, a critical step toward energy independence. This ten-year contract places them alongside key industry players like BWX Technologies, Inc. and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Curious about HALEU and its impact on clean energy? Read more in the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/erHdx5Ss #NuclearEnergy I #HALEU I #Innovation I #CleanEnergy I #Orano I #Framatome

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⚛️⚛️⚛️ Head of Energoatom discussed with Chief Executive Officer of Framatome ways to strengthen cooperation between the companies On the sidelines of the 68th IAEA General Conference, Head of JSC NNEGC “Energoatom” Petro Kotin held talks with Bernard Fontana, the top manager of the French Framatome – a subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF). Head of Energoatom told about the regular shelling of the national energy infrastructure by the russian military, as well as about massive missile attacks and launches of enemy unmanned aerial vehicles, which endanger nuclear safety in Ukraine. 🤝 Petro Kotin emphasized that Energoatom is ready to strengthen cooperation with EDF and its subsidiaries, including Framatome, in particular regarding the exchange of experience in the NPP safe operation and the supply of nuclear fuel components for VVER reactors in Eastern Europe. In fact, the joint work of both companies can significantly strengthen the energy security of the entire European region and give a new impetus to the development of European nuclear generation. Earlier, Energoatom and EDF had signed a memorandum on cooperation. At the meeting in Vienna, the heads of the companies agreed to intensify activities within the framework of joint projects and to continue negotiations at the technical level. ✍️ #standwithukraine #stoprussia #nuclearenergy

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Could the innovative financing of the Czech nuclear power be an inspiration for France?

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🤝 Strengthening Collaboration for Energy Security 🤝 During the 68th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Bernard Fontana, CEO of Framatome, and Petro Kotin, President of Energoatom, engaged in constructive discussions aiming at enhancing collaboration between our companies. Framatome, as part of the EDF group, is engaged to supporting Ukraine's nuclear reactor fleet and ensuring safe and efficient nuclear operations. ✍ The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2024 between Energoatom and EDF group, including Framatome, set a framework that the companies are leveraging to collaborate. Framatome is contributing to the energy security of supply for Ukraine and Europe through knowledge-sharing and fuel supply for VVER reactors in Eastern Europe. #NuclearEnergy #EnergySecurity #Framatome #EDF #Energoatom #IAEA #Ukraine #Partnership  

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💡 Find out how one of the latest innovations from Framatome enables nuclear plants to compliment variable renewable energy outputs on the grid, therefore contributing to carbon energy neutral production. Our new Operator Assistance Predictive System (OAPS) supports reactor operators by solving the challenges by reactor core control. It provides real-time guidance, 24hr prediction and many other parametres. Overall benefits include reduced exposure to negative prices, ensures maximum ROI at fleet level, and maintains safety with no core modifications. It can be fitted to any PWR (pressurized water reactor) of any size at any location. 🥇 This is a real game changer for sure, becoming the immediate alternative to fossil plants for flexibility in a profitable, safe and low carbon manner. Find out more 👇 https://ww https://lnkd.in/efhJbc5v #OAPS, #FlexibleBaseOperation, #Nuclear, #NetZero, #CleanEnergy, #NuclearPower, #NuclearEnergy, ##EnergySector, #PowerGeneration, #NuclearReactor, #EnergyIndustry

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🇨🇵 ⚡ France Set to Break Electricity Export Records in 2024! Thanks to a strong rebound in nuclear and hydropower production, alongside lower domestic electricity consumption, France is on track to export 85 TWh of electricity, surpassing the previous record from 2002. With nearly 50 GW of nuclear capacity available and hydropower output up by 40% compared to last year, French low-carbon electricity is proving highly competitive in European markets. Curious about the role of nuclear and hydropower in this achievement? Read the full article for all the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6FYVUMJ #Electricity I #EnergyTransition I #Nuclear I #Hydropower I #Sustainability #France I RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité I EDF

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RWE Inaugurates Largest Onshore Wind Farm in France, Expanding Capacity to 126 MW Reading Time: 1 minutesRWE is celebrating the inauguration of a new onshore wind farm in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, located in the municipalities of Nouvion-et-Catillon and Nouvion-le-Comte. Developed in close collaboration with local residents and stakeholders, the project was commissioned in February 2024. The Nouvions wind farm comprises 11 turbines, each with a capacity of 4 MW, totaling 44 MW, and will meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 19,000 households. The N149 turbines, produced by Nordex and standing at 179.5 meters, are the first of their kind to be installed in France. The Nouvions wind farm is RWE’s […] - https://lnkd.in/dN83cSKn #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #europe #france #onshorewind #renewableenergy #rwe #windenergy #windfarm #windturbines

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⚛️🇫🇷 Orano Launches the Expansion of the Georges Besse II Enrichment Plant On October 10, 2024, Orano officially launched the expansion of its Georges Besse II enrichment plant to meet the growing global demand for enriched uranium, as energy providers seek to secure their supply without relying on Russian actors. With a €1.7 billion investment, this project will increase the plant’s enrichment capacity by 30%, reinforcing Orano's role in securing energy supply chains and reducing geopolitical risks for many of its utility customers. As the enrichment market transforms, this expansion marks a major step in Orano’s strategy to support the energy transition and strengthen the independence of energy providers across Europe and beyond. Read the full article here 👉  https://lnkd.in/ev2VbEdD #NuclearEnergy I #GeorgesBesseII I #Enrichment I #EnergyTransition I #Tricastin I #Uranium

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nucleareurope joins panel dedicated to new nuclear finance On 28 April 2024, nucleareurope Director General, Yves Desbazeille, was invited to join a panel session dedicated to #finance during an event on the role of #nuclear in the #EnergyTransition. This event – held in Turin, Italy – was organised by newcleo, the Atlantic Council and the ISPI - Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale Young Talents Program. In his intervention he noted the remarkable change in conversation when it comes to nuclear over the last 3-4 years. This is partly due to an #EnergyCrisis which had been bubbling beneath the surface and which was exacerbated by the situation in Ukraine. At the same time an important file was being discussed in Brussels: the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. In this respect, and because of the significant impact which a nuclear exclusion from this file would have had on investments in the nuclear industry, nucleareurope dedicated its efforts into pushing for a #FactBased approach being used to assess nuclear. He highlighted that, thanks to our efforts, we were able to get a lot of stakeholders on board and really raise awareness at EU level about the importance of nuclear and having access to private finance. He added that we are now focused on tackling other #EU #funds which currently exclude nuclear (such as the #JustTransitionFund). Full article available here: https://lnkd.in/g99BJRra

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WANO's strategic 📊 document, #UNITY Towards Nuclear #Excellence,💡is a new direction ⤴ for the evolution of the Association and is focused on three key areas, they are: ✅ Improve #global industry performance. ✅ Transform #WANO. ✅ Influence the evolution of global #nuclear power. You can read our new strategic document 📃 here🔗➡ https://shorturl.at/jTS0e

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