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Hungary, Russia to Speed up Construction of Paks II Nuclear Power Plant

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has agreed with Russia’s state nuclear construction company Rosatom that work on Hungary’s new nuclear plant at …

Nuclear Technology

Thousands Join Launch of Rosatom’s Atoms for Humanity Nuclear Awareness Campaign

On April 30, over 3 200 people from some 40 countries watched Rosatom’s Atoms for Humanity new nuclear awareness campaign launch event.

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UK's NDA Launches New Nuclear Transport Division

The NDA is also in the process of integrating its radioactive waste management businesses.

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China Formally Approves Five New Nuclear Units

China’s state council has approved the construction of five nuclear power units, with total installed capacity of 4.9 GWe, roughly 10% of the country’s total.…

Belarus

Ostrovets Unit 2 Begins Simulated Fuel Loading

The loading of 'dummy' fuel assemblies began yesterday at unit 2 of the new nuclear power plant in Ostrovets, Belarus.

Ukraine

Ukraine Needs New Nuclear Capacity, Says Deputy Energy Minister

Ukraine's electricity grid needs the construction of new nuclear power units, Yuriy Boyko, the country's deputy energy minister said last week.

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New Nuclear Needed for UK Energy Security, Study Says

The UK government must continue to support nuclear power generation if the country is to meet an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2050 while meeting i…

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Belarus Nuclear Plant Taken Offline After 'Protection System Activated'

Belarusian authorities say the country’s new nuclear power plant has been taken offline during testing procedures after the generator protection system was tri…

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New Nuclear Plant Could Rise at Site of Former One in NJ

Holtec owns that facility and oversaw its shutdown in 2018.

Nuclear Equipment

Nexans Wins €20m Contract to Supply Specialised Nuclear Cables

Nexans will play a key role in the UK’s energy transition with a contract worth around €20 million ($24.3 million) to supply specialised nuclear cables for th…

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EU Inspection of Belarus Nuclear Plant This Week Canceled

A visit by European experts to review safety measures at a new nuclear power plant in Belarus this week has been canceled after local officials didn’t particip…

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Macron Kicks off French Race to Build a New Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Dec. 8 that his country’s next aircraft-carrier will be nuclear-powered and should be operational by 2038 in time…

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VIDEO: Rolls Royce to Provide Neutron Flux Monitoring Systems for New Nuclear Reactors in China

Rolls Royce was awarded a multi-million euros contract by China National Nuclear Corporation to provide the Neutron Flux Monitoring System for two nuclear react…

Rosatom

Arktika Icebreaker Completes First Mission

Russia's new nuclear-powered icebreaker, Arktika, today completed its first operational voyage - piloting the Siyaniye Severa dry cargo ship to the entrance of …

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NERSA Takes Action on New Nuclear Power Procurement

In a consultation paper gazetted on Monday, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa outlined government plans to add 2,500MW of nuclear power to South Afr…