December 20 NEC Energy News
¶ “Why Aren’t Lessons From Fukushima Disaster Being Used In Draft Energy Plan?” • The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry released a draft outline of the next Strategic Energy Plan. It removed the phrase stating “Japan … will reduce its dependence on nuclear power as much as possible,” which the government has heretofore upheld. [The Mainichi]
¶ “Wind Power Generation Hits Second Record In Matter Of Days” • Last Sunday, wind turbines in the UK, including both onshore and offshore, set a record by generating 22.4 GW of electricity. It was the first time they produced more than 22 GW. On Wednesday, the UK’s wind turbines generated 22.5 GW, breaking the days-old record. [Proactive Investors]
¶ “KENC Bags Offshore Jack-Up Contracts” • KENC Engineering secured contract awards from a leading, undisclosed transport and installation contractor relative to a UK offshore wind project. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for the UK project. [reNews]
¶ “IRA Set To Boost US Economy $2 Trillion” • An independent study commissioned by the American Clean Power Association revealed that the Inflation Reduction Act will potentially boost the US economy by nearly $2 trillion over the next decade. The report found that the law will incentivize significant investments and create millions of jobs. [reNews]
¶ “Abandoned Oil And Gas Wells In Us Bring Fears Of Leak Dangers” • More than 3.5 million abandoned oil and gas wells are littered across the US. An estimated 14 million Americans live within a mile of one of the wells. Leaking wells can contaminate groundwater and spew carcinogens and potent greenhouse gases into the environment. [ABC News]
¶ “Musk And xAI Colossus Brings Spike In Emissions And Demand For Electricity To Memphis” • Elon Musk’s latest brainstorm is Colossus, a new supercomputer facility for xAI located in an old Electrolux factory in Memphis, Tennessee. Initial estimates suggest that the system’s power consumption could range between 42 to 56 MW. [CleanTechnica]
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