National Corporation Nuclearelectrica S.A. and nuclear and isotope technology company Laurentis Energy Partners - a commercial subsidiary of Canada's Ontario Power Generation, signed on Thursday in Paris a memorandum for the production of medical isotopes at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant and for exploring the development of heavy water production in Romania, the Energy Ministry informs."It is a significant step to help improve the health of millions of people and demonstrate the multiple benefits of nuclear power plants, which generate clean energy, contribute to energy stability, decarbonization and economic growth, and support cancer treatment. Equally important is the project to resume heavy water production in Romania, an initiative begun during the term of former minister Virgil Popescu. The global demand for heavy water experiences a spectacular increase, and Romania can be a strategic player," said Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja, according to the cited statement.This step comes shortly after the announcement about the Government of Canada providing funding to support the construction of Cernavoda reactors 3 and 4.The memorandum was concluded against the backdrop of the over 55-year Romania - Canada partnership in the field of nuclear energy and of the announcement made by Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson about a 3 billion Canadian dollar deal to support the development of Cernavoda Units 3 and 4, which strengthens energy security and furthers the production of clean energy.The agreement was formalized on Thursday, with OPG president and CEO Ken Hartwick, and Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghita signing a Memorandum of Understanding, in the presence of the Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Roadmap To New Nuclear conference organized in Paris by the Nuclear Energy Agency, which sees the participation of over 21 international ministers and hundreds of industry professionals.
Contakt Express Logistik S.A., the Romanian market leader in accessories for phones and tablets, announces the approval of its Prospectus by the Financial Supervisory Authority and the launch of its initial public offering. Following the successful closing of the offering, the company will be listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, on the AeRO Market, under […]
The Romanian Environment Ministry has launched a public consultation on changes to national air quality regulations that would allow residents to see real-time pollution levels, replacing the current system based on 24-hour averages. The draft order updates Order 1818/2020, which defines how air quality indices are calculated and reported nationwide. Environment minister Diana Buzoianu said […]
The Bishop of Cluj-Gherla, Claudiu Lucian Pop, has been appointed as the new Major Archbishop of the Greek-Catholic Church, a position that became vacant following the passing of 94-year-old Cardinal Lucian Mureșan in September of this year. The new leader of the Romanian Greek Catholic Church, or the Romanian Church United with Rome, was elected […]
WWF Romania has launched a series of planting initiatives in Bucharest aimed at supporting declining pollinator species, joining forces with local environmental groups to transform urban green spaces into habitats for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The first intervention took place on November 1 in the 400 sqm garden of the Museum of Maps, […]
Update: Liberty Steel Group reacted to the investigation on Friday, saying that it is cooperating with the authorities but denying any wrongdoing. A spokesperson said: “Liberty and its management have always acted in full compliance with Romanian laws and regulations, following local legal advice. The company is cooperating fully with the authorities in their investigation […]
Romanian prosecutors conducted searches on Friday, November 7, at the headquarters of the steel mill Liberty Galați and in several counties, in a case of embezzlement and tax evasion that includes Russian gas giant Gazprom, Economedia.ro reported. Specifically,...
