Kernenergie

What began as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz in mid-March 2026 has evolved into a full-scale war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, with the strait blockaded since early March. This vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil and natural gas shipments has ignited the most severe energy crisis in modern history, causing critical fuel shortages in 25 countries.

30. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Die belgische Regierung und Engie gaben am Donnerstag bekannt, dass sie exklusive Verhandlungen über den Erwerb sämtlicher Engie-Nuklearvermögenswerte in Belgien durch den belgischen Staat aufnehmen. Ziel ist die Wiederbelebung der Kernkraft im Land. Diese Vereinbarung beendet das Engagement von Engie im Bereich der Kernenergie.

The Trump administration has announced a partnership with Valar Atomics to test its small-scale nuclear reactor for government use. On February 15, the reactor was transported from California to Utah's Hill Air Force Base. This move aligns with efforts to advance nuclear energy for national defense and innovation.

25. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signaled openness to improving ties with the United States if it drops its hostile policy, during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, but rejected dialogue with South Korea, declaring permanent hostility. This came amid warnings of 'terrible retaliatory attacks' at a military parade marking the congress's close. South Korea expressed regret but vowed to pursue peaceful coexistence.

Ägypten koordiniert mit russischen Partnern die Beschleunigung des Kernkraftwerks El Dabaa als Teil einer Strategie für nachhaltige Energie, sagte der Minister für Elektrizität und erneuerbare Energien Mahmoud Esmat am Sonntag. Das Nuklearprojekt bildet einen Schlüsselpfeiler der ägyptischen Vision 2030, um der steigenden Stromnachfrage gerecht zu werden und die Energiesicherheit zu stärken.

28. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet Fakten geprüft

The Trump administration has revised internal Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear safety and security directives that govern a DOE-run pathway for advanced reactor projects, including a pilot program aimed at bringing at least three reactors to “criticality” by July 4, 2026. NPR reports the updated directives were not publicly posted at the time of its review and were shared with companies participating in the program, prompting criticism from former regulators and safety advocates even as DOE says it is cutting unnecessary burden without weakening safety.