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#mdpienergies #highlycitedpaper Investigating Divergent Energy Policy Fundamentals: Warfare Assessment of Past Dependence on Russian Energy Raw Materials in Europe 👉 https://ow.ly/jK2B50RiGJv SGH Warsaw School of Economics #energypolicy #energyrawmaterials #energydependence

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We are delighted that once hydrogen can be imported from the south our TAG pipeline system is the first in the chain to transport it in Austria!   #soutH2corridor #H2ReadinessoftheTAGPipelineSystem #pci #TransAustriaGasleitung #Hydrogen #InfrastructureDevelopment #securityofsupply #sustainability #EnergyInnovation #energyfuture #hydrogeninfrastructure #strongerTAGether

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⏰ Nuclear industry sets expectations of next European Commission - ✍ by Nuclear Insider http://shorturl.at/WUL0n 📜 The manifesto urges expanding the EU’s nuclear capacity from 100 GW to 150 GW by 2050 to meet global net-zero goals. Key policies: equal treatment for net-zero tech, EU funding for #Nuclear projects, and support for innovation & workforce development. ⚛ For everything Nuclear FOLLOW US, and Visit http://NuclearInsider.com #NuclearEnergy #NetZero #EU #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #Millennials #GenZ #PublicSupport #TechInnovation #SustainableEnergy #EcoFriendly #RenewableEnergy #Nuclear #Uranium #Power #NetZero #Green #Viral #Ai #Drones #CPU #Blockchain #Laser #LoveNuclear #Fossils #Insider #LoveNuclear

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Via NATO: Keynote speech Defense Industry Forum by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the NATO Industry Forum in Washington NATO's main purpose is to prevent war and to preserve peace by providing credible deterrence every day to ensure that there is no room for miscalculation and misunderstanding in any capital about NATO's ability to defend and protect all Allies.  As long as we have that credible deterrence, there will be no armed attack against any NATO Ally. And that is why we have been able to preserve peace for 75 years with no armed attack against any NATO Ally. And we will be able to ensure that also in the future, as long as we ensure that we have the strong defence and credible deterrence that we need. https://lnkd.in/eSs6gywb

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The progress on the key projects for new nuclear capacities in #Bulgaria, the diversification of fresh and spent nuclear fuel storage, and the prospects for the use of small modular reactors for a successful and timely response to the challenges related to decarbonization and energy security - these were among the main topics of the first meeting of the steering committee of the intergovernmental agreement between Bulgaria and the #UnitedStates for cooperation on the project for the construction of new nuclear power capacity at the Kozloduy #NPP site and Bulgaria's civil nuclear programme. https://lnkd.in/e-MJy5TR

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Limited spots available 📢 Workshop on 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙪𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 🏗 Organised by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, this workshop will bring together leading experts in #nuclear energy, electricity market design and infrastructure financing with decision makers in energy policy to discuss the #financing of new nuclear power plants. The workshop will focus on financing the construction of new nuclear power plants in Europe, but will also include discussions about recent experiences in North America, East Asia and other regions. 🌍 The workshop will feature 3️⃣ thematic sessions: 🔵 Financing models for nuclear new build: Current experiences 🔵 Special focus on small modular reactors (SMRs): Is financing #SMRs substantially different from financing Generation III reactors? 🔵 What do project operators, public investors and private investors need in order to secure financing at low costs of capital? 📅 13 June 2024 📍 Prague, Czechia More information and registration ➡ https://lnkd.in/eVUpXbzY Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu České republiky

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In April, Andrea the Environment Agency's Habitats Regulations specialist for nuclear new build (NNB), gave a virtual presentation to the 9th Central & Eastern Europe Nuclear Industry Congress on the climate and nature crises and the role of the Environment Agency in the Nuclear New Build programme. Andrea's presentation highlighted how the "biodiversity and climate crises must be tackled together and how the Environment Agency has a role in ensuring that the impact from the construction and operation of NNBs on protected habitats and species is minimised, as well as delivering the UK government's net zero targets." Read more about our regulation at Sizewell. https://lnkd.in/e8SVZQGR Read more about our regulation at Hinkley Point. https://lnkd.in/dUfwBhs3

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⚡ Exciting news from Germany! ⚡ The German Federal Government will support long-duration energy storage (LDES) of 500 MW under its Power Plant Safety Act. 🔋 The Act, coordinated with the European Commission, is part of Germany's economic growth package and aims to: 🔹 Enhance energy resilience  🔹 Accelerate decarbonisation  🔹 Support the clean energy transition  🔹 Ensure supply security and grid stability Earlier this year, it was suspected that the Act would undermine decarbonisation efforts by focusing on the mere build-up of new gas power plants. However, the inclusion of LDES in the mechanism sends the correct message and is crucial for non-fossil flexibility solutions. 🚀 The first round of tenders for LDES is expected at the end of 2024 / beginning of 2025. 👉 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dtRhvSr6

