May 28 NEC Energy News
¶ “Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Delayed And Costs Rise” • Hinkley Point C is set to be delayed and costs are likely to be £500 million more than previously thought, according to EDF, the energy giant behind it. Also, the start of electricity generation from Unit 1 is expected in June 2026, six months later than projected. [Yahoo Movies Canada]
¶ “Russia To Build Central Asia’s First Nuclear Power Plant In Uzbekistan” • Russia will build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the first such project in post-Soviet Central Asia, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Uzbekistan is also interested in buying more oil and gas from Russia. [Reuters]
¶ “China’s Emissions Fall As Renewable Energy Capacity Grows, But Coal Investments Blight Carbon Outlook” • China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since economic activity reopened after the pandemic, an analysis shows. This suggests emissions may have peaked, but coal-burning power plants are still going up. [Hong Kong Free Press]
¶ “Rio Tinto And BHP Collaborate On Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trials In The Pilbara” • In an industry first, Rio Tinto and BHP will collaborate on testing large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The two companies will work with Caterpillar and Komatsu to conduct trials of their battery-electric haul trucks. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Port Of Tyne Enters HVDC Cable Factory Talks” • Port of Tyne in the UK and LS Eco Advanced Cables UK are negotiating for a long-term lease for a cables factory. LS EAC is interested in potential for a high voltage DC factory on the Tyne Renewables Quay site in the north-east of England. It would be worth an investment of £923 million. [reNews]
¶ “Energy Giant RWE To Build Two New Wind Farms Off The German Coast” • Germany’s largest power producer, RWE AG, announced it is to construct 1.6 GW of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. It took the decision despite ongoing supply-chain challenges and soaring costs that have halted some offshore wind projects in the UK and the US. [Euronews.com]
¶ “BOEM Releases Final Environmental Statement On Offshore Wind Farms” • The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is continuing its efforts to push forward with the review of US offshore wind projects. In the latest step, they are releasing the final Environmental Impact Statements approving two New Jersey projects. [The Maritime Executive]
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