A massive swarm of jellyfish forced EDF to shut down three reactors and limit output at a fourth at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant after clogging seawater cooling systems.
Romania has shut down its sole nuclear power plant, Cernavoda, due to critically low Danube River water levels caused by drought, impacting electricity generation. Nearby Hungary races to prevent a similar shutdown at its Paks plant by constructing a weir and temporarily damming the river.
Romania has paused operations at its sole nuclear plant in Cernavoda due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, which provides reactor cooling. The drought also impacts Hungary's Paks nuclear plant and river shipping.
A massive swarm of jellyfish clogged the cooling pumps at the Gravelines nuclear power station in northern France, forcing the shutdown of multiple reactors.
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are gaining momentum as a low-emission energy solution, but experts warn of unresolved radioactive waste issues, high costs, and elevated aggregate accident risks.
A relentless heat wave in Europe is causing historic low water levels in the Danube, disrupting nuclear operations in Hungary and Romania, fueling deadly wildfires in Greece, and triggering heat health warnings in Italy and the UK.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has fully shut down as record-low Danube River levels prevent adequate cooling water intake. The closure, amidst a heatwave, forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, responsible for 40% of the nation's electricity, has fully shut down for the first time in 44 years due to record low Danube River levels, straining energy supplies and posing a major test for the economy and PM Péter Magyar.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying 40% of electricity, is shutting down due to record low Danube River levels caused by drought. PM Péter Magyar warns of an energy crisis, urging conservation as temperatures are forecast to exceed 40°C. The EU is monitoring.
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, providing over 40% of the nation's electricity, will fully shut down on Sunday for the first time in 44 years due to record-low Danube River water levels, impacting electricity supply and potentially costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars.
Hungary will shut down its Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which supplies nearly half its electricity, on Sunday due to record-low Danube River levels impacting cooling water availability. This marks the plant's first full shutdown in its 44-year history.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant reported normal radiation levels during a temporary external power supply shutdown, with backup generators activating and power restored within an hour via the 330 kV Ferroalloy-1 line.
A disastrous heatwave and drought across Europe have caused the Rhine and Danube rivers to reach historic low levels. This has forced nuclear power plants in Hungary, Romania, France, and Switzerland to cut output or shut down, while severely disrupting vital river shipping for cargo and industrial raw materials across the continent.
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant will shut down entirely for the first time due to record low Danube water levels, threatening the nation's energy supply. Prime Minister Péter Magyar urged conservation, while Romania also closed one of its nuclear reactors due to similar issues, exacerbated by climate change.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on the IAEA to provide an unbiased assessment of the alleged US attack on Iran's Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant, warning against using the incident to escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
Iran's state media reported US strikes near the Bushehr nuclear plant and its perimeter. Residents heard explosions. The IAEA has warned of nuclear safety dangers from attacks, and Russia had previously evacuated staff from the site.
Iran's deputy governor of Bushehr province reported a US projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Thursday. This follows US military strikes on dozens of Iranian sites overnight, with President Trump declaring the ceasefire 'over' after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain's Sizewell B nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until 2055 after the government granted it a 20-year life extension. The plant, which produces 3% of the UK's electricity, will help meet demand for low-carbon power.
Rosatom has started assembling the fourth reactor pressure vessel for Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant at its Atommash facility in the Rostov Region. This marks a significant step in the construction of Egypt's first nuclear power plant, which will feature four 1,200 MW units.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Armenia might require a high or medium capacity nuclear plant in the coming years to address a potential energy shortage. He suggested that the demand for electricity in Armenia is growing, potentially leading to a deficit of up to 1 GW in the coming decades, necessitating the construction of one or two new nuclear units.
Uzbekistan plans to boost electricity generation to over 120 billion kWh in five years, with 54% from renewables by 2030. The country seeks $6B in green energy investment and $4B for transmission networks, also starting its first nuclear power project.
A consortium led by Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow plans to build 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, including Gloucestershire. The £35bn private capital project aims to power 8m homes and potentially datacentres, with GE Vernova and Hitachi providing design. The consortium seeks a government support contract and aims for electricity generation by 2034.
Hungary's new government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, is reviewing the financing of the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, a Rosatom initiative, as part of efforts to address the state budget's "terrible state" and a projected 7% GDP deficit.
