October 09, 2024 09:02 GMT
POWER: Italy Eyes Resumption of Nuclear Production
POWER
Italy plans to present a draft law to resume nuclear energy production by year-end, Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said, cited by Reuters.
- The government also plans to provide financial support for the initial phases of nuclear projects.
- Around 11% of nuclear power in the energy mix could save €17bn for decarbonisation, Fratin added.
- The Italian government is seeking to create a new entity with a foreign technological partnership for the start of nuclear production in Italy, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said previously.
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