- France to Extend Nuclear Power Plant Lives by 10 Years, JDD Says French govt preparing to allow Electricite de France SA to extend the life of its nuclear power plants to 50 years from 40 years, Journal du Dimanche reported, citing unnamed people close to the government. * Decision to come before end of year: JDD * President Francois Hollande to hold a meeting on nuclear-power policy Nov. 15: JDD * Office of Energy Minister Philippe Martin refused to comment: JDD
- U.K. ‘Extremely Close’ to Nuclear Deal With EDF, Davey Says "We’re extremely close for a deal with EDF," U.K. energy secretary Edward Davey said in a BBC Television interview today * Says: "If and when we get that deal I’ll announce it to parliament, and I think I’ll be able to show it’s extremely good value for money for consumers" NOTE: EDF May Agree to U.K. Nuclear Deal in Weeks, Minister Says