Strategic partnership plans to develop advanced nuclear energy in South Africa
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Specialist global investment firm C5 Capital and multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater are joining together to participate in future development of advanced nuclear energy opportunities in South Africa and globally. ;
on Sat, 1AM
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation says yes to next phase of repository process
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Members of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in northwestern Ontario have expressed their support for moving forward to the next phase of the site selection process to host a deep geological repository for Canada's nuclear fuel. ;
on Fri, 4PM
Feasibility study for Belarus new nuclear to be prepared in 2025
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Deputy Energy Minister Denis Moroz has said that a report will be drawn up next year on the options of a second nuclear power plant or a third unit at the existing plant in Belarus. ;
on Fri, 4PM
Brazil's Angra 1 approved for 20-year life extension
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Eletronuclear's Angra 1 nuclear power unit has been authorised by Brazil's National Nuclear Energy Commission to operate to 2044 - extending its life to 60 years. ;
on Fri, 3PM
Finland and UK to work together under new nuclear energy pact
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Finland and the UK will intensify their cooperation in a broad range of peaceful uses of nuclear energy under a newly signed agreement that recognises the potential for new and emerging nuclear technologies, including for non-power applications. ;
on Fri, 11AM
Hermes 2 construction permits approved by US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to issue construction permits to Kairos Power for the Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant. ;
on Thu, 8PM
Centrus to restart centrifuge manufacturing, expand capacity
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Centrus Energy Corp is to resume centrifuge manufacturing activities and expand capacity at its facility in Tennessee as well as investing an additional USD60 million over the next 18 months for the effort to support a potential large-scale expansion of uranium enrichment at its American...
on Thu, 8PM
Netherlands new nuclear: Amentum selected to evaluate options
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Amentum has been selected by the Netherlands to review and advise on the technical feasibility studies for two new reactors in the country submitted from three potential reactor vendors. ;
on Thu, 8PM
China's first commercial nuclear district heating scheme expands
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China's Haiyang nuclear power plant in Shandong province has begun its sixth heating season, covering an area of nearly 13 million square metres - 500,000 square metres more than last year. ;
on Thu, 3PM
Orano completes return of nuclear waste to Germany
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France's Orano has announced that the 13th and final rail shipment of vitrified high-level nuclear waste has reached the intermediate storage facility in Philippsburg in Germany, fulfilling the commitments relating to long-term agreements on recycling of used fuel. ;
on Thu, 3PM
Iran signals willingness to halt stockpile expansion, Grossi says
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Iran has agreed to consider halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has told the agency's Board of Governors. ;
on Wed, 9PM
El Dabaa export loan ratified, as unit 4's core catcher installed
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The State Duma has ratified the protocol to the governmental agreement between Russia and Egypt for the provision of a USD25 billion state export loan for the construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, the official Tass news agency has reported. ;
on Wed, 8PM
Microreactor on way from China to Thailand
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China has shipped the systems and equipment for the Miniature Neutron Source Reactor that will be built at the Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand. ;
on Wed, 6PM
USA and UK sign new Gen IV nuclear collaboration agreement
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The USA and UK have signed the new framework agreement to allow the Generation IV International Forum to continue after the current agreement expires in February. The agreement excludes current participant Russia. ;
on Wed, 6PM
OPG wraps up Darlington 1 refurbishment early
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Refurbishment activities have been completed five months ahead of schedule at the third of four nuclear units to undergo the process at the Ontario Power Generation plant, which will soon be reconnected to the grid. ;
on Tue, 6PM
Norway SMR options to be explored with X-energy
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Norsk Kjernekraft has signed a memorandum of understanding with high-temperature gas-cooled pebble-bed nuclear reactor developer X-energy to explore the deployment of small modular reactors in Norway. ;
on Tue, 6PM
President-elect Trump names picks for top energy roles
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Chris Wright, CEO of energy services firm Liberty Energy, has been picked by US President-elect Donald Trump to be Secretary of Energy in his incoming administration, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior. Burgum is also to chair a newly formed cross-cutting...
