Nucleare

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 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il governo belga ed Engie hanno annunciato giovedì l'avvio di trattative esclusive affinché lo Stato belga acquisisca tutte le attività nucleari di Engie in Belgio. L'obiettivo è il rilancio dell'energia nucleare nel Paese. Questo accordo pone fine al coinvolgimento di Engie nel settore nucleare.

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 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

L’Egitto coordina con i partner russi per accelerare la centrale nucleare di El Dabaa come parte di una strategia per l’energia sostenibile, ha detto domenica il ministro dell’Elettricità e dell’Energia rinnovabile Mahmoud Esmat. Il progetto nucleare costituisce un pilastro chiave della Vision 2030 dell’Egitto per soddisfare la crescente domanda di elettricità e rafforzare la sicurezza energetica.

28 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Verificato

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.