OMNI Features｜UK Strengthens International Energy Security Cooperation Through Nuclear Fusion / France Leads Europe in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology / National Marine Conservation Laws & Regulations to Establish 3 Types of Marine Sanctuaries

｜UK Strengthens International Energy Security Cooperation Through Nuclear Fusion
Claire Coutinho, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, attended The International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France, this week. During the meeting, she met with European allies to discuss energy security and strategies to reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas imports. The UK announced a £300 million investment to become the first European country outside Russia to initiate a high-tech HALEU nuclear fuel program

｜France Leads Europe in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technolog
According to the French Hydrogen Association, European hydrogen-related patent applications have ranked first worldwide for the past decade, accounting for 28%. The top three hydrogen research institutions globally are all French institutions. Furthermore, France's position as a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell technology is increasingly solidified, with one of the major battery manufacturers, Symbio, establishing a super factory capable of producing 16,000 fuel cells annually. The projected capacity is expected to reach 50,000 by 2026, making it the largest in Europe.

｜National Marine Conservation Laws & Regulations to Establish 3 Types of Marine Sanctuaries
As Taiwan is surrounded by the sea, it is considered the most capable of implementing the spirit of marine sustainability. At the Executive Yuan meeting on the 15th of this month, the draft of the National Marine Conservation Laws & Regulations was approved. The future competent authority can establish marine sanctuaries, which are divided into core areas, buffer zones, and sustainable utilization areas. Individuals found violating entry into core areas may face fines of up to NT$500,000.

Reference: International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, MOEA (TITA)｜Yahoo