on Tue, 3PM
Generator stator arrives at Hinkley Point C
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The turbine generator stator for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant under construction in Somerset, England, has been delivered from the manufacturing plant in Belfort, France. ;
on Tue, 2PM
SMRs to help decarbonise Dutch energy system, study concludes
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Small modular reactors could play an important role and contribute to the Dutch energy transition, a joint report by NRG-Pallas and TNO concludes. The study shows that there is room for more than 13 SMRs in 2050. ;
on Mon, 8PM
Chernobyl considered as site for new small modular reactors
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The area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is one of the places being looked at as potential locations for Ukraine's planned future wave of small modular reactors. ;
on Mon, 8PM
Russia places 'tit-for-tat' ban on US uranium exports
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Russia has announced restrictions on exports of enriched uranium to the USA. The temporary ban is in response to US restrictions on imports of Russian uranium products which came into force earlier this year. ;
on Mon, 7PM
Focused Energy completes first milestones on US fusion programme
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Focused Energy has completed a scientific report detailing its initial high-gain target design based on direct-drive laser inertial fusion, the first of its Milestones in the US Department of Energy's Milestone-based Fusion Development Program. ;
on Mon, 6PM
Development and funding milestones for microreactor project
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As it prepares to test a prototype of its Kaleidos microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory's DOME facility, Radiant Industries has secured USD100 million in Series C funding bringing the company's total venture funding to USD160 million. ;
on Mon, 6PM
China's first CAP1400 begins supplying power
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The first of two demonstration Guohe One (CAP1400) reactors at Huaneng Group's Shidaowan site in China's Shandong province has been connected to the grid. The 1400 MWe pressurised water reactor design is intended to be deployed in large numbers across the country, as well as for export. ;
on Nov 13
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on Nov 4
UK now aiming for SMR and Sizewell C decisions in spring 2025
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Key decisions on which small modular reactor technologies to select and on a Final Investment Decision on Sizewell C will be taken in spring 2025, according to timelines set out in the government's Budget documents. ;
on Nov 1
Organisation for maritime nuclear launched
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A new international membership organisation - the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization - has been launched to bring together stakeholders involved in all aspects of floating nuclear power and nuclear mobility.;
on Oct 31
DOE releases community guide on coal-to-nuclear conversion
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The US Department of Energy has released an information guide for communities considering replacing their retired or retiring coal power plants with nuclear power plants. The guide is based on a technical study that found transitioning from a coal plant to nuclear would bring local benefits...
on Oct 28
Australian synchrotron goes solar
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Nearly 6600 square metres of solar panels installed across the rooftops of the ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron will save ANSTO more than two million kWh per year while also reducing its carbon footprint by more than 1680 tonnes of CO2 per year.;
on Oct 26
Young nuclear groups seek rethink on Spanish nuclear closure
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A gathering in Madrid of more than 70 representatives from the European and international young nuclear networks, from 27 countries, heard the case put against the planned closure of Almaraz nuclear power plant's unit 1.;
on Oct 25
White paper sets out advantages of SMRs for data centres
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Small modular reactors offer a promising solution to the energy challenges in the data centre sector and power from advanced nuclear technologies could revolutionise the energy landscape - but educating decision makers is critical to advancing their deployment, according to a white paper from...
on Oct 24
Czech Republic selects Rolls-Royce SMR for small reactors project
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The Czech Republic has chosen UK firm Rolls-Royce SMR after assessing seven potential technology suppliers for its proposed small modular reactor programme. ;
on Oct 2
The issues facing private financing of new nuclear
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There is an increasing willingness to consider investing in new nuclear projects - but issues remain around the lengthy investment timelines and perceived regulatory risks, a panel at <em>World Nuclear Symposium</em> heard.
on Sep 17
Finnish energy firm Helen launches nuclear programme
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<p>Finland's Helen has launched the first phase of its nuclear programme, aimed at constructing a small nuclear power plant for producing heat for Helsinki city. Meanwhile, Finnish small modular reactor developer Steady Energy has submitted documentation about its design to the country's...
