The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is set to restart operations after being shut down for eventual dismantling, aiming to become the first U.S. reactor to do so. Owned by Holtec International, the plant faces major repairs to its aging steam generators, with damaged tubes found during inspections. Backed by significant financial support, including a $1.5 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy, the restart project highlights the challenges of bringing aging reactors back online amidst industry struggles with competition from natural gas and renewables.
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Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria call on Libyan parties to cease escalation, hold simultaneous elections – Middle East Monitor
Summary Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called for an immediate end to the escalation in Libya and urged for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections during a trilateral meeting in Cairo. The foreign ministers emphasized the need for restraint among Libyan parties amid renewed clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the importance of advancing Libya’s political process and unifying institutions. This meeting aims to reactivate a previously suspended tripartite coordination mechanism to support peace and stability in Libya, with...
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