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Spotlight | China, Europe, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, United States
Nuclear exports: Washington prepares legal and political arsenal as Westinghouse and KEPCO stand by for court action

Washington is preparing a legislative package to help it head off competition from Russia's Rosatom and Chinese groups for new nuclear power plant contracts in Europe and the Middle East. At the same time, US national champion Westinghouse is looking to sideline Korea's KEPCO group. [...]

Published on 14/02/2023 at 07:00 GMT Reading time 5 minutes

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France, Saudi Arabia
Ex-EDF boss Proglio on trial in Paris but still in favour with Riyadh

While on trial in France over allegations he signed dozens of contracts without competitive bidding when CEO of EDF, Henri Proglio has managed to establish a successful consultancy business. Saudi Arabia in particular is keen to use his expertise to develop its renewable energy and nuclear industries.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 05.06.2024

France, Saudi Arabia
Former French utilities boss Henri Proglio back in Saudi nuclear

After reviving his French-Saudi networks, the ex-CEO of EDF and Veolia has become an adviser for Nesma, a private Saudi conglomerate that plays a key role in the kingdom's strategic electricity and civil nuclear power projects.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.12.2023

Henri Proglio, former CEO of Veolia and EDF.

Iran, Russia
Russian nuclear security consultant operating in Iran charged after FSB probe

A Moscow court has found Vladimir Tikhonov, who advises governments in Iran, Egypt and Bangladesh, guilty of abuse of power following accusations by the FSB.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.08.2023

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
K2, ENEC and Peterson, Guidehouse

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to Washington, New York and Abu Dhabi.

New YorkK2 quietly demotes co-CEO

Abu DhabiConsultant Charles Peterson returns to nuclear

WashingtonEx-staffer takes Guidehouse to court

Subscribers only 31.05.2023

China, South Korea, United States
Seoul's nuclear goals spark intense talks between China and US

By raising the idea of a new nuclear autonomy strategy, South Korea has forced Washington and Beijing to quietly seek common ground over the issue.

Subscribers only Defence 10.05.2023

Saudi Arabia
MBS plays nuclear contenders off against one another to spur US into action

Mohammed bin Salman is set on Saudi Arabia having its own civil nuclear industry to facilitate its energy transition. In a bid to revive the stalled project, Riyadh is talking up the possibility of a Chinese partnership to get a reaction from Seoul, Paris and, mostly, Washington.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 25.01.2023

Poland, South Korea, United States
US and South Korea move closer to a common nuclear power plants bid against France's EDF

In what could become a remake of the big nuclear power contract awarded by Abu Dhabi in 2009, Washington and Seoul are looking to work together to supply several nuclear power stations to Poland. This has weakened the position of France, also in the running.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.07.2022

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
With European priorities on its mind EDF lets slide Saudi nuclear power projects

Riyadh is becoming frustrated as the French group EDF procrastinates, leaving the door open to Chinese aspirations.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 03.05.2022

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Nuclear Energy Holding Company to spearhead MbS's nuclear ambitions

In early March, Saudi Arabia locked in a key step for the rollout of its nuclear programme with the creation of a supervisory entity modelled on that of its Emirati neighbour. The kingdom is also making progress on its choice of constructor for its first reactors.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.03.2022

France, Ukraine
Yermak and Shurma take charge of Ukraine's dealings with the French military-industrial complex

After several months of scepticism on Ukraine's part, French president Emmanuel Macron's visit to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky could mark France's return to the front line in Ukraine. On the Ukrainian side, matters are being handled by Andriy Yermak with support from newcomer to the president's office, Rostyslav Shurma.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 08.02.2022