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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage plunges Nigeria into prolonged blackouts

Nigeria is facing extended power outages due to a significant gas supply shortage affecting thermal power plants, as reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nuclear Power Restart: 51% Support, 35% Opposed - Asahi Public Opinion on the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

A recent survey shows that support for restarting nuclear power plants in Japan has reached 51%, marking a shift in public opinion since the Fukushima disaster, where only two years ago, opposition was greater.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway

Most coal-fired power plants in the US were capable of meeting air pollution standards, yet the Trump administration chose to relax these regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Scheme revealed: 50 million hryvnias earmarked for the repair of shell-bombed Ukrainian power plants ended up in the pockets of fraudsters

An investigation has unveiled a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of nearly 50 million hryvnias intended for the repair of a bomb-damaged power station in Ukraine.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas will replace brown coal. Energy shift for 40 billion zล‚oty

Poland's leading energy companies plan to invest 35-40 billion zล‚ in constructing 13 new gas-fired power plants by 2030, leading to higher energy bills for consumers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Epstein's secret 'zombie plants': Were lethal poisonous angel trumpets part of a power game?

Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice reveal Jeffrey Epstein's interest in toxic plants, particularly the angel trumpet, which may have had sinister applications.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Nuclear Fusion: Will Old Nuclear Power Plants Soon Generate Electricity Again โ€“ Only Differently?

Two startups in Germany are planning fusion power plants with substantial government funding, but the technology remains in the realm of science fiction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Silver Sillak: The problem is not ETS, but the lack of new power plants

Silver Sillak emphasizes that the real issue facing Estonia's energy market is the insufficient development of new power plants, rather than the Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cancer and Nuclear Power Plants. The First Such Study in the 21st Century Sparked a Wave of Comments

A recent study shows that US counties closer to operational nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates, but experts cast doubt on the findings.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Cancer Rates Near Nuclear Power Plants Are Indeed Higher

A new Harvard study suggests a potential link between proximity to nuclear power plants and increased cancer mortality rates in the U.S.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Flip Side of Wind Power: Decades of Growth in Energy Wood Usage Might Collapse

The increasing use of affordable wind energy in district heating plants in Finland is rapidly decreasing the demand for energy wood, with projections suggesting a potential 50% drop by the end of the 2030s.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

New battery deal for Statkraft: - We believe we are good at this

Statkraft has signed a seven-year contract with OX2 in Finland to distribute power from two battery plants totaling 235 megawatts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's Tough Demand โ€“ Similar Projects to Be Built in Finland

President Trump announced a new requirement for tech companies building data centers to also construct their own power plants to cover the energy needs of these centers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive Response to Fine Dust in Early March... Up to 29 Coal Power Plants to Halt Operations, Smart Monitoring

The South Korean government is ramping up its efforts to combat fine dust pollution in anticipation of high levels of PM-2.5 during the spring season.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Harvard Study: More Cancer Deaths Near Nuclear Power Plants. Scientists: It's Not That Simple

A recent Harvard study suggests that counties in the U.S. closer to nuclear power plants have higher cancer death rates, yet experts challenge the simplicity of these findings.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sutt: Estonia does not plan to compensate carbon quota costs for power plants

Estonia's Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt announced that the country will not compensate fossil fuel power plants for carbon quota expenses, diverging from Italy's approach.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA will allow increased mercury emissions

The USA's EPA has announced changes to mercury and environmental toxin emission regulations from coal power plants, allowing higher emissions to cut costs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

EPA weakens pollution limits for mercury from coal plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has weakened pollution limits for coal power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals, including mercury, which is linked to brain damage.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Havlรญฤek Promotes Investors in Energy Sector and Plans Support for New Power Plants

Czech official Havlรญฤek is actively promoting investments in the energy sector and preparing support for new power plants.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Expert behind new analysis: If Denmark is to have nuclear power, politicians should first indicate where it should be

A new analysis suggests that if Danish politicians want to adopt nuclear power, they need to first identify suitable locations for new plants.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Uranium prices are rising. Driven by the renaissance of nuclear power plants

This article discusses the rising prices of uranium due to the renewed interest in nuclear power plants.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Opens for reduced environmental requirements for hydro power

The Swedish government proposes legislative changes that would allow for lowered environmental adaptation requirements for hydroelectric plants during permit reviews.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

More Irap on the energy sector. Solar, revolution incentives

New measures have been introduced regarding incentives for photovoltaic plants aiming to alleviate system charges and manage resource allocation in the energy sector.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Now: Trump's administration plans to ease coal power plant emissions restrictions

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to relax emissions restrictions for coal power plants, allowing them to release more harmful pollutants, including mercury.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Incredible how few power plants have passed the framework plan

Iceland's Landsvirkjun CEO expresses astonishment at the minimal number of hydroelectric power plants that have progressed through the national framework plan, despite two recent additions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Decoupling from Chinese Fossil Fuels... The US Investment Promised in the Tariff Agreement: A Series of 'Trump-Sealed' Projects

Japan announces the first projects under its $550 billion investment commitment to the U.S. as part of a recent tariff agreement, emphasizing artificial diamonds, crude oil export infrastructure, and gas-fired power plants.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the forecast of a 2% annual increase in electricity demand plausible?

