Keywords: Electricity grid


Bugey Nuclear plant granted temporary environmental exemption during French heatwave

French authorities have approved a temporary environmental exemption for the Bugey Nuclear Power Plant, allowing the facility to operate under adjusted thermal discharge limits during the ongoing heatwave. The measure, which will remain in force until July 20, was adopted to help safeguard the stability......

Egypt strengthens fuel and power strategy as summer electricity demand set to climb

Egypt is intensifying coordination between its energy authorities to secure electricity supplies during the summer months, as officials prepare for a significant increase in power consumption driven by seasonal demand. The country's ministries responsible for electricity and petroleum have launched......

EDF secures $4 billion energy storage project in Oman

French energy company EDF has secured a $4 billion contract to develop and operate Oman's first pumped-storage hydropower facility, marking a significant milestone in the sultanate's efforts to strengthen its electricity system and expand energy storage capacity. The agreement was announced......

Denmark to end priority grid access for data centres amid electricity capacity crunch

The Danish government has announced plans to overhaul access to the national electricity grid by placing new data centres at the bottom of the priority list for future power connections, as mounting demand strains the country's energy infrastructure. Officials say the measure is intended to ensure......

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to power grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully reconnected to the national electricity grid following urgent repair work carried out under a locally agreed ceasefire facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to official statements released on Saturday. The......

Poland to pick partner for second nuclear plant in 2027

Poland is preparing to select a strategic partner for its second nuclear power plant in 2027, with a final decision on the site expected the following year, according to government officials. The announcement was made by the deputy energy minister while presenting an updated national nuclear energy......

ABB to invest $200 million in medium-voltage equipment production in Europe

Swiss engineering group ABB Ltd has announced a major investment of around $200 million to expand its production capacity for medium-voltage electrical equipment in Europe. The move aims to respond to rapidly increasing demand for electricity infrastructure driven by data centers, electric mobility,......

Cuba begins recovery after second nationwide power grid collapse in a week

Authorities in Cuba have launched recovery efforts after the country’s national electricity grid collapsed for the second time in less than a week, leaving millions without power and highlighting the fragility of the island’s energy infrastructure. The latest outage occurred after a major......

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week as energy crisis deepens

Cuba has been struck by a second nationwide power outage in less than a week, highlighting the severity of the island’s ongoing energy crisis. Authorities confirmed that the national electricity grid collapsed again on Saturday evening, leaving millions without power. This latest blackout follows......