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China Adopts Atomic Energy Law

China’s lawmakers on Friday adopted a new atomic energy law aimed at supporting research, development, and the peaceful use of atomic energy. The law was passe…

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Inner Containment Dome in Place at Haiyang 4

The installation of the uppermost section of the steel containment vessel has been completed at unit 4 of the Haiyang nuclear power plant in Shandong province, …

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Infrastructure Work Begins for Cernavoda 1 Refurb Project

Nuclearelectrica has launched the civil construction phase of the refurbishment of Unit 1 at Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear power plant. The project, valued …

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Centrica Confirms Life Extensions of Two UK Nuclear Stations Until 2028

On September 2, 2025, Centrica (CNA.L), which holds a 20% stake in two UK nuclear power stations, announced that the operational life of Heysham 1 and Hartlepoo…

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Tepco to Remove Fuel From Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 7

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has announced plans to remove nuclear fuel from unit 7 at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture,…

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Polish Oil Company Orlen to Build Small Nuclear Power

On August 28, 2025, Polish oil company Orlen announced plans to construct the country’s first small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Wloclawek, a town in …

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Palisades Re-Enters Operational Status

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan, previously shut down for decommissioning, has officially transitioned back to operational status, marking a histo…

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Taiwan Nuclear Plant Re-Opening Vote Fails as Approval Threshold Missed

On Saturday, a referendum to reopen the Maanshan nuclear power plant in southern Taiwan failed to meet the required voter threshold. The vote, proposed by the T…

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Aalo Atomics Secures Funding to Build Its First Reactor

Aalo Atomics, an Austin, Texas-based nuclear technology company, has raised over $136 million to develop its first nuclear power plant, the Aalo-X, according to…

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Bruce Power Renews Ten-Year MSA Agreement With Candu Energy

Bruce Power and Candu Energy, a subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis, have signed a renewed master services agreement (MSA) for the eight CANDU reactors at the Tiv…

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Taiwan Set to Hold Referendum on Restarting Last Nuclear Reactor

On August 23, 2025, Taiwan will hold a referendum to decide whether to restart the second reactor at the Maanshan nuclear power plant in southern Taiwan, provid…

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India Shuts Unit at Country’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant for Maintenance

On August 3, 2025, Unit 1 of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, India, was shut down for scheduled maintenance, according to a report from the Ce…

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Construction Permit Granted for New Chinese Plant

China's National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) has granted a construction licence for units 1 and 2 of the Jinqimen nuclear power plant in Ningbo, Zh…

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US Loan Disbursements to Recommission Michigan Nuclear Plant Top $83 Million

Holtec International received the fifth installment of a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the restart of the 800-megawatt Palisades …

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Third Korean Reactor Taken Offline as Licence Renewal Decision Awaited

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has paused operations at Kori unit 4, located at its nuclear power plant in South Korea, as it awaits a government decision o…