Ministry of Energy
Coverage of Ministry of Energy in the Nexus archive.
- Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant’s 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River
Romania began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant due to continued low water levels in the Danube River. The plant, which uses river water for cooling, accounts for about 20% of Romania’s electricity generation when fully operational. Officials stated that authorities believe the country's supply would be covered by alternative sources and imports following the shutdown.
- Russian drone hits nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl: Ukraine
Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian Shahed drone struck a nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl, which President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as 'extremely vile'.
- Saudi Arabia says key oil pipeline back to full capacity after attacks
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy confirmed the East-West oil pipeline has resumed full capacity operations at 7 million barrels per day following recent attacks. The restoration marks a critical recovery for the country's energy infrastructure.