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Nuclearelectrica announced that operational decisions regarding the reconnection of the two Cernavodă reactors to Romania's National Energy System will be made based on future forecast developments.
Several European countries are experiencing critically low water levels in major rivers like the Danube and Sava due to an ongoing heatwave, impacting navigation, irrigation, and the operation of nuclear power plants. This situation has led to reduced power output and concerns about potential shutdowns at facilities like the Krško and Cernavodă nuclear plants.
Romania has detonated rocks in the Danube River to divert water to its Cernavoda nuclear power plant, which is facing critically low water levels due to drought. This measure aims to ensure the continued operation of the nuclear reactor and mitigate the country's electricity crisis.
Nuclearelectrica and its private partner have responded to criticism from the Romanian government regarding their Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project.
Romania's Nuclearelectrica has secured an €800 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, part of a larger €3 billion investment.
Shareholders of Nuclearelectrica are set to approve a search for new mini-reactor technologies after the NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) project in Doicești, Romania, has been blocked.
Transelectrica successfully conducted a complex exercise to restore Romania's National Power System in the Dobrogea area, simulating an emergency scenario under the coordination of the National Energy Dispatcher.
Unitatea 2 a CNE Cernavodă a fost resincronizată sâmbătă seara la Sistemul Energetic Naţional, după finalizarea lucrărilor de înlocuire a transformatorului de evacuare a puterii cu unul de rezervă, a…
Nuclearelectrica has defended its Doicești Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project, asserting its compliance with international nuclear standards and validation by the IAEA. The company emphasized that strategic projects should transcend partisan politics following renewed criticism.
The Romanian Prime Minister has raised concerns regarding the viability of Nuclearelectrica's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project.
Romanian nuclear energy producer Nuclearelectrica has initiated a feasibility study tender aimed at doubling its production of nuclear fuel.
Romania's Prime Minister has raised concerns regarding the financing of the proposed mini-reactors at Doicești, questioning where the necessary 7 billion dollars will come from. Nuclearelectrica is responding to these signals of distrust from the government regarding the innovative energy security solution.
Societatea Națională Nuclearelectrica (SNN), Romania's nuclear plant operator, announced a 36.6% increase in net profit before a planned shutdown, indicating strong financial performance.
Nuclearelectrica is conducting a thorough investigation into irregularities discovered by the Prime Minister's Control Body regarding the Doicești small modular reactor (SMR) project, potentially leading to the cancellation of payments to private partner Nova Power and Gas.
Despite earlier announcements of a shutdown due to record-low Danube River levels, Reactor 2 of Romania's Cernavodă nuclear power plant will remain connected to the national energy system, with stable overnight operations reported. However, the prime minister still urged voluntary electricity savings, acknowledging the country would feel the consequences of the low water levels.
Romania has shut down one of its Cernavodă nuclear reactors due to critically low water levels in the Danube River, which are also impacting shipping. The unprecedented drought conditions have led to concerns about energy production and river transport, with the state company Nuclearelectrica confirming the preventive shutdown.
Romania's Ministry of Energy has rejected a re-evaluation of its strategy concerning mini-reactors, confirming that the Doicești project will proceed with the American company NuScale. Nuclearelectrica was not permitted to seek alternative mini-reactor technologies.
Romania's Nuclearelectrica has reconnected Unit 1 of the Cernavodă nuclear power plant to the national grid following a planned two-month shutdown for maintenance.
Shareholders of the state-owned company Nuclearelectrica will discuss two key agenda items at a July 15 meeting: re-evaluating the partnership with American companies for small modular reactors at Doicești and concluding a 20-year energy sales contract.
Shareholders of Romania's national nuclear energy company, Nuclearelectrica, have approved the distribution of substantial gross dividends totaling 1.179 billion lei from the net profit of the 2025 financial year.
A significant debate has emerged in Romania concerning the Doicești Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear project, with politician Ilie Bolojan criticizing it for "serious problems" and informing the US embassy. Other officials, however, are defending the project as a strategic national objective.
Nuclearelectrica, a Romanian state-owned company, has responded to criticism from Ilie Bolojan regarding its expenditure of $240 million on associations and feasibility studies for the Doicești mini-reactor project, asserting the project's significant potential.
Nuclearelectrica has addressed the Prime Minister's doubts regarding the financing of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), stating that the energy mix prioritizes more than just the lowest cost.
Europe is experiencing severe drought conditions, leading to critically low water levels in major rivers like the Rhine and Danube, which is disrupting industry, shipping, and water supply in several countries. The ongoing dry spell is causing concerns for drinking water availability and economic activity across the continent.
Moldova is supporting Romania during its energy crisis by facilitating the import of electricity from Ukraine via Energocom, as Romania's Nuclearelectrica covers a deficit caused by the shutdown of Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 1.
SN Nuclearelectrica SA has announced the postponement of the planned shutdown for Unit 2 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant in Romania. An analysis conducted overnight confirmed that operating parameters allow for continued safe functioning.
Nuclearelectrica and Nova Power & Gas have responded to a Romanian government report that identified irregularities in the SMR project at Doicești. Both companies contest the findings, asserting that the project was managed legally and no undue profit was made.
NuScale, a partner in the Doicești project, saw its stock fall by 84% from its peak, as Nuclearelectrica shareholders are set to approve exploring new mini-reactor technologies.
Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant has been reconnected to Romania's National Energy System on Sunday morning, following the completion of its planned shutdown program.
Nuclearelectrica has contradicted Ilie Bolojan regarding the significant expenditure of 240 million euros on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at Doicești, declining to disclose feasibility study costs amidst criticism that the project may only result in 'a plot of land and some papers'.
Această sumă se va adăuga la cele 300 de milioane de dolari deja cheltuite potrivit reprezentaților companiei, care au răspuns întrebărilor HotNews.
The Romanian Prime Minister has renewed criticism regarding Nuclearelectrica's NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project.
Nuclearelectrica affirms that the Doicești Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project holds enormous development potential for the Romanian nuclear industry, its supply chain, associated educational system, and for attracting investments.
Romania's state-owned Nuclearelectrica is engaged in difficult negotiations to secure funding for major nuclear projects, including the refurbishment of Unit 1 and construction of Reactors 3 and 4, with the US, Canada, and the EU proving reluctant to provide loans or state aid.