All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Google and Commonwealth Fusion Systems forge partnership for fusion energy
Under a PPA, Google will secure 200MW fusion energy from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ upcoming ARC power plant.
UK opts out of £25bn Xlinks’ subsea power project
Xlinks, the developer of the Morocco-UK Power Project, was seeking a guaranteed minimum electricity price, known as a contract for difference (CfD), from the government.
Crane Clean Energy Center at Three Mile Island set for 2027 restart
Three Mile Island’s Crane Clean Energy Center aims for a 2027 restart, supported by Constellation and Microsoft partnership.
Apollo to provide up to £4.5bn in EDF notes to support nuclear project in UK
The Hinkley Point C project, which delays and budget increases, will generate enough electricity for around six million homes.
Ventyr selects Worley Rosenberg for Sørlige Nordsjø II Offshore Substation Project
The project will feature between 60 and 100 wind turbines, with a combined capacity of 1.5GW.
TerraPower secures $650m to advance Natrium nuclear technology
This round includes participation from NVentures, alongside continued support from existing investors such as Bill Gates and HD Hyundai.
Spain links April blackout to grid operator error
The blackout left Spain and Portugal disconnected from the European electricity grid for hours, impacting services and causing widespread disruption.
New York PSC approves Constellation’s $16.4bn acquisition of Calpine
The transaction, which will create one of the leading providers of clean energy in the US, still awaits final approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Justice.
BHP’s Copper SA partners with Aurizon for $980m logistics overhaul
BHP’s Copper SA division partners with Aurizon in a A$1.5bn deal to streamline copper transport in South Australia, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Europe’s nuclear energy expansion requires €241bn investment, EC draft shows
The EC draft plan reveals that expanding nuclear energy across EU member states will necessitate a €241bn investment by 2050, including funds for extending reactor lifespans and constructing new facilities.