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🇷🇴⚛️🇪🇺 On 1st July, the European Commission adopted a positive opinion on the project of Units 3 and 4 at the #Cernavodă nuclear power plant in #Romania, based on the basis of Article 41 of the Euratom Treaty, as announced by the operator Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA. 💡⚛️🌱 Romania’s energy minister Sebastian Burduja welcomed the approval and said the two new reactors are expected to “make an essential contribution to national and regional #energysecurity by producing clean, #lowcarbon energy”. 🌍⚛️👷‍♀️ As Nuclearelectrica said, with 4 #nuclear units in operation in Romania, the country is expected to avoid the #emission of 20 million tons of CO2 per year and to create more than 19,000 jobs. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dwgih8wa

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Statement: Hydrogen as the Key to the Future of Energy 🌟 The Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz is planning a rigorous dismantling of the gas network by 2045. But is that really the right approach? Dr. Thomas Klaue , CEO of SIQENS GmbH, urges a reassessment of these plans. 💡 Technological openness is the key: In a time when the future of the energy sector is still uncertain, we should not act hastily. The existing gas infrastructure could be used for the transport of green hydrogen, a sustainable solution for industry and communities. 🔍 Careful examination is essential: Why should we destroy a functioning #infrastructure that is already suitable for hydrogen? A parallel use of #gaspipelines and hydrogen pipelines would be efficient and cost-effective. 🚫 No blind action: Instead of pursuing blind activism, we should act rationally. Utilizing existing infrastructure and proven technologies will accelerate #decarbonization and support the #economiclocation of Germany. Together, we can shape a sustainable energy future. Do you agree? Share your thoughts with us! 💬 You can read the full interview in #Themenmagazin here: https://lnkd.in/d3GwXvjn

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#H2EQuarterly Prominent #Hydrogen People this edition features Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate in the Hungarian government.   🇭🇺 As Hungary takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, we sat down with Attila Steiner to discuss Hungary’s energy policy priorities and the future of hydrogen. 🚌 Discover how Hungary is advancing #greenhydrogen projects and the deployment of hydrogen #fuelcell buses, and learn about the challenges and opportunities in hydrogen technology. Read the full interview to learn more about Hungary's ambitious energy plans and the future of hydrogen in #Europe. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eV9fy39S 

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🗓 On May 14th from 14:00 to 15:30 (GMT+3) the nuclear advisors of The Bellona Environmental Transparency Center will host an online event to present new report on the nuclear and radiation threats in the Russian Arctic. 👉 Register to get access to the report and YouTube-link and ask questions during the QA session. Languages of the event: English and Russian. https://lnkd.in/dN5AviBG ☢️ The Soviet nuclear legacy on the North-West of Russia includes the radionuclide-contaminated buildings of the former military base at Andreeva Bay, spent nuclear fuel from nuclear submarines and the status of sunken nuclear and radiation-hazardous objects at the bottom of the Arctic seas. 💬 “As Russian money goes to war instead of environmental protection, the Russian Arctic remains a radiation threat”, - claims Bellona’s nuclear advisor and the author of the report Alexander Nikitin. ❗️The greatest threat to the environment is the nuclear submarine K-27, whose reactors are loaded with highly enriched nuclear fuel. It was scuttled decades ago off the coast of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, where today the Russian Ministry of Defense is testing new weapons. 🚫 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has stopped international cooperation to eliminate nuclear and radiation threats in this region. Before the war, Norway, with the support of a number of European countries, led large-scale efforts to rid the region of the Soviet nuclear legacy.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Olaf Scholz to speak of a "Zeitenwende" (turning point) in German defence policy. Dr. Benjamin Daßler and Moritz Weiss argue a real Zeitenwende in EU defence policy is now needed. Internally, the EU should reinforce its existing ability to leverage regulatory and budgetary tools to enhance member states’ military capabilities. Externally, the EU’s role as a geopolitical actor can only be reinforced by a strategic partnership with NATO. The EU-NATO relationship is often seen as one-sided, with the EU relying on NATO’s military capabilities. However, this view misses what is essential in the new geopolitics, namely the supplementary nature of their assets. If the West’s strategic objective is to influence Russia by raising the costs of sustaining its military campaign, this has both a military and an economic side. It’s late, but not too late for a real European Zeitenwende. This means not only saying goodbye to a European Army but also designing a prudent and resilient division of labour with NATO. https://lnkd.in/gJt_scZY

