January 2025

India and the USA signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement (also known as a 123 Agreement) in 2008,

The United States and Republic of Korea have worked together on civil nuclear power for more than 70 years.

While Europe has managed to diversify its energy supplies since the 2022 crisis — making a phaseout of Russia’s fuel potentially less challenging — this winter has served as a reminder that the region remains vulnerable.

The Worldwide Rig Count for December was 1,660, down 49 from the 1,708 counted in November 2024, and down 79, from the 1,739 counted in December 2023.