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Hualong One
04-07-2023

Chinese Containment Model Completes Structural Testing
A structural performance test of a scaled-down Hualong One containment building in serious accident conditions has been successfully completed by China's Harbin Institute of Technology. A team of researchers - which included workers from China Nat
SMR
04-07-2023

Permitting Submissions Made for New Brunswick SMR
NB Power, in partnership with ARC Clean Technology Canada Inc, has submitted an environmental impact assessment registration document and an application for a site preparation licence for an advanced small modular reactor (SMR) at the existing Point Lepre
Nuclear Reactor
03-07-2023

Minireactor Cost Surge Threatens Nuclear's Next Big Thing
Small modular reactors are designed to generate less than 300 megawatts, compared with over 1,000 megawatts or more at large plants. | GETTY IMAGES / VIA BLOOMBERGHigh inflation and rising interest rates are driving up the cost of a new generation of mini
Nuclear Fusion
03-07-2023

The Risk of Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine Skyrocketed With the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. Residents Nearby Are Preparing for the Worst.
Maxar satellite imagery of the before/after close-up views of Nova Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power facility.Satellite image (c) 2023 Maxar TechnologiesIn June, a controlled explosion caused the Ukrainian Kakhovka hydroelectric dam to collapse.An inte
Nuclear Fusion
03-07-2023

Metaverse to Be Harnessed for UK Fusion Energy Development
Image: UKAEAThe industrial metaverse along with supercomputing and AI are hoped to accelerate the development of the UK’s STEP prototype fusion plant.The initiative, a collaboration between the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Dell Technologi
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
03-07-2023

Michigan Budget Includes $150 Million Aimed At Reopening Palisades Nuclear Plant
The newly-passed Michigan budget allocates $150 million toward reopening the Palisades nuclear plant, which is currently being decommissioned.Holtec International bought the plant in 2022 and has applied for federal dollars to help get the plant running a
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
01-07-2023

Akkuyu Nuclear Plant 'to Be Fully Operative by 2028'
Türkiye aims to start generating electricity at its first nuclear power plant very soon and make the project fully operational by 2028 by commissioning one reactor per year, says the country’s energy minister.Türkiye’
Nuclear Fuel
01-07-2023

KHNP and Nuclearelectrica Sign Mou on Nuclear Fuel Cooperation
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and SN Nuclearelectrica have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in nuclear fuel as part of their strategies to "further develop fuel processing and ensure the resilience of fuel production capabilitie
Nuclear Reactor
01-07-2023

Framatome's Protect Fuel to Be Tested in French Reactor
Framatome has signed a collaboration agreement with EDF to test its PROtect enhanced accident tolerant fuel (EATF) technology. Under the agreement, four lead fuel assemblies will be loaded into one of EDF's French reactors by the end of this year.
SMR
01-07-2023

Canadian, US Regulators Publish Joint Triso Report
The joint report by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) establishes a common regulatory position on tristructural isotropic (TRISO) fuel qualification, for use in the licensing of advanced reactor a
Nuclear Technology
01-07-2023

Canadian Government Support for Radioisotope 'Ecosystem'
The government has announced funding of CAD35 million (USD26.5 million) to enable a pan-Canadian consortium - the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) - to advance and accelerate the development of the next generation of novel medical isotopes and te
SMR
01-07-2023

EDF Begins Permitting Process for Two New Reactors at Penly
EDF announced it is seeking the necessary authorisations to construct two EPR2 reactors at the Penly nuclear power plant site in Normandy, northern France.The Penly plant currently houses two 1330 MWe class pressurised water reactors (Image: EDF)The state
Nuclear waste
30-06-2023

IAEA Chief to Visit Japan Ahead of Treated Fukushima Water Release
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives at his office in Tokyo on June 30, 2023. (Kyodo)TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Japan on Tuesday to assess the country's plan to release treated radioactive water
Nuclear waste
30-06-2023

Ukraine Holds Drills in Zaporizhzhia to Prepare for Radiation Leaks From Russian-Held Nuclear Plant
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Dressed in white and yellow protective suits and armed with devices to detect radiation levels, Ukrainian emergency workers took part in a drill Thursday to prepare for a potential risk of radiation leakage from the Russian-occupie
Myanmar
30-06-2023

Myanmar and Russia Push Ahead With Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The first meeting of the joint coordinating committee, established as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Russia and Myanmar, discussed the construction of a nuclear power plant and the development of nuclear infrastructure in the country.The
Uranium Project
30-06-2023

Work Begins to Re-Open US Underground Uranium Mine
Consolidated Uranium Inc has announced the start of "comprehensive" work programmes including the reopening of the underground workings at its 100%-owned Tony M uranium mine, fifteen years after it last produced uranium. The Vancouver-based comp
Nuclear Technology
30-06-2023

Nuclear Power to Reduce Microsoft Data Centre Carbon Footprint
A new hourly energy-matching agreement between US company Constellation Energy Corporation and Microsoft will harness the environmental attributes of nuclear to put the data centre in Boydton, Virginia "very close" to the goal of 100% carbon-fre
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
30-06-2023

Agreement Reached for Extended Operation of Belgian Reactors
French utility Engie and the Belgian federal government have signed an interim agreement defining the terms for the extended operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear power units by ten years. A final agreement is expected next month.."The Doel n
SMR
30-06-2023

IAEA sees progress made by SMR deployment initiative
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) last year launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the safe and secure deployment of advanced nuclear reactors, with a particular focus on small modular reactors. A plenary meeting of the Nuclear Harmon
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
29-06-2023

Korea Reacts to Nuclear Demand With Plans for 10 Overseas Plants
The fourth and last unit of the Barakah nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates built by Korean companies [KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION]Korea is looking to become a powerhouse in nuclear power plant exports with government plans to export 10 nucle
United Kingdom
29-06-2023

UK to develop virtual prototype of nuclear fusion plant
The virtual modelling project is due to be completed by 2024. Credit: Sorn340 Studio Images via Shutterstock.The UK Government has announced plans to develop a virtual prototype of a nuclear fusion power plant that will operate in the 2040s.The UK Atomic
Nuclear Reactor
29-06-2023

MOX Fuel Tests for Vver Reactors Under Way
Testing has begun on VVER-type fuel elements with uranium-plutonium mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel in the MIR research reactor. Based on the results of irradiation and tests, scientists "intend to substantiate the efficiency and safety of MOX fuel operation
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
29-06-2023

Sanmen Plant to Supply Steam to Industrial Park
A memorandum of cooperation has been signed for the Sanmen nuclear power plant in China's Zhejiang province to supply steam to the Rongsheng Taizhou New Material project. It will be the country's largest nuclear energy steam supply project
Uranium Project
29-06-2023

Honeymoon Redevelopment Work Progresses
The first wellfield has been completed at the Honeymoon in-situ leach (ISL) uranium project in South Australia ahead of its restart by the end of this year, Boss Energy Limited announced. In addition, related gypsum pond and water treatment plants are nea
Nuclear waste
29-06-2023

Agreement Facilitates WIPP Permit Renewal
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) have negotiated a settlement agreement with multiple parties that requested a hearing and opposed the draft ten-year renewal pe

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