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SMR

India’s NTPC Aims to Build Small Nuclear Reactors to Replace Old Coal Plants

India’s leading power producer, NTPC, is considering the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to replace its aging thermal power plants. This marks the fi…

Nuclear Reactor

South Africa’s Safari-1 Turns 60

South Africa celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Safari-1 research reactor at Pelindaba, marking its 60th year of operation. The reactor, operated by the Nuc…

Nuclear Reactor

US Produces Most Uranium Since 2018, EIA Says

The U.S. saw a significant increase in uranium concentrate production in the final three months of 2024, reaching levels not seen in any quarter over the past s…

Metal

US Uranium Market Faces Disruption Amid Tariff Threats

The uranium market in the US is facing a slowdown due to President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian energy exports, including uranium. The US, the wor…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

NTPC Seeks Global Partners to Build 15 GW Nuclear Power Projects in India

NTPC, India’s leading power producer, has launched a tender to find international partners for constructing large nuclear reactors with a combined capacit…

Nuclear Reactor

Italian Government Eyes Investment in Newcleo

Newcleo, a company focused on innovative nuclear reactor designs, has expressed gratitude for the Italian government’s backing. This follows a statement f…

Nuclear Reactor

Urenco to Supply Fuel for Westinghouse Microreactor

Westinghouse and Urenco have signed a long-term fuel enrichment agreement under which Urenco will provide enrichment of high-assay low-enriched uranium to Westi…

Nuclear Reactor

US Releases $57 Million in Financing to Help Reopen Michigan Reactor

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday it has disbursed $57 million of an up to $1.52 billion loan guarantee for Holtec's Palisades nuclear plant in M…

Nuclear Reactor

Newcleo, Danieli Aim to Decarbonise Steel Production

France-based Newcleo is to collaborate with Italian designer, manufacturer and installer of machinery and plants for the iron and steel industry Danieli Group o…

Nuclear Reactor

Canadian Government Announces Nuclear Investments

The Government of Canada is to lend AtkinsRéalis up to CAD304 million (USD212 million) over four years to support the development of next-generation Cand…

SMR

Holtec Signs Agreement With Hyundai to Build Small Nuclear Reactors at Palisades Plant, CNBC Reports

A view of the grounds at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Covert Township, Michigan, U.S., August 14, 2024.Holtec International, a U.S.-based company, has final…

Nuclear Reactor

EDF Delays FID on Six New Nuclear Reactors to H2 2026

EDF’s net debt for 2024 remained stable at €54.3bn.French energy company EDF has postponed its final investment decision (FID) on six new nuclear reactors in …

Nuclear Reactor

South Korea Confirms Need for New Reactors

An artistic impression of Shin Hanul 3 and 4South Korea’s latest 15-year long-term energy plan, finalized following extensive discussions, outlines a ambitious…

Nuclear Reactor

EC Approves Belgium’s State Aid for Lifetime Extension of Two Nuclear Reactors

Belgium gets EU approval for state aid backing Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear reactor extensions.The European Commission (EC) has approved Belgium’s revised…

Nuclear Reactor

South Korea Plans Two New Large Nuclear Reactors, More Renewables in Energy Mix

Children visit a seashore as Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant is seen in the background at Naa-ri village in Gyeongju, South Korea, August 23, 2022.South Korea fina…