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Eskom marks a significant milestone with the return of Koeberg Unit 2, enhancing South Africa's energy security following an unexpected outage
Western sanctions are threatening to derail Turkey's ambitious nuclear power goals, as crucial equipment supplies from German industrial giant Siemens grind to a halt. The setback at the Akkuyu nuclear plant, a cornerstone of Russian Turkish cooperation, highlights the far-reaching impact of international restrictions on major infrastructure projects.
In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconnect with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite previous diplomatic efforts yielding no concrete nuclear disarmament. In a revealing Fox News interview, Trump called Kim 'smart' and referenced their unprecedented three meetings, even as current US officials warn of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang.
A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.
In a significant development for Russian-Egyptian relations, Presidents Putin and Al-Sisi reviewed progress on transformative joint projects, including Egypt's first nuclear power plant and a strategic Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal area. The talks highlighted growing bilateral cooperation across trade, agriculture, and humanitarian spheres, marking a new chapter in the countries' partnership
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Eskom’s improved power station performance has resulted in excess electricity supply, forcing the utility to reduce output and highlighting ongoing energy management challenges.
The association explained that nuclear power plants are routinely extended, particularly water-cooled reactors like Koeberg.
Koeberg nuclear power station Unit 1 provides 930MW to the electricity grid.
Eskom said it would now continue to operate Unit 1 until January 2025, when the unit will be shut down for its next scheduled refuelling and maintenance outage.
Residents surrounding the Koeberg Nuclear power station are advised to expect a routine full-volume siren test on Tuesday between 10am and 12pm.
Russian President Vladimir Putin this week warned that the conflict between them and Ukraine could escalate into nuclear war if western countries send troops to Kyiv.
Japan made use of its technological advancements to probe one of three nuclear reactions at Fukushima plant that was destroyed by the 2011 tsunami.
A nuclear weapons plant in Texas, United States confirmed that they were open as usual after the facility had to close temporarily due to a bout of wildfires.
In 2023, the world saw a significant erosion of the nuclear arms control architecture, involving the two major nuclear powers — Russia and the United States.
The UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai on Wednesday called for the tripling of renewable energy across the globe by 2030 as part of joint efforts to ensure deep and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and keep global temperature increase within 1. 5 °C.
South Africa's decision to add 2,500 MW of nuclear power capacity ignites fierce debate over financial viability and corruption risks. Amid persistent power outages, the move is a controversial pivot from the country's growing renewable energy sector, raising questions about economic priorities and the shadow of past procurement scandals.
The Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa and the SA Young Nuclear Professionals Society believe the procurement of 2,500MW will secure energy security for the country.
President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, possibly at Russia’s most modern space rocket launch site, on Wednesday amid the forests of the eastern Russia
Johannesburg’s City Power has been crippled by rampant power faults this week, leading to a surge in outages, particularly in areas such as Alexandra, Randburg, and Hursthill.