on Sep 9
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A pilot batch of fuel elements has successfully passed acceptance tests for compliance with the technological and design documentation for Russia's MBIR multipurpose sodium-cooled fast neutron research reactor.
on Sep 8
Fuel loading begins ahead of Onagawa 2 restart : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
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Tohoku Electric Power Company announced it has started loading fuel assemblies into the reactor of unit 2 at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture. The reactor has been offline since November 2010 and will become the 13th Japanese reactor to be restarted.
on Sep 4
Fuel loading begins ahead of Onagawa 2 restart : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
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Tohoku Electric Power Company announced it has started loading fuel assemblies into the reactor of unit 2 at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture. The reactor has been offline since November 2010 and will become the 13th Japanese reactor to be restarted.
on Sep 4
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In a first for the USA, the country's nuclear regulator has approved an increase in the burnup limit for Westinghouse's Encore accident tolerant fuel design, paving the way for longer and more economic fuel cycles.
on Sep 4
China approves 11 new reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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China's State Council has approved five nuclear power projects - Xuwei Phase I, Lufeng Phase I, Zhaoyuan Phase I, San'ao Phase II and Bailong Phase I - with a total of 11 reactors.
on Sep 4
Oklo selects Siemens Energy to supply conventional island : Corporate - World Nuclear News
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California-based liquid metal fast reactor developer Oklo Inc has signed a preferred supplier agreement with steam turbine and generator technology supplier Siemens Energy for the power conversion system of its Aurora 'powerhouse'.
on Aug 25
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Tommi Nyman, CEO of Steady Energy, explains the aims of the LDR-50 small modular reactor that is designed to produce just heat, and not electricity.
on Aug 25
Glass cell provides glimpse inside molten salt reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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A custom-made glass test cell created by Oak Ridge National Laboratory has enabled researchers to observe how gases behave inside a molten salt reactor and investigate the complex chemistry that can occur in the molten salt solution.
on Aug 23
Uranium production resumes at Christensen Ranch : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
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Uranium Energy Corp has announced the start up of uranium production at its fully permitted and past-producing Christensen Ranch in-situ leach operations in Wyoming.
on Aug 16
Containment walls in place at Sanmen 3 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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The fourth and final steel ring forming the walls of the main containment shell has been hoisted into place at unit 3 of the Sanmen nuclear power plant in China's Zhejiang province.
on Aug 6
GA progresses with silicon carbide fuel cladding development : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
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General Atomics has manufactured the first batch of full-length SiGA silicon carbide composite tubes designed for pressurised water reactors. The company is developing nuclear fuel rods that can withstand higher temperatures than materials currently used.
on Aug 6
Shake tests improve seismic safety of dry storage systems : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
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Researchers subjected two full-sized dry storage systems for used nuclear fuel to simulated seismic events to help improve understanding of the potential impacts of earthquakes on fuel in storage at more than 70 US reactor sites.
on Aug 5
Steady Energy, Kuopion Energy enhance cooperation : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Finnish small modular reactor developer Steady Energy has signed a one-year pre-planning agreement with Kuopion Energia aimed at constructing a small nuclear power plant to start producing district heat in the city of Kuopio in the early 2030s.
on Jul 20
KHNP selected to supply new Czech nuclear units : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has won the Czech government's contest for at least two new nuclear power units in the country, with its bid preferred to that from France's EDF.
on Jul 19
Finnish municipal decision-makers favourable to SMRs : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Decision-makers in Finland's largest cities have a positive attitude towards the construction of small modular reactors in their municipalities, a survey commissioned by Finnish SMR developer Steady Energy has shown.
on Jul 9
Construction of Pallas foundation pit progresses : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
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The installation of 380 foundation piles - each 33 metres in length - has been completed in the construction pit for the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands. Pallas is planned to replace the existing High Flux Reactor.
on Jul 3