| Author (Person) | Lorenz, Ama |
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| Series Title | EurActiv |
| Series Details | 07.03.16 |
| Publication Date | 07/03/2016 |
| Content Type | News |
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In a statement released on 6 March 2016, EDF announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Thomas Piquemal, had tendered his resignation. Company sources told the media that the reasons behind the decision lied on financial concerns about the planned nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in the United Kingdom. On 10 March 2016, the European Commission cleared the partnership between EDF and China's nuclear firm CGN to build nuclear power plants, including the Hinkley Point project. French Economy Minister said on the 17 March 2016 that the French government stood ready to inject fresh capital into EDF if necessary. He said it would be a mistake for the 85% state-owned company not to build the new Hinkley Point C power plant and he would ensure it happened. The same minister repeated on the 17 April 2016 in an interview with the BBC that the French government was 'completely committed' to constructing the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant. He said that the project was 'very important' for France and EDF. |
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| Source Link | http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/doubts-grow-over-planned-uk-nuclear-plant/ |
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| Subject Categories | Energy |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
