EDF will accelerate its nuclear fleet climate adaptation plan after extreme heat caused record disruptions costing over 13 terawatt hours of capacity this summer. The utility plans to add cooling towe
French energy unions plan strikes over proposed cuts to wage growth and utility benefits, potentially disrupting European gas deliveries and power supplies ahead of winter. Major operators like EDF ar
EDF extended maintenance at its Gravelines 5 nuclear reactor until January 25 due to detected corrosion signs, reducing power output during peak demand and potentially supporting higher European energ
EDF shut three nuclear units at Gravelines due to jellyfish clogging cooling systems, removing 3.2 gigawatts of capacity during extreme heat waves that strain European power grids.
EDF forecasts a 10% drop in 2026 EBITDA driven by heatwaves curtailing nuclear and hydro output alongside persistently low wholesale electricity prices. The utility plans €8.7 billion in adaptations t
EDF aims to secure investors for its Nuward small modular reactor subsidiary by 2026, targeting 30 reactors by 2050 to provide low-carbon power to industrial users.
EDF halted the Golfech-2 reactor during a European heatwave, joining record nuclear outages straining power supply. Hungary's Paks plant similarly reduced capacity due to low river levels hindering co
EDF and Centrica will extend the operation of UK's Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear plants to March 2030, adding 28 TWh of low-carbon capacity and supporting 1,000 jobs.
France ramped up oil-fired power generation amid heat-induced nuclear disruptions, reaching highest levels since March. Intraday electricity prices spiked to €200/MWh as river temperatures limited rea
EDF temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors and reduced power at eight others due to heatwave-induced cooling water restrictions. An exemption was issued for one plant to ensure grid security unt
Europe's heat wave strains water and power grids, driving a 20% rise in agricultural water use and forcing EDF to curtail nuclear output due to high temperatures and low river levels.
Europe's extreme heat drives billions in infrastructure costs, including EDF's €8.7 billion nuclear cooling upgrades. Experts warn existing systems fail as temperatures exceed historical design limits
KKR agreed to acquire EDF's renewable power assets in North America, driven by surging electricity demand from AI data centers. The deal underscores a broader trend of major M&A in the US power indust
French utility EDF warned that high river temperatures may force production curbs at three nuclear plants next week due to a heatwave. Analysts predict price increases of about €5 per megawatt-hour, t
EDF may restrict nuclear output at Saint-Alban due to high Rhone River temperatures, the first such summer measure. This risk tightens European power supplies, contributing to a 15% rise in French mon
LS Power is in advanced talks to acquire EDF's North American renewable business for over $4.7 billion, securing 6.1 gigawatts of operational solar and wind capacity amidst rising power demand.
EDF plans to invest €8.7 billion by 2040 to adapt its nuclear fleet to climate change, adding cooling towers to prevent output cuts during heat waves. The utility aims to minimize projected generation
EDF commits €240 million to upgrade France's electricity grid and support electric mobility, aiming to double national electricity consumption to 60% by 2030 under a new government-industry pact.
EDF plans to sell its Chinese renewable assets worth over $500 million to fund nuclear projects in Europe, marking a strategic shift amid financial pressures. The sale aims to finance tens of billions
EDF invests $117 million in a French factory to manufacture heat exchangers for future nuclear reactors, supporting plans for six new units and eight replacements with production starting in 2030.
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