The forecast of a yearly 2% increase in electricity demand, which has led the South Korean government to consider building more nuclear power plants, faces skepticism regarding its accuracy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Holt Power Station and Skrokkรถldu Power Station in Energy Utilization Class

Two hydroelectric power plants in South Iceland, Holt and Skrokkรถldu, have been categorized for energy utilization following a proposal approved by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Niger Residents in Darkness Despite Hosting Four Power Plants

Residents of Niger State suffer from severe electricity shortages despite being home to major hydroelectric power plants.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s green energy leader Inner Mongolia starts work on new โ€˜flexibleโ€™ power plants

Inner Mongolia is beginning construction on two 'flexible' power plants that will integrate coal with renewable energy sources to enhance power generation for eastern China.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Nuclear Power Plants That May Not Operate Are the Worst" Experts Discuss Doubts About "Power Shortages"

Experts express doubts about Japan's energy policy and the necessity of nuclear power plants, particularly focusing on the recent restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Czech footprint in the war: Small gas power plants instead of giant hubs

The article discusses the Czech Republic's shift towards smaller gas power plants in the context of energy production amid the ongoing war situation.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 10 Most Important Solar Power Plants Lighting Millions of Homes in Arab Countries

The article discusses the significance of solar energy in providing electricity to millions of people in Arab countries, highlighting its role in reducing emissions and improving living conditions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Zelensky: Putin is a slave to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Vladimir Putin a 'slave to war' during his speech at the Munich Security Conference, noting that Russia's attacks have damaged all of Ukraine's power plants.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Seven Nuclear Power Plants Under Review for Over 10 Years: Ongoing Discussions About Faults in Shika Challenge "Only Denials Are Noticeable"

Discussions continue about seismic safety for seven nuclear power plants in Japan that have been under review for over a decade.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Expenditures for the power grid: Why the energy transition has suddenly become so expensive

Germany's energy transition costs have surged significantly since 2018, attributed to increased expenditures on power plants and networks, with the government frequently stepping in to support these rising costs.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Zelensky: Over 6,000 drones have attacked Ukraine in January

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 6,000 Russian drones attacked Ukraine in January, affecting all power plants in the country.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Zelensky: All power plants in Ukraine have been attacked by Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that all power plants in Ukraine have been targeted by Russia during the ongoing war, highlighting the extensive damages caused by drone attacks recently.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government raises ceiling prices for new and existing thermoelectric plants in capacity auction

The Brazilian government has increased the ceiling prices for the country's main electric sector auction after identifying significant discrepancies in previously calculated values by major companies, which could jeopardize the procurement of additional power capacity.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine has sent delegation to Europe to source Soviet-era power and heating plants, says energy minister

Ukraine's energy minister announced the country's delegation is in Eastern Europe searching for Soviet-era power and heating plants to help rebuild infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Trump ordered grants for coal-fired power plants

The article discusses Trump's directive to allocate funds for coal-fired power plants amid ongoing debates on energy policy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Building power plants in Ukraine and describing how the Czech Republic is losing there

The article discusses the challenges and losses faced by the Czech Republic in the context of building power plants in Ukraine.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Pentagon should utilize electricity from coal-fired power plants

The Pentagon is advised to make use of electricity generated from coal-fired power plants.

Feb 12 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: โ€˜Going to be buying a lot of coalโ€™

President Trump signed an executive order for the Department of War to establish long-term power purchase agreements with coal-fired power plants.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Trump Supports the Coal Industry in the USA

President Trump has directed the Department of Energy to provide funding to coal power plants in several states to ensure their continued operation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Plans to Reduce Support for Solar Power Plants Revealed, Alternative Proposal Presented

Lithuanian officials have announced a reduction in funding for solar energy, transitioning towards different energy support measures, which could impede the country's renewable energy goals.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Ukrainian Power Plant Workers: They Fight for Every Kilowatt Hour

Ukrainian workers at power plants are struggling to maintain energy production while facing ongoing attacks from Russia during winter.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Electric Power Corporation to directly employ subcontracted workers in 66 island areas including Ulleungdo

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has decided to directly employ subcontracted workers who performed maintenance and management tasks at power plants in 66 island areas, in compliance with a recent court ruling.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œI Can't Live Because of Concerns About Aging Nuclear Power Plantsโ€โ€ฆ Lawsuit to Cancel the License Extension for Gori Unit 2

Residents near the Gori Unit 2 nuclear power plant in Busan have filed an administrative lawsuit against the government to cancel its license extension, citing insufficient safety evaluations regarding radiation impacts and emergency management planning.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Minister Akizawa to Visit the U.S. to Discuss Investment in Synthetic Diamonds and Thermal Power Generation

Japan's Economy Minister Ryozo Akizawa announced that he will visit the U.S. to discuss substantial investments agreed upon during U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations, potentially including facilities for synthetic diamonds and thermal power plants.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:05 UTC

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