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Salzgitter AG and Uniper have signed a pre-contract for the supply and purchase of #greenhydrogen. The #hydrogen is to be produced in the large-scale electrolysis plant planned by Uniper, which is scheduled to be commissioned in Wilhelmshaven in 2028. The green hydrogen will be required for the SALCOS® – Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking program and will be used in the direct reduction plant being constructed in Salzgitter to produce almost CO₂-neutral #steel. In this way, both companies want to make a significant contribution to reducing the CO₂ footprint of the German #steelindustry. The preliminary agreement covers, among other things, the technical and commercial framework conditions for the supply of hydrogen. Depending in particular on the availability of the German hydrogen core network and a specific pipeline route from Wilhelmshaven to Salzgitter, Uniper could supply up to 20,000 tons of certified green hydrogen to Salzgitter every year starting 2028 at the earliest. This will be produced using renewable energies in the 200 MW electrolysis plant that Uniper plans to build on the site of the former hard coal-fired power plant in Wilhelmshaven. This is the first step towards an external hydrogen supply for SALCOS®, which will require up to 150,000 tons of hydrogen per year in its first stage. According to Uniper, a pipeline connection from Wilhelmshaven to Salzgitter is absolutely essential and must be established as quickly as possible. Wilhelmshaven is seen as the ideal location for Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven projects due to its easy access to #renewable energies, particularly from the #offshore #wind farms in the North Sea, the early connection to the German hydrogen #pipeline system, and the planned hydrogen #storage facilities in northern Germany. The plan is to expand #electrolysis to a capacity of 1 GW, which will enable hydrogen production of 100,000 tons per year. In addition, Uniper will build a terminal in Wilhelmshaven for the import of #greenammonia by ship with an output volume of at least 300,000 tonnes of hydrogen, which can be converted into hydrogen and also fed into the German nuclear grid.

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#GCMC's Dr. May-Britt Sturmbaum, Professor of Strategic Security Studies and expert on strategic competition with China, was invited to give her views on the ARD podcast "Armed Forces and Strategies". The conversation explored the ties between Russia and China, Ukraine's relationship with China, and China's current and potential involvement in the conflict. "China, Russia, and Iran are collaborating economically with the aim of undermining the United States and reshaping the world order to favor authoritarian regimes," explained Dr. Sturmbaum. "China has no interest in Russia losing the war, and perhaps Putin as an ally. That is why Beijing continues to support Moscow and shows no inclination to act as a peacemaker." To listen to the full discussion, click here: https://lnkd.in/dKnH5qEr

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High North / Arctic geopolitical center of gravity - „Containment“ Strategy against Russia and China with effects based approach, means and capabilities available in place? In order to achieve what and when? Hobby horse and virtual playground with big cigar standing around a World map? Just a STRATCOM bubble? Who announced what? Mismatch of reality/realism - time - space - political will, while domestic election campaigns are looming? Maritime security? Force projection? Approaches? Shallow/Blue water? Command and control? Security of LOC/SLOC? Joint/combined approach? Effects on what? German contribution? Requirements? Planning horizon? Budget? Resources? Baltic Sea? Ukraine? None of „think big“ pseudo strategic brains was able and willing to Imagine the legal right of Ukraine for forward self defence for long time. None of those is able to pressure on delivery of TAURUS. If someone wants to circumvent the solution of issues at hand - just project yourself to a future with all your robust conviction and escape the shithole at your backyard. Wait and see….. Victory at all costs! 🇺🇦 NATO Stefanie Dr. Babst Roderich Kiesewetter CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion Albert Klamt Lisa-Martina Klein Sarah Kirchberger Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) Bundesministerium der Verteidigung Dr. habil. Patricia Schneider Jan Christian Kaack

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Dear Friends, We are eager to present our latest R.Politik Bulletin, No. 9 (139), issued after a short break. It covers all major personnel changes in the Russian government undertaken by Vladimir Putin in the last two weeks. In this EDITION (https://lnkd.in/ezEWFf6K): ◽️ Mishustin And The Cabinet. We explain why and how Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed and what the dynamics of his position are. ◽️ The Presidential Bloc. The most shocking changes concern the Defence Ministry, Security Council, and Presidential Administration. You will find out why Andrey Belousov has taken over Sergey Shoigu’s position, while the latter moves to the post of Security Council’s secretary. We also cover Nikolay Patrushev’s transfer to Putin’s administration among other changes. ◽️ Who's Who In The Cabinet. We outline major shifts in Mishustin’s Cabinet: who has gained influence and who has benefited from redistributed prerogatives; new ministers and the particularities of the reshaped Cabinet. ◽️ New Escalation. Putin's fifth term begins amid heightened international tensions. He has directed the General Staff to conduct military drills for non-strategic nuclear weapons. We are trying to answer the critical question: What will happen if Putin believes he cannot win the war, especially if Western forces enter Ukraine? We also invite you to explore our revamped website, which is now more secure and faster: https://rpolitik.com https://lnkd.in/ezEWFf6K

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