Reactor construction

China

China Approves Eight New Nuclear Reactors at Four Sites

China has approved the construction of eight new nuclear reactors at four sites, including three pairs of Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors and two Guohe One (CAP1…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

US Strikes $80 Billion Deal for New Nuclear Power Plants

The U.S. government has signed a partnership with the Canadian owners of Westinghouse Electric to advance one of its largest nuclear energy initiatives in decad…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Westinghouse, Google Aim to Speed up Reactor Construction With AI

Westinghouse has announced it is to collaborate with Google Cloud to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline construction of new nuclear plants and enha…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

OPG Approved to Build First SMR at Darlington Nuclear Project

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has issued a power reactor construction license to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) for the construction of a G…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

China Authorises 11 New Nuclear Reactors in $31BN Investment

China is a global leader in nuclear reactor construction. Credit: SkazovD via Shutterstock.China’s State Council has approved 11 nuclear reactors across f…

Rosatom

MBIR Reactor Construction Program Exceeded by 8% in 2021

The construction program for the MBIR research reactor, which is being built on the site of JSC “SSC RIAR” , was exceeded by 8% in 2021.

Nuclear Reactor

Russian MBIR “Super-Reactor” Construction Ahead Of Schedule

The reactor construction is run ahead of schedule as determined by the Government.