The bleak outlook for the French nuclear industry
The long-awaited World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2022 focuses on French nuclear power plants. Sad observation and gloomy outlook.
Energy
Macron entangled in the energy crisis
“We have prepared for a scenario of complete cut-off of Russian gas,” said Emmanuel Macron at a press conference, but he calls on the French to change their behavior and advocates energy sobriety. Not very reassuring !
The economy : a gloomy future
The sanctions against Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. The soaring price of gas and electricity is likely to cause real riots in France. As in the UK and probably elsewhere.
Economy-Social : Autumn will be very hot
“The appeal” of the three major French energy companies in the JDD of this Sunday, June 26, 2022 is disturbing. Because, they say, the upcoming price hike “threatens our social and political cohesion”. How politely these things are said!
How Europe finances Putin’s war !
During the war, business continues. Since the offensive in Ukraine, on February 24, 2022, Russia has sold 63 billion euros worth of gas, oil and coal, including 44 billion to Europe!
Gazprom cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria
Vladimir Putin is carrying out his threats: he has asked the Russian gas giant to suspend deliveries to countries that refuse to pay in rubles. In the theater of operations, the bombings are intensifying.
Electricity : Attention, risks of load shedding this Monday
The electricity transmission system operator, RTE, is calling on businesses and individuals to reduce their consumption this Monday, April 4, 2022, due to a drop in temperatures.
Fuel discount : starts tomorrow
The fuel discount will be 15 euro cents per liter, excluding tax. It may reach 18 cents per liter depending on the level of VAT applied. Consult the amounts in force in your region (Bercy Infos).
Fuel prices : big anger in Brittany
Tractors and trucks are blocking oil depots in Finistère and Morbihan to denounce the soaring price of gasoline and diesel fuel. Fuel is becoming an issue in the election campaign.
Will the Russian Rosatom buy 20% of Arabelle?
The Arabelle turbine is an essential part of a nuclear reactor. This flagship of French technology is coveted by the Russian company Rosatom, which could acquire a 20% stake in the French manufacturer GEAST.
Energy : ask for the presidential program !
Are the energy choices in the programs of the 10 main presidential candidates (Dupont-Aignan, Hidalgo, Jadot, Le Pen, Macron, Mélenchon, Pécresse, Roussel, Taubira, Zemmour) in terms of electricity, gas, and nuclear energy relevant for companies and the French ?
Energy prices : “France is penalized by the European system
Samuel Furfari*, professor of energy geopolitics at the Free University of Brussels and president of the European Society of Engineers and Industrialists, explains why energy prices will rise further.