Nuclear power

Nuclear Power Plant

Licence Issued for Chernobyl Decommissioning

The project to dismantle the historic Chernobyl Shelter Object can begin, after Chernobyl NPP was granted the requisite licence today.

Nuclear Power Plant

New Nuclear Build Back on the Table for South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa hosted a subcommittee recommending a plan to procure 2,500MW of new nuclear power.

Market Analysis

WNA Says Nuclear Must be Represented at COP26

Nuclear energy must get a fair representation at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties to be held in November in Glasgow

Nuclear Fuel

Operation Approaches for Ukraine's Used Fuel Store

The first stage of Ukraine's Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility is ready for operation, Energoatom has announced, citing an approval from the Architectural and…

Hydrogen Production

Nine Mile Point to Produce Hydrogen for Self-Supply

The unit will supply hydrogen for the plant's turbine cooling and chemistry control.

Nuclear Fusion

This Nuclear Fusion Test is Sparking Hope for an Energy Revolution

A laser blast in California creates a miniature sun for a tiny fraction of a second and ignites a self-sustaining chain reaction.

Energy Security

FANR Built a Strong Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Infrastructure in UAE for Protection of the Public and Environment

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, the United Arab Emirates’ independent nuclear regulator, has issued its 2020 Annual Report, illustrating its effo…

Nuclear waste

Ukraine to Stop Exporting Used Nuclear Fuel to Russia by 2025

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the state economic programme for the management of used nuclear fuel until 2025, which will end the need to export …

Nuclear Reactor

Ringhals Reactors to be Dismantled by Westinghouse

The companies described the deal as "extending their long-standing nuclear energy partnership into decommissioning activities.

Nuclear Reactor

NuScale, Xcel Explore Partnership for SMR Operation

SMR developer NuScale Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xcel Energy Inc to explore the feasibility of Xcel Energy serving as a plant operator …

Nuclear Equipment

Turbine Tests Completed at China's HTR-PM

Testing of the steam turbine using non-nuclear steam has been completed at the demonstration high-temperature gas-cooled reactor plant at Shidaowan

Nuclear Technology

First Ever 3D-Printed Parts Have Been Installed at Alabaman Nuclear Plant

Last week, Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced that four 3D-printed fuel assembly brackets have been installed and are operating at the Tennessee Valley Aut…

Nuclear Reactor

Finland Aiming World’s Most Advanced Nuclear Reactor

Since 2005, Finland’s been constructing the largest nuclear reactor in Europe.

Market Analysis

Will Iran Ever be Able to Restore The Nuclear Deal?

Prospects for the revitalisation of the nuclear deal have been getting dimmer as Iran’s new hardliner leadership wants the full implementation of the original …

India

L&T Delivers Critical Equipment for India’s Nuclear Power Program

Flags off 700 MWe Reactor End-Shields to NPCIL ahead of schedule