"Compared to the larger, conventional nuclear power plants, SMRs have several advantages — such as shorter construction time schedules, enhanced safety features and a sounder appeal to private investors thanks to their lower initial costs and shorter development timelines," the commission added.

Brent were down 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $82.77 a barrel, WTI rose 4 cent to $78.07 a barrel.

The global oil demand growth forecast for 2024 remains unchanged from last month’s assessment at 2.2 mb/d.

Главный принцип, с которым надо подходить к решению климатических задач в энергетике – это достижение максимального сокращения выбросов углерода при как можно меньших временных и финансовых затратах.

"Oil prices at $80 is extremely comfortable for Russia," she said. "Maybe at $60-$70 it starts feeling the pinch, but we cannot start talking about crisis if Russia is selling oil at $60 or above."

"Those countries that opt to use nuclear energy or support its use recognise its potential as a clean energy source that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels, to address the climate crisis and improve global energy security," a ministerial communiqué released at the end of the event said.

Санкции против операций с венесуэльскими облигациями контрпродуктивны, поскольку они благоприятствуют российскому капиталу, занимающему позиции в ценных бумагах Венесуэлы и PDVSA.

The European Commission on Thursday said Germany will be the biggest drag on euro zone growth this year and next, with growth of only 0.3% in 2024 rather than 0.8% expected in November and 1.2% in 2025, after a 0.3% recession last year.

The aid provided by seven countries is expected to unlock an additional 5.4 billion euros in private investments, with 32 companies participating in 33 projects, the commission said.

Demand for renewable energy resources has never been more robust, and billions of dollars in federal funding are now available to support projects designed to meet the demand. Projects that qualify for funding are designed to harness energy from water, wind or solar sources. Some technology projects are also eligible.

In addition to creating a working group to support plans to design, construct and commission the new units at Kozloduy, the two countries will also "explore collaboration on research and training programmes and developing Bulgaria's nuclear supply chain resilience".

Brent edged 1 cent lower $81.99 a barrel, WTI rose 1 cent to $76.93 a barrel.

India has remained neutral in the West’s standoff with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, seeing it as an opportunity to buy discounted Russian barrels.

Kudankulam, about 100 kilometres from the port city of Tuticorin in the state of Tamil Nadu at the southern tip of India, is already home to two operating Russian-VVER 1000 pressurised water reactors: Kudankulam 1 has been in commercial operation since 2014 and Kudankulam 2 since 2017.

В течение многих лет Иран – наш добрый сосед, стратегический партнёр и единомышленник. Российско-иранские многоплановые связи традиционно выстраиваются на основе уважения и учёта интересов друг друга.